Brachymetatarsia

[livingwith]

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t want to diminish anyones’ agony. I too suffered from the stares and felt embarrassment and self-imposed humiliation for my deformity, but then I grew up. It wasn’t easy but I just got over it, I even bought a toe ring for it (I absolutely recommend this). The lady selling me the toe ring told me it was a sign of royalty, bless her heart, (it was an unsubstantiated rumor but I believe it to be true, wink wink). The point is get over it!! You...Read the full article

[michelleh]

I am glad that you have this sense of "freedom" by finally embracing what you have struggled with for so long. I disagree with your response of "just get over it". Many people are not like you. Remember your struggle before you "got over it", don't judge.

[Rozitaxan]

good for you ,,, I wish I could do what u did !!! but I dont know what to do ,,, I mostly teased by my family my mom comments alot , my dad , my , brother , except my sister ,,, It feels so sad especially when your family dont support you ,,,, But Iam glad that the condition has a name and am not the only one ... I dont think that in my country that surgry is even done .. so I have no choice else to live with it ........I am 17 now and I have noticed since I was 10 or so , when we have sleep overs I wear socks even in the middle of summer !!!! I dont know how to deal with it sometimes but thank God I even have feet !! I wish one day I can be satisfied with it just like u