Well, I had one when I was 4, but my first one in adulthood. I got one tonight for under $100; so it definitely LOOKS like a wig, but financially it's what I could do so it is what it is. I'm scared I made a rash decision in getting because I went into it with the mindset that I don't WANT a wig, but I HAVE to have one.

It's platinum blonde. I am blonde, but this is like Marilyn Monroe status. I've been second guessing myself all night, but I am slowly starting to pump myself up about…

I feel like alopecia has always stood in the way of my happiness. Which is silly considering there are people in the world dying-- still living their life-- and are far more positive than I.

I lost all my hair when I was 4. I vaguely remember it. All I remember is my wig falling off once during recess, and a circle of teachers and students formed a circle around me. I'll never forget that. For years after that-- classmates would randomly bring it up, and I would play dumb.

My…