How an Emmy-winning news anchor reclaimed his identity after a life-altering diagnosis
In short: When vitiligo began stripping the pigment from his skin, TV anchor Lee Thomas feared his career was finished. This video explores how he transformed fear and public derision into a mission of engagement and self-acceptance.
Lee Thomas, an Emmy-winning entertainment reporter for WJBK Fox 2 in Detroit, shares his journey through the autoimmune disorder vitiligo. After facing stares and misunderstanding, Thomas used dialogue and positivity to counter the fear surrounding his changing appearance.
In addition to sharing his own journey, Thomas represents both Vstrong USA and the Vitiligo Society of London on a worldwide scale. His experience with the disease even inspired his 2007 memoir, 'Turning White: A Memoir of Change.'
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- Summary by Intellect · source: How I help people understand vitiligo | Lee Thomas
- Also: One man's journey with vitiligo and how he found self-acceptance
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