Real Talk

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

How to Survive High School as a Girl with Vitiligo

School – the word itself brings me nerves and anxiety as a teenager. As a…

How to Deal with Stares, According to Girls with Vitiligo

As girls with vitiligo, we can count on one thing in life – people are…

Living with Vitiligo? It’s Okay to Not Be Okay

Living with vitiligo isn’t for the weak – it takes guts, courage, resilience and a…

A Parting Letter to Summer from a Girl with Vitiligo

Dear Summer, I have to be honest with you – four months ago, I was…

5 Responses to “It Could Be Worse” if You Live with Vitiligo

You’ve heard it before. You try to open up and explain why it’s hard to…

Why Advocacy Matters to The Future of Vitiligo

Capitol Hill is talking about vitiligo – and it’s our turn to join the conversation.…

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Saying Goodbye to Perfection as a Girl with Vitiligo

Two years ago, I stumbled across a letter from the editor in Allure’s September 2014…

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What It’s Like to Raise a Girl with Vitiligo, From a Mom Who Knows

It was about the size of a quarter. A small, white spot along Erika’s lower…

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What Your Friends Actually Think About Your Vitiligo

Growing up, I rarely talked about my spots – not even with my friends or…