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My Worst Fears After Beginning Albinism Up Close
I had so many fears after beginning this project and coming out as blind, but I'm learning to conquer those fears along the way. I hope my journey can inspire yours.
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Coming Out as Blind: Embracing the Label Not the Limitations
I've felt trapped between the normally sighted and blind communities for most of my life. I've built my own barriers in the past, but now I aim to tear them all down one…
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Albinism, Platinum Hair, and Dye, Part Two: What You Can Learn from My Trial and Error
In part two of this two part series, I share my tips and tricks for having healthy hair and lasting dye. Be sure to check out part one as well!
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Albinism, Platinum Hair, and Dye, Part One: My Journey (with Photos)
In part one of this two part series, I begin by sharing my hair dye journey over the past ten years of my life. I also share photos along the way. Don't forget…
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Shopping, Blindness, and Light Sensitivity: The Hidden Struggles We Face
Unless you’ve recently switched to exclusive online orders, delivery services, and the wonderful world that is Amazon Prime, you have to go shopping at some point. Here, I'll discuss what shopping can be…
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You Don’t Look Blind: Accusations of Faking Blind and Other Invisible Disabilities
When describing myself as legally blind, I’ve received some shocked looks. I’ve also been accused of “faking” my blindness while learning to use a white cane in college. I’ve also dealt with implications…
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How Do Blind People Read? Reading Mediums and Tools for the Visually Impaired
How do blind people read? The short answer is however they can. Some people who are blind or visually impaired use braille and audiobooks, but often many of us read regular books with…
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Why Can’t Glasses Fix My Vision? The Albinism Perspective
Here, I break down the vision of people with albinism and describe the underlying issues as well as nystagmus, strabismus, and photophobia.
