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Hello, My name is Imani Futrell. Some know me as just Imani, and some know me as Mott or Mani. Today, this post is about Imani and my skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa. I’ll never forget the feeling I had when I noticed my skin at the age at only 11 years old. I was in the bathroom and crying because I could not figure out what was wrong with me. At that age, already dealing with being bullied and not fitting in, I had to deal with this discomfort. Towards my junior/ senior year of highschool, I was diagnosed with a skin condition called hidradenitis suppurativa. When my dermatologist explained this condition one sentence that caught my attention was that: “There was no cure, and I would have to live with this, for the rest of my life.” I cried. I broke down, and I hated who I was. I just didn’t have the strength to move on. This was a very dark time for me especially in college because it had gotten worse. I was going through so much but I masked everything and just moved along. Every event that I’ve went to, every gathering , being out in public, I always felt self-conscious and stressed. This condition is unpredictable and I was always on alert and still sometimes am just in case something would’ve reacted in a certain way. Throughout the years, I started to become more knowledgeable  about my condition. I learned what products to use, that would not harm my skin and what foods to eat to try to prevent my body from having flare ups. In July of 2023 I had a surgery that removed a few tracks that I had in my left arm. Before I had even went into surgery, I had been documenting the days leading up to it on TikTok. I posted one video that summer and it changed my life. I never knew that there was a community for my skin condition. I never knew that there were so many people that were battling with this. It was never talked about when I was younger. I wish I could find out that there were people online who were so knowledgeable and aware of it. It was so comforting to be able to relate. Growing up, I was very quiet and I never spoke out about things that affected me, but this condition showed me that I do have a voice and that my purpose is to uplift and encourage others. There are so many people who have reached out to me and have called me a hero and always express how brave I am to show who I am as a person. I never knew how much of a difference I was making. I didn’t notice how much of an impact my videos and content were making in so many lives. I didn’t realize how many people looked up to me. I didn’t realize that I was one of the many voices for my community. In conclusion, having hidradenitis suppurativa has taught me so much about myself. I struggle still to this day with having confidence in myself, but I know that I am in love with who I am and nobody has me like I do. I learned that I don’t have to prove myself to anyone, I learned that my condition makes me unique and special. And I’ve also learned that my voice is powerful. Every time I speak, it has meaning. I’m proud of myself, I’m proud of the accomplishments I have done and will do, and I can finally say that my secret is now my story. And I am so grateful that I get to share this with you. Thank you for your support. Thank you for your kindness. Thank you for listening and being a part of my journey. ** Imani (Mott) Futrell
Hello, My name is Imani Futrell. Some know me as just Imani, and some know me as Mott or Mani. Today, this post is about Imani and my skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa. I’ll never forget the feeling I had when I noticed my skin at the age at only 11 years old. I was in the bathroom and crying because I could not figure out what was wrong with me. At that age, already dealing with being bullied and not fitting in, I had to deal with this discomfort. Towards my junior/ senior year of highschool, I was diagnosed with a skin condition called hidradenitis suppurativa. When my dermatologist explained this condition one sentence that caught my attention was that: “There was no cure, and I would have to live with this, for the rest of my life.” I cried. I broke down, and I hated who I was. I just didn’t have the strength to move on. This was a very dark time for me especially in college because it had gotten worse. I was going through so much but I masked everything and just moved along. Every event that I’ve went to, every gathering , being out in public, I always felt self-conscious and stressed. This condition is unpredictable and I was always on alert and still sometimes am just in case something would’ve reacted in a certain way. Throughout the years, I started to become more knowledgeable about my condition. I learned what products to use, that would not harm my skin and what foods to eat to try to prevent my body from having flare ups. In July of 2023 I had a surgery that removed a few tracks that I had in my left arm. Before I had even went into surgery, I had been documenting the days leading up to it on TikTok. I posted one video that summer and it changed my life. I never knew that there was a community for my skin condition. I never knew that there were so many people that were battling with this. It was never talked about when I was younger. I wish I could find out that there were people online who were so knowledgeable and aware of it. It was so comforting to be able to relate. Growing up, I was very quiet and I never spoke out about things that affected me, but this condition showed me that I do have a voice and that my purpose is to uplift and encourage others. There are so many people who have reached out to me and have called me a hero and always express how brave I am to show who I am as a person. I never knew how much of a difference I was making. I didn’t notice how much of an impact my videos and content were making in so many lives. I didn’t realize how many people looked up to me. I didn’t realize that I was one of the many voices for my community. In conclusion, having hidradenitis suppurativa has taught me so much about myself. I struggle still to this day with having confidence in myself, but I know that I am in love with who I am and nobody has me like I do. I learned that I don’t have to prove myself to anyone, I learned that my condition makes me unique and special. And I’ve also learned that my voice is powerful. Every time I speak, it has meaning. I’m proud of myself, I’m proud of the accomplishments I have done and will do, and I can finally say that my secret is now my story. And I am so grateful that I get to share this with you. Thank you for your support. Thank you for your kindness. Thank you for listening and being a part of my journey. ** Imani (Mott) Futrell

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