I’m Finally Ready To Show The World My Tumours | BORN DIFFERENT 

You go girl! Remember that not having some typical physical female characteristics, such as breasts, doesn't make you any less of a woman!

As a double amputee, stories like these really show me that I could have it worse so I need to be thankful. I am so glad she accepted herself. She didn't have to show her tumors because they are in a hidden place. But at the same time I am glad she did. Her story will change someone's life out there. I see my channel inspiring many people out there, and I bet her story will inspire someone out there to accept themselves the way they are. If it cannot be healed or fixed, it should be accepted the way it is to be happy

"It's hard to be a woman in this condition" Really very difficult in this world that pressures women to look a certain way. You are a fighter and a good one.

She's stronger than she thinks! This woman is amazing 💜💜

So sad, im glad she is able to stay positive.

I’m glad she stayed positive even with the tumors :)

As a person living with both scoliosis and ankylosing spondylitis, I know how difficult it is to not feel not just defined but limited by our illnesses. It’s easy to fall into the trap of measuring the value of your life by all the things that you can’t do. Unless you make the conscious decision not to, it’s also easy to develop a victim mentality and to feel sorry for yourself. And once that begins, it’s difficult to break the bonds of victimhood. It’s taken me many, many years to realize that we all have limitations, and we all have things we just can’t do, but our lives don’t have to be about all that. I have finally learned that instead of being pissed off at the world for all the stuff in your life that seems so unfair, you gotta take stock of all that and then learn to be thankful for all you CAN do and all you DO have because it’s THOSE things that you can build your life and your success on. I often think of the words of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt who explained that no one can make you feel inferior without your consent. So no matter how hard and cold the world can seem, never give in to the negativity and the victimhood game. You’re only truly broken as long as you believe you are. Once you realize that everyone has their limitations, you can begin to concentrate on all the good stuff in your life that’s just waiting to shine!

May your life be filled with happiness joy and luxury. May health be with you

I admire your stamina and courage in having to deal with all these conditions in which you must adapt daily, I imagine. I think you are accepting yourself and being an inspiration for others. Thanks for sharing. Love that smile!

I hope it won't affect her son as much as it has affected her😢❤️

"She's like a rainbow" , sweetest comment ever

I just watched this and I just couldn't help but think you are truly beautiful. I'm in the Peoria area and have 2 kids 2 and 4 and would love more mothers like yourself to surround myself with. Your motivation to change spoke right to my heart and more of us women need to lift each other up regardless the reason. God bless you Vanessa and your beautiful family.

It’s selfish to have children when you know they’re gonna have your condition. You just said it yourself, it is hard living with your condition. Why would you want that for a child?

I'm so happy she isn't afraid of showing her body because it just proves how strong she is. You're amazing girl, much love💕

Girl you are brave and beautiful

I have NF as well. I am undergoing my second surgery in January to remove some superficial tumors. I’ve had a cluster of plexiform fibromas removed in June, which I am very thankful was removed early, as the risk of it growing and becoming cancerous was high. Best of luck to you!

Beautiful inside and out...

Her voice is so soothing and beautiful.

I have NF1 also, in my case the tumors are in my body against my spine, when i turned 23 i got paralized from my Neck down for 90 % . Now i am 40 still in my electric wheelchair but i am doing oké. Much love from the netherlands

Despite your condition,your a very strong woman.God is merciful.Your an inspiration.Your beautiful in and out😍

As someone who’s covered in scars from my ( unborn) twin who sadly didn’t develop so I took on its nerves I’ve only just become confident with my scars . Through music ive produced I’ve been able to feel good about myself . This girl rocks! X

There are no "perfect people". You are wonderfully made the way you are. I'm glad you made this video, and I hope you continue to share your triumphs with the rest of us. You have a beautiful family and I can see that your a nurturing mom. ROCK ON GURL.!!!!

She’s so strong, and inspiring! Makes you appreciate the simple things! I’m glad she is happy and found love

Thank you for sharing... her fiancé has a big heart, a beautiful heart. He is a far better man than i am... I hope one day I could grow to have such a heart that can see the beauty within a person. and not get caught up with their outward appearance.

At least she's having a good life now

Loving u from far away. As a mother who lost a child, I have to say that I’m sure your parents, family, and friends love you so much that no matter what you go through internally you are so loved. Sometimes it’s hard to see that and I never thought I would say that I am actually thankful that the Lord took my baby because she would be in this terrible world if she was here. So there’s reasons for the adversities we go through, we might not know the reason now, but hopefully when we pass on, we will. God put you through this for some reason. I’m not going to say that God doesn’t give us things we can’t handle, because I don’t believe that. I believe that whatever God does is for good reasons that we might not know. Girl, you even have a man… I don’t

It's just great to see her happy and spreading information and joy to others who are going through the same thing. You go girl!!!

