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Hi everyone. I'm in my late 20s and in hindsight have had AA for about 10 years. When I was younger, it just used to be a small coin sized patch whenever there were exams, then they'd grow back as quickly as they fell out. 2 years ago, life was particularly stressful, more and more patches developed and joined together, and regrowth just didn't happen. I started wearing a wig in January this year. It was more confronting than I expected going in the shop and trying one on. I cried for the 1st time for the loss of my hair. I had never really thought it affected me but obviously it did. My family, friends and boyfriend have all been ultra supportive, and I made the decision on that first trip to the wig shop that I was not going to hide it from anyone. Still, it has been a journey I've been on largely alone. I didn't know anyone else with AA and I felt like I didn't deserve to be upset about the loss of my hair because I wasn't sick like people who lose theirs through chemo. Last night, I couldn't sleep, and stumbled upon this website, I spent literally hours reading through all the discussions and looking at the photos, and eventually, the sun came up for a new day. I am incredibly sleep deprived, but amazingly, I feel different. I feel like I've found a new family and a new group of friends. Even though I haven't met any of you, and probably never will, you have made a difference in my life, and I just wanted to say thank you. =)
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Permalink Reply by Ashley Garrett on
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Welcome to the site. This site has been a god send for me! The people on here are great and very supportive! If you ever need to talk or vent about your hair loss plz feel free to email me :)
~~~ Ashley ~~~
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Permalink Reply by Petra on
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Hi Katie, Welcome to the site. I'm so glad that you have found us. I just found it this year myself after living with alopecia for over 30 years- and this site is one of the best things that has happend to me in dealing with my AU. I am sure you will make many friends here.
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Permalink Reply by Rose Marie' on
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Hi katie
This is a really lovely place to spend a little time (as you have found out). It's great to know that you are enjoying it so much.
Rosy
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Thanks for everyone's support. I've never really been part of any support group of any kind, and only now do I understand how powerful it is to know that there're others out there who are going through the same (and might I say, doing it beautifully!). I don't know how people pre-internet days coped without all knowledge, information, and empowerment it brings. Hope you all have a brilliant weekend! =)
p.s. just put in an order for a swim cap preparing to get out there in the fast approaching summer (I'm in Australia). Going to the beach and having a swim is something I've been dreading (I had barely just enough hair last summer) but finding this site has given me the encouragement to just get out there, and now I can't wait! =)
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