A devoted Brazilian mother is determined to ensure that her 13-month-old son, Enzo, who was born with a prominent birthmark on his face, always knows that she stands by him as his biggest supporter. Carolina Giraldelli is committed to raising her son with pride in his unique birthmark and never concealing it. To celebrate his individuality, Carolina enlisted the help of a makeup artist to replicate his birthmark on her own face, much to Enzo's delight. However, there was a deeper purpose behind this act of solidarity; she wanted to personally experience the prejudice that her son encounters and gain a better understanding of his perspective.
Carolina expressed her pride in stating that despite the challenges posed by society's reactions to her son, which ranged from pity, contempt, and fear to occasional disgust, she and her husband consistently treated Enzo with love and displayed him as he is. When faced with reactions of repulsion, curiosity, or fear from others, they endeavored to help those individuals understand that Enzo is a normal and deeply loved child, just like any other. Carolina has never treated him as different and wants to showcase him to the world with love.
Her love for his birthmark is so profound that she wished to have it on her own face, even if only for a brief moment. She asked her makeup artist friend to recreate the exact same look on her. This makeup session and photoshoot took place near Mother's Day to honor Enzo, who is the greatest gift she has ever received. Carolina felt deeply moved and beautiful once the makeup was complete.
Upon returning home, Enzo's reaction was one of pure joy, although he didn't fully grasp the significance of the act. Carolina believed that he appreciated her attitude. They took numerous photographs, and their morning was filled with fun. Carolina wore the makeup to work, and even though people gazed at her with various expressions, she remained composed because she felt like the proudest mother in the world. She kept the makeup on until bedtime, and the emotions she experienced during that time have remained with her ever since.
Enzo was born in May 2017 through a C-section after a scan revealed that his umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck twice. Carolina noticed something unusual about her son, given the alarmed expressions on the medical staff's faces. Initially, she thought it might be a bit of dirt, but even after realizing it was a sizable birthmark, she was grateful that he was born healthy and crying.
From that moment on, Carolina resolved to become a stronger, fearless, and courageous person, ready to face any challenges that her son might encounter. When Enzo was just five days old, he underwent surgery to confirm the harmlessness of the birthmark, medically referred to as a Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. The result affirmed that the marks were only superficial and had no impact on his health.
Carolina, with the assistance of a makeup artist friend, organized a photoshoot to capture the positive and uplifting spirit surrounding Enzo and his birthmark. The results not only touched Carolina's heart but also resonated with many others. The words of comfort, encouragement, and heartwarming comments poured in, overwhelming her with emotion. She believes that countless mothers shared the same sentiments when they saw the pictures of her son.
