by Kirsty | Jun 13, 2017 | Albinism, News
I’m a rather proud parent at the moment (which is a massive understatement!). Gilbert has been busy raising awareness of albinism again and filed a rookie reporter report for Behind the News for International Albinism Awareness Day, June 13. I’m even more...
by Kirsty | Jun 13, 2017 | Albinism
Since giving birth to my platinum-haired, blue-eyed son back in 2004, I’ve always been a proud supporter and advocate for albinism awareness. My beautiful boy as a baby in 2004 I started this blog to share my experiences in having a child with albinism and to...
by Kirsty | Feb 7, 2017 | Albinism, Special Needs
Like everything, unless you are directly affected by something you just don’t have the time or energy to really think too much about it. Life is busy enough for all of us, as it is. I know I don’t have the time or energy to research things that have no direct bearing...
by Kirsty | Jan 25, 2017 | Albinism, Education, News
I must confess, my fingernails are all gone and I’m rather apprehensive as we approach Gilbert’s first day of high school. I know we’ve done all we can to prepare him for the new start in front of him but I still don’t know it that’s...
by Kirsty | Jan 10, 2017 | Albinism, Special Needs
One of the biggest concerns I had when we first learned Gilbert had albinism, was whether he’d ever be able to spend quality time outdoors. His skin was so pale and delicate. We were terrified if we took him outside, he’d get burnt and increase his already...
by Kirsty | Dec 13, 2016 | Albinism, Autism, Special Needs
I’m exhausted at the moment. Life is always busy but at the end of the year the sense of busyness goes off the chart. It’s right now that I need to practise self-care the most. It’s at times like these that I need to find time for me and time to look...
