Ashley Nicole

Female

United States

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:
Single
About Me:
I love life and i got alopeica last year when i was 17 and im just learning how to live with it :) I kinda miss my hair, but now im getting used to being bald. Somedays i feel gorgeous and somedays i feel ugly. I wish i have the courage to take my wig off, God knows i want to, but i dnt. I wish i was that strong. Im a normal teen but sometimes its tough, ya know? This about me sucks, mostly because i nvr talk bout my alopecia but i guess i btr start :D
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia areata
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

Comment Wall:

  • Kay

    heyy there.
    i'm kaytee :)
    how are you?

    Jul 27, 2009

  • Kay

    yea... i had that last night. i didn't go to bed til like, 7 am.

    Jul 27, 2009

  • Kay

    awe haha.
    well there's alot of nice people on here. i haven't talked to many of them, but they all seem really nice.
    :)

    Jul 27, 2009

  • MiNAH

    pictures pleaz!
    just wanna get to know the pretty face with each member.
    So check out my profile and my daughter SINGING!
    Yes...we are all really nice and don't hesitate to ask any one anything.
    At Alopecia World...we strive to bring happiness and a smile to all of our members.
    I was very alone for many years before Alopecia World and although the computer gets turned off...just remember, that there are many people who share in the same adversity and triumphs as one another.
    So let your "HAIR DOWN" and feel free to talk and comment.
    Mina

    Jul 27, 2009

  • Kay

    yea.
    i feel like you do [in your about me] all the time, but i've learned to control being happy over depressed about it.
    :)

    Jul 27, 2009

  • Jennifer Krahn

    hey Ashley,
    You're gorgeous. I totally get how you feel. Here's the thing, whether you wear a hairpiece or not, I'm learning it's all about confidence. Hold your head high and take control of any room you enter with your presence...beauty comes from within and it will pour through. Nevermind...I repeat you're gorgeous on the outside anyways. Have a good one.
    Jenn

    Jul 27, 2009

  • Mary

    Hi Ashley,

    Thank you for your friend request! Hang in there - It took me about a year, but now I'm used to being bald everywhere. I know what you mean, but believe me, it gets easier as time goes by. As Jenn says, it's ALL about confidence. I learned that if I have the attitude when I enter a room that I'm fine and everything is normal, other people tend to feel the same way. Put on some great earrings, nice eye makeup, and a big confident smile, and know that you're beautiful, because you are. Mary

    Jul 27, 2009

  • Julia

    Hey Ashley...thanks for the request. Strenght is shown in the LOVE that you have for yourself...the wig is not the issue:) Stay lifted

    Also, on FaceBook find and join the group "Alopecia (Hair Loss) Awareness" we want to be 1 Million strong by September due to Alopecia Awareness Month. AWARENESS is Key! make sure you share the group with all of your FaceBook Friends too. By the way my new book that showcases 22 women and stories about living with Alopecia...it's called "Metamorphosis~Inspirational Stories of Women Living with Alopecia" by Julia Crittendon. You can go to your local Borders or order online at Barnes and Noble or Amazon!

    Jul 27, 2009

  • Virginia Appelgate

    hey girl,
    were kinda in the same boat..except that i have had alopecia longer. but i can totally relate to being a teen,wearing a wig, and not wanting to take it off. and i used to never talk about it,i have alopecia for..7 years or so and some of my closest friends dont even know what it is really. umm yea so if you ever need to talk, estoy aqui (im here). and thks for the friend invite :)

    Jul 27, 2009

  • Mary

    Thanks, Ashley. I can't imagine how tough it is to lose your hair at your age. I was pretty old (55!) when I lost it all.

    Take care and be yourself. Life is beautiful.

    Mary

    Jul 27, 2009

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Hello Ashley!
    You are beautiful, no matter how your head is presented to the outside world. It's okay to either cover up or go without -- it's your choice, do what makes you feel good about yourself.
    LeslieAnn

    Jul 27, 2009

  • JeffreySF

    Hi Ashley,

    Welcome to Alopecia World.

    Jeffrey

    Jul 27, 2009

  • Virginia Appelgate

    claro que si hablo espanol! haha i used to wear only a bandana when i lived in ny..but when i moved..new school and all, i didnt want people judging me before they knew me. so i never leave the house without it on. i used to be kinda protective about who knew and who didnt, know i really dont care. its kinda funny to see people go like "what? thats a wig? no way" at home i take it off, i sleep without it. its rather liberating :) it takes time to adjust, i know.

    Jul 27, 2009

  • Virginia Appelgate

    and thats bs. in fact, wearing a wig makes you prettier. you can ur hairstyle all the time, whenever you want to. and i know theres alot more to it, like people notice and stuff...it gets alot easier once you accept it and build urself a..safety net?...of friends and such. its nice to have people who know and say "i love ur new hair" haha makes me smile. when people ask "u got u hair done" i ignore them cuz it makes me feel weird to say yes haha.

    Jul 27, 2009

  • JeffreySF

    Hi Ashley,

    You're welcome. I hope you are having a nice night.

    Jeffrey

    Jul 27, 2009

  • Virginia Appelgate

    true dat.and i still have to shave,its only my head that is affected. and il ove going blad at home, but i could never do it outside of home. unfortunatly i care too much about what other people think. i think its more that i dont like being seen as a cancer patient..like it feels very wrong to be recognized for something that you never went thro ya know?

    Jul 27, 2009

  • Cheryl, Co-founder

    Hi Ashley, 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

    Jul 27, 2009

  • Virginia Appelgate

    yea i hear ya. i dont mind tellin people about it or that its a wig.i just hate when they go "yea i thought so" like really...so you think it looks fake? a-holes lol. sorry i have swearing problem lol. especially since i just got of work..lol. it takes some time, but im sure ull find that it doesnt really matter what anyones else thinks, im still learning this lol.

    Jul 29, 2009

  • Virginia Appelgate

    oohh i hate it when it itches... its almost impossible to itch it without taking it off lol, thatd be funny to do tho..imgaine the look on everyones faces lmfao. i work at a place called "Academy Sports and Outdoors". i work in the apparel department there. if DIck's is to target, then Academy is to walmart lol.

    Jul 30, 2009

  • ashlee

    thank you so much!! your eyes are amazing!!! love it where do you live in the US??

    Aug 2, 2009

  • Virginia Appelgate

    lmfao thats crraaazzzy lol my friend tim from work the other day didnt believe me that i wore a wig. i had to lift it up and show him the back of it before he would believe me!!!! lo

    Aug 8, 2009

  • Ellen Chinery

    hey. i just wanted to say youre adorable. no matter what.

    Aug 10, 2009

  • Kay

    heyy there.
    i'm kaytee. :)
    how are you?

    Aug 28, 2009