At 12 years old I found out that my youngest daughter had spinal kyphosis and she had surgery to insert two rods and 49 pins in her back. She was bent over at almost a 40 degree angle and if it wasn't for me being persistent they never would have found out what was wrong with her! She is now 21 and in veterinary school she has already completed her four-year degree and she will be going on to Ohio State next winter. It's great to see that this young lady is continuing on to enjoy her life!

All my problems are on the inside(I have an emotional disorder) but hers are on the outside and she is so brave to show it off to the world STAY STRONG.

Vanessa is strong, positive and very intelligent. She knows about her condition and that helps her be braver for herself and for her son. Daniel and Vanessa are a wonderful couple. May this family have many blessings.

I was feeling really bad for her and was really impressed by her courage and strength until I found out she gave it to her child. There are so many orphaned children in need of good homes, I will never understand these selfish people who have severe disorders and disabilities that are hereditary and still create biological children. It should be illegal. Using donated eggs from a healthy woman is also an option if you really want to carry the baby yourself. If you don't want to adopt or use a stranger's eggs and don't mind someone else carrying the baby, you can find a surrogate willing to use her own eggs, or you might be able to find a friend or family member willing to donate their eggs. There are many options other than forcing an innocent baby to suffer for the rest of their life. Also, if the father-to-be has the bad gene, you can use donated sperm as well.

I don't think she realises how pretty she is I think she's beautiful and such a strong woman too, She should be so proud of herself all those operations and she's still so positive

I happen to have scoliosis as well,and right after I finished this video I got up and put on my back brace for the first time in months. Thank you for the beautiful story and inspiration

My heart breaks to see you experience daily physical pain, your strength, beauty, endurance is so inspiring, your souls shines bigger then you may think possible. Much love, blessings to you and your little family.

This story gives me chills (in a good way). Thank you for staying brave and preserving through this all. Stay blessed and strong for your son. He is a handsome little boy. :)

I cannot understand how ppl can give a thumbs down on this story. I am sure normal human's who doesn't have any issues are doing that. She was born with it . It wasn't her choice.. God bless ❤

God bless you sweetie. Do not be ashamed of YOU!!!

Conditions like the ones she has are truly heartbreaking. You can feel the pain in her voice. She has a sweet voice and a sweet disposition and feels like she would be an amazing person to have in your life. I hope that she can overcome and see that no matter what anyone says she is still an amazing person and a beautiful woman.

Why wouldn't you just adopt? I respect the right to have your own, but damn....this boy is suffering. I will pray for u all on your journey

Some of us say that they are ugly. Atleast appreciate that you're born with all 5 senses. Be yourself.

My friends cousin recently passed at 38 from Neurofibromatosis (NF). I came to know about him and the horrendous tumors that made him ill from the inside. Many many surgerys and he was so sweet of a young man with his little white dog. I never met him in person but I was so sad when I heard these tumors took him. I cried. Life is just never fair. I wish for you better Vanessa.

I don't know what you've gone through, nor do I know anyone like you. But I will tell you this much. You're an inspiration to so many. && I wish you && your family the best.

It's hard to find people who can still stay strong just like her :') it's just so touching 😢❤️

I was born with spina bifida, scoliosis and other health conditions too so I have a understanding of the fight of acceptance of self and of others. May this be another step forward in your life. No one knows exactly how another feels but I can assure you that I hope and pray that your physical ailments are somehow healed and that you and your families lives are filled with love, joy and everlasting peace. Shalom to all.👍🙏💗🙋

*Omg she's so beautiful, from the tip of her toes to the depths of her soul ❤️* *May God bless her with the strength she needs to get through each day 🙏💕*

Thank you Vanessa! I was feeling worn out and just basically THROUGH, all this month. But you have had so much to contend with, more than any five people should have to suffer through that you and your son have snapped me out of it. Thank you for sharing your family and your story.

