Real Talk

Let be real – living with vitiligo isn’t always easy. Here’s where we have those raw conversations, together.

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5 Lies to Stop Telling Yourself if You Live with Vitiligo

I spent the first half of my life telling myself lies: I’m ugly, I’ll never…

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What the New Vitiligo Barbie Means to Those Living with It

There’s a new vitiligo Barbie – and it’s a big deal for those living with…

It IS Possible to Love the Skin You’re In – Here’s Why

I have good news: It is possible to love the skin you’re in. Let me…

Dear World: Here’s What It’s Like to Be Stared At

Embarrassed. Uncomfortable. Exhausted. Alienated. Damaged. Annoyed. Ugly. These were just a few of the words…

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I Thought I Had Never Been Bullied Because of My Vitiligo – I Was Wrong

“You would be so much prettier if you didn’t have vitiligo. You should hide the…

Why Summer Can Be Difficult for Those with Vitiligo (An Open Letter)

To the mothers, fathers, siblings, husbands, besties, aunts and uncles, coworkers and friends of those…

“You Can Do Hard Things” – How My Mom Taught Me to Live with Vitiligo

As I sat writing a note to my mom for Mother’s Day, I couldn’t help…

What Sarah Herron Taught Me About Confidence – And Vitiligo

This April, I found myself walking down the streets of NYC to meet twenty-some other…

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Dear Mattel – This is Why Your Vitiligo Barbie Matters

Dear Mattel, Last February, you posted a picture of a vitiligo Barbie on Instagram with…