Hi i was born with congenital facial paralysis on the left side of my face there is no know cause for the condition in my case as i present none of the conditions or syndromes that usually cause the condition. In a couple of weeks i am to undergo a free muscle graft. This condition is something i have struggled with my whole life and i should be happy to undergo this surgery that will provide me with a smile but i am not. I am going to go through with the surgery but I would love to talk to any one who also has facial paralysis. This has been something i have largely ignored and refused to talk about up until now but i think i need to talk about it or I will never be comfortable with myself.