Sometimes I forget I have alopecia

I don’t know if it is just me, or if there is a real shift happening in the world. I just know I have not blogged lately because I really have a difficult time thinking of something to blog about.

Few things in my everyday life remind me that I have alopecia areata. I can’t remember the last time that someone asked me why I am bald. I seriously cannot think of one instance in 2012. In fact, these days I find myself looking for opportunities to share.

My husband saw a woman with alopecia universalis in a store a few months ago and I approached her. But I can’t remember the last time that someone came up and asked me what has happened to my hair. I don’t remember the last time I received a snicker, a stare or even a double-take.

Is it just me? Or, are there others who are experiencing the same thing?

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Comment by Cheryl, Co-founder on June 25, 2012 at 12:49pm

Cindie, I can see your point. In all cases, we must do what we feel is best for us. But I also think that we may choose to deal with our professional lives in one way. But our personal lives can be a whole different area. I know of many professional woman who chose to wear wigs to work, but also among friends and family have the freedom to sit comfortable in their own homes, backyards or other setting without a headcovering, if that is what they want to do. Freedom works all ways. Including freedom to wear or not wear a headcovering.

Comment by Tallgirl on July 1, 2012 at 11:39am

Sheena, like I always tell my students, when someone is pointing at you, three fingers are pointing back at her/himself. Heads and brains were on HER mind, naturally, so that comment just had to spill out! People think and feel from the inside out, so many times their comments are really transparent about their OWN fears, jealousies, embarrassment of choice, failures, and needs. This is in regards to your June 15, 1:31 am story.

Comment by David B327 on July 13, 2012 at 8:23pm

If you feel this, and others as well, then it is a sign that attitudes are changing - and about time too.

I find this inspiring, as I have my own personal battle in getting people to appreciate diversity. Too many people see just the disability, and not the person beneath that has learend to live with it.

The positive vibes you send out are, as always, uplifting, and long may that continue.

Comment by Kathy on September 15, 2014 at 8:49pm
I wish I was at this point yet. It has been almost one year since I got AU and I think I am having a harder time with it now than I did the first six months. I am 59 years old and have a great husband that is SO supportive, but I still have been feeling terrible lately. Any helpful tips?

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