Therefore, even the smallest movement will result in a blister or rip in my skin, which will eventually become ulcerated and be a nightmare to treat.
“It’s sort of equivalent to living with third degree burns every single day.”
Clifford went on, “I’ve always known that I’m not like other people. I could tell that the community was afraid of me because they would be afraid to be near me when I left their safe and familiar surroundings or went to the city.
“Kids are still quite afraid and worried, which is okay because I can deal with them and make them understand fairly quickly, just as I can deal with adults and make them understand fairly fast.
“If people want to get to know the person behind the skin condition then I’m more than happy to share my story.”
It would have been simple for Clifford to take it easy and stay out of danger given his crippling illness, but instead he chooses to challenge his body and, in the face of hardship, has turned into a bodybuilder and motivational speaker.
