So today I went to church without my wig on and just wore a bandana and headband. I've been sick for weeks and just didn't feel like wearing a wig that would make me feel worse. Much to my surprise, no one even asked why or had much to say except one lady at my table (for luncheon afterwards) said how much she liked my scarf and mentioned she had lots of unused fabric at home and wanted to know if I would like to look at any of it to see if I would like to make scarves for myself. My pastor was… Continue

Had a chance meeting with a fellow alopecian today--unfortunately we did not really get to talk. I was at the P.O. and when I got in line, I saw a woman a few places in front of me that was only wearing a fitted hat on her bald head--she didn't seem to have eyebrows or lashes either. I was so excited and proud of her for going out that way. I watched to see if the others in the P.O were staring or looking at her (it was crowded) and I didn't see anyone paying any attention to her--except me for… Continue

I just want to wish all the kids with alopecia heading off to school this week the very best and to encourage them to be strong, successful, and just be themselves. I wish them a wonderful support system at their schools from the faculty to their fellow students. For some it will be their first year going back dealing with hair loss, for others it might be going back with a new wig. Let's keep our little sisters and brothers in our thoughts and prayers and encourage them in whatever way we can.

Recently I went to Disney World and while waiting in line at a water ride at Typhoon Lagoon I turned around and saw a woman my age who I could tell was an alopecian sister. I debated asking her, but finally got the nerve to ask her (I hate when people ask me so I wanted to be sensitive and told her I thought we might have the same condition). At first she seemed taken back when I first asked her, but when she realized we had the same condition we got talking and talked and talked until we made… Continue