It almost has been a whole year since I began collaborating with Vitiligo Awareness International. It feels like just yesterday that I was staying up all night anxious about sharing, thinking about what to share 🤯. I felt so sick when I thought of talking about my vitiligo, taking photos and publicly posting it all. I had to find a good reason why I would do something like this otherwise I wasn’t budging.
I thought about the fact that, and a lot of you may resonate, I was constantly worried about what others may think of me. Will they think I’m contagious, will they call me names, will they look at me in a funny way?
I found a place of comfort in the vitiligo community. Knowing I was accepted and people weren’t trying to figure out what’s wrong with my skin all the time, which made me feel very much at ease.
And that’s why I started. To be part of a platform that provides support, love and connection for our community and the understanding for those who are not aware. 🌸
So, what have I learned in the last year?
Reflecting now, I’ve come to terms with the fact that the thing I was afraid most of, was how I felt about myself. It wasn’t really everyone else that bothered me. It was how I viewed myself, how I spoke to myself, how I let others speak to me. People will not always be there to support you and even tear you down. But you will always be with yourself. Your mind, body and soul go everywhere you go. And I think we need to treat them better. 💕
What’s your biggest issue when it comes to accepting your vitiligo? Let me know in the comments below! 💜
Written by: Sarya Kayal
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