Hi Paula and Ray! It's nice to meet you both. Thanks for sharing your story. Ray is a handsome young man & so glad he's gotten to a point where he doesn't mind that he doesn't have hair. Kendall has been wearing her hat less and less at school lately her teachers informed me last week. They are even noticing the growth we've been noticing for months, so it's nice that there's enough growth that others can now notice. I noticed Cindy's mssg. & I just received my info from CAP, so I hope you are able to join too. They seem to be such a great org. focusing on the self esteem of young one's.
I'm looking forward to getting to know you and Ray!

Kimberly

Hi Paula, Ray is handsome no matte what. But, as a parent I know what you mean. We have our good and bad days as a parent, but in the end it is our kids outlook that matters. And if Sam is happy then I am happy. How long has Ray had AA? We have yet to go to a conference, but you can do a few things: You can contact NAAF and they run a big conference every year that I hear is fabulous. They focus alot on research and talk about it and have a kids camp that is supposed to be fun. The other thing I suggest is contacting the Childrens Alopeica Project. www.childrensalopeciaproject.org. This organization is based out of PA and they focus all of their efforts on building kids self esteem and acceptance. In Aug CAP is holding their first kids conference Aug 7-9 in PA. We will be there. You can also contact CAP and get on their contact list and they can see if there are any children registered with them in your area to connect you with. Next month, I am started CAP meeting in my area. I have yet to meet or speak to Betsy or Jeff who founded CAP, but I hear they are great people. I suggest checking it out.
Hope this info helps..Cindy

Hi Paula, I am Cindy and my 7 yr old daughter has been living with Alopeica for almost 2 yrs. This site is great. Ray is a handsome young man.Sam is having regrowth with treatment and is quite a resilient young gal. How is your son? take care,Cindy

Hi Paula,
My son is 8 and also has alopecia. He has had it since kindergarten. Your son is beautiful and looks so happy. How long has he had alopecia?

Thanks,
Alece

Wow, we have the same last name. Glad to get a comment from you. I am new to Alopecia World. I have Alopecia. I have gotten an overwhelming amount of comments since I joined Alopecia World. I am happy about it, too. When I get my full-lace wig, I will post some pics. Hope to continue talking.

Hi Paula, I wanted to take this opportunity to welcome you to Alopecia World. I have been living with Alopecia Areata since 1991 and know full well the struggle it can be. I look forward to getting to know you. Cheryl, Co-founder

Hello and welcome, Paula and Ray! How are you guys doing today?
LeslieAnn

Did you son just develop Alopecia or has he had it awhile now?

Welcome, this is a great site for parent support!

Karen

Welcome.

Roger.