AWARENESS IS THE KEY
We know our own pain that comes from vitiligo's daily reminders. If we pass each other on the streets or in the markets, we know not to stare , point, or even whisper because we already know what's going on within our skin. Its the non-vitiligo community (the ones that have never seen a person like us before) that gives us the most problems by either pointing, staring, name calling, whispering etc. Some of us here have learned to deal with it but for the ones who haven't and the new ones that are being diagnosed everyday with vitiligo, please continue to see your life as precious and priceless.
http://www.avrf.org/stories/david_d_story.html
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It is always really sad when someone chooses to end their life, no matter what the reason. However, I also think that if he had been treated for depression, not just vitiligo, he might not have made that choice. Depression is a separate illness from vitiligo and I urge anyone that reads this site to seek help if they are feeling helpless/hopeless about vitiligo. There are many cases of people feeling suicidal because they develop a disease or sustain an injury that affects their quality of life. Once the depression is treated, most are able to find their purpose and reason for living. Survival is a human imperative that depression suppresses. You are all important, precious souls that are needed on this planet. Treat yourself that way.
You are right Linda. If he was treated for depression he might have made another choice. Sometime we have to treat two or more conditions in order to help one. The article said at that time neither of them ( David and his family) knew that much about vitiligo. This is why I stress positive awareness. When we first get diagnosed with vitiligo we are very confused and upset. We don't need the superstitious beliefs of what they think is wrong or why they think we have this skin disorder. We just don't need that.
Im really sorry for David. We all truly know how he felt and I hope he is resting in peace. When something like vit happens to you, you do start to think, wow, what did I do to deserve this?? What in my life am I being repaid for?? All the bad things that I have done?? Only few take it to the xtreme of taking your life...but can understand why one would feel that way.
RIP David...there will be a cure one day! :)
Myriah > Keigan WilliamsOctober 25, 2009 at 4:11pm
I like to think that we were given vitiligo in our lives to appreciate diversity and to not judge others about things that are petty like appearances. And I'm thankful that we are healthy and have not a worse disorder that could be life threatening. Think of it as a gift that opens your eyes to other peoples judgment, if someone doesn't accept you, appearances and all then you probably dodged a bullet of knowing someone who is shallow and insensitive. :)
What a heartbreaking story, vit sucks! I really do feel for his family and in the pictures he seemed such a lovely and handsome guy. What a waste, RIP David
Yes, very heartbreaking. I wonder what was it that finally made him give up on life. Was it a look, a rude comment, a person turning his/her head or totally going in the opposite direction just to keep from looking at him. I can read between the lines that his treatments was not working because if they were he would have had something to keep his hope alive. Was he looking for the same empathy he gave others but receive none in return. It's sad how the love in this world has grown cold. We don't know what our friends here are going through on a daily basis and we must do everything to keep in touch with them and help keep their spirits lifted.
I agree with you, this world has definately grown cold and my fear is it will only get colder unless we all have a rude awakening! and thank you so much for the comment:) i love how you accept your vitiligo but at the same time can truly understand and feel sympathy for those of us who are in transition or simply feel we will never accept it. So thank you, you are a good person:)
wow, such a handsome guy. this is why we should never underestimate the physhological effects of vitiligo. yes it is all about the inside and putting your best foot forward. but there are the ones in this world that simply just aren't strong enough. that's just reality.
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RIP David...there will be a cure one day! :)