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Female


Location

Washington, DC


Birthday:

August 3


Hometown:

Great Falls, VA


Relationship Status:

Single


About Me:

There isn't anything easy about having Vitiligo. It shows, it's noticeable, it's unusual to an outsider, it's perceived in many ways by so many people as odd. But if I can tell you one thing I know for sure is that Vitiligo has given me this super power, this feeling of strength within; almost as if I'm unbreakable. Even more interesting is that despite all the wonderful things that I can derive from having this condition it also breaks me down quite a bit. If I stop long enough to look and stare I feel discouraged. If I look at myself in the mirror and feel genuinely pleased with what I see, once a little spot appears in the image, it throws me off. I have to remind myself that it's okay. I have to keep telling myself that it's only on the outside and for that we're really fortunate. Like many, I don't like to play the sympathy card by saying that we could have it a lot worse in life but the reality of it is that it's true....we don't have it that bad. Prayer is my source of motivation. It gives me hope. It encourages me to keep chugging along just when the wheels of my train feel rusted and worn out. I've dealt with this since I was 6 years old. Sometimes I think that since I've had it for the bulk of my life I'm accustomed to it. But I never give up hope. I hope you won't either. I hope that you'll dig deep into your soul and find the strength to help you through this. We're all just a message away and feel free to reach out when you need us the most. Now you'll find in your life your "real" connections with people; the people who have an ultimate interest in you as a person. That in itself is worthwhile.


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  • Jerome DiGiovanni July 23, 2012 at 5:54am

    Thank you for being a friend ...Roya....you look like super model..your husband lucky man.  Guys as you leaned because you married now, only care about how you feel about your body..Guys are like ...ok so...no big deal ...to win your inner heart is the challenge to men. Grats to your Man..

  • Jerome DiGiovanni July 23, 2012 at 5:50am

    Grats on Getting Married.

  • Karen August 28, 2011 at 2:29pm
    Thanks girl! So just to clarify....you put the tanning lotion on all over....then apply a second coat just where the vit spots are? I think I got it....I can't wait to try it! I have been exercising a lot...it helps so much! I'm doing Hot Yoga....it's amazing! Yoga is so relaxing and I have a friend that we run together...if I can't control my vit I can control how I look and I love to eat so running helps me keep my figure!!!!!! LOL
  • Corliss Wood August 28, 2011 at 11:01am

    Hello Roya2472622711?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024,

    I hope to meet you soon.  I enjoy talking about vitiligo so if you have questions, please let me know.  Corliss

  • Karen August 27, 2011 at 1:21pm
    You have a great outlook on life! It's encouraging! And, you have dealt with vit. since you were 3 years old.....please tell us what tanning cream you use? You look gorgeous in your pics and it appears you are just as beautiful on the inside!
  • Braulio Alvarez March 10, 2011 at 9:43am

    you have a very great way to see life..n that make a lot of us see it the same way..thank you, "ROYA"...Great pics!!

     

  • anderson Tay November 29, 2010 at 6:31am
    Hi Roya- Nice pics. Thanks for the compliment in reference to my ring. I have three of them so far. Ain't hitched yet. LOL
  • fkjm g September 4, 2009 at 8:53am
    Could you tell me what type of tanning cream you use? You look amazing and I would love to show my teenage daughter (just diagnoised) your photo. Any suggestions would be a great help.
    God Bless.
  • Cawan June 12, 2009 at 3:42am
    How does the tanning cream work?
  • Kelly June 9, 2009 at 2:08pm
    Wow, very encouraging, thank you.
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