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Drew

37, Male

Upstate NY

United States

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Relationship Status:: Single
About Me:: Alright time to update this...

I've been living with alopecia for a couple years now. I first noticed a spot on the side of my head, and one in my facial hair when I didnt shave for a few days. I went on line to research it and found out what I might have and went to the doctors. They diagnosed me with AA and said not to worry that I wasn't going to lose all my hair. Well about 6 month later the spots kept coming and so I stopped all the treatments (creams, shots, everything... I even tried some alternative medicines such as acupuncture). Well 6 months after that and I'm completely bald on my head (no eyebrows, a few eyelashes left) and it appears I'm very close to being AU and having no hair at all. I've given up on treatments and have focused more on just living my life and accepting it, as hard as that may be sometimes.

Away from the whole alopecia thing...I'm a junior in college. I'm a Physical Education major with a concentration in Adaptive PE. Which means I'll be specialized in working with kids with disabilities. I really enjoy what I'm going to school for, and because of that my grades actually show it for once haha. I also enjoy coaching youth sports. The past few years I've coached 7th and 8th grade boys soccer and 7th grade girls basketball. It was a great experience and it was amazing to see how much of an impact I could make in that short time. I had to stop because of transfering schools but it's definately something I want to do again once I'm done with school.

Other than that I love sports and music. I'm a huge soccer fan, sometimes a little too much haha, but I have at least one team in every major sport I can root for. Music wise I like everything. I've been playing drums since I was 5 (self-taught) and have begun to teach myself to play guitar and piano.

I'm just a typical college kid, like to have fun. I'm pretty open minded and a pretty accepting person. I often put my friends before me. I love being on the St. Lawrence River, where I live and everything that comes with that.

If theres anything else you want to know about me just ask
Do you have alopecia?: Alopecia universalis
Are you age 18 or older?: Yes - I am 18 or older

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Dotty

Hello Drew,
I am just now getting back to the wonderful messages of thoughts and prayers for my daughter, Kristin. I had the best sleep in 10 days last night because she is home from the hospital. Thank you for thinking of us and your prayers were heard loud and clear. Hope all is well with you and yours.
Love and Hugs,
Dotty

Jun 21, 2008
Billie

Hi Drew! I am making my rounds and checkin in. Hope the day and the week is going well for you. Is it as hot there as it is here?

Jun 24, 2008
Gabrielle

umm...there are like two spots in the back but they are growing in:P
so i hope it stays:D

my exam actually went very well....i just studied alot and i passed:D
so im pretty happy!!

Jun 24, 2008
Phoenix 2.0

hey drew guess what i finally figured out the playlist thing check out my music and these game sites Addicting games.com, and miniclip games.com also here's a BIG biggie I...am...growing...my HAIR back! Unbeliveable right?RIGHT?? I also gots a girlfriend so being bald is not that bad after all!

Jul 9, 2008
Mandy

Jul 10, 2008
Sara

how's the acupuncture?

Aug 4, 2008
Jennifer

Hi Drew, How are things? Long time, no talk!

Aug 28, 2008
Ann

Hey drew came across your page and wanted to say hi!

Sep 3, 2008
Robin and Danielle

hey there, thanks for the welcome to the site :)

Sep 29, 2008
Carrie & Nicky Johnson

Thank you!

Sep 29, 2008
kastababy

Yeah, I see that they are!!! The Bills are rockin this year!!! Glad to see you've been doing well!!!

Sep 29, 2008
Jennifer

Everything is good! I got my eyebrows tattood. I almost had a nervous breakdown the following day. But, I think I'm good now! How is everything with you!?

Sep 29, 2008
Celeste Edwards

Awesome!! That's Exactly what I need right now!! Thanks!

Sep 30, 2008
Catherine

Hi Drew, I'm going to university taking Psychology at the moment. I'm not exactly sure what I want to do with it. I was thinking of becoming a teacher for the last 6 years but on and off. It is easier said then done, especially when your a girl, at age 18, how to wear or colour your hair seems like the big issue haha , thanks for the comment! :)

Sep 30, 2008
Esther

Thanks for the welcome!

Sep 30, 2008
Mandy

Hi Drew! Good to hear from you. How have you been? I've been so crazy busy lately since I moved and started school. Things are going well though. I sure miss having the time to read and comment on all the forum discussions on here though. :o( Just no time anymore. I hope you're doing well. How's the dome?

Oct 1, 2008
Heather

Thank You!

Oct 1, 2008
Jude

Thanks for the welcome - it's amazing how many different people from different places there are on this site.

Oct 1, 2008
Babe

hey Drew! thanks for the add, im super busy but i try to get on here more and more frequent! :)

Oct 7, 2008
Phoenix 2.0

Hey, it's going real good, like my music?

