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Katie Dollard & Paige Freshwater

Woman with facial deformities hits back at 'evil trolls' who flood her with abuse

A mum-of-one who describes herself as a 'rag doll' has shared what it's like living with an extremely rare condition – including the cruel comments she receives on a daily basis. Lauren Behanna, from West Virgina, America, lives with her husband, Cody, and their daughter, seven-year-old Abby, and has recently gone viral talking about her congenital myasthenic syndrome.

The condition has also given her an "elongated" face, which often sees 27-year-old Lauren become a victim of trolling online. But now she is pushing back against trolls and is determined to use her platform to raise awareness of her illness.

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