Hi Kathy, I have an 8 yr old daughter as well. She lost all her hair by her 6th birthday, but has since regrown most of it except her eyelashes. Sam is very positive and accepting and I know she would be happy to write to Alexis. Samantha has her own page on here as well or I would be happy to email you her address. How is your daughter doing? Have you contacted the childrens alopecia project yet? cindy

hi my name is amanda can i speak with your dauter sometime i am 8 too.

I know what you mean Kathy. Amanda's hair comes and goes. Last year she lost all her hair on top. Her hair just started to grow out this summer. But we both know it could fall out again so we are prepared. How is your daughter doing? Remember you are not alone. I know how you feel. If ever you need to talk just drop by my site. I havent been on in awhile. School and home life have been hectic around here. Plus I am going through some health issues myself. I will talk to you soon.
Tracy and Amanda

Hi Kathy,

what can I say....I can tell you that when Amber started loosing her hair, I felt a sense of loss, it was like I was in mourning and cried a lot. I cried because I was uncertain where this will lead her. I keep thinking that life gets harder as she grows older and having to deal with alopecia was just a extra hurdle I did not want her to face. I worry about bullying and acceptance issues and I have to admitt, it preoccupied most of my day. For month, I couldnt eat properly and would cry everytime I think about her.

But as time progressed, I began to feel the confidence in reading more about the condition. I went to visit wig places and educate myself about wigs. I got in contact with other parents who is going through the same path as me and asked them questions upon questions upon questions. I did all these things and gradually I felt better. Visit a freedom wig specialist and get some knowledge from these people. They were the ones that helped me alot because they showed me that their were options out there for her.