Born Without the Ability to Blink, She Never Expected This Reaction After Sharing Her Story on TikTok (Exclusive)
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Key Points:
- Sabrina Burlando, born with congenital ptosis, underwent surgery at age 3 that allowed her to blink using her eyebrow muscle, resulting in smaller-looking eyes.
- Growing up, Burlando faced teasing and struggled with self-acceptance, especially influenced by social media beauty standards that made her feel different and insecure.
- Recently, she began sharing her story openly on TikTok to connect with others who have congenital ptosis, receiving an overwhelmingly positive response and messages from people with similar experiences.
- Burlando's openness has helped her embrace her uniqueness and inspired others, particularly young people with the condition, to feel less alone and more confident in their differences.
- Her goal is to continue raising awareness about congenital ptosis and encourage
