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LeslieAnn Butler

Female

Portland, Oregon

United States

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Relationship Status:: Engaged
About Me:: I'm an artist and author living in Portland, Oregon. I've had aa for about 45 years. My award-winning book, "If Your Hair Falls Out, Keep Dancing!" is still available at a number of online sources including Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Written a few years ago, it's not completely up to date on medical findings, but these are readily available on this site.

Here are a couple of reviews: This "how-to" book provides a much needed text on dealing with emotional and cosmetic aspects of hair loss, whether from alopecia areata or chemotherapy. It details where to find and how to use products for compensating with this loss. It is written in the same bold and bright style that characterizes LeslieAnn's illustrations." -Janet Roberts, M.D., Portland Oregon

"This book is helpful, hopeful, funny and fabulous. It's full of practical advice about wigs, intimate encounters, the inappropriate questions from strangers, and other issues you face when every day is a bad hair day. Women with alopecia, LeslieAnn Butler is your new best friend " -Margie Boul , Columnist, The Oregonian ..

"An essential read, whether you've lost hair, or care about someone who has. Leave it to Leslie Ann to bring humor and glamour to a difficult topic. She is a living testament that the lack of flowing locks is no reason not to live your most glamorous and joyful life. Be inspired and uplifted by this remarkable woman's personal journey." -Nita Lina Howard, Author of A Woman's Journey is Her Legacy

I wrote "If Your Hair Falls Out, Keep Dancing!" to help other people -- particularly women and girls --and it's one that I wish I had been able to find when I discovered I had alopecia years ago.

I have stumbled through all the stages of grief (feeling guilty because, after all, there are worse things than alopecia), figuring out how to look normal, bouncing from one treatment to another, buying and ruining or rejecting dozens of wigs, losing every single hair on my body, figuring out how to tell guys I was dating, living in fear of the wind and someone touching my head…all in all, going from heartbreak to acceptance to joy and confidence. And it's all in the book, along with experiences of others, advice on wigs, makeup, products, treatments -- and how you can celebrate your life with alopecia areata, go after your dreams, and know you're not alone."

Hear a live interview at http://www.insidescooplive.com/author-pages/Butler-LeslieAnn-readin....

Visit my artist web site at www.leslieannbutler.com.
Do you have alopecia?: Alopecia universalis
Are you age 18 or older?: Yes - I am 18 or older
Your Website (Leave blank if you don't have one):: http://astore.amazon.com/ngp-20/detail/1933449586

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astrid

Hello leslieAnn
( if this is the second message, I thought the first was gone, sorry)

Thank you for asking
I am doing oke.
I,am glad that i discover this site. It shows me that where I am at, is tempararely and it will be better than fine.
I think it is wonderfull that you wrote a book to help people with alopecia. can i get your book in the netherlands?

Sep 2, 2010
Valerie Tirro

I will certainly read your book.

Sep 3, 2010
Chantal <3 JUSTIN BIEBER

Hello :) And thanks for welcoming me to alopecia world :D I hope We Can talk soon! :)

Sep 4, 2010
Valerie Tirro

I never knew there was a swimming wig. You just made my day. Are they expensive? I cannot wait to get your book. Thank you so much for the info. You take care!!!

Sep 6, 2010
caroline knight

hi leslie thks for welcoming me im doin well 2 day how are u? :-D i think i will gat your book it looks good......even tho i have had alopecia for 20yr i have always just hidden it i didnt have 2 except it it always grew back, now things are different wiv me loosing nearly 50% i have joined tthis!! i no longer feel alone. having alopecia has been painful for this vane leo who was always obbsesed wiv her hair but my goodness i have changed so much in the last year i trully believe i am now a much stronger person whos priorities have evolved alopecia has given me more than it has taken hahah x

Sep 6, 2010
Elizabeth

Hi !
LeslieAnn thank you for being here.....How long have you been writing?

Sep 9, 2010
Sherry Sims

Hi LeslieAnn,

Thank you for welcoming me. I just listened to your interview and ordered your book. Can't wait to read it. Thanks!

Sep 12, 2010
lyndsey tolson

I will check out your book, and thank you for the support.

