Dena
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  • La Vernia, TX
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I am the mother of a beautiful little girl with AU.
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The Last 5 Years

Posted on October 11, 2016 at 2:52pm 2 Comments

I remember when we first saw that quarter sized bald spot on my 5 year old daughter's head. I was terrified and determined to make sure I found a way to stop the inevitable. Trust me we tried everything, thinking the solution was one experimental treatment away. Finally my daughter said she was done with the painful injections, irritating treatments and crazy diets. There was a big fear of the unknown, but I knew ultimately it was her decision whether she wanted to continue. She just wanted…

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At 8:03am on June 5, 2013, Matica said…

Thank you so much for your comment. It`s an inspiration to see how young girls cope with this diagnosis. Maybe much better than the parents. I just hope people treat her ok in the future. Do you have any advice on how to answer people who ask? I want to be open about it, but what if she wants to be private about it when she gets older? The everybody knows...I dont want her to wear a wig before she wants it her self..She is so beautiful your daughter!! Such an inspiration!

At 11:48pm on May 21, 2013, kdeff said…
Thanks, you have a beautiful daughter also. I love seeing older children doing so well with Alopecia. Lucy is only 3, but she is very aware of her hairloss.
At 6:48pm on December 13, 2012, LeslieAnn Butler said…

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

 
 
 

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