True Story London Podcast 22 - Coming Out as Colour Blind w/Ezio de Mauro
Aug 6, 2024
Ezio de Mauro, a captivating storyteller, shares his journey of keeping his colorblindness a secret for thirty years. He discusses the painful childhood experiences of being mocked and the complexities of identity within a traditional Italian family. Ezio highlights the importance of open dialogue about uniqueness and acceptance, emphasizing that differences should be viewed as opportunities for growth. He also reflects on the power of personal storytelling in fostering empathy and inclusivity, encouraging others to embrace their unique narratives.
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Ezio's Childhood Colorblind Secret
- Ezio discovered his color blindness at six when classmates laughed at his color mistakes.
- He hid the condition for 30 years to avoid shame and stigma.
Avoiding Colorblindness Reveal Game
- At age 12, Ezio avoided revealing he couldn't read Ishihara plates by diverting a quiz into a group singing activity.
- This creative strategy helped him hide his color blindness from cousins playing a color vision game.
Family Link Normalizes Condition
- At 36, Ezio's grandmother revealed her late husband (his grandfather) was also colorblind,.
- This family connection helped him accept and drop the shame about his color blindness.