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More about my life outside Alopecia World. :)

Alopecia doesnt really bother me now that i have my new Freedom wig but aswell as that i have had family and friends help me to be stronger and to get through and solve my problems when they occur.



So as normal i carry on with my day to day life and go swimming if i want, play sports with friends and alot more aswell.



My intrests are:

Netball, swimming, beach, shopping, dancing, music, movies, friends, playing boardgames, playing with pets and much, much… Continue

Added by olivia on October 7, 2009 at 12:23am — 2 Comments

My Decision

Growning up with Alopecia was not easy for me or my family. I used to sit on the end of my grandmother's bed and cry to her because I was afraid that my baldspots would progress from the size of quarters to cover my whole head. I was given the response many times over that my hair would grow back and that I shouldn't be crying. At fouteen my older brother cried as he cut what little hair was left off of my head as I clutched my stuffed cat Mystery with silent tears sliding down my face. Some… Continue

Added by Natasha Gehrke on October 4, 2009 at 9:49pm — No Comments

Finally, I'm free

I finally went and bought a wig and shaved what was left.I can't believe how free I feel.I was dreading it and then when it came off I couldn't believe how good I feel. I feel like this is a new chapter in my life and I don't care who looks and what they think. You have all helped me make this choice ,when I look at the pics I can only see the beauty in your faces .Thank you for posting and I will definatly be involved next july . We should try and do something in the melbourne /orlando… Continue

Added by linda carraway on October 3, 2009 at 3:40pm — 6 Comments

A couple of funny/creative halloween costume ideas for us baldies!

Now I know most of these are more guy-friendly, but if you're a girl it's even funnier to dress up as a guy! With Halloween, anything goes!





Mr. Clean

Jim Carrey's character 'Fire Marshall Bill' from In Living Color

A member of the Blue Man Group

Stewie Griffin

Dr. Evil

Uncle Fester

An Egyptian queen... (they were usually bald)

A Conehead

Elmer Fudd

The Monopoly Guy

An egg

Homer Simpson

A T-ball on the stand

Any… Continue

Added by Jessica Ashley Richardson on October 1, 2009 at 5:03pm — 10 Comments

Hey that girl is...

BALD! I get so tickled when a little kid points out to their mom or dad that I am bald. The look of terror on the parent's face, the intense stare of the child, and a little smile from me make a great moment. I could probably count at least 15 times in the past month that a child has pointed out my baldness. These kids have truly lightened my soul and slowed me down in such a fast paced world. We often ignore things that need to be seen around us, but a lot can be learned from a child's… Continue

Added by Jill on October 1, 2009 at 12:00pm — 5 Comments

A realisation

Hi all,

I just came to the realisation that being bald means nothing in the light of finding love or someone to share a tender, meaningful moment with.

I am beautiful no matter what. I have wonderful eyes, an amazing personality, a gorgeous, womanly, curvaceous body which I appreciate.

There are men out there that (and women too!) that only want you for a fuck whether you are blind, deaf, bald, have acne, etc etc, or because you are hot, have beautiful hair, none of this matters… Continue

Added by kimberly dean on October 1, 2009 at 11:19am — 10 Comments

That Time of the Year Again!

It is nearly that time of the year when I have to start looking for some new hats to wear. The summer is gone and autumn is getting chilli. Winter will soon be here and my head is starting to feel the cold already.



I cannot decide exactly what style of hats to wear this year. In the past I have simply worn beanie type hats but perhaps this year I will try something a bit different. A friend of mine has suggested a Theodora. What on earth is that I hear someone say? Well it’s a bit… Continue

Added by Ray on October 1, 2009 at 11:14am — 2 Comments

Eyebrow Liner/ Fake Eyelash Advice

Hi all,



I have been losing my eyebrows and eyelashes for the past few months, but the process has seem to sped up recently, and I have accepted the fact that I will soon have to draw my eyeybrows in and possibly wear fake eyelashes sometime in the near future. Does anyone have any great products that they use for drawing their eyebrows in? Any great fake eyelash products? I'm also not really sure how to even draw my eyebrows in....I'm kind of nervous...! Any advice would be helpful… Continue

Added by Natalie on October 1, 2009 at 9:30am — 16 Comments

Just some ramblings about my sucky day

I have AA (more than 50% hairloss) and i am currently attending my victory lap at highschool. Last year i wrote a letter to my principal stating that i am allowed to wear my hat/hood inside of school and in class rooms when ever I feel uncomfortable and if im cold as i have no hair to insulate my self. The Principal said ofcourse and the Vice principal already said that it was no problem.



