VICTA Changemakers
Anti-Bullying Week 2025
Growing up blind, I faced a lot of misconceptions — people assuming I couldn’t do things just because I am blind. Those misunderstandings sometimes turned into bullying, both in person and online. When I started posting my makeup looks on TikTok as a blind MUA the trolling got worse. People would comment things like, “It looks like your Guide Dog did it” or “You’re faking your blindness”.
But instead of letting it break me, I used it as my power. Every time someone doubted me, I pushed harder — tried more creative looks, challenged myself to do harder techniques, and showed that blindness doesn’t mean I’m broken.
Bullying can make you feel small, but your strength is in how you grow. I learned that my blindness isn’t something to hide or be ashamed of — it’s what makes me who I am.
Now, when I face hate, I turn it into education. I talk openly about blindness, accessibility, and confidence. Because the best way to break misconceptions is to be seen — to show people what’s possible.
You have that power too. Every time someone underestimates you, it’s an opportunity to prove what they can’t see yet — your strength, your talent, your voice.
By Jerri Mather
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