Hello!
A little about me...
Hi there, my name's Beth.
I was born with a unilateral cleft lip and palate.
It took me a while to feel proud of saying that sentence, but I'm here now – as an advocate, writer and public speaker.
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Growing up with a cleft, I faced and overcame many challenges, from treatment complications to issues with low self-esteem.
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I don't like sugar-coating the truth, because, funnily enough, having a cleft is not all about smiles. However, I always strive to see the silver linings in life and find the positivity even in the most difficult of circumstances.
Here's my story of my cleft, and my experience as a cleft patient.
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Please note...​
Please be aware that as much as I've tried to understand the technical terms and procedures, I can’t always be completely medically correct. Please use websites like the NHS, CLAPA and Smile Train to find out more info about the technical side of cleft.