I am super excited! I started treatment for my Alopecia about a week ago. There isn't a gaurntee that it will work but just thinking about having braids again makes me so happy I have tears in my eyes. There are many friends that tell me they like what I look like without my hair but I I had thick red curls and looked like I was actually my grandmothers child because she has the same red hair. The shots are somewhat bothersome but I hope in the end it is worth it.

Something else happened to me that has made me very happy. I was at work the other night and a girl with Alopecia came in. I have Alopecia Areata, but she has universalis. I kept looking at her because I wanted to go say hi but I didn't know if it would bother her. In all the time I have had Alopecia I have never met anyone who has lost all their hair, the people I know only have spots missing. Before she left she came up to the counter and said "I just want you to know your beautiful." We talked for a few minutes before she left. I was so happy I started crying. I know there are many people with Alopecia, but to see it in person has made me feel less alone. :) I want to go to a conference one day but I dont have the money. I am hoping next year I can have the money saved for my boyfriend and me to take a vacation to one. It would be amazing to meet others with Alopecia.