TONYA HATCHEL

Female

Dyer, TN

United States

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:
Engaged
About Me:
I HAVE A 10 YEAR OLD SON THAT WAS JUST RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH ALOPECIA. I AM NEW TO ALL THIS AND AM TERRIFIED TOO. MY HEART HURTS FOR HIM. HIS HAIR IS COMING OUT SO BAD THAT HIS CLASSMATES ARE NOTICING AND STARTING TO MAKE HURTFUL COMMENTS TO HIM AT SCHOOL. HE IS SOOO STRONG, AND THAT IS WHAT KEEPS ME STRONG FOR HIM. I ASK MYSELF EVERYDAY WHY, WHY MY SON AND PRAY I COULD BE THE ONE WITH ALOPECIA NOT HIM.
Do you have alopecia?
Parent or guardian of child with alopecia
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

Comment Wall:

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Hello and welcome, Tonya!
    I'm so sorry that your son is having a difficult time at school. Go to the National Alopecia Areata website (www.naaf.org). They have a free "School Pack" they will send you that will help that includes a video which the school can play to students so they will understand alopecia. Often when kids understand, they will stop being cruel. Let me know how it goes.
    Leslie Ann

    Apr 10, 2011

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Oh good, I'm so glad that things are better now that the kids know what alopecia is!
    Hooray!!!!
    Big hugs to both of you.

    Apr 15, 2011

  • Jason Spencer

    Here is a gift for you Tonya...Payton is soo blessed to have you for his mother! You are the best mom. You have been so proactive in all of this!!! I love you and we will get through this;)

    Apr 19, 2011

  • Jason Spencer

    Tonya, you are such a great mom, and Payton is soo blessed. The fact that you have been so tenacious about getting information about alopecia, and giving that presentation infront of all of those third graders speaks volumes about you as a person and a mother. Payton is tough and with your help, he is gonna pull through this!

    Apr 19, 2011

  • Jason Spencer

    You are very welcome....You know that I would do anything for you and your kiddos!

    Apr 19, 2011

  • Cindy (Duncan's Mom)

    Tonya, your last post on parents with children with alopecia- I can't get to since the site has been down.  It is touting me to a different site.  Just wanted to make sure you knew that I was not ignore your message...

    Apr 19, 2011

  • Jason Spencer

    Hey Tonya I hope that Payton is enjoying the cap that I got for him;)

    Apr 25, 2011

  • Kim Riggs

    To my beautiful daughter and very hansome grandson. Luv you all so much.

    May 2, 2011

  • Jason Spencer

    Here is another red ribbon for the greatest mom in the world;) Tell Payton that I said hello and that I love him!

    May 3, 2011