April Lockhart

April Lockhart (born July 4, 1995) began her musical journey at the age of 7 when she took guitar and piano lessons. When April was 12, she composed her first single called Different. At 14 old, she dedicated an enormous amount of time making song concepts and perfecting her music. Soon after, April started to go on trips with her dad and write at home in NY or LA. April also added additional themes to the tune "Take My Hand" for a few of her friends who dealt with concerns like peer pressure problems, as well as teenager suicide. Lockhart is an influencer in the beauty and lifestyle industry who has a growing number of followers. She is a partner with the popular brand Ilia together, in addition to being a lifestyle expert. Her birth was without a left hand, and it's an aspect of her identity, but it's hardly her whole story. The profile of Lockhart on Twitter does not conceal her being disabled however, it doesn't focus on it. It's a reminder. It's important to keep in mind that each of us has many faces, our identities vary and we're more than our bodies. Lockhart is interviewed through video from Nashville. "I do not want it to define my life. I don't want to only be recognized as an expert in disabilities. This doesn't influence my day-to-day activities. I go about my business as usual and have come up with different ways of adapting. It's an integral element of my life so it is important to talk about it. The journey of self-acceptance that Lockhart has taken is one that can last for a long time, and she can be a role model in this regard. Still, she acknowledges going through periods of feeling insecure about her body, and also feeling uneasy wearing certain clothing styles which exposed her arms. The woman now puts on whatever clothes she likes and uploads photos on Facebook in awe. One of the keys to self-love for her is that it's not an end goal. But, this isn't the case with anyone who has insecurities. The people around you with, who know you, and can see into your heart are the most important people who can remind you of the things you're concerned about.