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Comment by Tracey L. on October 15, 2009 at 3:35pm

rj it is people like you and those that are part of this community that make me feel less alone in all of this. You are all a blessing!

Comment by Galena on October 13, 2009 at 10:25pm

Thank you for the amazing encouragement rj! Without this site, I would be lost. This community of people aren't victims, we are strong and resilient and overcoming stigma each day. We learn to embrace our uniqueness through the support of each other and of non-alopecians. Thank you again for all that you and Cheryl have accomplished here at AW.

Comment by Cheryl Ann Avens on October 12, 2009 at 11:35pm

Dear rj:

Thanks that was very nicely written and well said. I too wish this site and also the support had been here for me way back when. It's so nice to be connected in this way to so many going through similar situations. We have come out of the closet as it were and have found so much more than acceptance....We have found love and support and friendship and isn't that what it's all about.

Thanks,

Cheryl

Comment by LINDA N on October 12, 2009 at 9:26pm

Thank you RJ, I'm learning so much now I can truely say I'm not alone.

Comment by JeffreySF on October 12, 2009 at 7:58pm

Thanks RJ,

Once again You have... Made My Day!!!

Jeffrey

Comment by Cheryl, Co-founder on October 12, 2009 at 12:45am

I am with rj. Alopecia World has become so vital to me for so many reason. I am awed by the beauty I see in the photos and sometimes find it mind-boggling that at first we cannot see it and eventually like myself grow to appreciate the look of real life -- women, men, and children, in all of our individual splendor.

I am humble at the raw honestly of members who are willing to share their pain only to realize that other feel the same and are encouraged to keep going by it.

I am motivated by watching some of those same people slowly sprout a seed of hope and watch them blossom, and even more amazed by watching them turn around and support and encourage the next person.

This is truly a place of hope and for some a place for new beginnings, mine included, starting this project with my then boyfriend rj has given us a bond and a taste of what it is like to work with each other and what it would be like to build a life together.

I may wake up in the morning wonder why me Lord. However, I never wake up in the morning wondering why we continue to do this! One browse through this site and I have over 5,000 reason!

Thank you for filling our lives with joy and purpose.

PS: I love you rj!

Comment by Mary on October 11, 2009 at 10:44pm

rj, you and Cheryl have given us all so much. I'm happy you get so much back - you deserve it!

Comment by Heather L on October 11, 2009 at 9:35pm

Wonderful post rj! And I second all the expressions of gratitude & blessings of those who have already responded!

"Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom." Proust

You & Cheryl have quite the green thumb!! :)

Thank you,
Heather

Comment by Gleena Norwal on October 11, 2009 at 7:50pm

Thanks Rj, you've created a wonderful site, I never really thought that I needed support for being bald, but I'll tell you one thing, it really feels nice to feel the support from others like myself. Continue on :)

Comment by MiNAH on October 11, 2009 at 7:46pm

You know how I feel already!
THANK YOU Rj & Cheryl.."Cheers"
I look at the love You, Rj & Cheryl express, sharing openly, proud & not ashamed to hold, hug and kiss eachother fOr all the "WORLD TO SEE"
This gives me hope, that there are men who truely do love & appreciate their woman.
Men who are Proud...to walk hand in hand...side by side!
Speaking on my womans perspective!
I understood Dave's analogy of us being like "CAVE PEOPLE" this happens early on & somehow carried with us if not for months...then for years.
We all have our world interupted & yes....we are now fortunate to have found a place to call home, away from home.
I have met so many wonderful loving & caring people....hi Pamela, Leon, Kimberly, Karen, Pat....& for the rest...over time I'm sure we will get around to one another.
Susan will be on her way, Aimee...Heather & Glenda...Mary & Crown Regal, "Santi"..who hasn't been seen for a while...missed but not forgotten, Oh...& Alexandra, also one of our new fresh faces, Ernesto.....although you all know how you are....if you know me!
Oh even though I mentioned you, "Kimberly"...new...& writing up a storm!
I know the conferences are another way of meeting...yet for some it's not a possibility.
Within time our Networking will pay off...as we become stronger & more involved>>>RIGHT?
So see you guys around....one oneday we all can hopefully give eachtother a much needed welcoming hug!

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