Comment by Susana Montalvo on April 1, 2012 at 11:11am

HI Caity, I also developed Alopecia Universalis as a 9 years old. Before that the alopecia was Areata and I never had a full hairless head, but at 9 that changed and I have never had hair since. I was fortunate to have been in a small school where everyone had a difficult time dealing with the loss of my hair along with me. My friends tried to understand and it was helpful for me to become stronger. When I moved to Miami I started a new school (middle school) and although I made friends; there was teasing, silly questions and name calling. I faced it by answering questions or explaining what alopecia was, while I was in school and then would come home and cry my heart out. I understand that it is difficult, but I have to say that my hardest experiences have been with ignorant adults who make comments that are off the wall and they assume the many diagnoses that you may have. Stay strong and know within your heart and soul that you are a special person and that your hair doesn't make you- you are the person you are - hair is just an accessory to your beauty. Today, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Adjunct Professor for Miami Dade College; not having hair has not stopped me from making something of myself. Keep your head up and smile- enjoy and savor life. It really isn't all about hair.

Comment by Dominique Cleopatra on April 1, 2012 at 4:11pm

I didn't get alopecia bad until I was an adult, but was still horribly bullied in school for other reasons, and I really let it ruin my life for a long time. I stopped caring about school and felt really badly about myself. Please don't give them that kind of power. Just ignore them, and concentrate on what matters to you, and who and what is worth your attention. Hold you head high! I have a feeling these are people you wouldn't want to be friends with anyway! Kids are bullied for all kinds of reasons, not just for being bald, so know that you are not alone. We will all be standing with you when you need a bit of extra strength!

Comment by Caity b on April 1, 2012 at 4:48pm

:'D x

Comment by Zee on April 2, 2012 at 11:38pm

Hi Caity, I wanted to thank you for your video. It has been one of the reasons why I decided to open up about my Alopecia. The other reason was after learning about Kayla Martell, Miss Delaware. It amazed me how strong you both were so I decided to let all my friends on Facebook know. I received a lot of support which was comforting. I have two daughters, one just turned 7 and the other is going to be 11 soon. When I watched your video it reminded me that I have to be strong for them and if a little girl named Caity can do this then so can I. You are an Angel!
Zee

Comment by Caity b on April 3, 2012 at 3:52am

thanks <3

Comment by You can do it : ) on April 4, 2012 at 11:09pm

I feel like you don't want to hear that this will make you stronger in the end. One thing I can tell you is this experience is going to make you a stronger, understanding person who will be able to understand peopele more and be able to comfort them becaue of the experiences of hurt you are experienceing now. Your friends will see you as a kind, unbelieveble, honest and sympathetic friend. So hang in there and try your best to not let it take you over.
Good luck

Comment by Emily Horsley on April 5, 2012 at 8:39am

They probably have no idea how much their comments sting, if you had hair, people like them would find something else to tease about. Bullies pick on peoples insecurities whether it be acne, weight issues, not having the right clothes etc. Be proud of your differences, if you can be truly happy with yourself, there'll be nothing to tease.
Chin up - Bald is beautiful xxxx

Comment by Tony on April 6, 2012 at 12:21pm

There could be many reasons why people act that way and none of them are good. Just know in your heart that you are beautiful and special and therefore anything negative they can say shows their ignorance, jealousy or poor upbringing. I feel sorry for them as they are not as enlightened and mature as you. When people like this realize that they are unable to break your spirit, they usually move on. Try not let them get to you. You are the master of your own fate. You are wonderful. You are beautiful. Everyone here knows so!

Comment by Diana Carter on April 7, 2012 at 11:27am

I work in an elementary school, and this type of bullying is one of the largest problems I see. No matter the reasons, these type of people will find a reason to bully others. One of my dear, sweet students deals with it on a daily basis. He knows he can come to me, anytime he wants to talk to me, and I will also go to the counselor on his behalf when he needs. I have shared with him that bullies are just not nice people, and probably will not change. Focus on your TRUE friends. They are the ones who are there for you, and who will never intentionally hurt your feelings! He witnessed a student being ugly to me one day. "He dont like you, Mrs. Carter", he told me. "I know, but it has to just go right past me", and I motioned with my hand going over my head. I hope that he saw in me an example of what to do. Does it hurt? Oh, we ALL KNOW it does!!!! Try to hang in there honey, and know that it happens to all of us at some time or another. What they say/do is foolishness. Don't let them see it bothers you. Hang tough, and know that you are loved! Focus on the people that make you feel as special as you really are! Hugssss!!!!!

Comment by ShoCorona on April 10, 2012 at 6:49am

hey there Caity..... people tease you because they have nothing better to do! It makes them feel big to belittle others. My advice to you is hold your head high and look right at them when they say something. You could always smile or shake your head at them but maintain eye contact. This will make you appear to be the strongest person and show them that what they say to you is like water off a ducks back. The more they see how their comments are hurting you, the more they will do it. You are a beautiful girl inside and out AND that's what matters hun!!!!! Stay strong.. sending you big ((((((hugs)))) shO x

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