Princess Eugenie sends empowering message about being 'proud of my scar'
In a post on Instagram, the princess opened up about her experience with scoliosis, paying tribute to the support she received from her mother, Sarah Ferguson.
Princess Eugenie has said she is "proud of my scar" in an empowering message posted to her Instagram account.
The princess was diagnosed with scoliosis as a child and has used her platform to spread awareness about the condition.
In a post on Instagram, the princess opened up about her experience with the condition, paying tribute to the support she received from her mother, Sarah Ferguson.
Eugenie credited Fergie for dispelling the stigma that surrounds having scoliosis, in a moving statement three days after International Scoliosis Awareness Day, which fell on June 26.
The royal wrote: "My mum caught my scoliosis early and I was lucky enough to get the help I needed at 12 years old.
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"I thank her so much for that and also thank her for the confidence to be proud of my scar.
"She removed all the stigma around having scoliosis for me by confidently showing people what I’d been through and it took all the fear and anxiety out of being different at such a young age. I am forever grateful and wish everyone to be proud of their scars."
Eugenie underwent major surgery on her back in 2002 to treat the condition, where the spine twists and curves to the side.
Scoliosis can affect people of any age, from babies to adults, but most often starts in children aged 10 to 15, according to the NHS website.
Many people with the condition will not require any treatment and only a small number will need surgery on their spine.
In 2018, the princess bravely opted to wear a wedding dress that showed the surgery scar, in the hope that it would inspire confidence in others.
Praise for the Princess' social media post flooded in in the comments, with one user writing: "Your mum is a wonderful lady and she must be very proud of her two lovely daughters.
"Your openness about your scoliosis and Beatrice's about her dyslexia will have helped a lot of young people with the same conditions. I loved your wedding dress and how you didn't try to hide the scar from your surgery."
Another added: "I salute your Wonderful Brave Mother and You as well for sharing such information to show all affected like you were that there is a way to overcome this problem and to encourage awareness that help is at hand."
