Before she could say a word, I reached into my bag and pulled out a small photo album. Inside were pictures of me from different stages of my life my first dance recital, prom night, my wedding day moments when I had worn makeup that made me feel confident and happy.

I gently placed the album in front of her and said, “Every look tells a story. This is who I am. My makeup isn’t about being perfect it’s about expressing myself and celebrating the person I’ve become.”