Today I took a big step, in my battle with self esteem, something that Androgenetic Alopecia has robbed me of having...I went to choir practice and I left my wig( Hannah, I name everything, lol)at home. I did this, because I wanted to give the Devil notice that my wig and my Alopecia, does not dictate the person that I am. Let me explain...Ever since I purchased my wig 2-3 years ago, it has been my life support. I have used it as a crutch. I have allowed the wig to have power over my thoughts and feelings concerning myself. I never look in the mirror for more than 2 mins without the wig. I'm not coming against anyone who is wearing a hair piece, I would never do that. I am only stating that for me, my hair piece has been everything. I have devalued myself as being ugly, as I am, and the minute I put the hair piece on, suddenly I feel beautiful. I am able to look people in the eye, and also to look at myself in the mirror, because all of a sudden, my self esteem goes from 0% all the way to 50%... Well today I became transparent. I wanted to take back all the confidence that AGA has taken from me. I went to church, and I had a brief meeting with the band, and I told them of my condition. It was hard. I could'nt stop the tears that started to overwhelm my eyes. Their support is what kept me today. I was wearing a scarf to cover the top of my head( that's where the hair loss is) I am taking baby steps still. I did'nt remove the scarf, I punked out honestly.... But I feel that I have made strides toward improvement, because I was honest, and because I exposed a part of my hair. No one pressured me at all, as a matter of fact, everyone just came and hugged me, and kissed my scarf repeatedly..( that was kinda awkward, lol...) and they simply said that whenever I make the decision to take off the scarf, they would support me and uphold me in prayer. I thank God for sending wonderful people such as the people in my church, and also the many people on Alopecia World, that inspire me, and show me that beauty and confidence lie within myself.