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No, I'm not Superwoman!!
This weekend, I woke up on Saturday to see that both of my eyebrows were gone.
Just like that -- no shedding, no unusual thinning (other than that caused by my perpetually underactive thyroid) -- just gone -- and it has upset me in a way I never could have expected.
I'm used to losing my hair; I even take somewhat of a fatalistic approach to the whole alopecia thing. I'm even used to the spots that appear like nomads on the rest of my body and used to losing my eyelashes. I don't miss my eyelashes that much; that gets covered up with the eyeliner of my choice and it's done. But losing my eyebrows seems like so much more of a personal violation -- I mean, in all the years that I've had alopecia, I have only lost my eyebrows once -- and they came back as soon as they fell out.
This is really bothering me, and I just wanted to vent -- so I can move on. I'm not tattooing my face or drawing eyebrows on my face or anything -- I just wanted to vent.
Later.
Just like that -- no shedding, no unusual thinning (other than that caused by my perpetually underactive thyroid) -- just gone -- and it has upset me in a way I never could have expected.
I'm used to losing my hair; I even take somewhat of a fatalistic approach to the whole alopecia thing. I'm even used to the spots that appear like nomads on the rest of my body and used to losing my eyelashes. I don't miss my eyelashes that much; that gets covered up with the eyeliner of my choice and it's done. But losing my eyebrows seems like so much more of a personal violation -- I mean, in all the years that I've had alopecia, I have only lost my eyebrows once -- and they came back as soon as they fell out.
This is really bothering me, and I just wanted to vent -- so I can move on. I'm not tattooing my face or drawing eyebrows on my face or anything -- I just wanted to vent.
Later.
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Comment by Tina on July 2, 2008 at 12:34am
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Wow! That must be frustrating since it was pretty much completely unexpected...but, eyebrows or no eyebrows..you are so beautiful!!! And no, I'm not just being a cheeseball and saying that. lol! If I didn't think that, I wouldn't say it. haha! But I can only imagine how frustrating that must be, so..vent on! =)
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Comment by Tony on July 2, 2008 at 5:59am
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It's tough to be strong all the time. You've been there for all of us at one time or another, reaching out a supportive hand when we were down. Go ahead and get it all out. We're here for you.
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Comment by Carol on July 2, 2008 at 7:28am
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I'm happy you vented Yokasta, by helping yourself you are helping others too. You are not alone! Thanx for sharing. Keep your chin up! :)
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Comment by Diane on July 2, 2008 at 8:07am
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Bonjour YoKasta,
It's always hard to lost a part of our body.... especially in a short period and unexpectedly... so please vent!! and you know, being strong is also showing that 'smooth' part of us ;-)
Were are with you.
Diane
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Comment by leanne dallen on July 2, 2008 at 8:50am
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hey girl cany help you have not lost mine yet but i check everyday still cant believe how quick you can loose an eyebrow all i can say is shit shit shit
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Comment by Mandy on July 2, 2008 at 8:59am
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Aw that's a stinker....sorry to hear it YoKasta. Maybe they will grow back again like they did last time for you. But even if they don't, you will rock as much as you always have and be beautiful inside and out!
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Comment by Orbit on July 2, 2008 at 9:06am
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Yokasta, I know you will find the bright side of this turn of events, hang in there. The brows are gone - I say good riddance, you are beautiful either way!
I never took the time to compliment you on your recent photos sets, the outdoor shots are amazing, you look great. I am confident that your warmth and beauty will shine even more now!
~ From a fellow Smoothie :-)
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Comment by Cheryl, Co-founder on July 3, 2008 at 12:40pm
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Yokasta, I remember losing my eyebrows once, just before my sisters wedding. I could take the wig, but then I was trying to put on eyelashes and pencil eyebrows and I was becoming more and more frustrated. Until I eventually just threw the products and broke down and cry. I guess I was kind of waving my fist in the air thinking "Are you done yet God, anything else you want to take away from me?" It was a hard time, so I hear you. Cheryl xo
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Comment by Dominique on July 3, 2008 at 9:10pm
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They day I started to lose my eyelashes, I went to school at the age of 12, took one look at my friend and burst into tears.
It's amazing how easily you come to appreciate those few brave hairs that linger on. And when they go - you kinda feel like you've been given up on.
I've never had eyebrows, and I no one really notices. *hugs* you'll be okay :c) Keep venting.
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