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Martina Wright

46, Female

Wollongong, Australia

Australia

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:: Married
About Me:: I am an almost 30 year old Mum. Lost 90% of my hair after having my son Max. Over the past year I have had some success with regrowth. I am enjoying wearing synthetic wigs now - and have a new outlook on life and what really matters. I am a stronger person because of alopecia. I dont hide the condition - but find it easier in my work life wearing a wig and am having fun with it!!! As long as I am wearing a smile - its all good!
Do you have alopecia?: Alopecia totalis
Are you age 18 or older?: Yes - I am 18 or older

Comment Wall:

Susan

Thanks for writing, I appreciate it. You are so gorgeous and you have a smile to die for. So is that a wig in your pictures? I can't tell. I have lost about 50% of my hiar, but still just use concealer and style certain ways and most do not know about it. Do you know the reason for your loss? Probably just a shift in hormones after your sons birth. In most cases that grows back. Im not sure what mine is other than that medication. Are youdoing anything to cause regrowth like medication or anything? Write back when you can. :) And can I ask you if its a pain to wear wigs? Is it comfortable? I get worried thinking about it. :(

Mar 18, 2008
Angela Jackman

love your page!!!!! you look great! I guess Tim's been away TOO LONG now - when is he home...?
Probably the wrong question sorry. All well here - I am planning another meeting soon I promise it's just that I am working saturday and Sundays now so need to work out how I am going to fit it in...
ANGE :-))))) great website don't you think?

Mar 18, 2008
Cheryl, Co-founder

I wanted to welcome to Alopecia World. I can honestly say that we are a great community here and I hope you enjoy the time you spend with us.

Congratulation on your engagement!

Cheryl
co-founder

Mar 18, 2008
Jennifer

i got my wig from ebay.. its a synthetic wig.. but feels completely real.. its very comfortable and easy to look after.... just do a search for wigs on ebay... there are sooooo many on there... and cheap too!

Mar 18, 2008
Jennifer

another great place to find gorgeous wigs is an aussie site calls wigs online.... http://www.wigsonline.com.au
thats actually where i got the one im wearing in the pic... it cost $104.00 it was a little more expensive... but not as much as they are at starkles, i do have another one.. longer red haired one... thats the one i got from ebay for less than 50 bucks.... check em out

Mar 18, 2008
Shana Bebeklis

Hi Martina
Congrats on you upcoming wedding, its so exciting.
I live in Toowong, and have only been in Brissie and Australia actually for 8 months. Originally from South Africa. My partner and I had our civil marriage service on the 11th of Aug last year, and having our big fat Greek wedding, on the 3rd of May in South Africa. We split the 2 to try and accommodate my family and his and to save up for a nice wedding. So our wedding days are very close ...
My alopecia story is my sister. She has had alopecia (eventually became alopecia universalis) since the age of 14 (she is also on this site - Nektaria), and I am here in support of her, and all others who have the condition.
Where are you having your wedding? Have you decided on a colour theme?
You look great in your profile pic:)

Mar 19, 2008
Angela Jackman

wow thirty one sleeps - I hope this time flies....

So looking forward to seeing you soon - I will organise that meeting - where is the new job?????

Mar 19, 2008
Angela Jackman

just saw Tim's member page!!!!! I saw what he wrote - made me get a big lump in my throat... arn't we lucky - my husband is very like Tim in how he helps me be strong and cope with this...
Love and hugs
ANGELA

Mar 19, 2008
Cheryl, Co-founder

Hi,

I think it is great. We need family on the site! Everybody has input to offer and the more input we have the more choices we have. Thanks! Cheryl

Mar 19, 2008
Jennifer

when you say you washed your wig... did you use normal shampoo and conditioner?... or did you get special wig shampoo and conditioner...
cos using the normal stuff will make it go all crappy....did you check out that wigs online site?... the synthetic wigs they have on there are incredible!...

Mar 19, 2008
Jennifer

you live out in eatons hills?... im going to a party out that way on friday night!

Mar 19, 2008
Dominique

Hey Martina,

I think I remember meeting you at the coffee thing! You did run off pretty quickly - but I understand - can be overwhelming meeting all these crazy bald people at once :c) Especially in a public place.

Hope to get a chance to talk to you at the next meeting.

Mar 21, 2008