Just wanted to share this little bit with my alopecia family,

I AM IN LOVE !!!

Now its not what you think.....I didnt just meet someone. Actually I known this person all my life.
ITS ME !!!!
Silly I know but when you really stop and think about it, its not. As all you probably experienced in this crazy journey, we have many moments where we are so consumed with our hair loss that we do see ourselves anymore. All we see is alopecia.
Well yesterday during my christmas shopping, I was in the dressing room trying on some clothes. (I know..shopping for me instead of others LOL) I was standing in the full length mirror assessing my soon to be purchase and as I was staring at my reflection it dawned on me. I love me. The imperfections and all. And yes there is ALOT of imperfections. So many things I would like to change. For starters- my big butt. This was the first time going into a change-room and didnt feel bad about myself and the first time since shaving my head.
I always believed that we have to be able to love ourselves before we can expect anyone else to love us. Because a one sided love can never last.
I know that there is going to be days where Im not going to be this happy because with the good comes the bad. In fact I spent a couple of days crying about being bald just last week. But I now believe in my own strength and love and I know I have the unconditional support and love from my family, friends and all of you here.
I hope you all find and cherish that love inside of you .....to know you are special, strong and beautiful. Imperfections and all.

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Comment by Diana Carter on December 6, 2010 at 10:35pm
go Terri!!
Comment by Jack Gs Mum on December 7, 2010 at 10:40am
Way to go Terri...!!!
To love 'self' unconditionally is hard to do so we must practice practice practice!
That really was a bogof [ buy one get one free] ..you made your purchase and the love came free. Have a wonderful Christmas x
Comment by liselle on January 8, 2011 at 4:50pm
What a beautiful post :)
Comment by David B327 on February 13, 2011 at 1:25pm
That’s a good story Terri. It’s a shame though that despite your positive mental attitude you are getting some negative reactions. I do hope that the ignorant minority don’t put you off appearing openly bald. I used to get that kind of stuff years ago, but I was determined not to let tham get me down. Most people were fine.
Comment by BTB (John) on January 16, 2012 at 2:48am

Excellent comment Terri

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