I am currently 100% AU. Last year I had 50% hairloss on my head and I made the big decision to shave it off. It was going to look better than the funny hair cuts and comeovers I had. I didn't want to go to the beach that summer with my kids and worry about how I would look coming out of the water with out a hat.



So I made the big move. I had a moment of why me, then started shaving. I took it really well. I made a funny video while I was shaving.



I told my 7 year old son… Continue

I am very thankful but sad to find out that I am not alone. I wish everyone that is suffering from this terrible emotionally draining disease all the best. AA is truly a roller coaster ride. I am 40 and will be on the ride for the rest of my life. Here is my story….

Part I: The adolescent:



I was 13 years old and diagnosed with a tumor on my thyroid. I was lucky, it was found quickly and when part of it was removed it was diagnosed as a benign tumor. (But we all know that there… Continue