I always wondered what it would be like to not have to buy two different sizes for a pair of shoes. I wonder what it feels like to not have people constantly look at your feet...

I was born with macrodactyl on my left foot... I know you're probably wondering what is that? Well, it's a condition where the connective tissue doesn't divide in your toes.

a number of times I've cried and been made fun because of it is unbelievable. It took me until my freshman year in college to finally be able to accept it and walk around in flip flops on campus and not care what people would say.

This all happened because one day freshman year I met a girl on campus who was paralyzed from the waist down. She always had the biggest smile on her face. So one day I talked to her. We talked about my foot and she told me what happened to her, and she said this to me

"Even though we have different problems, it's good to know we are not alone and we are in this together, everyone has something different but it makes us who we are."

That was the day I realized I spent so much time being sorry for my self and not realizing how great I actually do have it. I have an amazing and supportive family/ group of friends and I am lucky enough to be getting an education.

My advice to you is to channel what makes you different and be proud of who you are. My foot makes me special and, a unique individual. Something might be hard for you right now, but don't let it get in the way of living your life to the fullest.