Adjusting to the new you

It takes a lot of courage to be bald. The world does not accept bald women very easily. To stand in the light of living with alopecia is a character builder. I figure I was blessed with this because I could handle it. I could'nt run from it...it was my reality. So, I have hid my alopecia, as much as I could, for the last 35 years. I am now 55 and MOST of my hair fell out...making it impossible to hide it anylonger. So, I now have joined the ranks of bald women and what a freedom this entire process has been for me. We each have to experience our own journey and I wish you much love and compassion along the way. You are beautiful just the way you are.

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Permalink Reply by Deeann on March 14, 2012 at 4:57pm

It's incredible how long it takes, but how easy it is once we cross over to acceptance, whether it be wearing a wig, scarf or going completely bald. Congratulations.

Permalink Reply by Donna on March 17, 2012 at 11:47pm

It has been unseasonably warm here and so I have had to opportunity to shed my head coverings and expose my head in public. Not really a big deal. It's like anything else so far. I can't believe how helpful it has been for me to speak to others with alopecia. I had no idea that I had a need for this type of community. Thank you very much for taking the time to reply to my post. Happy St. Patricks Day:)

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