Heather Lorelle Mattisson

50, Female

Chandler, AZ

United States

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:
Married
About Me:
I've finally exhaled, and hit my stride. Having alopecia, for me, is a blessing that allows me to connect with a community of people striving for true richness in life. I feel as if I am among my people.
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia areata
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

Comment Wall:

  • rj, Co-founder

    Hi, Heather. Welcome to Alopecia World! This is a great place for great people, so be sure to make your positive presence known. :-) - rj, Co-founder
  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Hi Lorelle,
    I am single with alopecia, too! I understand how you feel -- it can be hard. I have had it for about 30 years now.
    I just wanted to stop by and say hello!
    LeslieAnn
  • Linda

    Hi Heather, welcome to AlopeciaWorld, your pics are great, wish I had the umph to hike, lol.
  • Heather Lorelle Mattisson

    Thanks for the warm welcome Leslie Ann! It's pretty life-changing to meet people who are going through the same thing that I am going through. Right now, I am working on overcoming my fear that men will no longer consider me an attractive and desirable person because I don't have any hair. I love myself, but the idea that I might have to give up the idea of marriage and a family because of my alopecia feels hideous and unfair. I know, I know that I'm probably blowing this out of proportion, but as another AAWorld member said, sometimes you feel as if you're on an emotional roller coaster.

    What I'm very proud of is that I'm on Match.com right now, and after literally scraping every iota of my guts and courage together, I finally posted pictures of myself bald on Match.com. When I get stronger, I am going to change out my main picture on Match, and replace the main picture with me, bald. Whoo hoo! I'm getting closer...

    If you had any thoughts or advice about living single with alopecia, I'd appreciate it. Until then, it's nice to meet you :)
  • Roger

    Welcome.

    Roger.
  • as

    Welcome!This is very good place for us.Here man will recognize,that also bald is beautiful.I wish you,to everything early in good turn! Are brave and beautiful woman.as
  • Dotty

    Good morning Heather,
    Thank you so much for the nice comment. I love my head!!! I show it off every chance I get and when I do, I get to educate people on Alopecia. Welcome to Alopecia World. And, honestly Heather, you are absolutely gorgeous and will have no problem meeting "Mr. Right." I promise they are out there, I met my hubby when I was completely bald!! There are really men out there that aren't superficial. Don't ever give up my dear. I'm here any time you need to chat. Where are your pics taken? They are gorgeous!!! I hope the rest of your Labor Day weekend is as great as you are!!!
    Love and Hugs,
    Dotty
  • carly

    hi heather
    welcome!
    i love your pictures
    you are so beautiful!

    carly
  • Linda

    Hi Heather, those are my three Angels, grand daughter Angels that is, thanks for the compliment though!
  • JeffreySF

    Hi Heather,

    Welcome to Alopecia World. I like the pics you posted. I'm planning a holiday in Italy next year.
    BTW I used to live in Chandler 20 years ago.

    Glad you are here.

    Jeff
  • Cheryl, Co-founder

    Hi Heather, 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 and we look forward to your input. Cheryl, co-founder
  • Sarah McIntosh

    Hi heather I was just checking out your profile,you photograph beautifully.
  • Yvonne~Yhoney

    Hey Heather, come join our group "AZ Alopecia Divas" and you will get the updates of meeting and gatherings.

    I love your travel photos! :)
  • JayB

    Hello Heather, I'm JayB, a Good Evening to you. I immediately felt good energy stumbling upon your page .. Welcome.
  • rj, Co-founder

    Happy birthday!
  • Roger

  • Teresa

    Hello Heather, I saw your message on my comment wall, I am happy that you liked my avatar. ^^
    Well, technically I am not an artist, I am a fanartist, it means I usually make fanarts of my favourite Japanese anime. Those fanarts are meant to be just fanwork, and aren't for sale, because there are copyrights on the original animation. Fanwork is tolerated as soon as people doesn't make money out of it. In the case of my avatar it is not after any already existent character, it is just "in that style". Anyway, some of my fanarts are here If you like something you may pick it for your personal use, as a wallpaper, etc...
    Hey, I see that you have been to Rome, nice picture of you! By chance, I live in Rome. ^__^
    See ya (maybe?) ^^
  • JeffreySF

    Hey Heather,

    Stopped in to say hello.
    I cant remember if I told you that I used to live in Chandler.

    Jeffrey