When Kenny Price first learned that his newborn son Charlie had a giant congenital melanocytic nevus (CMN), the future felt uncertain. Faced with fear, misinformation, and a rare diagnosis few understood, Kenny and his family began a journey that would span 22 years. Through surgeries, faith, friendship, and unwavering determination, he discovered that true strength isn't about having all the answers but showing up every day for the people you love.

Growing up with Congenital Melanocytic Nevi (CMN), Khalid Bethea spent years battling insecurity, isolation, and fear of judgment. Through family support, life experience, and learning to embrace himself fully, he discovered that strength is not about hiding differences -it is about living authentically. In this Men & CMN feature, Khalid shares his journey toward confidence, vulnerability, and finding value far beyond appearance.

When Chris Skinner’s daughter Sophia was born with Congenital Melanocytic Nevi (CMN), fear and uncertainty quickly became part of their family’s story. But over time, Chris learned that fatherhood was not about having all the answers- it was about showing up. Through surgeries, stares, faith, and hard conversations, he has learned to help Sophia live confidently, love deeply, and move through life without letting CMN define her.