Writing Archives - Albinism Up Close

Coming Out as Blind: Embracing the Label Not the Limitations
March 8, 2020
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 …Read More »
Albinism, Platinum Hair, and Dye, Part Two: What You Can Learn from My Trial and Error
February 29, 2020
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 …Read More »
Albinism, Platinum Hair, and Dye, Part One: My Journey (with Photos)
February 22, 2020
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 …Read More »

My Worst Fears After Beginning Albinism Up Close
March 15, 2020
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 …Read More »
Coming Out as Blind: Embracing the Label Not the Limitations
March 8, 2020
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 …Read More »
Albinism, Platinum Hair, and Dye, Part Two: What You Can Learn from My Trial and Error
February 29, 2020
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!Read More »
Albinism, Platinum Hair, and Dye, Part One: My Journey (with Photos)
February 22, 2020
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 …Read More »
Motivation and Willpower: How Practicing Self-Care and Having a Support System Can Help You
February 8, 2020
Here I discuss motivation and willpower. I describe them as a finite resource and discuss what you can do to refill your own willpower and motivation.Read More »