Hair fell out, shaved rest off. Started to grow, now falling out again. People say "oh no what a shame" but seriously, I'm not bothered. I have accepted my hair will grow, fall out etc probably forever and that's ok. I will keep it short when it does grow and not worry about bald patches showing. If I have to shave again thats fine - I can stay in bed longer in the morning cos it takes less time to get ready! I control my life not alopecia. Bring it on!!!

So,taking into account Thea's baby steps programme(trademark?) I took my daughters shopping with no wig or scarf! A little girl saw me and said "Look Mum it's Jade Goody's Mum". For those that don't know Jade was a British Z list celebrity who died last year of cancer and lost all her hair from treatment. Now I don't mind the bald reference but I am NOT old enough to be her mum!!!!!!! The little girl must have forgotten her glasses that day? :)

It's the year anniversary of my accident that started the alopecia. Empowered by everyone's comments I am going for lunch with no head covering. Will let you know how I get on. At the very least I should get extra portions cos they feel sorry for me!!!!!!!

I work in a secondary school and wear 3 wigs and headscarves according to my mood. Some year 7's stopped me and asked if I had a twin who worked at the school as there is someone who looks like me but with different hair. I laughed and said I wear wigs. They wouldn't believe it and a particularly cheeky one said prove it then, take it off. So I did! Their faces were a picture, chin's hitting the floor doesn't cover it. I said was that ok and they said yes miss and sheepishly walked off. It was… Continue