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Today I outed myself on Facebook
Here's what I shared with my 509 FB friends:
"My hair is falling out and I have finally come to terms with the fact that it is only going to get worse. Despite my hopes and efforts over the past few years, it’s not going to grow back. I’m tired of trying to conceal it, spraying chemicals on my hair, teasing it, trying to make it in to something it is not, worrying about whether or not people can tell. So, the next time you see me I’ll be wearing a wig. It’s not because I’m going through chemo and it’s not because I’m ashamed. I’ve just decided that a wig will be the little “security blanket” that will make me feel better. I’m one of the millions of women with various forms of alopecia. Yeah, it stinks, but I’m not going to spend another minute stressing out about it. My tears have been shed. I love this life and having crappy hair is not going to change that! Thanks for listening and for any support that you can offer"
I feel like such a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. I don't know why it was important for me to put it out there but it was. Now I'm looking forward to rocking some new looks. I figure I may go blonde one day and redhead the next!
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Comment by BTB (John) on March 5, 2012 at 2:38pm
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My wife did the same she found it very empowering
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Comment by Pat on March 5, 2012 at 6:28pm
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Good for you! Once it's out there and people know it feels so much better and you can wear your wigs with confidence. If my experience is anything to go by you'll only get supportive comments from your fb friends.
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Comment by green on March 6, 2012 at 10:31am
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Wow. I'm overwhelmed by all the FB comments in support. It's been the best experience. I feel like such a weight has been lifted and walked into work yesterday to the "oohs" and "aahs" of everyone!
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That's fantastic...so glad it's been such a positive experience.
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You got the power!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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that brought tears to my eyes.... I am wearing my first wig to hide my issue.... today is day #1. I needed to read this... because I have struggled for a couple years... it's hard. Somedays it means nothing... but then it's also devastating... I really need to make the same statement... because I was so nervous this morning... I was sweating and shaking... I had my cool wig for 4 days before I finally put it on... I planned to call them extensions and all... a cover up... and now I don't. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I hope to feel like you do soon.... I hate the stress...
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oh my goodness, your comment brings tears to my eyes! That is my most fervent hope...to be able to help someone else with the same issue. I just wish I could give everyone here a big hug. I can't tell you how supportive everyone has been to me this week. Anyone who asked about my hair at work said things like " you have bangs...they're cute" or you darkened your hair...you look younger." Two people asked if I had some "work done" LOL botox! In all instances, I said "It's a wig." The inevitable response has been "Really?" and I say "Yes, my hair is getting really thin and one day I may lose it all, so I decided to start wearing wigs." Then people say "It looks great." etc. etc. I felt like getting it out there and telling everyone may have people interested for a few days and then they will just forget about it and focus on me instead of my hair! It took me a long time to get to this point though. The way I handled it may not be for everyone, but for me it has been amazing. I probably look younger because I feel younger, more confident and freed from the many years of dread over my impending hair loss (all the women in my family lose their hair between 40-50). I also thought that perhaps I was setting a good example for my daughter in case it happens to her one day. I want her to see that I took control and made something positive out of a sad situation. This is not in anyway to minimize the heartache and devastation...believe me I have been struggling for a very long time. One day I hope to be as brave as the beautiful young women here who bare it all with a huge smile on their face. We are all so much more beautiful than we think we are and so much stronger than we know. Sending lots of love to my sisters here...
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By the way, on my Facebook post I got 57 "likes" and 59 comments! I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support.
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Comment by Melanie on March 8, 2012 at 8:24am
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Wow it's feel great doesn't it. I did the same a couple of weeks ago and posted pictures of my bald patches. It also means I don't have to explain everything either. All my friends have been brilliant and comments like "you are beautiful hair or no hair" really cheered me up. Many have commented that they think I am extremly brave too. Some of my friends are even more excited than me about the prospect of wig wearing and want to come shopping with me to choose some! Good friends there's nothing like them eh?!
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Comment by David on March 8, 2012 at 12:03pm
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Congrats! :)
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