Tijuanna Schumpert

Female

San Diego, CA

United States

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:
Single
About Me:
I started losing my hair in 2004 and I've been officially diagnosed with Scarring Alopecia for 2 years now. Being in the military, most of the doctors didn't know what was going on and I've been told that I may have Lupus or Thyroid Disease "and that's why your hair is shedding."
So since then, I've learned how to do my own hair or I just invest in wigs. Every time I change up my hair, the balding spot on my head seems to have gotten bigger! I've almost reached that comfortable place to where I've stopped crying. I just gently comb my hair and pull the hair from comb and say a silent eulogy and shed a tear to the hair that I'm dropping in the trash. I'm also a part time make up artist and I guess I do that more because it brings me joy. Bottom line is this.....I'm still trying to figure out how to live with it.
Do you have alopecia?
Scarring alopecia
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

Comment Wall:

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Hello and welcome, Tijuanna!
    How are you today?
    Leslie Ann

    Aug 5, 2011

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Hey GF! I'm excited, too! Please let me know how you like it, okay?
    Hugs, Leslie Ann

    Aug 21, 2011

  • JayB

    How are you Sis?

    Aug 25, 2011

  • Cindie

    Welcome.......

    I have had alopecia for 22 years.....when I finally couldn't stand the way my head looked, I shaved it. Believe it or not, I found looking at a shaved head much less upsetting than the way it was.......and easier to take care of, too. I know that decision has to be made by a person in their own time, but as a black female, I just wanted to share that with another sister.

    Aug 26, 2011

  • Marisa

    I love the short wig...so cute...where did you get it?

    Aug 27, 2011

  • Mary

    Hi - how are you doing? I'm back from a short trip. I don't know what part of town you live in, but maybe we can get together some time. My bands also perform in San Diego if you'd ever like to come and hear. Best,
    Mary

    Sep 6, 2011

  • Mary

    The next time I have a performance in San Diego again isn't until Friday, Dec. 9. It's in Normal Heights. As the date approaches, if you might be interested in coming, let me know and I'll give you details. Here's a video from a gig at the same place a few years ago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEe9ptCQesg

    Take care and I hope you're doing well!

    Oct 9, 2011

  • Mel

    Lol. Thank you!

    Nov 13, 2011