“I’m Happy That I Can Use My Vitiligo to Show a Positive Body Image for My Son” Word Art {Free Printable}

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Photo of me, Christina Chitwood, with my son, Caleb (at 3 months old). Photo taken by Billy Economou of BE Studios.

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“Use My Vitiligo to Show a Positive Body Image for My Son” Word Art

I started to get vitiligo when I was 11 years old. It gradually spread throughout my body. The most obvious places I have vitiligo are on my hands, knees, feet, elbows, and stomach.

As a mom to my baby boy, it’s so important to me to be a positive role model for him. I not only have accepted my vitiligo, I have found my vitiligo to be a blessing. I want to pass this acceptance, gratitude, positive body image, and more on to my son.

I often find that I actually forget I have vitiligo. It’s not something that I think about often or feel a need to hide it or show it more; I just go about my daily life. When I do think about it, it sometimes surprises me how when you accept something so much, you can forget you have it. I also think about how it’s been a blessing to me. There are times where I’ve felt it would be nice not to have vitiligo; for example, when I have to put extra sunscreen on the vitiligo on my chest on top of my other sunscreen so I don’t get burned. However, when I think about how something like vitiligo has helped my life, it really helps me have a good perspective.

VITILIGO INSPIRATION

Here is more vitiligo inspiration to help you and others. Click on the images or links below to see each blog post.

“Vitiligo is a Blessing in Disguise” Word Art {FREE Printable}

How to Accept Vitiligo and Other Imperfections

Celebrating Vitiligo with Dance Workouts

Are Your Flaws Really Flaws Motivational Speech by Christina Chitwood

Positive Messages about Vitiligo

Having a Positive Body Image with Vitiligo

HEALTHY BODY IMAGE INSPIRATION

Developing a healthy body image and accepting imperfections go hand-in-hand. Here is inspiration on developing and keeping a healthy body image. Click on the images or links below to see each blog post.

Healthy Body Image – Appreciating Your Inner Beauty

Body Image Free Printable – “True Essence of Beauty” Word Art

Free Printable – Shine Word Art

Free Printable – “Born to Stand Out” Dr. Seuss Inspired Word Art

5 Changes That Helped My Low Thyroid and Health in General

Vitiligo Experiences

Do you or someone you know have vitiligo? What have been your positive experiences or blessing with vitiligo?

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