Comment by Nicole on May 26, 2012 at 10:46pm

Amen, Angela! Do not allow some teenager who most likely is insecured about themselves to get you down. You have to do what makes you comfortable and not what makes every one else comfortable. If you have reached that point in your life where you want to go without a wig...Do it and do not allow a stranger to make you feel uncomfortable.

Remember you control your life, not Alopecia. Stay positive, move forward, & live your best life.

Comment by Erika on May 27, 2012 at 12:14am

I know exactly how you feel! I have quite a bit of hair left on my head but I do have a large patch missing on the underside of my hair. My hair is very very long and recently I was at a concert and it was very hot outside so I put my hair up not thinking and someone had the nerve to say ha well only real women and real men can grow hair. I really wanted to respond with go play in traffic :)

Comment by sks on May 27, 2012 at 10:58am

So sorry this happened, Angela. I know it takes enough courage and self-confidence to go out without having someone or something chip away at it. I am learning that this is a process. It’s been almost two months since I shaved my head. I felt really good about it and then I experienced this period of mourning.

I just want to remind you that it was your courage and strength that brought me here. If it weren’t for you sharing your story, I’d still be suffering. So glad to hear you’re not going to let anything try to steal your joy! Just continue to be your beautiful, bold self! Hugs!

Comment by lynne on May 27, 2012 at 3:12pm

U have an amazing daughter and i hope u can overcome this, i would feel exactly the same. it hurts me when people stare at me for just wearing a scarf x

Comment by Angela on May 27, 2012 at 11:09pm

Thanks everyone, I so love this site, so much love from everyone! I picked myself up and started back not wearing any covering. I received several compliments, one a stranger said Oh my Gosh, I really love your haircut it is so beautiful. Today at church, my first time going without my wig and everyone loved my head. Later, I was invited to one of my co-workers home for a cook out, I went with no covering. No one was shocked or appeared shocked and one lady said I wish I could wear my hair like you, it is beautiful on you. God is so awesome, I know he placed these people in my path this weekend to lift my spirits and it worked! Amen!!!

Comment by Judy 1612 on May 28, 2012 at 6:12am

God only created so many beautiful heads, the rest he covered with hair. You are blessed Angela to be one of the beautiful few.

Comment by Sara Vaughn-Coleman on May 28, 2012 at 11:45pm

Hi Angela, sorry to hear about your mishap. I know exactly how you felt, I have been there many times. However, I always look at it as that persons issue. Don't let someone else's insecurity rain on your parade. Wear your baldness proudly.

Comment by Georgia Kay Jarman on May 29, 2012 at 1:59am

Hi, I just want to say how wonderful it is that you all support each other. What a blessing. I am struggling with alopecia. Haven't made the transition to a wig, or shaving the rest of my hair off. I'm experimenting with the wigs. Some people say, just put the wig on like it is nothing. People who do not have the problem don't understand the emotional termoil a person goes through. Just knowing there are people out there gaining wisdom through their experiences; is very comforting.

Comment by Jamie on May 29, 2012 at 6:43am

You're beautiful.

Comment by Georgia Kay Jarman on May 29, 2012 at 9:24am

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