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- I've had Alopecia Areata since I was 11. I wore wigs for 19 long years but 9 years ago I turned 30 and had my "coming out party" as The Bald Chick!
I am (as of the last 2 weeks) a New York Times Best Selling Author. My 1st book I Love You More has sold over 200,000 copies.
I have a company called I Shine, Inc thats mission is to generate the conversation of love around the world through books, music, speaking, TV, film and the web.
I have a school program called Self-Esteem through Love: Empowering our Children to Shine! The first lesson I share about is "Just Be Yourself" and how I finally learned to embrace that simple though not always easy lesson after many years. You can find out more about my book and school program at
www.HippieandTheBaldChick.com
I am also co-founder of CoCreating Our Reality a global web community using Universal Laws and Principals to cocreate the world of our dreams!
www.CoCreatingOurReality.com (it is on this same social network site)
I believe with every part of me that our biggest challenges become our biggest blessings...Alopecia Areata has certainly been (one of) mine!!!
Have a bright and blessed lifetime!
Keep Shining!
Laura Duksta
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Are there any aspiring Children's Authors in the group?
Posted on October 22, 2008 at 3:53pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hello my fellow Alopecians :-)
I haven't stopped by in a while as I've been busy getting ready to teach my first ever "Children's Author Academy". I realized I didn't share this with all of you and I know there are probably at least a few of you who have a great idea for a children's book brewing inside of you! Obviously some of the greatest children's books share life lessons and we have all certainly learned a few!!! My class is focusing on creating your own bestselling children's… Continue
I haven't stopped by in a while as I've been busy getting ready to teach my first ever "Children's Author Academy". I realized I didn't share this with all of you and I know there are probably at least a few of you who have a great idea for a children's book brewing inside of you! Obviously some of the greatest children's books share life lessons and we have all certainly learned a few!!! My class is focusing on creating your own bestselling children's… Continue
Alopecia on Entourage
Posted on September 22, 2008 at 4:36pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
I was catching up on my Tivo's episodes of Entourgare (I know...not the most enlightened show) but they mentioned Alopecia twice in one episode. Not really anything about it but just that someone had it which I found strange unless they were obvioulsy trying to bring attention to it. It is awareness month...I was wondering if someone that works on or with the show is affected? I haven't been on this site in a while...Was there any mention of it here? Let me know if you heard… Continue
A post from one of my MySpace friends "Tribe of Eden" on Incurable Diseases and the power of love!
Posted on April 5, 2008 at 12:25pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Hello my bald brothers and sisters!
I have asked one of my MySpace friends if I could copy his post here. Bryan Eden is part of "Tribe of Eden" a group of hardrockers bringing a positive message to the world through their music. He shared this story in a recent bulletin and I wanted to share it all with you! I am certain, that as Bryan proved...with love...anything is possible! Enjoy and please visit his sites that I listed at the bottom. I thought this was an incredbily powerful testiment… Continue
I have asked one of my MySpace friends if I could copy his post here. Bryan Eden is part of "Tribe of Eden" a group of hardrockers bringing a positive message to the world through their music. He shared this story in a recent bulletin and I wanted to share it all with you! I am certain, that as Bryan proved...with love...anything is possible! Enjoy and please visit his sites that I listed at the bottom. I thought this was an incredbily powerful testiment… Continue
How/When My Alopecia started (a long one...)
Posted on March 18, 2008 at 8:14pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hello My Shining Ones :-)
I also just posted a video that shares some of this same *long* story....if you'd rather watch than read :-)
In my first blog I said I would share "how/when" my Alopecia started as the story has unraveled itself to me slowly over the years! When I was 7 or 8 years old I realized I was somehow meant to "travel the world, meet my brothers and sisters and spread the message of love." Yes, perhaps an odd thought for a child, but it was something that… Continue
I also just posted a video that shares some of this same *long* story....if you'd rather watch than read :-)
In my first blog I said I would share "how/when" my Alopecia started as the story has unraveled itself to me slowly over the years! When I was 7 or 8 years old I realized I was somehow meant to "travel the world, meet my brothers and sisters and spread the message of love." Yes, perhaps an odd thought for a child, but it was something that… Continue
Hello My Bald Brothers and Sisters!
Posted on March 8, 2008 at 8:15pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Wow!!! What a great site! And how cool are social network sites! I think Alopecia World is using the same system that we just moved my company to www.CoCreatingOurReality.com. If any of you are following along with the New Earth book with Oprah and Eckhart Tolle you'll enjoy our site...come check it out when you get a chance!
But back to Alopecia World...this is awesome! What a great resource and place for people to meet, ask questions and feel a sense of community! I *LOVE* the… Continue
But back to Alopecia World...this is awesome! What a great resource and place for people to meet, ask questions and feel a sense of community! I *LOVE* the… Continue
Comment Wall (21 comments)
- At 9:20pm on August 11, 2009,
MiNAH said…
- Thank you for passing by Laura..was a delight hearing from you.
Catch up from time to time......
All the best
I'll be heading out, to Bronner Bros International Hair Show Atlanta.
Hope my "HAIR DO" is the best!
Anna Mina
- At 5:24am on June 15, 2009,
- just a little note to say hello again...It's been a great new experience meeting everyone here at Alopecia World.
All thanks to you...Thanyou for your care and referal
Anna Mina
- At 4:41pm on August 26, 2008,
LeslieAnn Butler said…
- Yes, I wanted to go to the conference and also bring some books, but my book wasn't released soon enough. Maybe next year! We could share a table!
LeslieAnn
- At 1:02pm on June 1, 2008,
- Hi Laura,
Wow that is FAB about your book! What is the topic? I have a new book out -- my 2nd book -- called, "If Your Hair Falls Out, Keep Dancing!" You can find out more by going to my page. It sounds like you have the same spiritual beliefs that I do...
LeslieAnn
- At 4:25pm on May 20, 2008,
curls said…
- please tell me how i can be as shinny as you are
bfn curls
- At 10:39pm on April 25, 2008,
gerald said…
- You are one classy, beautiful bald lady!
- At 10:39am on April 10, 2008,
Sally said…
- you seem just sooooooo cool, and brilliantly successful! inspires me very much!
- At 9:25pm on March 22, 2008,
Pat said…
- Laura, your nail biting history was interesting as I have always been a nail biter and only in the last year or so have finally stopped. So I guess stress was a big part of my life although I have no idea what the initial stress was that had me start nail biting. I was 38 when I developed au, and although I know there is debate over whether stress can actually trigger alopecia, I firmly believe it was the trigger to my au. I choose to wear a wig as I prefer to fit in, but I am full of admiration for those like yourself who don't cover up. More power to you!
- At 5:15am on March 17, 2008,
brian kirchman said…
- lol thanks it keeps me confadent
- At 11:10am on March 15, 2008,
Porcia said…
- wouldn't that be something, lol! Well I always been good at science....lol.
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