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I've been trying to decide whether or not I should shave my head before getting a wig to put on it. My family is against the whole 'shaving my head completely' idea. I feel like my hair really has no value. I can only put it up in a ponytail so that the bald spot will not show. I can at least braid it before I put the wig on, but I feel like it makes no sense to keep the hair on my head that I cannot style. It's ridiculous and frustrating. lol. I can't believe I feel like I may have a panic… Continue

Added by Shereka Moore on June 11, 2010 at 6:52pm — 1 Comment

1st week of being bald!

BBBB NO MORE!!! i went into work this morning & was told that they dont need me to finish up my 2 week notice & that today was my last day! the best part, they are going to pay me thru the end of the month! YAY! i guess they got a little scared when i stood up for myself about being attacked. i never thought that shaving my head would really change me so much!

so here is what happened my first week of being bald:

found out i have a perfectly round head

got a million… Continue

Added by Jennifer Easter on June 11, 2010 at 2:38pm — 3 Comments

Grateful for the things I have, not what I want!

iT'S been quite a rough past week, probably worst week i've had in a while, and its all over my damn hair! (pardon my french :)

I found myself awaken around 3 a.m everyday for the past week, only to think about my hair, will it ever grow back?, what did I do to deserve it?,how much worst is it gonna get?, all this over tears, well at least no one seen me .

I woke up this morning did my normal things around the house and decided to enjoy the fresh air out in my yard.

As i'm… Continue

Added by Lisa-Lynn Marini on June 11, 2010 at 1:46pm — 3 Comments

"Accepting the things that I cannot change"

When I first saw the first quarter size spot on my daughers head I went histerical. I did some research online and took her to the doctor. He told me not to worry about it and that he would do some tests to make sure it wasn't ring worm or some other type of bacteria. Well they told me that the lab test were negative for any virus or bacteria. The doctor then told me that she was healthy and that I did not need to worry about it. I had a breakdown just thinking how hard the situation would be… Continue

Added by Marissa L. on June 11, 2010 at 12:36pm — 2 Comments

Uninvited Strangers at My Door

I have a little story for you.



Well, I really don't like solicitors. One of the reasons I don't like solicitors or uninvited strangers at my door is b/c I usually don't have my hair on in my home and to answer the door I always rush to find and put on my wig. I allow myself to feel like a prisoner in my own home when I do this.



So today there was a knock at the door. I was urk'ed and decided I was NOT scrambling to get my hair on. So I ANSWERED THE DOOR WITH OUT MY HAIR.… Continue

Added by Carmen Dayhoff on June 10, 2010 at 6:00pm — 20 Comments

Hacked by TRUTHY ON 06/10 =]

I know you didnt mean it when you said you hated me, i know that for a fact.

Im sorry ive pushed you to that point. I just want you to cherish what we have

& understand that im here for you, if your here for me. No more fighting and

argiung, im done. Ill talk to you on friday my love, and be prepared for a day

downtown with me & my sis. I didnt mean to make you feel like that, im sorry.

you dont hve to explain how it made you feel because i felt… Continue

Added by K3YZ - Keisha on June 9, 2010 at 11:46pm — No Comments

I'm not going to find joy in my disease, but I can still find joy despite it!

so yeah... today rocked! i went in to work bald again... got a TON of compliments on how it really brings out my eyes. i even came up with some new clever little comebacks when people ask what happened! ive realized that im not going to find joy in my disease, but i can still find joy despite my disease. this is my new motto!

so my BBBB (cleverly named by Norm for Big Bad *itchy Boss) is going CRAZY with me having fun being bald! and to make it even better, i got offered a new job today so… Continue

Added by Jennifer Easter on June 9, 2010 at 5:33pm — 18 Comments

Losing my grip

I try to be brave and face the world with my baldness, sometimes I can do it and sometimes I can't. I've managed to go into several places with no hat but I'm having trouble with places with lots of people. Now I have a wedding this Saturday where a lot of family members are going to see me for the first time as a bald woman, my brother worries me as I don't think he will be able to handle it, he avoids my emails when I try to bring it up. I don't know how I'm going to get through this as I… Continue

Added by Susan P aka DGADBS on June 9, 2010 at 12:54pm — 23 Comments

What's Next?

So, I devoted a year to laser therapy (LLT). It didn't work. I look worse than when I started. My hairline is totally gone. The hair near my temples is starting to dissapear. I wear a clip-on lace wig and everyday there is less hair to clip to. I'm just defeated. That was pretty much my last hope. I don't know where to go from here. I can't stand the thought of being totally bald. Some people look beautiful bald. I won't be one of them. I don't know what my next step should be.

Added by Andrea on June 9, 2010 at 12:00pm — 4 Comments

Unpredictable to say the least

Well I am going on 3 months since my alopecia started and when I get my hopes it is slowing down all the sudden I notice a big clump of hair in my hand. I am not sure if my emotions of daily life is playing a role. I have changed my attitude towards people and life. I don't have time for those who are selfish, fake and unsupportive. I try to tune out the negative of others and focus on being happy and content. There are many times people just rub me the wrong way and I instantly go back to my… Continue

Added by Dana Kozlowski on June 9, 2010 at 8:40am — 1 Comment

Taking the plunge

I’m now sporting a shiny, new, completely bald head.



