List of the most popular hashtags for theme #KLIPPELTRENAUNAYSYNDROME

Today is #rarediseaseday and also the last day of #blackhistorymonth so I had to represent for two of my dearest communities...#KTS affects 1 in 100,000 across the world and with statistics like that, no wonder I never quite fit in to one particular group or box!! I’m still learning to be proud of that at 28 but better late than never..the world can seem so scary and like a bully if you let it or you can learn to let adversities and negativity wash away like these COLD ocean waves and enjoy the beach still. LIVE YOUR LIFE, we only get one.. • • • #tbt #28yearsofgreatness #klippeltrenaunaysyndrome #blackandproud #differentlyabled #stillabaddie #plussizemodel #cakefacemodel #sandiegomodel #blacksandiego #birthdayshoot #sandiego #datasstho #sandiegonaturalhair #sandiegonaturalhairstylist #photographeristagged

Meet Berlange Presilus (@bellenge), a fashion model born with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS). KTS is a rare malformation that affects the development of blood vessels and soft and bone tissues. It can result in skin ulcers and intense physical pain. Berlange hid her diagnosis until last year due to negative reactions from the fashion industry. But it hasn’t stopped her from speaking out about the rare disorder and often unattainable standard of beauty that many are trying to live up to within the industry. “I had to make a decision to stop living in fear to be my best self or continue to go down the road of self-hate and depression,” she wrote in an email. “I am standing my ground and from there I wish to build up a few souls, inspire them to love and accept themselves as I finally did.” She adds in the above video: “Yes, I have a syndrome, I was born with it. But that’s not who I am. Beauty is you.” . . . . . . . . #KTS #berlange #ktstrong #klippeltrenaunaysyndrome #chronicillness #model #effyourbeautystandards #body4me #strutbymic #beautystandards #Bodyimage #bopo #bopowarrior #bodyposi #bodypos #bodypositive #selflove #selfcare #everybodyisbeautiful #allbodiesaregoodbodies #wewearwhatwewant #goldenconfidence #fashion #inclusivefashion #beauty #confidence

It was all a dream! I am extremely thankful to the entire @thesocialctv staff for being generous enough to let me share my story on such a great platform. What manifested itself today has been a long time dream and words cannot fully express my gratitude. I hope that my story will help inspire everyone to see beauty in themselves and celebrate who they are always, in all ways. Once again, THANK YOU ALL for your love and support. I am humbled and forever grateful. @jhamulecki @marci.ien @laineygossip @cynthialoyst @weekita P.s..I am still trying to wrap my head around this historical moment..... • • #BerlangeStory #BeRevealed #BestFootForward #godisthegreatest #morethanamodel #advocate #klippeltrenaunay #Strong #historyhasbeenmade Jacket @classqueclothing Top @b_revealed Skort styled by @yomistyling Makeup @stephaniekcruz

I had no role model growing up, no one to relate to. For that reason I grew up confused, lonely and hopeless. I am being everything I needed growing up for the little ones. I am here, I am present, I am available. We are in this unknown journey together. Meet Adalyn and her brother, she too has Klippel Trenaunay Syndrome. We are flaunting our scars! From the moment her family and I met at the KTS conference, we've been inseparable. We hugged each other every moment we got a chance to. Ady thought I made her feel special but little did she know, she made me feel really speacial. She even helped me made some sales! Adalyn opened the Rare With Flare fashion show, she stole everyone's heart. Speaking of a powerhouse, she is just that! #BerlangeStory #Berevelead #Bestfootforward #klippeltrenaunaysyndrome #ktws #ktw #ktsyndrome #advocate #warrior #survivor #perfectisboring #ownyourtruth #inyourownskin #wlyg #bopo #differentisbeautiful #birthmarks #spreadlove #ktgroupreunion18 #rarewithflareshow #ktsyndrome #ktconference2018 #2018KTconference

What a feeling! Discovering pieces of myself I never even knew existed. Anxiety still bubbles my heart time to time but I am still able to march like a warrior. My skin breaks over and over but I am still able to twirl like falling leaves on the ground. What a feeling! Who ever you are, I encourage you to keep pushing onward. Believe in you a little more. Ease into your true self! Embrace YOU, be YOU and OWN it! Love yourself wholeheartedly. You will get lost along the way and you will lose friends, family and lovers. That's OK! Express those hurt. Cry, smile, laugh, fear, live and love. Everything you have experienced or experiencing are for a reason. One day you will wake up and everything will feel different. #BerlangeStory #BeRevealed #bestfootforward #hope #trust #obey #live #love #laugh #letgo #ktstrong

