Alopecia Awareness Month

I did it... I posted a status on my Facebook telling every one of my friends on there that I have Alopecia. It said:

"In support of Alopecia Awareness Month, I am coming forward to say that I have a form of Alopecia. I want to spread awareness about this as much as I can. maybe one day when another young girl gets diagnosed, she will know she isn't alone. I'd like to say thank you to the people close to me who have given me support over the years! Thank you to the women that have Alopecia who give me inspiration".

I have NO idea if I get any reponses what they will be like. I just wanted to post that so I can maybe spread more awareness one step at a time. I want to feel like I've done my part. I wanted to write more but that was the maximum number of words available. I might get some ignorant responses... oh well! I want to try to do what I can to raise awareness. I'm glad I posted it and maybe I will again next year! :) Happy Alopecia Awareness Month!!

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Comment by Julie G on September 15, 2011 at 12:17pm
Thanks! It was very liberating! Alot of my friends were very proud and I got a few very nice comments! I agree, nothing is going to change, I will not get my hair back, no point stressing over it anymore. I am just going to keep bein me and if anyone doesn't like it, then I don't need them in life. Thank you for inspiring me to take a big step! Baby steps, right? Now all there is is to walk out with no wig or anything on(I did it once at the Breast Cancer 3day but that was at night and once under a lite tent, but everyone there is so accepting anyways). Tempted to just shave my whole head instead of just buzzing the hair that I do have, but don't know about that yet. Ok, now that I have rambled on..thanks for your support Alliegator!!
Comment by Alliegator on September 16, 2011 at 12:03pm
You're welcome! Exactly! If they don't like it, then they can take a hike. :) Yes, baby steps! I have taken lots of baby steps. Don't shave your head until you think you are ready. However, it will grow back if you don't like it. I like the feeling of a shaved head much better than a buzz cut, but that is my opinion. Have a good weekend!

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