The Power of Facial Difference: A Conversation with David Roche
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On this month's myFace, myStory podcast, host Dina Zuckerberg is joined by David Roche, an inspirational humorist with a facial difference, vascular malformation. David shared details about how he overcame the shame he felt about his differences, learned to accept them, and realized that his flaws and his gifts are one and the same. Additionally, they discussed how he found true love with his wife, Marlena, and how that experience led to the creation of “Love At Second Sight;” an educational video detailing their love story that talks about difference, belonging, judgment, and inclusion.
Additional Resources
If you’re looking for more resources on this topic, check out Season 1 Episode 9 of myFace, myStory, “LOVE IS IN THE AIR: NAVIGATING RELATIONSHIPS AND INTIMACY WITH A FACIAL DIFFERENCE,” which explores trying to navigate intimacy and building relationships while living with a facial difference. Learn more at myface.org/loveisintheair!
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