Sep 16, 2010
Kathy D.

Thank you so much for your support LeslieAnn. I have to admit I've been in denial for so long that I haven't even been open to reading others struggles or about the support out there. It's been 15 years and I'm just now embracing it. Can't wait to read your book!!

Sep 16, 2010
Leilani Eliepa

Hi, thanks for the welcome. things are little confusing and trying at the moment as more patches are appearing on my head. Kids at school are noticing and we have just got a school pack for the teacher to try and make it an easier transition. Mum is finding it challenging and some what upsetting, but she is doing her best. Mum is going to get your book. (mum wrote this of course im only5)

Sep 16, 2010
Barbara Griffiths

Have a wonderful Life!!!

Sep 18, 2010
Danielle

Hi Leslie Ann! Just saw that you wrote a book about alopecia, buying it now! Thanks for your welcome :) xoxo

Sep 25, 2010
Mia

Hi Leslie Ann!

I hope you´re doing well.
I read your book and just wanted to thank you for writing it :-). It really is an inspiration for me and gives me strength to handle this difficult situation better. It is good to read that one´s not alone and that many people managed to live their lifes happily even though they have alopecia...

I wish you all the best! :-)

Oct 10, 2010
Nicky

Hey LeslieAnn! How are you?? My mom didn't get the book yet but, my birthday is in two months so I am going to add it to my wish list. - Nicky :)

Oct 11, 2010
Nicky

Welcome!~ I will definatley read your book before I choose the tattoing! Thanks for the advise! - Nicky :)

Oct 11, 2010
Brenda Gail Herrling

Hi
Thanks for the welcome
I look forward to reading you book
cheers Brenda

Oct 11, 2010
Shauna

Wow I can't believe you wrote a book! How inspiring, and amazing! I'm finding it sometimes difficult to cope with everything, and I know everyone has their ups and downs.

Oct 12, 2010
Lynn Bell

P.S. what a GREAT book title! I told my girlfriend yesterday that Stephanie keeps DANCING around the house, like usual, in spite of this traumatic event taking place! I will get her your book! :)

Oct 14, 2010
Gemma B

hey! thanks for the comment, you look amazing in your photos. are your eyebrows real? Have been looking at 'semi-permanent' tattooed eyebrow treatments online just tonight for the first time. Where is your book for sale?

Oct 26, 2010
Gemma B

just read your profile, lol its on amazon!

Oct 26, 2010
Abigail Cushman

Thank so much for your note! Yes, I've gone to see a dermotologist, but my loss has just gotten worse since seeing her and she didn't have any answers. Have an appointment with a new one on Monday.

And I just bought your book. If I can find something uplifiting and humorous about what I'm going through, it just might pull me through : )

Thanks again, hope all is well with you, and stay in touch.

Nov 3, 2010
Marga

Hello LeslieAnn,
Nice to meet you. I'm feeling well today. I started with AA after 12 years working in a very stressful job. I begun with some circles on my head and after this, they were growing up that became AU. Two months ago, I decided to stop working to devote to recover mentally especially, you know, security in myself, self-confidence....
I am very happy doing things that I have always liked and have not had a chance to make them before.
I'll lok foward your book, it looks very intresting.
Thank you very much.
Marga

Nov 4, 2010
Pamela Garrahan

Nice to see you looking soo good again. Pam

Nov 4, 2010
Megan Hopkins

ps...just read about your book:)....sounds like this could be something that could help me cope....your art work is beautiful leslie....a hug, megan

Nov 7, 2010
Ja Ne

share your smile with a stranger today =)

Nov 9, 2010
Ozzigal

Hey leslie congrats on your book..Is that your artwork..its amazing?? I think you will be my inspiration on the days when I hate life and cant face the world..thanks for the welcome..cheers :-p

Nov 10, 2010
Kim Karacz

Leslie - I wanted to let you know that I am reading your book and thoroughly enjoying it. Nice job.

Nov 10, 2010
Jessie O

Thanks! I'm actually listening to your radio interview and I'm going to purchase your book. My daughter only has a few spots left and although I suggested she might want to shave the rest off, she's not ready to let go, which I totally understand. We just went to PK Walsh last Wednesday and saw some amazing wigs!

