"I want to keep my alopecia"

Hi everyone,
This is my first time blogging. I just want to thank everyone for their kind comments towards my daughter. I just want to retell a conversation we had earlier regarding her alopecia. Amanda is 7 and has had AA since she was 4. She is never frustrated or disappointed by it. She just knows it has been a part of her life for the past 3 yrs. Well she celebrated her birthday a few days ago and when it came down for her to make a wish before blowing out her candles she didnt wish for her alopecia to go away like she always does. I asked her why she didnt mention it and she said that she wanted to keep her bald spots because she feels special with them. It brought a tear to my eye and I told her she was special no matter what. It just went on to teach me that it all boils down to how you feel about yourself and how you make the most of it. We are happy to have found Alopecia World when we needed it the most. She enjoys looking at everyones pics on their site and now feels good about her own hair. She knows she is not the only one. Thanks for listening.
Tracy

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Comment by karen on August 13, 2009 at 11:40am
hi thank you for the invite very much you daughter is a special little girl who seems to be haandlin aa very well,
Comment by Deborah Gay Smith on August 27, 2009 at 11:47am
Wonderful story..thank you for sharing it...maybe i can feel better by her example!
Comment by Krystal Michelle Heise on September 29, 2009 at 11:47pm
I love that story, she sounds like a fighter, I'm happy to hear she has accepted herself for who she really is, thats good tell her I'm proud of her.
Comment by Ebasha on October 28, 2009 at 7:41am
Your daughter is not only wise, but she is also pretty, I am sure she will grow up to be a wonderful person.
Comment by Jean on October 31, 2009 at 11:58pm
That is what it is all about... I have learned through my son Matthew when he accepted and embraced his alopecia it all fell into place. We are all as a family more at ease for him and continue to be in awe of him as he has gone through his life experience now for 15 months... Now AT and as handsome as could be!!! Your daughter will go on to learn and grow from this experience and give back to others.... You are blessed and she is awesome!!!
Comment by Tracy and Amanda on November 1, 2009 at 5:59pm
Thank you everyone for your comments. I just want to give a quick update. Amanda is totally fine with her hair loss. She just wishes people would ignore her baldness and just treat her normal. I am the one who is always obsessing. She just taught me an important lesson.
Comment by Danielle Glunt on November 20, 2009 at 9:56pm
Wow this is such a great thing! You have a beautiful and intelligent daughter! She inspires me!
Comment by Paige B on December 11, 2009 at 10:08am
Brought a tear to my eye! I am still struggling with it -- your daughter can teach me a thing or two <3
Comment by Misty Boggs on December 18, 2009 at 5:59pm
Your daughter seems really sweet!! Yea I know how she feels....I have had lopecia for years and it is so frustrating and never ending but overall I think that it has made me a better person inside. She is a strong little girl and I wish her the best of luck always and forever! I have a 6 year old with Alopecia also and it is so hard to see her go through the same things that i did! If you ever need to talk...just holla at me!
Comment by Jean on January 1, 2010 at 10:35am
Thanks for including me in your network. This blogging thing is new to me too. My daughter, 23 years old has had alopecia since she was 14 years old. It was very hard to watch her loose her beautiful hair yet it was beautiful to watch her inner strength and compassion for others blossom. My daughter was always an energetic youth. Would she be different now if not experiencing alopecia? I don't know. But I love the person she was, I love the person she has become and know she will be an important part of my future always. Your daughter, Amanda, sounds like she is a kind and self confident young girl. She is on this earth for a purpose. Life includes ups and downs. It sounds like you are a good mom. I am glad Amanda feels special.......she is special.

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