Ben Lainhart

49, Male

Peoria, IL

United States

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:
Single
About Me:
I have had Alopecia Areata since I was five. I love to read and and I love the theatre. I wouldn't trade my life for the world. I am working on my Bachelors of Fine Arts, working for PBS, and making documentary films. I am grateful for this website.
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia areata
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

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  • JeffreySF

    Hey Ben,

    How are you? Great new pics!
    See you in 198 Days!

    Jeffrey
  • JeffreySF

    Red Ribbon
  • JeffreySF

    Hey Ben,

    Only 111 more days!

    Jeff
  • JeffreySF

    Hey Ben,
    This will be your first Conf right?

    Jeff
  • JeffreySF

    Hey Ben,

    Nice that you are so close. Next year is Wash DC. If you like the conf as much as so many of us do I bet I see you there too.

    Jeffrey
  • Roger

    Hi!

    I work for Caterpillar =) they have their headquarter in Peoria ;)

    Roger.
  • JeffreySF

    Omg 97 more days Brother!!!

    Jeff
  • JeffreySF

    Omg the countdown is on Brother!
    Dont make me wet the bed....Haha TMI....
  • JeffreySF

    Hey Ben,
    We get in Thursday and checkout Monday. What did you book?
    I found a Steakhouse and a Brewery closeby.

    Hope the sun is shining on you today.

    Jeff
  • JeffreySF

    Hey Ben,

    Check out www.stelmos.com/
    What time are you flights?
    We get in Thurs arond 7pm and are staying till monday afternoon.

    Jeff
  • JeffreySF

    Hey Ben,

    So how are the shots going? Any growth?
    I've thought about giving them a try again since I've made some progress...Nah I'm gonna wait this out.

    Hope you have a nice Easter weekend.

    Jeff
  • JeffreySF

    It will be time to pack before you know it
  • Robbi

    Thanks for the friend invite! Looks like your going to the conference, too. See you there!
  • Robbi

    Bummer that you won't be able to attend, jobs tend to come first,but I will most definitely give Jeffrey a hug for you! I've never met him, but I agree he seems like a such a great guy. Take care~
  • soniamarry

    Thank you for the welcome!
  • soniamarry

    hey, just dropping in to say hi and see how you are. Hope all is well! :)
  • Erin Barber

    you have such a beautiful family!!
  • JeffreySF

    Hi Ben,
    Thanks for stopping in to say hello.
    Hope your Holidays are wonderful!
    Jeff
  • JeffreySF

    Ben!!!
  • JeffreySF

    It's a great day here today! Just finished my workout.
    Whats up with you Buddy?
  • JeffreySF

    Fill me in.
  • MAT´S MOTHER

    Hi Benjamin,thanks for the message y left at chat.I have many, many questions about alopecia, and here in Brasil we have no support groups.
    Thanks again and have a nice day!
  • Kim Karacz Caudill

    Thanks for the add Benjamin - your kids are beautiful.

  • JeffreySF

    Heya Stranger!

  • ShoCorona

    Yo fo Ben!!!! ta for the add.... Love the pics of your kids (so cute).
    shO :)

  • Pat

    Hi Ben how are you...I see you were chatting to John today...maybe I'll see you on chat another time. Thanks for the friend add.

  • JeffreySF

    Hey!

  • JeffreySF

    How about a spotshot from my head or yours for that matter.

  • JeffreySF

    Which is pic 78?

  • JeffreySF

    I think my pics are set to random. Which one are you referring to?

  • JeffreySF

    Go for it! Use it! Work it!

  • Norm

    Hey up, Ben.... how's tricks over there? :)

  • JeffreySF

    What are you studying?

  • JeffreySF

    Looks pretty cool.

  • JeffreySF

    Hi Ben,
    Happy Friday to you as well!
    How is everything with you and the kids?
    All is good here with Leo and I.
    Jeff

  • JeffreySF

    Glad all is good with you!
    We're meeting the alopecia group for pizza tonight.

  • JeffreySF

    Hey Ben,
    We had a great night of laughs and catching up.
    Do you have a local group of alopecians?
    We're a pretty tight group here. pizza night is always good.
    Jeff

  • JeffreySF

    Glad you ran in to another with alopecia.
    I find it really helps to know others dealing with this stuff.
    Have a great Sunday!

    Jeff

  • ShoCorona

    Hello-ha Benjamin..... howz life treating ya sir??? Tis been a wee while since I was last on here, so thought I would stop by and say hello :) What ya been upto n howz the studying going by the way?? I'm mostly on Facebook these days, you on there at all sir?? Hope all is grOOvy with you and yer wee family... Peeeeace out shO :) x

  • JeffreySF

    Hey Ben,
    It will be great to finally meet in person!!!
    Have you been to NAAF before? St Louis will be my 6th! Six in a row and keep counting with or without the alopecia!!!

    Jeffrey

  • JeffreySF

    Hey Ben,
    I know we'll get along great. I'm sure you will have a great time. I'll introduce you to the Gang!!!
    I'll restart my countdown soon.

    Jeff

  • ShoCorona

    Hola Benjamin, good to hear that things are tickety-boo with you :) I keep meaning to get Skype but not got it yet, is it easy to use and is it really free? Peeeeeeeeeeeace and hippy diPpy hugz shO :) x

  • Swapnali

    Thanks Benjamin

  • Kate Bennet

    Thank you, Benjamin!! And keep up your positive attitude :)

  • JeffreySF

    Hey ben,

    I received mine too!
    Let the countdown begin! i better reset my clock!

    Jeff

  • JeffreySF

    BTW what stage is your alopecia at right now?

    Jeff

  • JeffreySF

    Oh...Somebody is quite the comedian!
    Whats up?

  • JeffreySF

    68 more days and counting!

  • JeffreySF

    Are you coming on your own?

  • JeffreySF

    Who's Momma?