A Young Woman Nicknamed “Hulk” Due to Rare Condition Delivers Perfect Response to Trolls

Olivia Klopchin was born with a rare condition that caused excessive swelling in her arm during childhood. Embracing her unique journey, Olivia began documenting her experiences on TikTok, where she openly shared her story with her followers. While most of her community was supportive, she also faced a wave of mocking comments. Undeterred, Olivia responded with grace and resilience, delivering a powerful message that silenced her critics and inspired many.

She was born with a minor bruise that eventually caused her arm to swell.

Olivia Klopchin, a 20-year-old, rose to fame on TikTok by sharing her journey with a unique birth condition: an enlarged arm. At birth, doctors identified a minor bruise and diagnosed her with a vascular malformation. As a result, her arm developed an unusual discoloration and swelled to an abnormal size, making her story both inspiring and widely followed.

In her TikTok videos, Olivia proudly embraces her unique arm, with much of her content focused on sharing her life experiences. Reflecting on the responses she’s received, Olivia shared, “I’ve definitely had a lot of interesting reactions to my arm on the internet. Some people are so awesome about it and tell me how beautiful I am and how much they love my confidence.”

Olivia shares her journey on TikTok, receiving both support and negative comments.

“Of course, I got stares from people, but I understood at a young age that I was different and that people were going to stare and that there was nothing I could do about it.” In spite of Olivia’s optimistic outlook and willingness to be open about her situation, she has unfortunately been subjected to unkind remarks and jokes about her arm, including comparisons to The Hulk. She shared, “Some of the worst things people have said, it’s mostly been online.”

Olivia revealed that some people have questioned why she hasn’t undergone surgery to remove her arm. However, she often responds to mocking comments with humor in her TikToks, earning praise for her positive attitude. One follower shared, “So glad I came across your page! My son was born with malformations on his leg! Your videos have relieved us for the future!”

“There’s always going to be negative people on the internet — that’s something we can’t escape.”

Olivia’s mother said, “She always stood up for herself; it’s her normal even though it’s not everybody else’s normal.” Olivia added, “I was able to do sports, I would hang out with friends, and my friends would question things about my arm, but I was always open and willing to answer the questions they had. I am truly thankful that my arm hasn’t given me any downsides to life. I could consider the pain a downside, but I choose not to.” Olivia continues to stay positive and dedicated to raising awareness, even in the face of mockery.

And here’s another powerful example highlighting the importance of ignoring ridicule and negativity: a baby girl born without a nose. Despite being called “Voldemort,” her resilient positivity and the steadfast support of her family allow her to embrace life to the fullest.