Female, married but separated for 4 years. Have 3 sons. Self-employed residential cleaner in Manhattan - New York City. Had alopecia close to 3 decades.
Hey Gale! How are you? What you say is very true and since I started going to those meetings and joined this website I have become more and more comfortable with me. Are you going to the meeting on Monday?
I am definitely going to the BGDL evening in NYC and look forward to meeting you. I wear a wig and absolutely love it. In fact, Redd at Mark Garrison cut it for me. I know that even if I lose all my hair I will still wear one as it makes me feel good. I suppose that's the point; that we who have this feel comfortable with ourselves whether that means going out bald, with a hat, a wig, whatever! My alopecia is not a "secret" but something I only share with friends and family. I am a very private person and I don't discuss personal things with work mates or strangers. Considering all the pain and suffering out there, I wouldn't trade my AA with any of it. I feel blessed to be healthy.
Anyway, it will be great to meet everyone next month. This disease has led me to some really fabulous people.
Thank you for the advice. I been trying to look for a support group i know that would help my daughter to feel that she is not the only one, i don't think there is one here i live in a small town (Las vegas). Hope you have a great weekend
I will keep you posted on how my clinicals go today. Hopefully they won't run late but you never know with these professors. I'll keep in touch tonight.
I am so sorry my phone died at work and no charger. I ended up leaving my evaluation at 8:00! yikes! I just wish I could have called you to let you know. Hope it went well. Speak to you soon
Hi Gale, thanks for connecting! I live in MA. I've had AA for 23 years or so, recently became totalis. Sounds cool that you've been connecting with others in your area.
Hey. Sorry it took a while to read my post I've not been able to get to a computer for a while. Your group meeting sounds cool. I'm curious as what the fee is for?
it's actually a hair piece not a wig, at the mo I still have about 90% of my hair, but I have patches on top of my head so the hairpiece is great-a 3/4 cap that is the right length and colour. You'd only know up close if you looked properly!
Yea my job is stressful, I've been told to avoid stress to help my immune system get stronger and stop attacking itself but stress kinda comes with the terrirtory when your dealing with other peoples problems as well as your own!
Gail I'm sorry I havent seen your post until today. You must think I'm so rude. I'm so happy to be added to your list..thanks so much for including me.
LeslieAnn Butler
You have had alopecia about as long as I have.
How are you today?
LeslieAnn
Dec 20, 2009
LeslieAnn Butler
It's so special at Christmastime...
Dec 21, 2009
Jocelyn
Jan 4, 2010
Jocelyn
Jan 5, 2010
Alex
Thanks for the friend request! I'm glad that you think I am an inspiration! I just do what I can to get through the day. How are you?
Jan 22, 2010
JeffreySF
Stopped in to say hello!
Jeffrey
Jan 23, 2010
Stephanie
I am definitely going to the BGDL evening in NYC and look forward to meeting you. I wear a wig and absolutely love it. In fact, Redd at Mark Garrison cut it for me. I know that even if I lose all my hair I will still wear one as it makes me feel good. I suppose that's the point; that we who have this feel comfortable with ourselves whether that means going out bald, with a hat, a wig, whatever! My alopecia is not a "secret" but something I only share with friends and family. I am a very private person and I don't discuss personal things with work mates or strangers. Considering all the pain and suffering out there, I wouldn't trade my AA with any of it. I feel blessed to be healthy.
Anyway, it will be great to meet everyone next month. This disease has led me to some really fabulous people.
Jan 24, 2010
Brittany
You made an account! ^-^
How are you?
xoxo
Brittany ^-^
Jan 31, 2010
Maureen
Feb 2, 2010
Trixie
Thanks for the request. Im in Ohio and cant make it to the BGDL evening in NYC. Im coping the best I can which is about all I can do.
Feb 3, 2010
Jocelyn
I'm working on Sunday ... we have to go to long island during the day so I'm trying to figure out how I can be back. How is the planning going?
Feb 18, 2010
Francie
thanks for the invite where are you holding the meeting? -francie
Feb 18, 2010
Sam Sam
Mar 2, 2010
Heather Bloom
Mar 4, 2010
Saida Z. (Ariana's mom)
Mar 7, 2010
Sam G
Mar 15, 2010
Saida Z. (Ariana's mom)
Mar 20, 2010
Jocelyn
I will keep you posted on how my clinicals go today. Hopefully they won't run late but you never know with these professors. I'll keep in touch tonight.
Mar 22, 2010
Jocelyn
Mar 22, 2010
Seadra
Mar 29, 2010
Brooklyn Baldie
Thanks for being a friend.
Great job on the motivational speaking too.
BB
Apr 1, 2010
Tracey Tiznor
Apr 2, 2010
Leon Johnson
Apr 20, 2010
Rachel
it's actually a hair piece not a wig, at the mo I still have about 90% of my hair, but I have patches on top of my head so the hairpiece is great-a 3/4 cap that is the right length and colour. You'd only know up close if you looked properly!
Yea my job is stressful, I've been told to avoid stress to help my immune system get stronger and stop attacking itself but stress kinda comes with the terrirtory when your dealing with other peoples problems as well as your own!
Apr 22, 2010
Jordyn Charthern
Apr 26, 2010
ayana
May 1, 2010
Jeanette Langone
May 3, 2010
Tracey Tiznor
May 9, 2010
David A
Thanks I appreciate the invite. Unfortunately I am not in the NY area but I wish you the best with the group!
May 16, 2010
Joye Pressley
Jun 29, 2010
Pat Latina
Jul 16, 2010
Leslee
Jul 20, 2010