Hey all! :)

Hey Erin!! I looked at your pics and my favorite is the red wig. AWESOME!!!!!!

It went pretty good. How was yours?

Are your wigs synthetic or HH? They look so real. Are they very comfortable?

It's national care week...
time to send messages to all your friends, telling them how much you care about them.

Without friends
you would be missing out on a lot.



A friend should be radical;

They should love you when you're unlovable,

Hug you when you're unhuggable,

And bear you when you're unbearable.

A friend should be fanatical;

They should cheer when the whole world boos,

Dance when you get good news,

And cry when you cry.

But most of all, a friend should be mathematical,

They should multiply the joy, Divide the sorrow,

Subtract the past, And add to tomorrow,

Calculate the need deep within your heart,

And always be bigger than the sum of all their parts.



I care about you.
Have a nice day, and
I'm glad we are friends!!! Delete Comment

You're Blog is amazing I can relate to so much of your experience...this is a great website I am so glad I joined!

Hi Erin. Just read your response to Signe's forum about passing a.a. along to a baby. I saw that you also have rheumatoid arthritis. Me too. Guess I'm not the only member of this club!!! Yay us!!!! I've also got inflammatory arthritis (apparently not RA, but something similar), hypothyroidism, and a.a. heading towards a.u. However, no one else in my family has anything wrong with them -- past or present. I'm just hoping my three little girls stay healthy in every way. Take care!!

Hey Erin, my name's Katie and I just recently joined on here. I saw your page and I think you look great! You hair looks really good! So far I only have alopecia areata, but I get a few more spots every time it acts up so I'm trying to really prepare myself! I was hoping we could chat on here, or if you have a myspace? Well, hope to hear from you soon!

- Katie

Hi Erin - I just happened across your page and had to mention a few things. First, I was really struck reading your story. You've not only had to deal w/ the loss and cultural context of Alopecia as a woman, but also some other auto-immune challenges. Anyway, I think you fucking rock...totally strong, centered, clear, nobody's victim, etc. So I just wanted to acknowledge that. I also had to let you know that I think that sleeve you're rockin on your left arm totally rulz! It looks like really beautiful work. Can't see the detail in your pix, but can see the composition and flow and it looks awsm! And lastly, just have to let you know that you have amazing style, are a completely beautiful woman and that you have excellent taste in whom you add to your friends list on here (just sent you a request)!!! :) Pretty funny, huh? You should see me once I get on a roll!

Hi Erin
Your pictures are great! You seem very well adjusted to having alopecia. I too live in Canada and have 3 daughters with amazing hair. Nice tattoo too, I've got a butterfly on my chest.

thank you! anyone who can not be afraid to say that they are bald and doesn't mind is an inspiration. lets hope the trend continues! :)

Hey, sorry it's been a while, my hotmail used to tell me when I had comments but it doesn't anymore so I havent gotten on here! So I have a question... I'm a little worried about how I'm going to explain my hair issues with my 2 year old daughter if it gets worse. I thought since you have a 3 year old you might have a suggestion or two?

Hi Erin,
I have au too...for 20 years!
Just thought I would say hello.
LeslieAnn

Erin your Story is refreshing and nice to read...I think you are really beautiful....Francois

Hi Erin how have you been doing. Hope all is well. Hugh

You are beautiful. I love your look with a headscarf. I like your tattoos also.
My wife is bald with alopecia universalis, and like you, she is very beautiful. I love the way she looks bald, and with a headscarf. You can really see a beautiful woman's feminine features when she is bald. I prefer that look on a beautiful lady.

hihi

Hi Erin..Bob here..I couldnt help but notice you are a very old soul..Au?? Just a test..For me,it caused me to look inward,to the source of real wisdom..And to accept myself as is..Stay strong and proud..Bob : )..It all takes time..

Hey Erin. I just realized that you made a comment about my eyebrows a while back. I use a stencil and powder to apply them. I actually wrote a blog about the eyebrow stencils if you want to go back and read it. I think the stencil/powder/brush set are from 'Christian'. :)

Hey Erin! Thanks for adding me- LOVE your sleeve! How many sittings did that take??

I guess everything has good and bad sides...They say,we couldnt know what bad is,if we didnt know what good is..Crazy huh?? Thanks for your reply..Bob

Yeah the cat you incoporated was so awesome - I go back in like March or April - I have a snake going in and out of water and peonies - I think I m doing the snake in red and the water turqoiuse with softer shades of blue and the peonies in hot pink - I don't friggin know i go back and forth LOL but I think those are the colors i settled on - then I want a 1/4 sleeve like a shoulder cap on the other arm I will cross tha bridge when I get to it LOL

The loss of my eye lashes and sparse eye brows bothers me but what the hell are we going to do about it. You...are a beautiful woman with stunning eyes! I enjoyed reading your blog of march 16th. You are so honest and I have had and still have some of the same feelings about being able to let my hair down and let it blow in the wind...I used to have really nice long hair when I was younger...but oh well. For a woman it's easy to do brows but what the hell does a guy do....nothing?

hey my name is myranda ur really pretty

thnks and i go to hans weimann now and there hair is amazing
deffently we will keep in toch really i dont have any friends
jsut the ppl i talk to on here

Hi Erin,
I didn't realize you were in Mb. We are in the Peg. I am a high school teacher on leave at the moment. How about yourself? I do know of a couple other people through other friends that have AA. Could I ask where you got your hairpieces. You look fantastic!!

