“Mr. Magic Toilet“—that’s the name a UK man named Joe uses to spread awareness about a rare medical condition that caused him to be born without an anus.
Ashamed, Joe kept his condition hidden for much of his life, but he has since decided to turn his perceived flaw into an opportunity for others like him to feel validated and empowered by sharing his experiences on social media, including the difficulties he faced growing up.
The condition, known as imperforate anus, affects about one in every 5,000 people and means that the baby is born with their rectum ending in a blind pouch, making immediate surgery necessary for their survival.