I often get asked, "what do you do or say when someone stares at you?" I always smile and say hello. Sometimes I even walk closer to whomever and give them a compliment. Beauty could also be the energy you send out into the universe. Smile a little more, laugh louder than those who laugh at you. Here's a #chronic reminder, there's no such thing as perfection. We all have scars some way or another. Those visible scars represent strength. Don't give up on yourself until you take your last breath. You are not alone! • • Raw image from @underneath_we_are_women ' project- Sporting nude set @loveandnudes #BerlangeStory #BeRevealed #bestfootforward #whatsunderneath #klippeltrenaunaysyndrome #ktstrong #daretobare #perfectisboring #inyourownskin #keeponbeingyou #oneofthem #iamyou

Today isn't the best day for me but i promise to make the best out of it. #affirmation I am filled with gratitude putting my speech together for my next appearance at David Suzuki Secondary School. I am super excited to meet all of the students (side note: I wonder why we never had any speakers in my school. I only wish someone would tell me that it's going to be ok)..... • • Reflecting on my journey, I realized that nothing has changed. Only my ATTITUDE. I've gone from hiding to boldly owning my truth which leads to all the beautiful and amazing gifts coming my way. No more feeling sorry for myself and blaming my condition. The only thing that was stopping me from freedom was ME. I am empowered to be ME! It's not about my face, my body, skin color, afro or my chronic illness....it never was. Nothing has really changed but MY ATTITUDE! #BerlangeStory #BeRevealed #ktstrong #nocure #itsok #beautyinscars #burnscars #lifescars #invisiblescares #allbeautiful #makeitvisible #perfectisboring #ihaveembraced #exotico #changehowyousee #loveyourselfoutloud #teamself

ANOTHER ONE ( featured on Daily Mail Uk) #djkhaled voice! **CORRECTION** I have never considered myself as disabled. In fact I AM VERY ABLE! Yes, there are days when my pain level is horrific. Still yet, I am able! Society has always tried to categorize ME, my skin color, race, my look, ability and my condition but that will never be the case. I WILL NEVER FIT IN THOSE BOXES. I still get talked about..mocked..rejected and rediculed but one thing for sure, i stand strong in my truth. As I got older, I learned that rules are made to be broken. I became bold enough to live life on my own terms, and never, ever apologize for it. • • Darling, go against the grain, don't conform. Take the high road that's been less traveled instead of the well-known path. Laugh in the face of adversity, take that leap. Light yourself on fire with passion, love and self acceptance. Walk as though you are on the runways and by ways. March to the beat of your own drum. Lastly, stubbornly refuse to fit in their box. #BerlangeStory #BeRevealed. THANK YOU @dailymail. LINK IN MY BIO #awarenessiskey #diversity #acceptance #love #courage #fashionforall

I celebrate ME, YOU, US today and always! HAPPY RARE DISEASE DAY!!!!! • • My life has been a roller coaster of pain and emotions being born with a rare condition called Klippel Trenanunay. The worst lie i used to tell myself is____ I am okay, it doesnt hurt..I am fine as if it was a sin to admit that i was not. I didnt want anyone to know what i was going through. But those very words left me feeling alone and depressed until I decided to own my truth outloud and boldly. • • On this day forward, I want you to know that you are not alone! Speak your truth, be honest.It's okay to not be okay and it's also okay to own your truths. Through and through I stand with you! Owning my truth allowed me to meet some brave souls whom instantly became family. Our stories brought us together! Pictured are some brave souls i met during the KTS conference. This year the KTS CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at Marriott-Mayo. In Rochester, MN July 27-28. I look forward to meeting many more warriors. Our truth. Our story... Beauty in our pain! Abnormal overgrowth• Amputation•Red birthmark• Overgrowth of soft tissues and bones • Veins malformation. #ourstory #wearekts Read my blog at Www.bellenge.com for more #raredisease #rarediseaseday #rediseasemonth #klippelfeil #ktws #kts #nocure #BerlangeStory #warriors #survivors #BeRevealed #mystory #youarenotalone #awareness #lymphedema #bareyourmark #birthmark #ktstrong #bestfootforward #klippeltrenaunay #klippeltrenaunaysyndrome #chronicillness #disability #amputee #empowerment #chronicallyfabulous #godsplan