Walking To Infinity
It is believed that people with albinism do not die, they take a jacket and keep on walking forever to infinity. I think this myth may have existed because in the olden days when a death of a person with albinism occurred, the burial was never spoken about.
I lost a close friend I regarded as a brother in 2020, we grew up together from primary school and we tried to do a lot of awareness on albinism together. On the day of his burial people went to view his body to verify his death which was heart wrecking for me. At the grave site we had to ensure that they put up concrete and a plant in a tombstone because opportunistic people could dig up his body to harvest his body parts for all wrong uses.
Healing Blood
It is also believed that people can drink the blood of people with albinism to cure many diseases like HIV. This one still shocks me because everybody knows that they should go seek proper medical attention when they are not feeling well.
My Future Wish
These myths are heartbreaking as most of them are centered around the super natural powers an albinism body possess. People with albinism in any race are equally human with the same needs as everybody. My wish is for the discrimination and the wrong beliefs to fade away.
Gratitude Note
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It’s so sad. This is a good read too. Lethabo
ReplyDeleteHello gorgeous... Thank you for your support... The world is so harsh...We shall overcome some day.
ReplyDeleteKeep this up Thandie. People need more awareness.i appreciate 🙏 this information
ReplyDeleteThank you so much... There's a lot that our society has to unlearn.
DeleteThis is a great teaching..it's sad that there are people who still believe that 👏👏👏
ReplyDeleteIt is sad... Maybe when they get to read they will understand.
DeleteSo many people with Albinism were murdered in Tanzania around 2007 due to some fabricated myths. It's so heartbreaking!
ReplyDeleteHello Tanzania is a hotspot for albinism killings. I'm just grateful that they now have homes to keep them safe
DeleteHello Thandi
ReplyDeleteIt's your biggest fan here. This article makes me so sad 😭. I pray that it reaches out to as many people as possible. This will help change the mindsets and create awareness. It is good to hear these from the person who experiences these things every day. Keep writing and being the voice of many who can't voice out. I love you 🌸
Hello my gorgeous biggest fan.. Um very grateful that you are the pillar behind the voice in helping change the wrong beliefs. I know that gradually things will be better... We are preparing for the coming generations.
ReplyDeleteThis really breaks my heart 😭. I am sad but I am happy that you created this blog. I love you baby Sis and keep up the good work of awareness, I am proud. 👏👏👏👏👏
ReplyDeleteDear gorgeous sis... Thank you for your support. I am grateful that people have this platform to gain more understanding. 🙏 Please help share with your contacts.
ReplyDeleteThis so educational, amazing 👏
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