I’m not a fan of needles. But about once a month I would make myself suffer and go to the dermatologist’s office just to get the injections in hopes of making the hairs grow back on the ever-growing bald spots on my head. A few times with little to no effect and I decided to start looking for something else.



One day after missing a class because of my dermatologist appointment I went to talk to my professor about making up the work I’ve missed. The teacher (science course) also… Continue

I delayed putting my pictures of my AA up here because I didn't want people to just feel sorry for me. I have learned to (for the most part) accept this disease as part of my life and to keep living. I won't lie, I still have up and down days, but I am no longer ashamed to tell people what I have and talk about it in public. Gone are the days of "I don't know why I have a bald spot" or my all time favorite: "I hit my head as a child," an excuse for both my bald spot and my personality. But I… Continue

I figured that sounded like a good term for this story. So mother’s day became a double holiday for my mother as it was also her birthday this year. So when Sunday came we went out to a very nice restaurant which is very popular especially on holidays.



From the start my mother could tell I was uncomfortable. For the last couple weeks I have worn my Atlanta Braves hat backwards pretty much everywhere. Since this was a nice restaurant I wasn’t going to try to wear my hat however. I… Continue

So much of my life has changed within the last 8 months I don't even know where to begin. This may just be a way for me to vent but if anyone takes the time to read this kudos to you, and if you leave me some tips of feedback, it is greatly appreciated. I don't even know if anyone will read this.



I guess it all started at the end of last summer. I had just been hired to coach soccer at my old high school/middle school and was really excited. I have played soccer since I was 5 and… Continue