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Another "my story"

I went bald when I was four. As far as ages to get an incurable illness go, four isn't bad. I have photos of silky blonde locks, but don't remember what I lost. I think that's a good thing.

It's pretty much the usual story - bald patch, size of a coin, doctors, comb-overs, blood tests (I still have the toy stuffed cat the red cross people gave be 'cause I wouldn't stop crying for those.) We tried a bunch of stuff - herbs, massage oils, etc. I have to thank my mum, a GP, that she refused… Continue

Added by Georgia Gardner on January 23, 2011 at 8:23pm — 3 Comments

Exposure

Okay. I tried it. I went to poetry potluck/reading today with safe church people at a private home and, fortified with Bravery Juice, read my 10-stanza poem (which I wrote during the church service...shhh) about coming out with my bald head. I took the wig off at stanza #5. Applause came at the end, but, surprisingly, there were no questions from the uninformed few about what condition I even HAVE! I kept the wig off, and the rest of the readings just went on with no hoopla.… Continue

Added by Tallgirl on November 15, 2010 at 1:00am — 6 Comments

'Why do you shave your head?'

I started to post this as a response to the question “Why do you shave your head?,” which Pam Fitros asked this Alopecia World group. I posted this blog instead because I wanted to share my answer with the entire community.



Back in 2010 I saw an advertisement for “It’s All Good Hair,” a “natural hair” workshop and celebration sponsored by the Shrine…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on September 20, 2010 at 11:30pm — 14 Comments

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a relatively new psychology method to help people deal with issues in their lives. I encourage those who are having a hard time coping with their hairloss to research this method of therapy. "Get Out Of Your Mind And Into Your Life" and "The Happiness Trap" are two of a few books on this topic and there is plenty of information online about it. Psychologically speaking I've never found doctors very helpful in aiding their patients cope but this method… Continue

Added by Carol on September 16, 2010 at 2:12pm — 2 Comments

Celebrating 14 years of acceptance

Fourteen years ago this Fall I shaved what was left of my hair and went out to dinner with two of my closest friends. It was a chilly night to be walking outside bald, but I didn't notice the cold. I felt so anxious to be seen in public for the first time without my hair that I couldn't think about much else. Fourteen years later, I still have Alopecia Areata and a bald head. I am happily married to a bald man (male pattern) and don't think as much about my hair. I am proud that I have the… Continue

Added by Lynn on September 11, 2010 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

What better way is there?

September is Alopecia Awareness Month and, as it gets underway, I must confess that I still haven't found a better way to promote alopecia awareness and acceptance than by showing my love for my alopecic and adorable wife everywhere we go.… Continue

Added by rj, Co-founder on September 11, 2010 at 1:00am — 3 Comments

Acceptance

The focus of this past Sunday's sermon was about being content and I really appreciated the pastor's effort to open people's eyes and minds. In today's society many people seem geared to see with their minds instead of their hearts and quite often people have to surpass obstacles and challenges in order to fully understand what I'm talking about. A young man named Liu Wei from China who had lost his arms in a childhood accident inspired the sermon after an incredible performance on China's Got… Continue

Added by Carol on August 30, 2010 at 4:06pm — 1 Comment

Three ladies, three different experiences with baldness

Yesterday I met and spoke to two women.



The first was a bald black woman in the library and when I asked if she had alopecia she responded that, no, she just liked the look. Thirteen years ago she shaved her head and continued to do so to this day. We spoke for a bit and exchanged shaving tips and our thoughts on living our lives as bald women.



Later on that even while grocery shopping a lady made eye contact with me and then asked if I have cancer. I told her about my… Continue

Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on July 29, 2010 at 1:30pm — 13 Comments

Thought for today

None of my friends have Alopecia, yet all do have one thing in common: SELF-DOUBT. It occurred to me that we worry about how the world will respond to our hairless heads, while they are worrying about their big bums, pimples, blotchy skin, etc etc. We have a unique condition but the problem we have - namely, self-doubt - is common to all.



Here was my advice to her, and it applies to us Alopecians too:



Think of yourself as an amazing gift to the world. Think of what you are… Continue

Added by Michelle L on July 22, 2010 at 7:26am — 10 Comments

A little eyebrow history!

Have you ever considered why your eyebrows are such an important feature on your face? Consider this - almost 50% of communication is done non-verbally. We tend to use many parts of our body to communicate, however, our face is arguably the most expressive part of our body. Our eyes alone can reveal many emotions such as anger, fear, or sadness but one feature that is often overlooked is the important role our eyebrows play in our ability to communicate non-verbally. Our eyebrows are actually… Continue

Added by Susan Beausang on May 21, 2010 at 4:16pm — No Comments

Stable times

Well, it's been a while since I posted my last blog. I've been busy with school and not so busy with my hair... or without my hair, haha.



