Where acceptance is all there is!
So the first thing I noticed about Caitlyn Jenner's photo shoot was her long gorgeous hair. I wondered if it's her natural hair or if she bought it (and if she did where did she buy it?!) I also noticed with interest that she chose long flowing hair because in our culture, like it or not (and I don't like it!) long hair is associated with femininity.
I could identify with her in some ways. I am having some very nice professional photos made this weekend of me with no wigs, nothing on my head and I'm going to share them on FB, on Instagram, just as openly as I share on this site. And I'm hoping I will be accepted. I'm thinking she might have felt some of that too.
I also know what its like when your outside appearance doesn't match the way you feel on the inside. I've always been a "girly girl" and now I'm bald. I wear wigs when I go out because I feel prettier in them. So I kinda get where she's coming from. And I'm certainly not going to judge or tear this woman down. We all want to be loved and accepted for who we are.
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I agree with you in most points and kudos for being open-minded and teaching your daughter these values. I do the same for my son.
I'd just like to point out one thing, before I'll shut up. :-)
If you'd replace the word "alopecia" in your second last sentence with "felt like I'm trapped in the wrong body", you have the exact same thing Caitlyn might feel about her situation. She had the chance and courage to finally do something about it, so referring to her as "he" would be pretty much the same as ppl calling Alopecians names like baldy or maybe even shaming them, by blaming them for their hairloss (been there, done that). It hurts the person in question. Period.
Of course this world has bigger problems than both, Alopecia AND being transgender, but if our community had a celeb speak out for us and stand up and show the world how beautiful bald people are, we'd probably cheer them on as well, wouldn't we? ;-)
Now peace and love to all of you, because all of you deserve it!
This is not a site to discuss about gender changes or sexual behavior of people. There will be different opinions ABOUT EVERYTHING. We are here is to discuss how the lack of hair makes some of us suffer and some of us not. I'm deeply religious and I have gay friends and I love them, I don't care what they do with their personal life and I teach my daughter the differences because in the future, I'll have to accept her no matter which direction she takes. Now, all the propaganda that the media has been doing on Bruce Jenner is ridiculous, her hair is gorgeous though, :), but the world has a little bit more important stuff to discuss than a man that wants to have a woman body but will still like woman, so now he's a lesbian???
Oh, and I have alopecia since I was 19 and it's been a heck of a ride. No one understands it until they will have it, and since it doesn't affect the entire population, not much people understands it or cares about it.
Tired of ppl. bashing this person. Live and let live. She's not harming me in anyway. If anything, she's courageous which is something I'm going to therapy for!!!!
If women don't choose to go out bald in public, this is not necessarily due to lack of courage. They may just prefer it that way. Just as I choose what else I do or do not wear in public, I enjoy wearing my hear when I go out. Please allow everyone decide for themselves what they want to do or wear, in public or in private, instead of labeling them.
Hello Bridgid
I agree with Debbie Fuller on being in a photo shoot in Hollywood usually comes out pretty amazing plus having Annie Liebovitz doing the photography for the cover most likely made this a win win visually.
I am not on facebook or instagram but I would love to see how your pictures come out. Will you post any on AW? I hope they come out perfect and exactly what you want.
Peace
If you want to wear a wig because it makes you feel better about yourself, I'd say: Go for it!
If you don't want to wear a wig because it makes you feel better about yourself, I'd say: Go for it!
SAME DIFFERENCE! And the same goes for pretty much everything that is not there naturally.
You do what is right for you and let others decide for themselves.
You think Bruce is a science project, I think Bruce stopped existing once Caitlyn came out of her shell.
And I think I might throw up from the ignorance displayed on this page.
And here I was, thinking that ppl who went through enough bullshit might be a bit more accepting of others who are different in their own way...
Guess I was wrong.
THANK YOU Debbie Fuller!!!
I'd rather talk about photoshopped pictures (and the awesomeness that is Caitlyn) than imaginary friends.
I think Caitlyn has extensions, just like so many other ppl and it looks great on her. Plus her pictures were of course worked on, but hey, why not? It is a huge issue (obviously) and we all would do the same and try to look our best for the occasion, right?
Ask yourself this - is wearing a wig w/alopecia not being who you are? I see time and time again where some feel as though they somehow are being dishonest by wearing a wig. Does the same apply to makeup, nail polish, colored contact lens, spanx, push up bras, tans, wearing heels etc, etc? So what's the difference? Just a side note... I agree w/Snoop Dog. Bruce Jenner is a science project and there are more important things going on in the world than to focus on him.
Bruce's hair was a bit thin at the front. This pic is very enhanced. Hollywood can make anyone look like anything they want. Caitlyn was seriously worked on for that pic. Just like every Hollywood shoot.
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