Hi, thank you for adding me as a friend! Where do you live in canada?
p.s. You're really pretty!

aww thank you!! i absolutely LOVE your tattoo sleeve!

Well what a small world!! I really dont know alot of people here, even tho Ive been here for 9 years lol What is your sisters name, and why in the world is she in Ste Anne??? hehehe

There is a teacher in town who has Alopecia as well and goes bald all the time. Have never met her but Im sure our paths will cross one of these days.

I have a ton of wigs lol every style and color that I could never do with my own hair. I really only wear them in the winter tho, the new hat lol In the summer I wear scarves mostly and my straw hat when riding. Would go bald if I didnt have to worry about sunburn.

I went thru some of my wigs yesterday in order to "thin the herd". I have 13 on stands, a bag full to donate to Cancer Care or anywhere else that can use them, about a dozen that I can wear with a headband or could be wearable if trimmed and not sure how many that I havent gotten to yet. I order them online. They are so cheap that I just order anything that I think might look good, and umm most dont lol well not on me. One that was really cute, but looked like crap on me would probably look good on you. Its very very blonde and the asymetrical cut. I think it was called a Victoria Beckman style. That one was one of the more expensive ones 50.00 LOLOL Ill have to get a picture of my collection.

I could never find a scarf that I liked so I designed my own and now sell them on ebay. I had sold "treasures" on ebay for years but now just sell my scarves. Im in the midst of getting a pattent for them, lots of red tape to go thru there but hopefully once thats done I can get them into stores.

Does Andrea live right in town or are they in the country? We are about 5 miles north of town on 10 acres. I know my immediate neighbors, and anyone who horseback rides in the area and the girls in the post office, thats about it. Does she like to play ball? There is a womans team in town that get together mostly to just have fun. Not me, but I know one of the girls who plays and they are always looking for new members.

I have a 4 year old grandson who lives in town with his dad. We have a pony here for him so if your sisters little one ever wants a pony ride they should come out and visit.

I made stands for some, others i leave in the box and store on shelf, others are in their nets and bags in a rubbermaid container. I posted some pics in my album. Shows the stands.

my email address is skcricket@hotmail.com, you can contact me thru there as well. i can send you the pics of the scarves i have on hand, but can make up different colors anytime.

Thanks for the add Erin! I really like all of your wigs- are they lace? vacuum? I just got a full lace wig recently and I love it! Talk to you soon, Natalie

thank you for your insightful story on self!
This gives us the ability to express our emotions and feelings about our health issues.
I find it so hard to open up about Immune Ilness...as in the Real World,
"Not Alopecia World", no body believes and see's the Invisible Disability.
As we all look so well...and we are!
Because we have one special thing going for us and that is resilience.
The drive...the fight and the determination to be strong.
Thanks so much
Mina

Hi Erin ive had alopecia for few months its happened very slowley i was wondering what kind of pencil do you use for your eyebrows they look really good i found out today that im pregnant im excited had to cancel my appoinment for permanent makeup as wouldnt be suitable in pregnancy im actually not to worried as im a wuzz when comes to niddles, sorry for rambling on feels good to get things of my chest been finding it really hard does it get easier wish i could just not think about it and not let it worry me anymore thanks for reading my post jessx

Not sure where in Canad you are, but Debbi Fuller is coming to Ottawa on Sept 15th to show the Freedom Wigs. I plan on ordering one. If you are interested, let me know and I'll send you more details.

:)

hi Erin you look super with your wigs,where did you buy them?

Hi Erin, I'm new here. I have been trying to decide what kind of wigs to get . There are so many choices. I dont want to get a bad one and regret it. Yours look really good. Where do you get them? Girl you are so pretty with or without hair. Thanks in advance, Erin!!

Hi Erin,
Came across your page tonight.
Hope all is good with you.

Jeffrey

Wow you look amazing!! I'm in Canada too--where are you?

Hi i'm in New Brunswick-east coast right on the ocean Thanks for the friend add :)

Hey:) just saw your page.
I think you are amazing.
I'm in the same situation as you are, and find you inspiring to read about:)
I hope you have a wonderful day:)

Thanks so much! <3
Also: I just have to say that you have gorgeous eyes!
Have a good one :)
xoo

hey erin, you seem live such a wonderful, strong person. I wish I had your strenth. You truely shine!!! erin

i meant like instead of live sorry

I just wanted to say... I loveeeee your engagement pictures. They are gorgeous - very arty and the light is beautiful in them.

Love your photos Erin...beautiful

Congratulations!!! You two are stunning!! What a beautiful photo. So glad you joined the Wpg group. There is another girl that is interested in meeting on Dec 22nd. She has a daugther who is AU and they are coming in from Northern Ontario. Hopefully you can make the date...it is close to Christmas. I hope that it is a fun get-together and we can share make-up tips and such.
Yes, we do have Freedom Wigs here in Manitoba now which is fantastic! I am a distributor for here and eastern Canada! www.imageevolutionhair.ca It's exciting!
Warm Wishes and Congratulations!!!!!!! Hope you can make it in December...

Hi Erin! Thanks for the friend add! Congratulations on your recent marriage! I love all of your pictures! You have some great looks and I like how you change it up.
Amy

Thank you Erin! You look so good in every hair color and style!