Tamika Joseph

Female

San Diego, CA

United States

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:
Single
About Me:
I'm 38yrks old. I have a seventeen yr son. I had alopecia since i was in elemetry school. Its hard to grow up with no hair in school kids teasing me. I had close friends who stod by me. No matter what school i went to. I use to walk home frorm school kids use to follow me to tease me one time they took my wig. I went home crying my mother call school but they could do nothing abot it. So i mut grew a armour around me that stood by me to now. My son is so scare for me to go outside with out my wig or someone seeing without it.
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia areata
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes

Comment Wall:

  • rj, Co-founder

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

    Nov 25, 2008

  • Carol

    Hi Tamika
    You are more than welcome to join the group, I hope you find the acceptance inspiring! :)

    Nov 25, 2008

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Hi Tamika,
    How are you today? I just wanted to stop by and say hello!
    LeslieAnn

    Nov 25, 2008

  • Cheryl, Co-founder

    Tamika, 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

    Nov 26, 2008

  • Margie

    Hi Tamika, I read you bio and am sorry to hear you had such a rough time growing up with this. That is what I am so fearful, that my son will suffer because of some mean kids. Casey is really strong and has a great self-confidence due to his great sports abilities. I do worry that that won't be enough.He has only been teased twice and once it was with his friends around. The friends stood right up for him and actually turned the kid in to the principal. That made him know how strong is friendships are. Casey has been dealing with this just since July. He lost 75% in a couple of months. We then saw complete regrowth. WOW??? Actually not. unfortunately I got my hopes up thinking that perhaps he would be one of the lucky ones who deal with it once and it's over. Well as soon as the regrowth came it he has begun to lose everything that he kept the first time around. I am really glad you found this site. I'm sure you have experienced the great support here. I use to cry everyday whenever my kids weren't around. I'm now getting to a position of acceptance (or at least as much as a mom can). It just hurts so much to see your child go through this...I wish it were me instead. If you every have any advice you might think could help us, I would love to hear it. Anyway, hope you have a wonderful holiday season. Margie

    Dec 18, 2008

  • JayB

    Much love to you Tamika,enjoy the holiday season and keep your head skyward.
    JayB.

    Dec 18, 2008