Model shakes up the fashion industry by showing her ostomy bags
Jearlean Taylor doesn’t remember being diagnosed with cancer. She was just three years old when her sister noticed blood running down her leg as they played outside. After a series of tests, Jearlean’s family was told she had a rare form of vaginal cancer called Rhabdomyosarcoma. After chemotherapy, radiation and surgery, the toddler was left requiring the use of an ostomy. An ostomy causes a change in the way urine or stool exits the body. It is a surgical opening for the discharge of waste, mandating Jearlean wear an ostomy bag to collect her stool or urine for the rest of her life.
As she aged, Jearlean thought her circumstances dictated her future. She was afraid to make friends and follow her dreams. But thanks to the runway, she discovered a skill for modeling. Today, Jearlean stands as a pillar of strength – proving that being different is beautiful.
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