About

Gender

Female


Location

Cleveland, OH


Birthday:

January 16


Hometown:

Rochester, New York


Relationship Status:

Single


About Me:

My history of vitiligo began in 2000 after I moved to Cleveland, OH from Rochester, New York. Since that time, I have lost approximately 85 percent of my pigmentation. I have had to educate myself on what it is, because the medical professionals would not and still do not lend much support. I am a single parent of a beautiful 38 year old daughter and a proud Nana of two beautiful granddaughters. My family and close friends love and accept me for who I am. I just wish the rest of the world would! Of course, I get stares, rude comments, inconsiderate gestures and have even caused automobile accidents from people staring and not paying attention while driving. I have tried light treatments, however to my dismay, they only work temporarily. I used to wear Dermablend make-up, but that is expensive and tedious to apply. I am natural now! My original perception of myself with this disorder was fair, however, over the years it become better. I am seeking support, understanding, acceptance and friendships.


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  • Renale May 7, 2011 at 4:42pm

    Hello Nancy, welcome to vit friends. I enjoyed readying your profile, since vit is related to stress; do you think the move to Cleveland had anything to do with the onset of your vitiligo? I was just curious because my vitiligo went crazy when I was relocated to No. Cal a few years ago. When I was relocated back home, it seemed to calm down and began to re-pigment in several areas. I am currently still over 68% depigmented and clearly understand what you’re saying when you wrote “I just wish the rest of the world would understand” Thank you for adding me as a friend and Happy Mother’s Day in advance.  

  • Cawan March 6, 2011 at 8:52am
    Nancy, thanks for the friend invite!!  I hope that you enjoy the site!!  Cawanda
  • Julie March 5, 2011 at 2:46am

    Hi,

    Welcome!!! I live in Columbus, OH. We might have snow in common? You all get more, oh yes we probably have beauty, intellegence, loving personalites also. Please feel free to visit my page or chat-Julie

  • Nadika March 3, 2011 at 4:31pm
    Hello Nancy !!!! :) :) :) Thank you for adding me as your friend !!!! Take care !!!
  • valarie March 3, 2011 at 6:53am
    Hello Nancy and WELCOME! A few of us from New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts have been getting together. 38 of us met last July and we are preparing to meet again for a dialog about Vitiligo. Read our NEWS page:        http://www.vitfriends.com/
  • Cawan February 19, 2011 at 1:30pm
    HELLO AND WELCOME TO VITILIGO FRIENDS!!!!!
  • Nadika February 18, 2011 at 2:27am
    Hello and Welcome !!! Glad you joined in :) :) :)
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