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Posted bald pic on Facebook
Well I just changed my profile pic on facebook. Bald, for all to see. Why? I was sitting here after a challenging phone call by my daughter thinking of the trauma she has lived through and is still going through and by association my hb and I as well when suddenly my hairloss didn't seem important anymore. Why am I hiding this? A lot of people I know know I'm bald. I gave a whole speech on it for god's sake to a crowd of people, some I associate with regularly. I outed myself publicly. So... with a touch of a button there I am, out there, and to hell with it. I'm not saying I won't be wearing my wigs anymore but I am over not letting friends and acquaintances see me as I really am, even if it is only in a photo.
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Comment by Mallory Crowner on April 20, 2011 at 7:34am
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I think this is awesome!! Good for you! ;o)
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Comment by Stacey on April 20, 2011 at 7:53am
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We are fortunate that this thing we share is only traumatic if we let it be...A little bit of 'to hell with it' goes a long way with alopecia.
I bet you friends are really proud of you too!
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Comment by BTB (John) on April 20, 2011 at 8:13am
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Truly truly awesomely inspiring if I only had half your courage I would be unbeatable. Love you Hun xoxoxo
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Comment by Julie G on April 20, 2011 at 9:54am
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I got kinda close to that, I posted the picture I have as my profile picture on here on facebook. It doesn's show my buzzed hair, but the people that know(I sent an email to all of my family and some friends telling them about my alopecia and my wig) all know what the meaning of my picture is. Maybe one day I will get as brave as you and post a bare picture. Someday! Congrats on your courage!
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Comment by Petra on April 20, 2011 at 6:42pm
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AWESOME! I haven't even had the courage to post a neked (bare headed) picture of me on AW. I'll go out and about with a hat or scarf on and walk around bald at home but that's as far as it's gone.....so far :-)
It's inspiring to see women as yourself out there doing this.
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Comment by Devin on April 20, 2011 at 10:00pm
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Its funny how life has a way of putting things into perspective sometimes and you think why is my hair such a big deal. Good for you!
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Comment by Hope on April 20, 2011 at 11:38pm
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Way to go Pat, you are both awesome & brave!!! And you help others to maybe "try" someday to take that same leap!! Congrats....
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Comment by Cynthia Smith on April 21, 2011 at 2:45pm
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I wish I had your courage . . .
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Comment by Pat on April 22, 2011 at 4:12am
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It's been a very slow process for me to do this...I've had AU for over 20 years!
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Comment by Cheryl, Co-founder on April 22, 2011 at 4:33am
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Congrats Pat!
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