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Young woman nicknamed 'monkey' because of a large birthmark but she stopped surgeries and found love

Saturday, 17/06/2023, 14:00 (GMT+7)

Beatriz Pugliese come from Brazil. She has a distinctive birthmark that covers 80% of her body. 

Despite this exceptional condition, Beatriz has found love and has been happily married to her husband for the past nine years. She refused additional surgeries surgery to alter her appearance.

Let us learn to accept ourselves and be satisfied with the way we were born.

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Beatriz Pugliese is a 28-year-old woman hailing from São Paulo, Brazil. She was born with a nevus birthmark. This condition is exceptionally rare and affects only one in 500,000 individuals.

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When questioned about her perspective on life, Beatriz Pugliese shared an inspirational viewpoint. She encourages others to find satisfaction in accepting who they are

She was compared to looking like a monkey

Despite facing childhood teasing and being compared to a monkey, Ms. Pugliese has developed a deep love for animals, especially primates.

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Additionally, this deep connection has ignited her aspirations to continue growing for nature.

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She has found love in her life

She has found love in her life and shares that her husband, Felipe Koroboff, 30, is a skilled chef. Serendipity brought them together during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil when they were both watching the same match. Since then, their bond has flourished and blossomed. 

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Ms. Pugliese shared, “My birthmarks have never been a problem for him. Her husband loves and accepts her birthmarks. He helps her to embrace her true self without hesitation. 

She expresses gratitude towards her family for never treating her differently.

Ms. Pugliese expressed deep appreciation for the unwavering support bestowed upon her by her family. She emphasized that she never felt singled out among other children.

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They granted her the freedom to dress however she desired, never pressuring her to hide her unique skin from others