Microtia

[@PurpleStripedNarwhal]

Most relatable thing ever!! Everything from being super observant to the anxiety. Microtia sucks but builds a hell of a lot of resiliency. Hoping to get the reconstruction and BAHA after this semester of college.

[@PLANETJAY18]

Allison K I feel you! We are in this together✨

[@hal5690]

I'm so happy I found your channel like I'm trying to grow from being insecure about having microtia I've gotton reconstructive surgery though but when people ask me about it it's hard for me to explain it because it brings up a lot of emotion and sometimes i get choked up. I'm 16 and I'm starting to get into dating and stuff and I feel like I always have to hide behind my hair sometimes I won't even tell them that I do have that. I don't know it's hard sometimes I feel like an outcast.. But I've never related so much to this video. Sometimes it's very tiring because the energy I have to put in on focusing on someone when their talking with all the background noise on top of that makes it harder.

[@PLANETJAY18]

hailey fonseca Hi✨✨✨ yay I’m so glad you found me. I can totally relate when you mention getting choked up about explaining microtia and now that you know that we are out here I hope you reach out for any tips and I think I used to mention that I was born with microtia immediately when I first started dating because I wanted to get it out of the way if you know what I mean. That used to be my defence mechanism but I realised that people were attracted to me and my energy regardless of my microtia lol Girl you’ll be amazing with the boys or the girls idk ✨✨ I’m sending you a hug and good energy via text ❤️

[@aluisaleit]

This video is so important 💘💘💘 when i was a teen i search a lot about this e never found people like me on KZbin

[@emr8740]

Listening to you helps me feel more comfortable with me. I was born with microtia and was 40% deaf in my left ear. I was also born with pectus. This makes my self esteem really low and it makes my anxiety and stress build up. Because of this it makes me depressed and it makes me have suicidal thoughts. This doesn't help that I'm Mexican American so it hurts even more when I'm racially profiled and then talked about because of my ear. It makes me feel bad about myself and it makes me feel lonely and sad. I am 13 and just had my 1 out of 2 surgeries for ear reconstruction. Just a few weeks ago I went out with my family to a flea market just after the bandage was removed and I had a anxiety attack from all the looks I received. It really crushes me and I felt the depression hitting me real hard. What made it worse was that my dad screamed at me telling me to stop cry. I've never felt accepted by him because I'm not a normal teen. I feel as if he would rather replace me with a normal son because I'm not a normal teen. I don't feel loved by him. To fix his mistakes he buys us gifts which I like, but this is just his way of getting out of a situation it's his excuse that hurts me the most. What hurts me the most is that he doesn't want to accept that he has failed at being a father to me.

[@PLANETJAY18]

Launchpad & Unipad Hey what’s your name? I’m also Mexican American and reading your comment similarly reminded me of whenever my mom would take me anywhere with her and make conversation to other people about my ear. Idk why she would use me to even begin a conversation and she would lift my hair or explain why I had the cover thing. I’m 23 now and As I got older I talked to my mom about it because I told her that at the time I was to afraid to say anything but now that I’m older I’ve let her no that it wasn’t okay. I told her that it was that kind of contribution plus the stares I would get from people that gave me my anxiety and depression. You taking the time to comment and telling me your story means the world to me because a lot of people don’t understand how much it actually emotionally hurts us. I’m glad I made you feel better subscribe to me and follow me on Instagram or whatever because you will never be alone now. We are out here and we look like you and are here for you because I can personally feel and 3,000% relate to your words. (Hugs you through this channel) I’m glad you found me and the others in this comment section! Much love ❤️

[@emr8740]

My name's Emmanuel and sometimes I want to give up, but the only thing that keeps me going is that I have a dream to be someone in the future. I want to be someone who inspires people and that's what keeps me going. Listening to your video just made my day, because I know the struggles are hard. My mom has offended me several times. She thought she wasn't doing anything wrong by parking in a handicap parking lot which made me feel less then others. I hate the pressure she puts on me from being Catholic. I don't agree with everything the religion believes. My mom doesn't believe in the LGBTQ community she considers it a sin which I disagree because I have friends who are gay. I as a Mexican American believe that this taboo of being gay shouldn't be a thing of the present but a thing from the past. What I want to change is the mentality of Latinos.

[@batmogg]

Definitely Subscribing. I dont have microtia but my 3 month old daughter was born with right sided microtia. SO grateful that there mediums such as KZbin and the internet to help broaden her understanding of the subject and see other people who have grown up with it as she does.

[@PLANETJAY18]

batmogg thank you very much for the support!✨✨ Yeah I think social media can be a positive way to reach out to those who can relate or be informed! Again thank you and I’m so excited for your daughter to realise that she is not alone we are all beautiful beings!!✨✨✨😊😊🤗

[@vingonzales6694]

Nice video. it made me more confident..

[@PLANETJAY18]

Marvz Zales I’m glad it made you feel good!

[@vingonzales6694]

Yes those intermediate years sucks me too.

[@PLANETJAY18]

Marvz Zales did you also have similar experiences?

[@vingonzales6694]

yes and its so embarrassing.. Damn.. ;)

[@victoriacortez8061]

Love it

[@papertowelhoe9846]

yup im the one with the ear too dawg ):

[@_gabiii_6431]

Hello, im a girl and i have microtia too, im very sad and this is my big complex and sometimes I do not care for it, I do not know what I should do not to think about it. My question is, how do your friends react to your microtia? Is it normal for them, or maybe you've encountered some nasty names, please, it's important that you write to me

[@PLANETJAY18]

Hello nana 00 thank you so much for sending me this message. I understand your frustration and your feelings it’s exactly how I felt. You know I actually always had people question my ear but my friends and I have had deep conversations about my ear because I wanted them to tell me if it made them feel a certain way. No one cared about it and they are still my friends to this day and I Have a beautiful life with my boyfriend and dogs. The people who mind don’t matter and the people who matter don’t mind. If you are ever down and need to talk to someone about Life you also have me here on this channel and other people in our community. ✨✨

[@_gabiii_6431]

It'sABlueJourney thanks for your answer, I am 16 years old and I do not tell anyone about it, I always hide it and I do not know if it's good. even my best friends can only guess or have already guessed, I can not deal with it sometimes. especially when the wind blows and everything is visible or when I train in PE and I can not tie my hair. I feel terrible with it and can not cope. and maybe it seems weak but I do not know how in the future I will be able to tell the boy who I like. Do you think he would be able to leave me through this? ....

[@PLANETJAY18]

nana 00 I remember during P.E I would wear my hoodie in 90 degree weather just to hide my ear. Believe me nana as you get older your confidence is gonna grow and boys are gonna love you girl I can already tell that you are fierce and I’m so excited for your future because when you are in you 20’s you are gonna look back at when you were 16 and just be so proud of your growth! Right now it’s hard because of high school which is gross I know 😑 but as far as finding a boyfriend just be confident and slay because are they don’t care when you are older and some boys probably don’t care now. 🌞🌞

[@protrudingears2]

Thanks for the video. Do you satisfied with the result? I think it's cool. Btw your right ear is very very nice

[@PLANETJAY18]

protrudingears2 yeah the surgery gave me confidence and now but I think it also has to do with my age and how much i have reflected on my ear.