Omg! My brother just outed me on Facebook!

Thanks jerk for the photos of me bald and tagged so all my friends, coworkers. acquaintances can see. I wanted to tell them when I was ready not by being outed by you. I am completely mortified and need some moral support here. What now?

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Permalink Reply by Lori Van Decker on July 9, 2011 at 3:39pm
You can remove the tag. I did that with all of my "fat" photos that were posted by friends before I lost 35 lbs. ;)
Permalink Reply by Jasmine on July 9, 2011 at 3:59pm
Thanks, I did that after I realized they were there.
Permalink Reply by Jasmine on July 11, 2011 at 10:27am
Thanks Tan for the great advice!
Permalink Reply by Kathryn Michael on July 10, 2011 at 2:45pm
Well isn't he the thoughtless idiot. In time you will forgive him.
I suggest you email your friends and family explaining that you don't have cancer you have alopecia. It is not contagious and there is no guarantee that it will grow back - so please don't say 'it'll be ok dear it will grow back'
Add an explanation about alopecia.
This is what I did when I went public last year. It was the best decision I ever made. I was allowed to be me, not me hiding behind a wig. People tend to speak before thinking so be prepared from some thoughtless comments. It won't though be long before your latest style is not the hot topic. It is so much easier in the hot weather and quicker in the morning!
The more people are aware of alopecia the less they will assume every bald person has cancer.
Hold your head tall and proud - this is you, embrace it and move on with your life. It may be aprt of your life but it doesn't define you.
Permalink Reply by Jasmine on July 11, 2011 at 10:27am
Thanks Kathryn, this is great advice!
Permalink Reply by Katie B on July 17, 2011 at 5:07am
Oooch - dont you hate it when people do daft things!! I also hate the bald pics the fat pics - actually just all pics LOL

Just to put a spin on it a little.....

It sounds as though your brother didnt have to think - thats the bald one - thats the one with the wig.... he just thought 'thats my sister - love that pic! In that moment he probably didnt think - which is one way is upsetting but in another way is quite nice that he just sees the sister he loves and that she takes a great picture :)

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Permalink Reply by Cindie on July 26, 2011 at 11:06am
I'm sorry this happened to you! "Outing" annoys the hell out of me......when people are ready, they will "out" themselves. What hapened to you is not helpful and your brother owes you a tremendous apology!

Peace and Blessings to you as you cope with this.

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