My 5th anniversary of the woman I am now - thanks to being bald!

January 30 will be 5 years since the day I took control of my fast-departing hair, and shaved my head. Universalis followed shortly. I'd like to share what I've learned, and how being bald has affected me. Here's a photo taken on January 30, 2008, shortly after I shaved my head.

I began going out in public bald only a few months after shaving. I took "baby steps" to more and more places. I went from feeling like everyone was staring at me, to feeling like I don't give a damn if they are. After 8 or so months trying to wear a variety of wigs, I gave up on them completely because they're too hot for me. I wore and still wear scarves and knit caps and sunhats as needed for warmth or protection.

HERE'S THE MOST AMAZING THING, which I just recently realized: Today I am MORE self-confident, and LESS self-conscious than I was for the 50 or so years before I became bald! I had always been one of those women who worried excessively what other people thought about me, particularly about my appearance. Today, not so much.

My theory to explain the change is that when I made myself go out in public bald, I HAD to become less concerned about what people thought about me. Simple as that! These days I still try to look nice, and still have my moments of insecurity, but overall, I'm just MUCH more confident in myself as a person and as a woman.

THANK YOU ALOPECIA AREATA!

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Comment by Mary on January 20, 2013 at 10:25pm

You can do it! I did, and I had no one to talk to. We all can help each other now. Just know that 5 years ago, I couldn't imagine being where I am today. You are on your way!

Comment by Debbie on January 21, 2013 at 2:21pm

Hi all, I am new to this site. My Alopecia started about 5 years ago too, with patchy hair spots falling out. I used to say, its not cancer just alopecia. Then in Dec 2010 I was diagnosed with breat cancer. After the chemo my hair never grew back. I where wigs in public, but also find them very uncomfortable. I work in an office and have found the courage to go bald around the girls at work and they are very supportive and I only put something on my head if its cold. I never where the wig at home. I am lucky to have the support of a good man, he proposed to me last year on bended on Valentines day. I feel depressed sometimes and hope chatting with other people who have Alopecia will help. :)

Comment by Mary on January 21, 2013 at 7:03pm

Good luck on your journey, Debbie. Please check out my photos and videos and blogs...maybe something there will be of help.

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