Albinism Support Group

Well being born with albinism is definally a struggle that i have to deal with on a daily basis. It is something that had and will affect how i live my life for the rest of my life.

Growing up i knew i was different from the other kids. I always had to wear a ton of sunscreen and a hat when i went outside and when i went swimming in my pool. I was always gealous of my brother who was tan and perfect. He is the exact opposite of me. He's tall and tan with brown eyes and hair. Well me...i have white skin, blonde hair and blue eyes. I'm not exactly what you can call a true albino...my eyes arn't red and my hair isn't snow white anymore...but i'm still albino. When i was born i had snow white hair...but over the years my hair has changed a little..well now i dye it.

I didn't exactly have a normal childhood. I was the girl who was call "casper" or "whitie". At the time i just took the bullying and didn't care. I had the best friends in the entire world...i didn't care what anyone else thought. My true friends didn't care that i didn't tan...they saw beyond that. I think thats what made me ignore the other kids.

There were limitations to being a teenage though, While my friends were all planning a trip to the tanning salon...i felt so low. That was something i knew i could never do with my friends. I hated going to the beach. I love the beach and everything...but i can't lay out in the sun like everyone else...i had to sit under the umbrella like a dork.

I just wanted to share part of my story with everyone...i have alot of experiences with albinism...so if anyone wants to know anything about it....just write me
Posted on 03/15/09, 07:03 pm