Comment by traci on August 5, 2008 at 4:51pm

hey casey, welcome to Alopecia World! you'll always find friendly faces here! i'm glad that you've been learning to cope with your alopecia - our energies are much better spent not being frustrated. for me, learning to cope was a difficult journey: i began losing my hair when i was seven and my classmates were not exactly the nicest kids. it wasn't until the later years of high school that i realized that by losing my hair, i gained the all-important lesson and truth of the importance of inner beauty. just remember that who you are on the inside is more important than the hair on (or off!) your head. have a beautiful day, and again...welcome! =)

Comment by Casey on August 5, 2008 at 5:02pm

Thanks for the comment!
I understand losing my hair in 9th grade was soo tramatic! kids these days can be so cruel! and i beleive the reason it has taken me so long to try and cope with my alopecia is the way i was treated. i kinda just hid under my wigs trying to forget about it! after having my daughter i came to realize that there are more things in life to worry about.. like her! and her only.. and if i can come to cope with this it will make me a stronger person.. And I wanna be strong for her!

Comment by Carmella on August 5, 2008 at 7:51pm

Hey Casey,
I think I always give iffy advice so my advice today is to try to find your own way. We have a lot of people who do great things like outreach, those who try to hide it, those who flaunt it ... you know a variety. Only you can figure out what works for you and I'm sure you will!
XOXO
CAR

Comment by Linda on August 5, 2008 at 10:22pm

Hi Casey, I have AA and recently chose to shave my head, it was the best thing that I could have done---for me personally. Like Carmella said, you have to do what is good for you. I've had AA for over 40 years and I love not having to wear a wig, I don't think I'll ever wear one again. Not for work, special occasions, nothing...Bald is definitely who I am!

Comment by Tony on August 6, 2008 at 6:15am

Hey Casey...welcome! Your baby girl is beautiful. And you are so right...there are many aspects of life which are far more important than hair. Kids have a way of putting that in perspective. Coping can be tough. But we've all wandered through that dark alley. Just know that you are not alone as we are here whether you need to laugh, cry, rant or just hang out. Peace, Tony

Comment by Mandy on August 6, 2008 at 11:27am

Hi Casey! Welcome to the site! You're gonna love this website. Honestly this site was the source of my strength when I was first diagnosed. Everyone has different ways of coping. Honestly for me, because I decided to get it out in the open and told everyone I knew right away about my alopecia, I feel like it was easier to deal with. From the start I didn't cover my head in front of family and friends...even delivery guys! LOL. I became comfortable because of that and am now comfortable with my AA and really don't mind at all. I can wear bandanas to express myself...I can wear any hairstyle I want with wigs...why shouldn't I be happy?! I think it's just all about acceptance and attitude.

Comment by Lisa on August 7, 2008 at 9:28am

Hello Casey! I just joined myself, and like you I am so happy to have found a place where I can finaly talk about about this issue and know that others understand. Glad to have you here!

8) Lisa

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