Right now she doesn't feel attractive and is worrying about dating. Her roommate at school has been a peach - very supportive and our family is also supportive. I've tried to get her to sign up with an online support group, but I don't know if she's ready for that yet. So I decided to do it, so I can find out all I can.

Nov 14, 2010
L Card

Hi Leslie-Ann, thank you for your welcome. I have looked at your profile and all the wonderful comments about your book. I have just ordered it on Amazon and look forward to reading it. I am doing ok I suppose. I got my first 2 wigs last week and have never had so many comments about how good I look which is so funny. A "pain in the a**" mum at my daughters school commented how great my hair looked and then added "its a shame it will look nothing like that tomorrow when you have to do it yourself"...oh yes it will!!!! Like the lady a few posts down I am not ready to shave my hair off despite losing 70% but my little cousin is coming on Saturday to cut what remains more in to my head - kind of dreading it as for the first time in my life I will see my ears - a part of my body I hate and have always hidden from myself and everyone with my hair. About to add a photo to my profile of me with my wig on. And believe it or not I am so lucky to live a 10 minute walk from one of the best "hair" studios in Scotland "A&A Studios". I have walked past it a thousand times in my life and here I am using their services!

Nov 17, 2010
Kim E

Hi Leslie,

Thank you so much for the warm welcome! Your timing was fantastic as I was just having a weepy moment and you brought a smile to my face! One never knows where we will find our little angels to help us through the rough momments of the day :)

I hope you are having a great day and I wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Hugs,
Kim

Nov 23, 2010
SutraHuh

Thank you Leslie Ann, i appreciate it. I will definitely let you know if i ever need help. what's the book called? that's pretty awesome!!! How old were you when you first got alopecia, was it difficult for you?

Nov 23, 2010
Brandy

Hi LeslieAnn I am anxious to read your book. I got AU three years ago and had never had a sign of it before that. It has been hard to cope with losing everything but my eyelashes hurt the most. Do you wear fake eyelashes everyday? I noticed them in your picture. I only wear the eyelashes on special occassions and thick eyeliner the rest of the time.

Nov 23, 2010
Shafia Sarwar

Hello Leslie,

Thanks for the very warm welcome. :)
I live in Pakistan. id love to read your book. I needed some guidance on wigs. Would love it if you can help me.

Take care!
Shafia.

Dec 8, 2010
M

Dear Leslie Ann,

Thank you so much for your warm welcome.Please forgive me for taking so long to reply. I didn't see it until yesterday. Just saw your book and I am definitely going to read it. Thank you for writing it and for all the help it will provide. Happy New Year Leslie Ann.

Big Hugs
Marie

Jan 9, 2011
Karen Seemann

Thanks for the welcome, I was very curious about your book so I went out and purchased it. I have been enjoying it very much. I am very new to AW and am very much a computer dummy, so I will require patience until I get the swing of things. Looking forward to meeting all my alopecia friends.
Karen

Jan 13, 2011
Theresa F

Hi Lesley,

saw your book, I am so going to have to read it! : )

Jan 16, 2011
Chelsea Hennessy

Hi Lesley, thank you for the compliment.
im great! yourself?
i was just reading above and saw you wrote a book! thats awesome.
i would love to read it one day, looks interesting.

Jan 17, 2011
Clexy Fernandez

Hi, Leslie. It makes me feel nice that all of us, powerful souls are embracing each other. In regards to your question, no I am not a poet. At least I don't consider myself one, although my friends and professors have complemented on my writing. I write spontaneously, out of inspiration. I also do it in my language, Spanish. Its ironic that I have seen your book before, but I was not part of this site. And now, to my surprise I checked your profile, after you left that comment and realized you are the author of that book I wanted to purchase a while ago. I will definitely read it soon. Thank you for your comment.

Jan 17, 2011
Angie

TY Leslie, I'm trying to feel good day by day. I will pick up your book. TY

Jan 18, 2011
Lizbeth Carrillo

Hello LeslieAnn!

