I just changed my screen name from blondie49 to my real name. Instinctively I have tried to hide my hair loss for so long that I never considered just using my actual name. It's ironic that my first response would be to hide even on a forum such as this. I recently "came out" on Facebook about my hair loss. I have met with nothing but support and encouragement and I wish I'd done it sooner. Why oh why for so many years did I feel shame about my hair loss? I didn't choose it. It chose me and by being open about it just maybe I can help someone who is still suffering in silence. I'm on a mission. No shame in my game. God allowed this for a reason.