this is the story I sent to Women Behaving Baldly. While writing it and be transported back to that day was difficult but I decided to share it here that maybe by chance you might find it inspiring or relate able.

The day that I shaved my head is still a fresh memory, even though its been 19 months (September 3, 2010). It wasn’t a day I planned to shave my head, in fact I woke that morning with the resound thought that I most definitely was not going to shave my head.

That day…

Since my first introduction into the alopecia community in August of 2010, I have experienced a wide range of emotions, and revelations.

My first thoughts when I was first diagnosed with alopecia as an 8 year old was horrified. How can something like this happen to me? And how can I possible live like this. Well obviously 28 years later I do continue to live. In fact I thrive.

A very quick overview of my experiences growing up with alopecia..... I was diagnosed at 8. It was…

This is a quick little post. I just wanted to share an experience that I had yesterday. Now that today is a new day.

Yesterday when making my way around town, I experienced the stop and gawk that comes with embracing my baldness. In fact while walking into the gym 2 young girls almost tripped and felled down while walking backwards, staring with their jaws open. Most days this type of thing doesnt effect me, but as we all know, we have not so great days. I tapped into my inner…