As the old saying goes "better late than never" First of all, I apologize for taking so long to respond. Tamika, you are a most beautiful Sista with the whole world to look forward too. Keep pushing even though times get tuff. Stay in the race and know the woman dont make the hair... she make the head and yours is perfect, beautiful and blessed. My family and I look forward
to meeting you someday.

Happy Birthday Tamika!

Happy birthday, Tamika! :-)

Welcome Tamika,
You'll be okay, you are not your hair...if you ever need to talk, send me a comment.
Linda

You are such a wonderful person.
I hope you are finding some support here!
LeslieAnn

I agree that stress has a lot to do with it. We may appear to have it all together but deep down inside we are always worrying about something and it show up in our hair loss.

Glad to talk to you. It's great to speak with people who can relate

Girlfriend...we are all strong women when faced with the unthinkable. Some may think of alopecia as curse, but I see it as something you can draw strength from and see your own true inner beauty, build on it and share your gifts with others. Keep your head held high sister, you are beautiful! :)

I have teenagers as well. I have three boys ages 10, 16, & 17. I have been very open with them about my hair loss. When I shaved it all off in 2006 they thought I was crazy but the accepted it and ask a million and 1 questions all the time. When it started to grow back (every where but the back) I started to wear wigs and even took the oldest with me to pick them out because I knew he would be honest with me.
Believe me I am not that open with everyone. Only the people close to me know the truth but I some one asks I do tell them.

It is really great talking to people who can relate.

Hi Tamika. It's hard to find other people who have the experience we have with hair loss. It is just recently that I have started to tell people about my condition. Now that most of my hair covers the bald spots I don't have to explain as much but most of my coworkers know about it. I find that by talking about it helps them understand and also allows me to feel better about myself. I no longer have to hide. So when they see a bald part showing they dont stare or snicker behind my back. They now tell me or move a piece of hair in place. We should talk about it more so it won't feel as though we are harboring a dirty little secret. God Bless

Welcome.

Roger.

Tamika, I can tell you that we all have struggled with alopecia. There is no shame in admitting it. Hopefully this group can help you cope, I find it is a great place to get information and support on just about anything you want to try. Or just to vent with people who understand. And for a little while in a day, you feel part of the majority and in a wierd way proud to have alopecia ;). Keep in touch. Cheryl

Tamika, I'm so glad that you think Alopecia World is "awesome." There certainly are some wonderful people here, with some amazing thoughts and experiences to share. Just be sure to reach out as as well reach back. You will not be disappointed with the inspiration and insight you'll receive. :-)