Now this year Everyone can wear a hat in school but not a hood. This school year I also… Continue

Added by Laura on September 30, 2009 at 3:52pm — 1 Comment

Hubby joinned the AA club

Hiya everyone, I'm really beginning to think my AA experience has been triggered by some thing in the environment. I began to lose my hair in Oct 09 during which time my husband began having major skin issues (dermatitis type). He also experienced a bit of what looked like AA through his beard area. My hair completely fell out then regrew. A few months back my hair started falling out again, a lot slower this time but still falling out. Next thing hubby's hair is falling out too. Definate AA… Continue

Added by Karen on September 28, 2009 at 6:12pm — 6 Comments

Vegas ER

This summer I did some service projects in Las Vegas. One night I had to go to the emergency room with a friend who had a minor ailment. I sat across from a lady who was in scrubs and had noticeable bandages all over her body. I gave a little smile and she said, "I bet not having hair makes it cooler outside." I'm not sure if hair calculates when the temperature is 120 degrees F. We both laughed and she asked me what happened to my hair. In the middle of my alopecia explanation it hit me on how… Continue

Added by Jill on September 28, 2009 at 11:31am — 3 Comments

To dye or not to dye?

Today I brought a light brown hair dye. Since I found my first patch I haven't had my hair colored. I have always been blonde and always went to the hairdresser to get it done. I have been too scared to go and get it done, since the alopecia, I went and had a cut and that was scary enough.



I'm now at home wanting to color my hair as I have this horrible re-growth happening and I feel really horrible with it, my re-growth is a dark blonde/light brown. I have a lot of new re-growth and… Continue

Added by Bel on September 27, 2009 at 11:46pm — 4 Comments

Finally my tattoo

i finally got my tattoo
and ive had alopecia for 10 years! so i suppose this tattoo is a happy anniversary to my bald beautiful head, its not so white now.
and i plan on getting another one!

Added by Alison on September 27, 2009 at 6:37am — 16 Comments

Fashion

Hiya All! Was just wondering if anyone else out there thought/felt that they had to change their style of clothes after they lost their hair? Just kinda curious, as I know that I did a little - just felt that somethings didnt quite suit the same. Mind you, I was like that when I used to change my hair colour or hair style (maybe it's just me) ha ha. Kirsteen x

Added by Kirsteen Forrest on September 26, 2009 at 6:16pm — 9 Comments

New to AW

Hi Everyone- I guess to start I should tell you about myself. I'm 20 years old and attend college in CT although I am from NY. I began getting spots when I was 7 years old and they had been on and off for 12 years until last year when my hair began rapidly falling out. I decided to beat my own body to it and shaved what was left and had a wig on within a week. I've now lost all the hair on my body including my eyebrows and eye lashes. I honestly can say that I don't remember crying or getting… Continue

Added by A Eyz on September 24, 2009 at 6:19pm — 2 Comments

Been a while...

I guess the last blog I wrote was before I took my trip to Philly for the CAP conference which was over a month ago! I'm a bad blogger LOL



The conference was really cool and I got the opportunity to meet tons of really awesome people. It was rather unfortunate that my plane was cancelled the day I was supposed to leave because of the weather but I did get home the next day. I've also finished writing another alopecia story for another book, number two now :D (just waiting for it to… Continue

Added by Carol on September 23, 2009 at 7:41pm — 5 Comments

The worst time having AA

I was thinking the other day about when I felt the worse this time round having AA. it's happened at a slower pace than last time so I've been able to experience each stage of hairloss as it's come. I have to say that the worst time for me was when I wore hats to cover the patches but still had long hair. Then I had it cut short and parted differently but it only just covered the patches with loads of hairspray. This was so stressful, one gust of wind and my patches were on show for everyone.… Continue

Added by Lyndsey Pitchford on September 23, 2009 at 5:26pm — 6 Comments

Wig Dyeing

Can you dye a synthetic wig?? I had someone give me one but its way too light,needs to be 3 or 4 shades darker???

Added by linda carraway on September 23, 2009 at 4:11pm — 2 Comments

Derm Update - There May Be Life on Mars

Friends,



I just got home (literally) from visit #3 to my dermatologist. Before I get into the results, I have to say that "wow", what a mind-numbing morning. I think I get WAY too worked up over things. I was really dreading the visit today for fear of going there, then having the derm tell me that there's not really much results. That compounded with the recent small spots I've seen come in would just be a kick to the nads. I was so worked up, my blood pressure reading in the office… Continue

Added by John M. on September 23, 2009 at 12:30pm — 8 Comments

I feel like crap lately

what happened to me? for the most part of this year i have been so strong....... im losing it...... i feel ugly and icky constantly, i feel depressed and i am sick of feeling different.... my eyelashes are gone now... i have some regrowth but dont know if it will fill in, cause of course we all know that doctors dont know a damn thing with this stinkin disease.... so im losing my hair at the same time it is growing.......

and then i feel like im being a big baby, where did all my strength… Continue

Added by Lindsay on September 23, 2009 at 12:28pm — 7 Comments

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