That Answer in the Night

Isn't it remarkable that in 2010 we can put out our alopecian thoughts and fears (be they medical, personal or social) online...and that someone, somewhere, whom we have never met, from anywhere in the world, may be reading and answering at any time of the day or night? That someone, somewhere, may be putting out a little thought of hope or prayer for our situations, or have the very answer we need? Imagine how amazing it is for those of us who went through MANY years of no computer at all (before 1986?), or who never met another person with alopecia!

Keep connecting, everyone! This place is more special than you know, because we can say IT, reveal IT, discuss IT and STILL be accepted and understood!

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Comment by stephanie a ponteau on August 13, 2010 at 9:54pm
I'm learning that it's a daily battle. I am fasting from 'wrong thinking' so whenever the negative dis-affirming thoughts come I have this mental battle in my mind where I replace those thoughts with what God says about me. I am valuable, worthwhile, full of gifts and abilities that he wants to use for good.
Comment by Tallgirl on August 13, 2010 at 5:16pm
Then send a photo of the hat!
Comment by Tony McCarthy on August 13, 2010 at 12:36pm
you wouldnt want to see my picture !!!!!
Comment by Tony McCarthy on August 13, 2010 at 12:34pm
Thank you ...friends
Comment by Tallgirl on August 13, 2010 at 11:36am
But only if you feel brave today! :)
Comment by Pam Hagler on August 13, 2010 at 11:28am
Tony - my heart goes out to you. But I must say (and please remember that I am a Christ follower so any comment I make is going to come from that place!) - God made you exactly the way He knew would benefit you and the world around you. If your wife cannot yet accept that... that doesn't make you ugly! It just means that as human beings we all have 'stuff'. Perhaps you can give her some time while YOU use the time to deal with and come to terms with the cards (stuff) you were dealt. And whether you choose to wear the cap or go for broke, know that your AW family is here to support you. And please post a picture. :-)
Comment by Tony McCarthy on August 13, 2010 at 9:44am
Hi Everyone

I too am new to this site and yes it is wonderful .
I have been living with alopecia since I was about 12 ( doctors say it is a result of trauma I suffered when I lost an eye in an accident when I was young ). Iam 58 now and still find it hard to cope. I met a wonderful woman when I was mid 20s and she seemed to accept me ( the alopecia was restricted to my scalp and I had facial hair and body hair ). About 5 years ago almost overnight I lost all hair on my body and things seemed to change I could sense she had changed. Things deteriorated and about 2 years ago she left me. I was and still am heartbroken and I feel ugly . I look in the mirror every morning and think...My god you are ugly and why wouldnt she leave .
I have always covered my bald head with a hat but want to be free of the damn thing. I recently started a new job some miles from where I live and decided to leave the hat at home...nobody bats aneye and I feel much better but wouldnt dare walk into my local pub without my hat....Maybe one day !!
Comment by Karen Smith on August 13, 2010 at 9:31am
This site has been a life-saver for me. I found so many solutions here to everyday issues that arise not to mention the emotional support.
Comment by stephanie a ponteau on August 13, 2010 at 6:02am
I'm new to the site. Still dealing with going bald. The hairloss has started accelerating since January of this year and now my hairline is receding. Still dealing with the devastation, but I am not wearing a wig. I don't like them.
Comment by Loraine and Sammy on August 13, 2010 at 1:45am
You're very very right - I would find this so much harder without that real understanding and empathy found on this site.

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