This stuff sucks. There, I said it. That's how I feel today.



My whole life I've been a self-proclaimed Polyana Positive. I'm pretty much CHOOSE to put positive spin on everything. It's my nature but it's also a choice. This ability has carried me through many challenges growing up. You know, really hard stuff that takes years of counseling to clear up. And I still look on the bright side. I am a mentally and emotionally healthy, stable, strong person. I've done lots of healing work… Continue

I just read Sue Helaine's blog post, "To Biopsy or not" and was so inspired. Thought I would share my own story because through sharing and story we heal.



I didn't even know there was a biopsy. So, that's how my tale begins!



Confusion:

I started noticing serious changes in my hair 3 years ago. I remember getting out of my friend's hot tub, the hair on the nape of my neck was wet from the bubbles. I went in the bathroom, looked in the mirror and had my first serious… Continue

First, I am so thankful that I have been connected with Alopecia World. I have so much background information and insights that today, which could have been a little disheartening, turned out to be Just Another Day.



So, I went to a local Hair Spa (I know, I know) that specializes in Reprieve Hair. (smaller filler-type hair systems). I had never seen one. I didn't think I would be a candidate but I wanted to start small and work up. I won't go into long details but the person there… Continue