I am 29 years old with many, many scars from a lifetime battle with Cystic Fibrosis, a lethal, genetic disease affecting the lungs and pancreas. I am the Jenny in this story. I have had dozens of surgeries, procedures, and treatments which have built a “map of scars,” showcasing every battle I have fought and overcome. I still experience daily society’s intolerable cruelty to the physical display of my scars. Challenging, as it may be to feel beautiful in a world that finds ways to prevent that feeling, it is up to us to change that way of thinking. At the very least, reduce the cruelty through acceptance and understanding. I hope, very much, that “Scardust” can be a beginning of this journey for you or your child.

When I feel insecure about my scars, I always remember something I once heard, “God doesn’t make mistakes, only people do.” I wish you great health and healing in your journey of life.

Sincerely,

Jennifer A. Devine