Love is an emotion that can’t be controlled by others; it’s unique and personal. When two people are truly in love, they don’t care about others’ opinions—they’re happy together without needing validation.

While on vacation, a couple snapped photos by the pool, but one shot revealed something surprising: the man’s girlfriend had a noticeably swollen right leg.

She has a condition causing tissue swelling, which has led to significant weight gain in that leg. Meagan first noticed the difference at age 15 and was diagnosed with this rare condition, facing mockery from those around her.