Comment by Beth on November 29, 2022 at 8:02pm

I used to work at the Post Office.  One day a customer was staring at me, so I asked why.  She said she's never seen anyone with such thin hair.  :(

Comment by BalledNTattooed on November 29, 2022 at 8:09pm

I would love if all my hair fell out , I wouldn't have to buy shampoo, conditioner, haircuts, hair dye, you must save so much money.

Comment by ksmon48 on November 29, 2022 at 8:33pm

A casual acquaintance approached me at a very public event, placed their hand gently on my arm and said "I've been praying for you." I said "Oh. Thank you but.... I'm not sick." I'm not sure which one of us was more embarrassed.

Comment by outforawalk on November 29, 2022 at 9:08pm

In times past, when telling people about my disease, they've said "I would like to see you naked."

This gives me a weird feeling like I'm trying to keep the peace with someone who sees me as an object and it's really kind of creepy.

In addition to this, when I go to the store, I'm there to pick up some items and get through the shopping line as fast as I can.   

I have had cashiers stop in mid-process and start prattling about someone who had cancer or who said, "I'm praying for you."   

I don't know why anyone thought they should hold up the shopping line to have a pity party or to ask me a lot of questions.   I'm a private person and I resent being treated like an oddity and a curiosity.      

It's condescending and presumptuous to pray for someone that you don't know anything about.  Instead, why not pray for all handicapped people.   

Comment by Nerida on November 29, 2022 at 9:41pm

Lining up at the cashier in the local grocery store the lady behind me said "that looks like a fresh shave" .  I was tempted to ask if she had freshly shaven any parts of her body but didn't.  Just gave her a WTF look with a fake smile and said 'yes'.   I know like to listen to music when doing my shopping so I can't hear any comments made to me.   

Comment by SabineTawni on November 29, 2022 at 9:48pm

Hearing the remark over and over again, "It's only hair."  This remark always comes from people with a full, thick head of hair.  I also have a sneaking suspicion that they are trying to make THEMSELVES feel better, not make ME feel better.  I wish some people would realize that I don't need them "to hold my hand" over this.

Comment by Patricia Gerbaud on November 30, 2022 at 7:34am

I was once a neighbors' party in the summer so nothing on my head. A lady came to me saying that when she had cancer she discovered there were reeeaaallllly nice wigs, you could not guess they were wigs etc. I tried to explain I had tried wearing one (expensive beautiful etc !) but preferred to be bald when hot and with a turban when cold. Of course she would not listen, later on, as it got cooler I put a turban on and she came back to say : I much prefer that !!!!!!!!! 

It was hard for my son when I lost my hair (altho' he was already an adult then) but I explained I was the first concerned and would not wear a wig to please him, or in that case, his wife. 

Comment by Nk on July 26, 2023 at 1:23pm

My hairdresser 2 months ago when I still had half of my hair on my head (now its almost all go e) told me “ its so difficult to feel bad about your hair loss with a body like that”. 
“short hair really suits you, its your vibe”
” you should learn to control your stress”

Im just fed up..

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