Lorena

Female

South Bend

United States

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:
Single
About Me:
well I have had alopecia for over 25 years and have walked proudly bald. I was a hairdresser before i got the disease. Business fell off after that hee hee...and I concentrated on raising my children , and got tattoos instead of a new hairstyle every year. I have recently gotten divorced and find that different is no longer fitting into my plans . So in order to conform I will start to where wigs .
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia universalis
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes

Comment Wall:

  • Cheryl, Co-founder

    HI Lorena, I wanted to welcome you 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. Cheryl, co-founder

    Jul 11, 2008

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Hi Lorena,
    I've had au for about 20 years. How are you doing? Don't feel bad about wearing a wig. It's fine to want to blend in, and it's fun to have hair, even if it's not growing out of your scalp!
    Hugs, LeslieAnn

    Jul 12, 2008

  • Dawn

    Hi and welcome Lorena!!

    Jul 12, 2008

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Thanks, girlfriend!

    Jul 14, 2008

  • Danna

    Hey Lorena,

    Thanks for sharing your story with me. I have been thinking about getting a tattoo. I have decided it would be a celtic knot. My husband is perplexed at this desire. So much changed for me in the last few years and I know that it is for the best. Sometimes change is good. It helps you to grow. Drop me a line sometimes. ~Danna

    Jul 24, 2008

  • Danna

    I think as mothers, we need to be happy. It is not easy to be happy when others keep pointing out how different we are. To wear a wig or not is such a personal thing. I wear a wig because I feel more attractive in it. I do it for me and no one else. So do what feels right and don't feel guilty either way.

    Jul 26, 2008

  • Pam

    Hi Sadie. I am Pam and just started a support group for AA. The next meeting is Tuesday August 12th for 5:30 to 7:00. It is at the dupont resource center. I would love to see you. Email me if you need directions. Pam

    Aug 6, 2008

  • Heather

    Hello. Thank you for the great welcome! I do love having my eyebrows tattooed on. I had them done twice. I grew up in a tattoo shop...my mom owned it and well now my cousin does. It makes it easy to go and express what I need and want. So I understand about how nice it is to have a tattoo artist in the family like your sister. Isn't it great?

    Aug 26, 2008

  • Dotty

    Hi Lorena,
    I wanted to stop by and tell you how much I love your tattoos. I too, did the tattoo thing instead of wigs. I have 22 on my head and I'm just starting on the rest of my body. I have 5 already!! The tats are like therapy aren't they??? Here's to my fellow Alopecian who celebrates being different!!! I'm so glad that you have found happiness. There's nothing in this world better than having a good man by your side....."Forever and Ever, Amen!!!"
    Love and Hugs,
    Dotty

    Aug 27, 2008

  • Paranoid Priscilla

    Thank you, Lorena!

    Sep 6, 2008

  • JeffreySF

    I had no idea you and Frank are an item.

    Congrats

    Sep 15, 2008

  • Orbit

    Hi Lorena, thanks for the compliment. My headscarf is called a BeauBeau and you can see them listed on www.4women.com
    A fellow Alopecian owns this company based in the USA. There are like 60+ fabrics to choose from and there is no tying of the fabric involved! She has designed the headscarves so that you can literally place it on your head and go. There is an elastic built in and you can wear them 4-6 different ways. Be sure to check them out, and tell them Orbit sent you! :-) Have a great day!

    Sep 16, 2008

  • Margie

    Hi Lorena, Thank you for the welcome.

    Sep 16, 2008

  • Bob Hershberger

    Lorena..Well thank you so much for your compliment..That made my day..Its always nice to hear when your half bald.LOL..Im glad somebody thinks so..I sent a friend invite,if you'd like to stay in touch..Welcome to AW..Bob : ))

    Sep 16, 2008

  • Jill

    Please forgive me. I've been off of the site for a couple of months and was pleasantly surprised to see a South Bend comment. Are you still trying to use wigs? They're definitely not my preference. Talk to you again soon. Peace.

    Sep 17, 2008

  • Lucy

    Hey Lorena.. thankss for the welcome and for your coment..
    -lucy

    Sep 20, 2008

  • Jill

    I've never tried a beaubeau. Is it easy to make it look "pretty"?

    Sep 24, 2008