A teen was born with a special birthmark on her face of her twin's foot from when they were together in the womb. Lexi Walker, 18, says the unique birthmark means her sister and her hold a 'special connection', reports Wales Online.
The 18-year-old says the birthmark on her cheek came when the twin's were pressed together in the womb and her sister's foot was resting on her face. This caused an imprint on her face where the blood vessels formed differently.
The teen says she used to feel insecure about the mark but has now grown to love it. Lexi said: "I do get funny looks - sometimes people just stop and stare or ask questions.
"When I was younger my family would uplift me to help me love it - I got told it was an angel's kiss and it makes me unique. When I tell people how I actually got it, they're always in shock - it's crazy."
Lexi says in recent years the special mark has held even more significance because it connects her to sister Kiara, wherever they are in the world. The pair now live a long way apart, with nine hours separating the two as they reside in different parts of Canada.
Lexi said: "We are extremely close - she is my best friend. We call each other soulmates and I think we are - we’re inseparable. I could have the birthmark removed, but it's a part of me and it connects me to her so I won't take that route.
"I'm a strong believer of 'if you're born with it, you shouldn't change it. But especially with it being created by her, that means even more - it's very meaningful to me."
Lexi took to social media to share the meaning behind her birthmark to the users on TikTok. The teen's video on the short form video app has gone viral amassing more than 11.5 million views.
Despite receiving judgment in the past for her birthmark, social media users were extremely complimentary. One said: "Honestly that's main character energy. The girl with the footprint birthmark."
A second added: "Wait how did this happen? I’m having twins and that's honestly so cool." Another person agreed stating: "Bro that’s literally amazing, so cute - it’s in a great spot too."
The teen says she has been left stunned by the amount of love she has received from people off the back of the viral video. Lexi said: "I'm still dumbfounded by all the comments and attention it's got.
"My self-confidence has gone up so much from everyone, it's incredible. I never expected this outcome."
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