This afternoon I went to school to pick my daughter up a little earlier than usual. I was giving a talk on alopecia to her class (6 year olds). I was a bit nervous but I explained about what it is and and why I wore lots of different wigs. We also discussed bullying and how it's okay to be be different. All in all I'm really pleased with how it went. I've come soo far in my confidence since I opened up about it on facebook in July. It's been a bit nerve wracking at times but I'm glad I've done… Continue

Saturday was a big day for me. I was chief bridesmaid at my cousins wedding and it was also the day I told everyone about alopecia on facebook. It's a little overwhelming the amount of support I've had , finally I feel free to be me and have some fun with it. Saturday I was long blond and wavy Sunday was long dark and straight. Now I'm dark straight in a bob. It's such easier being open about it than hiding it. I'm still really nervous about work and doing the school run but I'll face those… Continue

For the last 30 years I've pretty much felt uncomfortable and an outcast because of losing all my hair since I was 8. I never had anyone to talk to who I could relate to and as a result was bullied a lot and lost all my self confidence. Lately I've begun to feel like I don't care as much anymore what people thing and I've decided to start having fun with it. I've bought 3 different wigs 2 brown 1 long 1 shoulder lent and a long blond one. I won't lie I'm nervous about wearing them because my… Continue