I’ve been reading the comments, and I wasn’t expecting as much hate as I saw. My heart dropped when I saw some of the things people have said, calling her stupid and selfish. It’s not selfish! With a genetic disorder there isn’t a 100% chance it will follow through to the child, so there’s always a chance the child of the carrier won’t get it. What she did was her choice and her choice only. Some of these people don’t need to try and control her life telling her she can’t have kids. *But* I did see some very wonderful comments toward her and her family, and that’s absolutely amazing. She’s human just like everybody else in this world. There’s no such thing as normal, people! We all have something about us that makes us different, but we’re still humans and we need to learn to respect that. She has her own choices and decisions, and that’s perfectly fine. That woman should be proud of herself for all the stuff she has had to go through. ❤️❤️

It takes a lot for someone to come and put their story out there and I believe the only reason they do this is to help and motivate others these stories do encourage me so stop the RUBBISH TALK HATERS OUT THERE DO not judge another person unless UNLESS you are standing in their shoes BRAVO STAY STRONG

Awww, that little boy is too adorable! God and Family are everything 😇

It's hard for me to cry but you've made me cry so hard. When you said you were a teenager, and not developing the same.. those are hard years for just anyone to get through. You are an amazing, beautiful and honest woman. Thank you for sharing your story.

I'm so happy you found your happy ending! I hope only good things come your way in the future!

Pls trust me I'm only 10 and I even know life will get better so everyone pray for this woman pray that one day she can have the perfect body she wishes for

Ouch. Must hurt to have those. The pains must be annoying to deal with. But at least she is living her life to the fullest.

We need more positive people like her. Her positivity helped me a little with what I was born with.

You are so strong!!! I am hugging you through the screen all the way from Serbia!

Really puts things into perspective watching these videos.Theres always someone going through worse than you so try not to complain about petty things.Bless the three of them.

I am sorry, and I deeply emphasize with this lady, but I could never ever put this burden upon a child. I don't understand how anybody with genetic conditions plays Russian roulette like that for seemingly selfish reasons.

Please don’t give up and be strong for your son and don’t let ppl or the world bring you down. You are a strong lady god will solve your problems keep praying to him he will give you an answer soon

Girl, continue to live ur life, ur self love is amazing and inspiring. I could learn alot from u.

The way u speak so comfortable about ur story I don't know how you stay so positive but yet u do u have come so far having all these operations living with those tumours the pain u went through and go through everyday cant imagine how that must have felt for u ,can't have been easy for u ur still alive u have a partner and son u r blessed with ur son and a loving partner keep going girl don't give up I know sometimes things get hard but seeing how happy u are with ur son smiling playing with him u look so happy keep smiling

U R BLESSED N THAT PRETTY SMILE.N I ALWAYS THOUGHT I WOULD NOT WALK OR WRITE OR WASH MY SELF AFTER I HAD MY STROKE. BUT HERE I AM GOD IS GOOD.BLESSIN TO YOU N UR FAMILY. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO U. MY U HAVE A GOOD ONE.PS YOUR NEW FRIEND ME

My husband had scoliosis and was concerned while we were dating if his humps bothered me...I told him what mattered was what was inside his heart. We were married 30 years and I miss him everyday

I know this lady has suffered a lot physically and psychologically so I am sympathetic. However, I don’t think am ok when people have kids of their own knowing there is a chance they can pass on their condition or illness to their child. She knows the pain of living with her condition. Why would she risk her child having to deal with the same grief ? To me it just seems selfishness on her part. I couldn’t live thinking that I’m the reason my child is ill or has my condition. Does anyone else agree? And I am very much aware with the desire for a woman to want to give birth and to that I say that they can adopt a healthy child or a child with special needs. I know that a person can love an adopted child as their own.

I was trying to hold back the tears but when she started to cry I lost it. Omg. She’s such a beautiful girl. If I ever complain , lord forgive me.

Stay positive girlie! Thanks for sharing your story.

You are so brave and strong. I accept you as well. Please don't ever doubt yourself. You are a beautiful person inside and out. The body is a temporary thing that will return to dust one day, but a beautiful soul like yours lives on forever.

This Made me cry your are unique and very strong💗💗❤️❤️ You go girl

Love the husband!!! Soo supportive, and sweet! You can def see that his love and positivity has given her so much more confidence and self esteem!!! You go girl! && rock on amazing hubby!

GOD BLESS, SHINE LIKE A STAR, THANK GOD FOR YOU AND EVERYTHING ELSE

Your soul shines baby girl....too much pain is put into our physical body....The Good Lord made u for his pleasure...shine on u beautiful diamond !!!! Let nothing take away from your shining sweet soul and your beautiful family I wish the world had more people like u!~!

Very motivational! Such a fighter!