Nov 18, 2008
JeffreySF

Hey Drew,

Stopping in to say hello and see how things are going with you.

Jeff

Jan 10, 2009
emilie

Hi Drew!
just wanted to say hii! :)
whatss upp?

Mar 10, 2009
Ashley

Hey Drew,
Thanks for the add! I saw you're going to be attending conference for the first time, last year was my first, and trust me, you'll LOVE it. It's so worth it, and such a good time. I know it helped me with my alopecia a lot. =)

Mar 12, 2009
Catherine

How is everything with you now? I haven't been on here since the end of September so I'm not really sure even who to comment too, there is lots of new people and "online/offline" people.. everything. Do you go to school or anything? I noticed in our earlier chats I told you I was going to school but didn't think to ask if you were or anything! Anyways, hope all is well!

Catherine

Mar 19, 2009
SportyAusGirl

HI Drew, Glad to hear you're not letting alopecia stop you :) I'm also glad to hear you're enjoying your PE teaching!! i'm a teacher too!

Teachign is great, it keeps me grounded!!
Nadia xx

Mar 21, 2009
porcelinh

Hi Drew, love your choice of music! See you this summer at the conference. Take care, Holly

May 8, 2009
Gabrielle

hello

May 26, 2009
Izzy

Happy Birthday!!!!! : )

Jun 5, 2009
Heather L

Happy Birthday Drew!!!

Hope your birthday wishes come true!!
Enjoy!
Heather

Jun 5, 2009
Brianne

Happy Birthday! I know we have never talked before but I see you are going to the conference and you are about the same age group as me! I am excited to be going this year. This is my second time but it was a while ago that I went. I don't really know anyone but I am excited to meet people!

Hope you have a good birthday and hope to see you in Houston!

Jun 5, 2009
Izzy

Ur so welcome!!! I hope u have a wonderful day!!!

Jun 6, 2009
Roger

Drew. Will I see you in Houston?

Roger.

Jun 12, 2009
JeffreySF

Hey Drew,

See you in 11 days at the Conf.

Jeffrey

Jun 13, 2009
JeffreySF

Oh Yeh,

I'm pumped up, It's gonna be good

Jun 13, 2009
Roger

I will travel alone too from Sweden =) Same as last year. I will arrive wednesday afternoon. How about you?

Jun 15, 2009
Andrew

Sup Drew! How you doing man? Did you go to the conference? I'm diggin the playlist. I read you play drums.....im taking lessons this summer. Thats cool your going to school for Physical Educations......it sounds like you found your niche. late

Jun 29, 2009
carli

hell yeah! lol dude as long as ur nice to me and not tell me to shut up all the time

Jun 29, 2009
Ashley

Hey Drew...or better known as the avoider (haha),
I'm glad I got to meet you at conference, finally. Next conference, we'll be more social to each other. Hope you had a good experience for your first time, and hope to see you next year at Indy, because I know I'll be there for sure!! =)

Jun 29, 2009
rebecca finlaw

Thanks for the advise. I appreciate you taking the time to write.

Jun 29, 2009
Sara

You too! It was a lot of fun and I hope that everyone makes the effort to go next year too! I am still trying to catch up on sleep...

Jun 29, 2009
JeffreySF

Hey Andrew,

It was great meeting you at NAAF!!!
Leo and I just got home.
"Joline" sends her love lol

Talk soon.

Jeff

Jun 30, 2009
Matt

Hey Andrew,
It was fun hanging out at the conference. If you send me your email address I'll send you my ofoto album of the trip. I'm still experiencing the conference afterglow. I don't want it to wear off!

-Matt

Jun 30, 2009
Roger

Thanks Drew. You too.

Im back home now. I uploaded some pics here too. Take care man.

Roger.

Jun 30, 2009
carli

yeah lol

Jun 30, 2009
Gena King

I will be there next year they have great concerts in Indy...Miss ya..

Jun 30, 2009
Nicole( colby's Mommy)

SOOOOOO excited you found me, call me 3184531187

Jul 5, 2009
Roger

Drew. Do you use Facebook?

Rog

Jul 6, 2009
Danielle

Hi, Drew How is your summer going?

Jul 20, 2009
Wendy Green

My husband and I started coaching youth soccer when Nicholas started playing 4 years ago it has been a lot of fun and a learning expereince for all of us. We try to encourage Nicholas to try sports and things too to help his confidence.

Aug 4, 2009
JeffreySF

Hey Drew,

Whats up?
All is good here with Leo and me.
I wanted to invite you to a little Get-Together planned in Boston. If you would like to join in on some fun the dates are 10/22-10/27
So far we have a group of 12 attending. Most of whom you know.

Hope all is good with you. Let me know if you are interested.

Jeffrey

Aug 5, 2009