It’s an interesting feeling, part elation mixed with shock, but not, I’m happy to report, an ounce of regret. Since my alopecia had progressed to the point of almost entire baldness, I decided to forgo the remaining few weeks of hair loss for a fully shaved head.



However, I hadn’t considered the logistics. First off, how exactly does a 34 year old woman go about shaving her head? Do I use my husband’s electric… Continue

Added by Nadine E on June 8, 2010 at 10:11pm — 5 Comments

I don't know what to do . : /

I cannot make up my mind ! I bet Y'all think I'm crazy ! lol . Everything seems to be going great, then ... BAM !!! I get all depressed .I have no idea what to do .I have been thinking about shaving my head after my birthday , like a week or two after . My birthday is July 4th . : D And I will have my party on the 10th . So I wouldn't be doing it till at least a week after then . I feel like I'm losing my mind . I have a few issues about the whole shaving my head thing . I worry too much about… Continue

Added by Mackenzie on June 8, 2010 at 7:38pm — 5 Comments

Hair Obsession!

Has anyone else out there tuned in to any of last week’s Today Show series on women and hair, titled “It’s All About Hair”? I happened to catch the Thursday, June 3rd piece discussing why women are obsessed with their hair. I’d like to share some of the thoughts and responses I found myself sharing with the television.



According to a poll cited by The Today Show, women in the U.S. spend $7.5 billion/year on hair care products alone, and according to a British survey, the average… Continue

Added by Susan Beausang on June 8, 2010 at 1:36pm — 10 Comments

Family Acceptance Issues - Help!

Hi Everyone - I've had severe AA for roughly the past 2 years now. I just recently purchased my first wig in March 2010 since I was no longer able to cover up my bald spots, and I was tired of getting painful shots into my scalp. All the while, my future mother-in-law always added her 2 cents and thought she was a doctor by saying I don't eat enough meat, eggs, so on and so on. She even made an exercise comment. I definitely consider myself a healthy eater for the most part. I love fruits and… Continue

Added by Nikki on June 8, 2010 at 10:32am — 6 Comments

Dotty's Inspirational/Motivational Reflection

Achieve Your Dreams

by Author Unknown



Life is what happens while you are making other plans.



A person of words and not deeds

is like a garden full of weeds.



It's better to be trusted than liked, Underpromise - Overperform.

The key to happiness and success is to have a dream.

All the flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds of today.

You always pass failure on the way to success.



You have to wake up in order for… Continue

Added by Dotty on June 8, 2010 at 1:20am — No Comments

IN ONE WEEK

In one week I have:



Made new friends, laughed, cried, looked in the mirror differently, been encouraged, laughed, been inspired, have received great advice, read lots of stories; lost all of my eyebrows; learned how to draw(on my face); felt comfortable; felt welcomed, taken my first wigless picture and learned to love my bald head more each day! The only thing that I am dissapointed about is that I didn't find this site full of beautiful bald people sooner!! Thank you… Continue

Added by Kim Burns on June 7, 2010 at 4:30pm — 16 Comments

Some days just don't go my way

So a beautiful sunny San Francisco day and I'm off for a bike ride. I load my bike on the rack of the mini cooper and away I go. I buy a lemonade from some kids on the way. That must be some good karma right. No, I stop at an intersection and crash I get rear ended by a little old lady in a Accord. Dazed and confused is no way to do the police report. I was not in pain but I was disoriented and nauseous. The police said looks like my cars drivable but not the plastic wheel well was wedged into… Continue

Added by Kevin Woolen on June 6, 2010 at 9:06pm — 5 Comments

My Daughter!

Just an update from my blog I posted Friday about mixed emotions!

Saturday I was very nervous getting to the shopping center, but once I stepped in there, it wasn't about me,it was about my daughter and her grad dress,,instead of being scared of my hair, I found myself hiding back my tears seeing my daughter in the grad dress we bought her.

I got through my Saturday and my Sunday with my beautiful family whom I love dearly .

It was a happy week-end for me one I haven't had in a… Continue

Added by Lisa-Lynn Marini on June 6, 2010 at 4:12pm — 2 Comments

Dotty's Inspirational/Motivational Reflection

You Can Be Whatever You Want To Be!

by: Donna Levine



There is inside you

All of the potential

To be whatever you want to be;

All of the energy

To do whatever you want to do.

Imagine yourself as you would like to be,

Doing what you want to do,

And each day, take one step

Towards your dream.

And though at times it may seem too

difficult to continue,

Hold on to your dream.

One morning you will awake to find

That… Continue

Added by Dotty on June 5, 2010 at 8:33pm — No Comments

I DID IT!

i know, its about time! i am SO happy to be shaved! GO ME! once i shaved it off, i couldnt believe how many bald spots i had that i didnt see before! i cant wait for monday to see how my boss reacts. lol

Added by Jennifer Easter on June 5, 2010 at 2:43pm — 25 Comments

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