Comment by Debbi Fuller on October 11, 2009 at 12:18pm

Ditto RJ, Alopecia World has done wonders for all of us. It created a safe community where we can talk, share and learn how to live better, more fulfilled lives WITH and sometimes BECAUSE of our alopecia.

Comment by Michelle De Cou on October 11, 2009 at 1:27pm

Thanks RJ. This site has been such an asset to my life. It has helped me realize that I'm not alone and more importantly I am not my hair or lack there of!

Comment by Michelle De Cou on October 11, 2009 at 1:29pm

Thanks RJ. This site has been such an asset to my life. It has helped in my process of realizing that I'm not alone and more importantly that I'm not my hair or lack there of. There is so much more to being a woman.

Comment by Jennifer Krahn on October 11, 2009 at 4:14pm

I just need to thank you for this site and the support it has given. To know that I am not alone with this condition, and to know that there was light to be had during some of my worst dark times helped me not only to cope with this condition when it first hit earlier this year, but to thrive with this condition. There is strength in numbers and strength in sharing stories and testimonials about alopecia. THis site is nothing less than therapy and healing. Thank you.

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!

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 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 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 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 JeffreySF on October 12, 2009 at 7:58pm

Thanks RJ,

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

Jeffrey

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