Thanks for having the courage to open up publicly. Blessings upon you and your family

Not sure about having a child when she knew that child might have to suffer the way she has.

Girrrrrl, you are one of the coolest people out there. I'm looking at your pictures thinking that nothing holds you back. I had to turn up the volume to hear what the story was about. Please don't cry. You don't NEED to become a better person. You are already better than most. I'm truly sorry you're hurting, but what a beautiful life/energy you share.

Oh my God. I admire how strong your ordeal has made you. May Allah grant you full recovery and good health. Your courage inspires me. You are loved ❤ My best wishes to you all the way from Egypt to the States :)

You’re adorable. :) I never knew this condition existed. I’m sorry you’ve suffered so much physically and emotionally. I can’t imagine the giant leap to accept and love yourself and I’m glad for whatever path it took to set you free. How blessed are all the people that will find strength courage and support through your outreach. God bless you and your little family. ❤️ (I am a “young” grandma of 8.) :)

So sad but as much as I want kids, i'd would rather adopt so i wont have to put my kids through that. 👎👎

Your perfect baby so don’t ever feel bad about the women you see around the world you say are”perfect”. Your amazing!!

So inspiring & beautiful inside & out

She's so beautiful tho, the way she talks gives off this beautiful energy. I can tell that she's definitely very humble and loving person.

Her teeth are so straight and white 🤧i want to know what toothpaste she uses ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙂🙂

The way her fiancée looks at her in those pictures was beautiful. She is beautiful

Your still beautiful to me keep your head up things will get better

Sweetheart, their is always someone in worse shape. Look up girl in the basket. I just lost my daughter 3/20/20. She was in so much pain, kidneys liver, spleen, gall bladder, diebetes but she was greatful because everything she had and as much as she hurt. She was alive had arms, legs. Smile you are beautiful and have a family.

U are really beautiful no matter wat God bless you and ik hw u feel I been dealing wit alot myself since I was a kid and I never wanted to come outside and do kid things I'm still dealing wit wat I'm going through now and it's hard I'ma keep u in my prayers

She is opening up about her struggles. However, the world we live in of-course has to put negativity into everything. Yes, she has a child that is her child. Which means she can do as she pleases. It is sad that he has to deal with the struggles she had to externally and internally. However, she wanted a family and she deserves to be happy and have one. At least, he has a mother who can guide him through it all. It is not the most ideal situation for him. But, none of us should judge her for being like majority of us who just want to have a family. There are people out here who have children who brutally beat them, disown them and etc.. But, instead some of you guys are bashing her for putting her child into every program to help her surpass obstacles head on and early. Give her some dam credit for actually doing what a mother should do. Which, is support and uplift her son despite whatever the cost may be.

LOVE YOU AND EVERYTHING WILL GET BETTER WITH GOD, STAY BRIGHT

Some people have it really easy in life, while others just have a lifetime of suffering and pain. It's so unfair.

I cannot imagine. What an incredibly strong woman.

I cant imagine what she has been through, but the strength and positive attitude makes her the person she is today.

Hello from upper Darby pa I'm Bernadette I also have nf1

ALL PRAISE TO YAH!! YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL SIS AND YOUR FAMILY!! IM SO PROUD OF YOU YOU ARE PERFECT IN YAH EYES AND THATS ALL THAT MATTER! YOUR HUSBAND AND YOUR SON LOVES YOU VERY MUCH WHAT A BLESSING!! KEEP LOOKING UP SIS!! SHALOM!!

Her fashion is cute ❤️👩‍👦😝😋😘😎

God Bless this woman and her family ! Her little boy is very special - a miracle ! So many women with serious health issues can't conceive and if they can have severe complications.She is a badass - taking care of that baby so well and when she looks at him her love is tactile . Stay strong and stay beautiful - mother that baby-you are unique and special

So selfish to have a kid knowing the condition would pass down. Poor kid.

I’m so happy nf is getting more representation, I have exactly what she has the kyphoscoliosis, girl if you’re watching this please reply to this, I find our stories are very similar

U R GORGEOUS BOTH INSIDE N OUT GOD BLESS U WIT A HANDSOME SON AND FIANCEE WHO WILL ALWAYS BE THEIR FOR U SO THEREFORE U R TO BLESS TO BE STRESS 😇😇👈👈💙❤💜💑👶

You are a beautiful person. It shows in your face and I hear it in your voice. Thanks for sharing.

May the Lord bless you and keep you safe from the cruel world in which we have to live in today ! Keep your head up and thank you for your sharing !

She’s such a strong woman and a loving mom.