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Relationship Status:: Single

About Me:: I am 54 years old and got alopecia areata when I was 18 and then alopecia totalis when I was 27. I am now losing my eyelashes on my right side and have lost my eyebrows on that same side also. I really thought the hair loss thing kind of came to a stand still, till this started happening a month or so ago. Looks like I have just about arrived at alopecia universalis...

This has been a very frusting and long trip for me but I have accepted this trial that I have to bear in life. It is just something I wouldn't wish on my worse enemy. My family is a great support system as well as my friends who know that I have AT. After all these years though, I still haven't gotten enough courage up to just tell people and let them accept me for who I am. When someone comments on my hair, I get so self-conscious and I feel so very uncomfortable, that usually I quickly change the subject and move on to talking about something else. I am hoping joining this group will give me the courage to stand up for myself and not care what other people think or say. After all, this is not something I asked for or can control. As I said before, this is a trial I have been asked to bear in life and I try my best to do what I can to live life to its fullest each and everyday :)

Do you have alopecia?: Alopecia universalis

Are you age 18 or older?: Yes

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At 12:06pm on October 28, 2010, BTB (John) said…: Hi Geri one of those cant sleep nights and decided to say high to my US alopecian friends though I dont get much communication back. Going to Bangkok om Sunday for business and while there pick up some hair for Pat its really cheap. You can offer girls in the street ten dollars and they chop it off there and then. anyway you look great in your pics you work out a lot or inheritated great genes and black is your colour. John xoxo

At 7:55pm on April 22, 2010, soniamarry said…: This is the song i do at Kareoke. I love this song, but lately it seems that i have lost the notes to my songs. I recently found a bald spot and have joined the group to seek support and encouragement. I , too, try and disguise my spot as I cannot bring myself to tell people what has happened to me. My boyfriend is the only one who knows and he is a major support system for me, but he doesn't quite understand how it feels. Thank you for reminding me of the good old times with this song. Maybe one day i can get back up there and sing!

At 1:16pm on January 9, 2010, Karina said…: ¨Geri..I feel identify with your comment..may I ask U what wigs do U wear and if they atr comfortable..Im very depressed with this

At 7:45pm on November 25, 2009, Ronda Darling said…: Came across your profile and thought I would say hello! Hey...Alison Krauss is my favorite. When you say nothing at all is the song that my husband and I danced to at our wedding! Have a great holiday.

At 4:56pm on April 14, 2009, Galvin said…: How do the Phillies look this year? Ever go to any baseball games?
Hope your doing well.
Galvin

At 7:28am on October 7, 2008, BTB (John) said…: Hi dont have it but have watched mt partner face it and tell people and I am always inspired by her courage it has to be difficult but it does not seem to be imposable John

At 10:12pm on September 18, 2008, Bob Hershberger said…: Having a divorce is neever easy,especially when kids are involved..It seems that when people cant have something,they want it even more,especially when it comes to marriage..Thats hard on everybody..Bob

At 11:31pm on September 16, 2008, Bob Hershberger said…: Hi Geri..Just poppin in to say hello..I hope your daughter is felling a little better..It takes time to say the least..Im sure she'll make it..So how you been?..Good I hope..Anything new in Philly?? Bob

At 8:28pm on September 6, 2008, Bob Hershberger said…: Ohhh Geri..Just thinking of you ,so I thought why not ""pop"" in and say hello,and see how that storm is,thats creepin up the eastern seaboard..I hope your ok..Stay safe...Bob

At 12:24pm on August 15, 2008, LeslieAnn Butler said…: Geri, I'm so glad you are getting my book. Did you order it yet? I think you will like it. I would love to find out what you think, okay?
If you want to see me talk about it on a television appearance I did Monday, go to: http://www.katu.com/amnw/segments/26833554.html.
Hugs!

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