Hey everyone! I wanted to start a discussion on being single. I've had alopecia areata since I was 3 years old. I was able to hide it up until I was in my first semester of college. I started to lose my hair drastically and decided to get a wig while on Christmas break. Then about 1-2 years later I started to lose my eyebrows and had them tattooed on. Only my close friends and family knew about it when I was younger. However, I am now pretty open about telling anybody when I feel the need to. I am almost 25 years old and I have never had a boyfriend. I'm afraid of being alone for the rest of my life. I tend to be shy at times, which I believe was brought on by alopecia. I was diagnosed with social anxiety when I was in middle school, but I feel I have overcome some of it and am more outgoing. It has been so hard lately because a lot of my friends are engaged or married. It's hard to talk with friends sometimes because I've never been able to experience love like they have. I've started to feel better about myself because I've been losing some weight, but I'm still scared that I will never find anyone. I have actually never been to a NAAF conference, but plan on going to the one this summer for the first time. I think it will help me deal with some of the emotions I have been experiencing and gain support. I am very lucky because I have a supportive family. I just wish someone could view me as beautiful inside and out. I'm just wondering if anyone can offer some advice or words of encouragement. Thanks:)