Real Talk

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

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…

What Happened When I Gave Myself Permission to Be a Girl with Vitiligo

Most of my life as a girl with vitiligo has been all about “keeping up…

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Inside the Breakdown of a Girl with Vitiligo

We’ve all been there – the breakdowns that end in tears. The pain, frustration and…