Karine has lost her lower lip and a part of her nose due to sun damage, and she has undergone 130 surgeries to remove lesions.

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Unfortunately, she faces more than just physical challenges. Karine is often subjected to verbal harassment and abuse from members of her local community and online.

Nevertheless, she has found happiness and love despite her hardships. Edmilson, the man she would later marry, discovered her on Facebook and was immediately captivated by her “story and her strength.” He has always supported Karine and has known from the start that she was the one he would spend his life with. Accepting Karine’s three children from a previous relationship was a significant step for him.

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