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    Albinism,  Everyday Life,  Mental Health

    When Hope for a Cure Becomes Heartbreak: The Journey to Self-Acceptance

    April 27, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Hope can keep us going when times are at their darkest, but in rare circumstances, hope can be detrimental to progress. Oh, how I know this truth well. I am a huge believer in hope; the eternal optimist most days. But, in this one case, hope broke my heart.

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