Just Me!!

The thing that I like most about this site is that it provides a lot of support and answers to those who don't know. I used to have so many unanswered questions when I was in school. I used to wonder why me? Out of all these kids at school--why ME!! I remember things like how hot it was to wear a wig in the summer. The constant thought of "I hope nobody snatches my wig off." It really stopped me from participating in things like field trips because i didnt know what the kids would do once i got on the bus. Then when it was time for P.E. I would change clothes in the restroom stall instead of the locker room because my wig may come off while changing shirts. Oh, and then there were the gym bleachers.
Now that I look back on it, when I got alopecia, my grades were affected. My concentration was off. I didn't wanna call to much attention to myself, so I wouldn't dare speak out in class for fear of someone saying something stupid about my wig.
But dealing with other people ignorance in school suprisingly made me a stronger and better person today. Having alopecia is not a death sentence. Life goes on. It may be inconvenient, awkward, maybe even embarrassing. But once I learned to accept my condition things began to fall in place. I had to be more confident within myself before I was able to move on a focus on more than my hair (or lack thereof!)

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Comment by 3mee on March 16, 2009 at 8:35am
Nice job Elaine! You're on the right track and you're not alone. I am struggling to accept that fact too and your story inspired me to go further. Thanks
Comment by Jennifer on March 16, 2009 at 7:28pm
Hi Elaine! I just wanted to say that I think you are absolutely amazing!! I've had AA almost my entire life, but didn't need a wig until I started law school. Luckily we didn't have P.E. classes anymore :) but since it was a new experience for me I was sooooo self conscious and always worried about what my classmates would say. And I was 22 years old, not in high school! Unfortunately, even at an older age not everyone is kind or understanding and I still have trouble dealing with it all sometimes. You are an absolute inspiration--you've helped remind me that there are so many more important things and that we're not in this alone. Thank you!
Comment by Elaine on March 17, 2009 at 5:38pm
Thank u all so much 4 your comments. You all inspire me to be myself and feel like i'm not alone.

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