On two separate occasions I have been in a situation where family members have made comments that were rather insulting. I was too baffled to say anything. The most recent comment really bothered me since I have been trying so hard to regain my confidence. I am a very self aware and self confident individual. However, after being faced with losing all but 1% of my hair in 3 weeks and now losing almost all of my eyebrows and eyelashes, it has taken a toll on how I feel in public. I know people stare, who wouldn't - they see a girl with a full head of hair (my wig which is absolutely incredible since no one can tell it's a wig) and barely half of an eyebrow. I feel like the whole world is staring at me when they aren't. I had a double take from a women when she saw my itty bitty half a brow. I finally decided that event though my eyebrows were still falling out, it was time to learn to pencil them in. I finally gained the confidence to walk with my head high instead of staring at the floor. I figured penciled in eyebrows is easier to explain than not having any. And I needed to get my life back on track after dealing with alopecia and not know what is was or how to face the world. But, seriously. Family is supposed to be more understanding than that.....if you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything at all!!! It's hard enough wearing a wig and drawing on a face every day, I don't need to deal with insultive comments. I am strong - what about those out there who aren't so strong? Hurtful comments, whether a person means it or not, can set you back on the scale of acceptance.

That is my rant for tonight :-)