In her latest newsletter, Turia, 31, penned an inspiring message about how she deals with negativity.
Here’s something you need to know about me: I’m “different”, not “disfigured,” she wrote.
‘I’m a “burns survivor”, not a “burns victim”. I’m “strong-minded”, not “pushy”.’
Turia, who gave birth to her son Hakavai last year, reminded her fans to change the words they use to describe themselves.
‘Early on in my recovery, I decided that the words I used to describe myself would not be negative. Not then, not ever,’ she added.
‘The word “disfigured” makes me feel limited, so I never use it.
'And if other people use that word, I gently remind them that no, I’m not disfigured, I just look a bit different.’
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