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Family Jewels

As I was watching Family Jewels tonight, with Gene and Shannon going thru marriage boot camp. The counselor asked Gene does he love himself enough to forgive his father. This brought back thoughts when I was so angry at my own father that the thought of him would actually cause me to feel rage, that I could actually cause physical harm to him. I saw red.



The counselor made a significant point....If you want to live a balanced life, free of bitterness you have to learn to forgive. You… Continue

Added by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on October 18, 2011 at 8:30pm — 3 Comments

"An inspirational story of finding hope and strength while living with an incurable disease"

So my story was added to my company's newsletter this month. I received it yesterday, as with everyone else that works for the three casinos of ABS. Two here in Edmonton, one in Calgary and one in Lethbridge. I pasted the story below but added a pic of the article aswell, since the writing is small and would be hard to read.







As many of you may not…

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Added by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on October 15, 2011 at 11:30am — 5 Comments

Didnt expect that to happen

Didnt expect that to happen. I spend more and more time walking and carrying on thru life as a bald woman. And mostly I succeed. Today was the first time that I went into the mall without any head covering and I held my head high and didnt care about the stares I received or what others might have thought. And I did receive some odd looks, but I was ok with it. On a Friday afternoon, the mall as expected was pretty busy and still I chose to go in and continue with my shopping.

After I left… Continue

Added by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on October 7, 2011 at 6:51pm — 3 Comments

A step in the right direction

Wow so much has happened this summer. My first annual alopecia event that I put to together in my city was a wonderful success. I met many people within my city that also have alopecia. Adults and children. Many of which knew nothing of this wonderful site and all you wonderful people here. It was nerve racking to step out in front of the audience at the baseball game and tell everyone why I was here. And it happened all so fast. My plan was to walk out and tell everyone why I was here and then… Continue

Added by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on September 8, 2011 at 8:00pm — 11 Comments

My first trip out au naturel

Hiya all...its been a while since I have written anything



I wanted to share with you, my AW family the next big step I took on my alopecia journey. The other day after work I went into a store without anything on my head. Normally I wear a scarf while at work and I remove it upon entering my jeep at the end of the day. Well this day I needed to pick up a few things at the drug store and instead of putting the scarf back on for a 10 minute trip inside, I kept it off. I was still… Continue

Added by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on July 22, 2011 at 12:20am — 9 Comments

The Journey

I was reading a magazine today and came across this poem by Mary Oliver. Im not a poetry reader much but this spoke to me and I wanted to share it with you......





THE JOURNEY by MARY OLIVER



One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice

— though the whole house began to tremble

and you felt the old tug at your ankles.

"Mend…

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Added by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on June 28, 2011 at 9:04pm — 5 Comments

'Bald and Fabulous'

Just a short note to share an experience I had the other day.

I finally got my t-shirt done, which says my catch phrase that I use all the time "Bald and Fabulous" I wore it to the mall the other day while doing some shopping and basically just getting out of the house. On way out of the mall heading to my jeep. There was a car full of twenty-something girls in the car beside where I was parked. As I was opening my door, the one girl rolled down her window and spoke to me. Saying how much… Continue

Added by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on June 2, 2011 at 11:00pm — 4 Comments

BALD AND FABULOUS

Hi everyone
this is just a quick note, as some of you might have read already, Im trying to bring together an awareness event in my city. And hopefully make it an annual thing. Today I added a new group to my facebook page and Im now presenting it to you, my alopecia family.

i tried linking it but it didnt go .....you can look for it maybe on facebook "BALD AND FABULOUS"

I hope everyone has a FABULOUS day XO

Added by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on May 20, 2011 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment

Old memories resurfacing

I found out today that my brother is moving from Ontario to here in Alberta. My mom has been discussing with him for a while now about making the move. I'm truly happy about having him closer as its been many years since I have seen him. But with this move comes old memories and securities. You see he was the kindest when I was first diagnosed with alopecia and in fact he was the one that told all the kids at school that I was Bald and wore a wig. I know we are now adults and have fought our… Continue

Added by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on May 14, 2011 at 9:00pm — 13 Comments

Let's do something this summer

So here I go..... never one to think that I would be the one to start something like this. We all know the shame, embarrassment, and the hiding we do with regards to having alopecia. My grand beautiful idea and I hope to get many of a interest. I was going thru the events and festivals here in Edmonton and having gone to afew of them myself over the years.

July 8 - 17 is the Street Performers Festival located at Sir Winston Churchill Square in downtown Edomonton.

I would love to have… Continue

Added by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on May 1, 2011 at 11:00am — 4 Comments

The Voice

Watching tonight the new singing show The Voice. A beautiful bald woman walks out on to the stage and rocks a song. The woman Frenchie Davis. Dont know if she has alopecia or just loves the look, but does it really matter???? Hell NO!! Bald and Fabulous rocking it out on tv !!!!!
Oh and the basis of this show as oppose to American Idol, they do blind auditions. Meaning the judges are not allowed to see the contestants until they decide they love their voices.

