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Just some random thoughts
I am a resent member to Alopecia World. Since joining I have visited the site everyday, read blogs, and joined some groups. I am in total amazement with this entire "world". I have suffered with alopecia for 21 years. It is funny as I sit in in front of the computer trying to get my thoughts out, I am overwhelmed with all that I have wanted to express about my life with alopecia for all of those 21 years. I don't want to bore anyone, but I guess if you don't want to read you don't have to. First let me say that I am completely content with who I am now, happily married with a beautiful daughter. Life has not always been so great. It was a long process to come to grips with who I was becoming and have become. The person I am today is nothing like the person I see in pictures from my youth. One thing that alopecia has given me is a great appreciation for the odd, for the imperfect, for the different. I spent most of my twenties trying to hide what was happening to me. In my thirties I began to accept me, and with the help of some amazing friends, embraced my differences. I admit that at this point in my life I developed a bit of a "chip-on-the-shoulder" mentality. I was ready for any derogatory remark that might come my way. That has softened a bit, although I am still very aware of the stares. Now in my forties, life is good. Honestly my feeling is you either like or you don't. It doesn't really matter, I know that my husband loves me and my daughter loves me and that is really all that I need:)
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Comment by Jeff W on August 14, 2009 at 9:36pm
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Kris,
Welcome to AlopeciaWorld! I'm glad you're enjoying the site. Looks like you've got a great perspective on this. Best wishes!
Jeff
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Comment by LINDA N on August 14, 2009 at 9:41pm
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Hello Kris, I wanted to welcome you to Alopecia World I have had alopecia for a long time to. Some days are good some are not so good.
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Comment by kastababy on August 16, 2009 at 2:06pm
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Welcome to Alopecia World Kris! I've lived with AA for 27 years (since I was a child of 4), and I've probably experienced every conceivable feeling on the emotional spectrum (as well as a few inconceivable ones), so I can totally relate to how you're feeling as you journey through our wonderful community. I remember being just simply overwhelmed when I first discovered Alopecia World, and since then I've jumped in and made friends from around the world -- it's such a liberating feeling to know that I'm not alone as I journey throughout my life with alopecia. Just take things one day at a time -- it sounds like you're at a great place in your life with your AA -- let that be an inspiration to others!
I hope you enjoy your stay with us -- have a great time!
Your new friend, YoKasta
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Comment by Pam Fitros on August 17, 2009 at 2:15pm
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Welcome Kris!
Isn't AW just the best?!!! I look forward to getting to know you better.
Pam
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Comment by Pamela Rosse on August 18, 2009 at 10:54pm
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Welcome Kris, This site is wonderful. Like you I am so very happy I found it.
By the way, I love your hat, it's just to cha cha for words, I'm a hat girl.
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