I got a new and first wig and wore it for the first day in public and at church. Most people didn't say anything but kind of looked at me a little differently. A lady at my church made the comment "you're wearing a wig" after someone asked who did my hair. I about broke down at church. I then explained to them that my hair had been falling out since my 3rd heart surgery and I had lost alot of it this week. I am not sure if I will be able to make it back to my church again. This profile pic is of my new wig. Does it look too thick? The bottom pic is of my hair naturally. I did flat iron my wig and have been pushing it flat so it didn't look too thick.

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Comment by Jodi on June 3, 2009 at 5:43am
i also think the wig looks great! perhaps the person had turretts syndrome or some other disability that prevented her from being considerate when she opened her mouth? poor woman.... how difficult it must be to be so rude and stupid. ;)

i think that it is more likely that people were reacting to seeing you with such great hair after getting used to seeing you with thinning/normal hair before that. the wig does not look too thick in my opinion.
Comment by Donna Evans on February 13, 2009 at 1:02pm
No, the wig doesn't look thick. Isn't that a funny feeling. People don't understand how weird it is to go from thin hair to all that bulk. I think they should make starter wigs and a person could buy thicker ones as time went on. Anyway... you look great! I love the wig! You are very pretty anyway so better hair is icing on the cake!
Comment by kristin on November 10, 2008 at 12:10am
Wow! Ive been there before! It is so tough, its hard for me to forget the times people were rude. I looked at your profile picture after you left a comment on my page and I thought to myself, why is she on alopecia world? I did not know it was a wig, and wear a wig! It looks great, no worries.
Comment by Jessica on November 9, 2008 at 11:58am
oh no i luv this wis looks great i actually wanted to know who it's by>? chin up your beautiful, people who know you will of course notice the difference but others will nev er guess. also you not going to be used to the thickness for a while because your hair has been thinning for so long so just enjoy your beautiful hair and people will accept your new look in no time.

jessica
Comment by Amber on October 31, 2008 at 11:12pm
i love your wig!! i think it looks awesome!! it takes a minute to get use to it but pretty soon people wont even realize you wear a wig anymore. you if you leave the church.. they win. kill them with kindness so they'll be ashamed of how they acted to you.
Comment by Billie on October 30, 2008 at 12:46pm
I think you look great too! Natural too! People can be so cruel. Do what you feel as far as going back- Bost your own confidence with how you look. Tell yourself everyday you look great!
For those who are shallow enuff to point out to you that your look is different- you can always tell them is something like this, " well, you know, I feel so much better with how I look now. Its great is is not? Thank you. " - course I have become cynical and sarcastic in my older age with dealing with those who are so insignificant and shallow.
You look pretty awesome to me and others - so here is your 'boost' for today! Hugs!
Comment by Mari on October 30, 2008 at 11:02am
Dawn it looks great! Don't worry about what others say, unfortunately we are all human and sometimes stick our foot in our mouths without even thinking about it. Don't let anyone else's comments make you feel less okay? You look beautiful, so just hold your head up and don't be embarrassed- you have no reason to feel bad!
Comment by Laurie on October 30, 2008 at 9:18am
I am so sorry. I agree with all the others; I think the wig looks fantastic. Keep your chin up and be proud of who you are and how you are dealing with your problems.
Comment by J on October 30, 2008 at 6:27am
I think you look great with your new "hair"! I don't know why some people just blurt out remarks without thinking but we just have to learn how to deal with them! I'm sure you'll get some positive comments :-)
Comment by Alison on October 30, 2008 at 6:12am
i cant believe good christian ppl would be so mean and rude, i say find a different church, or better, get up at church and speak about your alopecia be loud and proud!
its ur choice who you tell about yourself they had no right to say anything infront of anyone, i think you look stunning! i wish i looked like you! all wigs are think in the beginning, i always think my wigs look fake for the first 2 weeks and then the last 3 hahaha.
then i start all over with a new one!!! but they are pretty!

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