u/vanillastarlit

I just need to vent before I lose it. I’m albino, so taking care of my skin isn’t optional or a "beauty routine" it’s a strict medical necessity. Because of that, I have to buy very specific, expensive, high-SPF sunscreens and dermatological lotions that don't trigger reactions. My roommate has this habit of just grabbing whatever is on the bathroom counter. I’ve caught them slathering on my $40 face sunscreen before going to the beach. When I told them to stop, they said, "It’s just lotion, stop gatekeeping, I’ll buy you a bottle of CVS brand to replace it"

CVS brand doesn't work for me, and they know this. I’ve started locking everything in my bedroom, but it’s so frustrating that I can’t even leave my daily essentials by the sink without them getting drained. Why are people like this?

Honestly, just feeling really heavy tonight and needed to put this somewhere. Being an albino means I literally can’t hide. I stand out the second I walk into a room, whether I want to or not. But when it comes to dating, it feels like this weird, lonely contradiction. People either look at me like I’m some kind of novelty or curiosity to check off a list, or they completely look past me because I don't fit the standard mold. I’m just so tired of the superficiality of it all. I just want to know what it feels like for someone to look at me, see the real me, and want to stay.

It’s just a really lonely realization to sit with tonight. Thanks for letting me get this off my chest.

I have albinism, so my vision isn't the best and I have to hold my phone or a label pretty close to my face to read it.

For some reason, certain people see me doing this and just assume my ears and brain don't work either. The amount of times I’ve had someone stand literally two feet away from me and loudly whisper to their friend, "Look at her hair" or "What is she doing?" is infuriating.

Like... I am right here. I can hear you perfectly, and I can see you staring. I'm literally just trying to read the font size 10 expiration date on this milk. If you're going to be rude and gawk, at least have the decency to do it from a distance instead.

I get that people are curious, but there is a massive line between curiosity and just being straight-up disrespectful.

The amount of times I’ve had people use actual insults, treat me like a joke, or say incredibly rude things right to my face is disgusting. I’ve had people laugh, make miserable jokes at my expense, and act like I don't have feelings just because I look different.

It’s not "harmless teasing" it’s bullying, and it’s pathetic. I shouldn't have to steel myself for basic daily interactions just because some people never learned manners or decency. Grow up and learn how to treat human beings with basic respect.