I have now reached a milestone with my vitiligo where I just no longer care about it anymore, its there and will always be there and I cannot ever stop it. It's my make up, it's who I am and who I have to be. Why should I keep on fighting it?
I still have my whole life to lead, not this constant battle with my image. If it bugs me I will just cover it up with make up, clothes or whatever. Life's real issues that are far more important, for example career, health, money, relationships, friends, and general happiness should come before vitiligo. Vitiligo has become a bore now and I am tired of it getting in my way.
Have others also now just given up and put it behind them? It took me 8 years to do it.
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Hi Mani,
I was borned with vitiligo. I'm not sure if it's a blessing or curse to never have seen myself without vitiligo. I can say vitiligo doesn't determine who you are and that it doesn't have to affect your life. The only thing it may affect is attracting the opposite sex since we live in a world based on perfection. It just takes more time for us to find the right one. Our physical beauty is different from what is advertised in media. If a woman can see us for our character it is much better anyways.
Hi how you doing? I came across your post and it really took me back. I like most peoplel really dislike vitiligo, but I have it and its just that I have it. There has been many days where I do just wanna give up and not care, but then something or someone always brings me back and I think what now what can I do next. How can I cover up my vitiligo. Anyway just wanted to let u know I know totally how you feel and most days I am there with you feel like just giving up.
It comes and goes-sometimes I can accept it, but it niggles away at me...It is important for us to understand that we are more than our condition and try to live more fulfilling lives. I wish I could go back to when I first had Vitiligo and talk to that child and tell them not to ever let Vitiligo stop them from doing anything.