Quinceañera.com E-Magazine June 24 | Page 9

because , at the end of the day it ’ s their special day and they will remember it for the rest of their life .

For those who don ’ t know , what is Vitiligo ?

Vitiligo is a lack of pigment in your skin that develops over time at any age .

What would you like to tell people with Vitiligo ?

I would tell people with Vitiligo that it ’ s okay to be different and you should love yourself because you ’ re unique . I struggled with my condition growing up . I would get bullied and it took a while for me to accept it and love myself .

What ’ s a message you would give to younger people ?

I would tell my younger self your worries aren ’ t as important as you think they are , just be you . Make every day count and Love yourself .

How do you feel about being in Quinceanera . com magazine ?

I think this is a very special opportunity for me to help others that struggle with a lack of confidence because of Vitiligo . XV
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