Added by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on April 26, 2011 at 10:02pm — 3 Comments

Mini-Mes

You know the scene in the movies where the mini mes sit on your shoulders speaking in your ears????

Lately I have found that is what Im experiencing.

Its like one moment Im loving my bald look, I have a nice shaped head, and I like the smoothness. Shaving was the far better option as oppose to living like I was.

But in the very next breath, I get all sad.....I really have no hair. I will run my hands over my head and there is nothing. There really is nothing. Maybe for a little… Continue

Added by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on March 9, 2011 at 7:14am — 4 Comments

Six months later

I cant believe that today six months ago was when I first took a pair of clippers to my head and shaved off what I was desperately trying to hold on to for so long. For ten years I was undergoing treatments. (injections every six weeks and PUVA weekly) I made a promise to myself, No treatments for six months, then decide if I would continue (The answer is no more treatments.) There has been many ups and downs during the entire period. A lot of self-discovery and many tears. A continuous journey… Continue

Added by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on March 3, 2011 at 2:54pm — 4 Comments

I am in LOVE

Just wanted to share this little bit with my alopecia family,



I AM IN LOVE !!!



Now its not what you think.....I didnt just meet someone. Actually I known this person all my life.

ITS ME !!!!

Silly I know but when you really stop and think about it, its not. As all you probably experienced in this crazy journey, we have many moments where we are so consumed with our hair loss that we do see ourselves anymore. All we see is alopecia.

Well yesterday… Continue

Added by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on December 6, 2010 at 3:37pm — 5 Comments

Life is funny

Life is funny sometimes ( who am I kidding, its funny most times ) As I was going thru my nightly ritual before bed, you know the stuff....teeth brushed, face washed, I was looking at my reflection and thinking "WOW I am happy." 2 1/5 months ago I took back control of my hair loss and shaved it off. Wow has really been only that long?? Since that day, for the most part, I have been happy. For the first time in the 27 years of having alopecia I not bothered by it. Yah sure there are days where I… Continue

Added by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on November 19, 2010 at 1:03am — 2 Comments

Badge of accomplishment = priceless

I wanted to share with my AW family my day today.

Today I went swimming at the leisure center for the first in 10 years !! (ever since my alopecia made me very self conscience) As I was walking into the change rooms I could feel the anxiety rising up and as I was making my way thru the showers to the pool area the anxiety was cresting high. But as I entered the water I started to calm down. The pool was very quiet, mostly seniors, as it was the middle of the afternoon. I let the water wash… Continue

Added by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on November 10, 2010 at 8:35pm — 11 Comments

"Shake It" - happy moment

This is a happy and short blog.

I just felt the need to share with all my fellow alopecians that for the first time in my life, or at least all the years of having alopecia, I am happy being bald. I like what I see in the mirror and I love rubbing my head. Actually I spend alot of time rubbing my head. LOL I had spent so many years (26+years) hiding the fact that I have alopecia. Spent so many years treating (painfully treating) the hair loss, and crying. It dawned on me today that this is… Continue

Added by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on October 21, 2010 at 9:31pm — 5 Comments

Celebrating one month!

As I approach my one month anniversary of shaving my head (which is the 3rd of the month), I find myself asking a question. Will I allow myself to let my hair grow back in? I use a razor every other day or second day, and Im liking the feel and look of my bald head. I have spent so many months and years in hiding. Hiding the fact that I have alopecia, that Im tired of hiding. I read so many blogs from you wonderful people about the new "fuzz" growing back in and I feel your joy along with you.… Continue

Added by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on October 2, 2010 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment

Getting use to the new me is a journey too

I want to start by saying that I dont regret shaving my head. I do believe it was necessary as part of my healing. But today I find myself wavering in my self-image. Wondering if I can ever let myself truly be. I spend so many years hiding and not letting people close. Especially men. I know that there is always going to be good days and bad for everyone not just for us that live with alopecia. And I know that our "battle" sometimes makes it that much more tougher. Im not looking for sympathy… Continue

Added by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on September 21, 2010 at 5:01pm — 2 Comments

Today I am fabulous

Well its been a full week since the BIG Day. The day I shaved my head September 3. I must admit I never did feel the overwhelming sense of freedom that I heard about. The first couple of days I was still in shock but now I have a sense of comfort. I am comfortable wearing my wig, comfortable wearing scarfs and comfortable wearing nothing at all. Although I must admit I havent yet gone out in full public without something on my head yet. But I did sit getting my tatt done on the back of my neck… Continue

Added by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on September 11, 2010 at 1:00pm — 7 Comments

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