Thank you for every thing, you are one of the nicest person i've ever meet. I'm going to follow your advice.

Lizbeth

Jan 21, 2011
Tracy

Hi Leslie-
Thanks for sending a message--it is truly appreciated. I had just told my husband 2 weeks since I had shaved "all the rest" and gotten my wig. This has happened so fast I feel like I am rushing through processing this on hyper fast speed. On a positive note I have a wonderfully supportive family. HUMOR is my best medicine!! I will be looking for your book! Thank you, Tracy

Feb 5, 2011
GRDINIC SNJEŽANA

Well thank you.
I'm interested in your book, can I buy it in Croatia, have been translated into Croatian language.

Feb 5, 2011
Georgia Gardner

thanks so much for the welcome :) sorry it took me so long to reply; still getting the hang of the site.
I'm doing fairly well. I'm loving reading up on other peoples alopecia, what they think of it, their experiences, etc. Its really great to have a place to talk with people who totally get what it is we deal with.
I love the title of your book, by the way. It sounds really great. Wondering if I can get it in Australia.... :D

Thanks again, :)

Feb 6, 2011
Melissa Garner

Hi LeslieAnn,

Thank you for the message! I had Alopecia Areata at times during childhood but a year ago diagnosed with Universalis. I was also diagnosed last summer with Chronic Lyme Disease. I have to admit, I am having a very hard time coming to the realization I may never have hair again. I am a police officer, so what do I do? I wore a wig last year and that was fine but when I got sicker, it really got on my nerves so I have been doing the hat thing. Now that Spring and Summer is approaching, we spend the majority of our time at the lake. I just don't feel like a woman anymore and yes, I know it is only hair! I need someone local to dine out with that is in my situation. I also just read about your book and about to order it now. That may be my answer to many prayers. Thank you dear!!!

Feb 6, 2011
Diane Partsch

Hi LeslieAnn,
Thank you for the tip about the person who does your wigs! I'm really having trouble getting the right wig (and, some do cost a fortune!). I am going to email her and she what I can do. I also like the fact that you use the on-line site for your travel and work-out wigs. That's a really good idea. I think once you get a wig that you are happy with, everything else can fall in place. I am going to buy your book just as soon as I can. Right now we are going on a 4 day cruise and I need to save my money for this. I had been very sick last July thru August and virtually had no platelets in my blood. I wasn't able to travel and we had to cancel our vacation last year. By looking at you, women need to realize that they can look beautiful if they take care of their body and buy the right wig. Thanks for being an inspiration to many women and young girls!
Sincerely,
Diane

Feb 13, 2011
Sandra

I saw your book, sounds very interesting, I'm going to look for it next time I'm at the bookstore.

cheers,
Sandra

Feb 13, 2011
Jen

Hi LeslieAnn,

Thank you! I'm glad that you left a comment -- I will definitely check out your book, as I was just referred to a specialist on Friday -- who won't be able to see me until July :( Hopefully after I read your book, I can get some tips. RIght now, I feel alone -- but hopefully not any longer. :)

Thank you,
Jen.

Feb 13, 2011
Diane Partsch

Hi LeslieAnn,

Thank you, again, for giving me the name of Brenda Kay. I sent her an emal and will probably give her a call on Monday. I really do need some help! And, I look forward to reading your book.

Thank you & LOL,
Diane

Feb 13, 2011
Renee (Elliott's Mommy)

Hi Leslie Ann. Thank you for the hello. I'm looking forward to reading your book.
My son was diagnosed with AA in November. I am taking him to a second dermatologist tomorrow. I don't feel comfortable having him on topical steroids when he is only 3. His AA has progressed from just one patch on his head to three and thinning at the scalp. I am still trying to accept what is going on with him. I'm glad he is a happy boy and doesn't notice what is going on. Have a great night. Happy Valentines Day.

Feb 14, 2011
Kate

Hi LeslieAnn..thanks for the welcome. My sister and I are well today. My first time on the website - i think it will be good for us! Your book looks wonderful - i will get it for my sister!
Have a great evening...Kate

Feb 14, 2011

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