Thank you for your courage and for helping others with this issue. I needed a term for the type of hair-thinning that I have suffered with since I was 25 or 26. I can tell you it would have made the difference at that age to know that there were other women out there going through this medical condition. Through the years I have been asked some pretty horrific things and all because I wore no wigs and very short (very sparse) hair. Thanks again for your courage.

Elline..That would be my hope also.I believe the key is,that I find a lot of people,including myself,who felt like a lepor or something,for something I had totally no control over..A girl named 3mee,sent me a letter saying how ashamed she was,and all she did was hide herself,and didnt want to involve her family,so they wouldnt worry..I wrote her,to mention that what she has,wasnt her fault at all,and if she could,of course she wouldnt have AA,AU..I told her,that if she had done something that was a embarrassment to her family,that would be one thing,but she's done nothing,but suffer silently..I told her that any man with EYES,would definitly see how much courage she has,and like myself,I find that very attractive,especially since I know how hard it is..to go out as is,and just be myself..It gets easier with time,,I dont know if it ever goes away,but I tried to show her that she had nothing to be ashamed of,and she would definitly find her a man who was worth her time..I asked her if there was a support group in Malayasia,and if not,START ONE..I bet there is way more people than she might think,.and in that group,maybe somebody she could find happiness with..But basicily,just be yourself,as you didnt choose this dilemina called AA..Thanks for your return note..I appreciate that..I think only a few certain people understand how hard it really is to life with this disease..I know you know,we know!!! ~~ Best regards..Bob

Hi, thanks for the add! How are you?

Elline..I watched your story..It seems like we share a similiar story,only Im a man..I have found my own peace in my skin,and AA always seems to have a mind of its own..Its definitly a story with no boring parts..Like you,if it had not been for AA,I wouldnt be the person I am today..It has opened many aspects of my life I would of never found had there been no AA,and like yourself,I wouldnt trade a minute or change a thing..Besides my Mom.,and My Son,Having AA was the best thing that ever happened to me..No i dont love it either,but such is life..Nice work..Good for you..Bob

Hi Elline, actually we have seen your video before on youtube. Thanks for sharing.

Hi Elline, I wanted to welcome you to Alopecia World. I can honestly say that we are a great community here and I hope you enjoy the time you spend with us. Cheryl, co-founder

Hi Elline..Im Bob...I wanted to greet you personally,and say Welcome to Alopecia World..Its a great place should you have AA..LOL..Lots of people with good intentions..Welcome..Bob

Welcome.

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