I'm still bald and my legs are still becoming smoother, as well as my arms.

In general, I don't really care for my almost hairless arms and legs. What I do care about are my eyebrows. Those I don't want to lose, and I'm taking measures to prevent to let them.

I still use the fluid 'DPCP' on my eyebrows, and it works! Sometimes they fall… Continue

Added by Lionel on April 20, 2010 at 4:54pm — 3 Comments

I finally did it - I shaved my head!

Last night I caught sight of myself in the mirror with my real hair pulled back in a pony tail with my many bald spots showing through. And I thought, that's it - it's time, I look hideous. I discussed it with my hubby who played devil's advocate and stressed to me that there was no turning back once I did it so to make sure I was sure. As he put it, I can still throw on a hat and go to the store (with my real hair) or around the house.....but you can't hide bald!



So we started off… Continue

Added by Jenna4 on April 3, 2010 at 9:12pm — 14 Comments

A Great Quote!

I heard this on some home and garden TV show today, but I feel like it really applies to all of us here who are dealing with some form of alopecia....especially if at one point you had hair and unexpectedly lost it.

"Let go of your old self image so you can start loving yourself as you are today."

This quote really stuck with me. One of the hardest things about having female pattern baldness for me has been remembering how thick and blonde my hair used to be and…

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Added by Alexandra on February 28, 2010 at 9:27pm — 5 Comments

Meditation and health

Last week I attended a meditation workshop. I've meditated for several years on my own accord and figured the workshop would teach me something new. First off we sat around and talked about stress and meditation, something I was already quite aware of. Stress is generally the source of changes in diet, sleep patterns and tension which lead to other health problems such as obesity/malnutrition, fatigue, heart attacks, and weak immune systems which make us prone to infections and disease. Knowing… Continue

Added by Carol on January 19, 2010 at 4:44pm — 1 Comment

Such a relief!

I feel like this community has taken a huge weight off my shoulders. For so long, I felt like I was the only one dealing with this. I'd seen women losing their hair on hair transplant tv commercials, but never really gotten to talk to anyone dealing with the condition. It's such a releif to talk to people who understand and can let me know what to expect down the road. It also really helps to see women on here who have everything I want-husbands, children, and successful careers, and didn't let… Continue

Added by Andrea on January 12, 2010 at 9:20am — 6 Comments

Telling people

Well, since I got my wig I've become more open with AA, I accept it more and I don't really care what people think of it, everyone I've told it reacted well to it.

Now that I know that I thought it was time to tell my class about it. So last Thursday we had gymnastics. I told the teacher (who's also my mentor guy, do he already knew about everything) and he put the class together on the bench.

He told them that we thought we could trust them and hoped that they wouldn't react in a… Continue

Added by Lionel on December 5, 2009 at 6:40pm — 8 Comments

Moving forward, always bring about a time of reflection for me

On November 30, I was accepted as an US permanent resident. Although it was great news to know that I could now really start my life here. It also bought feelings of missing my family and friends back in Canada. It was as if it was a realization, even though I have been here for months!



Yesterday, my sister left me a phone message, asking for a…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on December 4, 2009 at 6:00pm — 5 Comments

Trouble with other peoples acceptance

I have never really known anyone else with alopecia and i guess its really hard.
Whats even harder though is dates, most people said they would go on a date with me if one thing, i had hair.
Im not comfortable with wearing wigs and i want people to like me for me and not just my hair. How can i get people to accept me for ME?



And no...even though i have had this for 13 years i still wish i had hair...guess i cant accept it

Added by Ashley on August 11, 2009 at 5:00pm — 5 Comments

My First Anniversary with Alopecia & My First Blog...Fast Forward Second Anniversary

Hello Friends,



It has been a wonderful year indeed. Unexpected and unpredictable.



It was an unusually warm and clear summer night in San Francisco. A night full of laughter and celebration with friends. It was July 4th 2007.



After the smoke and embers cleared I awoke and went off to work. But there was a suprise waiting for me. Something different. A small circle on my head appeared before me. I thought what is this? Had an ember of my Independence fallen upon… Continue

Added by JeffreySF on July 20, 2009 at 8:00pm — 14 Comments

Alopecia Book Review

I've never read any alopecia specific books before, that is until I got my copy of "Metamorphosis" by Julia Crittendon. Of course my portion of the book was excellent LOL But seriously, it was one of those things I could have writen a hundred times over and never been completely satisfied with. It was wonderful to hear about everyone's battle and recovery, if you will, over alopecia. It is a very inspiring and motivational book and I encourage anyone with alopecia to give it a… Continue

Added by Carol on January 13, 2009 at 7:22pm — No Comments

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