May 2013
One step closer to making a difference
After going from having small bald patches that would grow back over a few months, to losing 98% of my hair and half an eyebrow—the journey has been far from easy. I look back now, and cringe over…
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One step closer to making a difference
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September 2012
7 things never to say to a bald woman
This week I read an article on DiversityInc.com titled "7 Things Never to Say to LGBT Coworkers."
It got me to thinking: What might be 7 things people should not say to a bald woman at work or anywh…
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7 things never to say to a bald woman
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August 2012
Alopecian Joanna Rowsell wins Olympic gold medal!
A Brisbane Times news articled states:
“When Joanna Rowsell's right eyebrow disappeared 14 years ago, an event that only marked the beginning of hair loss all over her then…
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Alopecian Joanna Rowsell wins Olympic gold medal!
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April 2012
Wigging out
Tomorrow it will be a week since I shaved my head. The honeymoon is over and the reality of being bald is sinking in. Today was a rough day. Having second thoughts about shaving my head. I felt…
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Wigging out
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March 2012
OM BALD
OM BALD
Why is she bald?
Because she is….
Why, Sheila, why?
Well, why not?
It is not that serious.
It really isn’t that…
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OM BALD
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December 2011
Random thought on my journey with alopecia
Most of you know that I am from Canada and rj is American. So when we married we started a whirlwind of immigration processes. I had to file yet another form and get another set of biometric done.…
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Random thought on my journey with alopecia
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Bless you alopecia, bless you for being in my life?
My husband has been working on material for a class on character that he is…
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Bless you alopecia, bless you for being in my life?
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November 2011
Out in the world as an alopecian; the job interview and further steps
While I am a musician (Singer/Songwriter), I don't exist off the air I breathe. It would be nice. When I was signed to a label in the mid-90s I toured, made very good money. Long story short, my…
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Out in the world as an alopecian; the job interview and further steps
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"An inspirational story of finding hope and strength while living with an incurable disease"
So my story was added to my company's newsletter this month. I received it yesterday, as with everyone else that works for the three casinos of ABS. Two here in Edmonton, one in Calgary and one in…
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"An inspirational story of finding hope and strength while living with an incurable disease"
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October 2011
Cool costumes only alopecians can do for Halloween!
Hey everybody - If you have a bald head, think about the costume possibilities! Let's get out there this Halloween and win some costume contests (or, at least, scare the heck out of our neighbors'…
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Cool costumes only alopecians can do for Halloween!
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Didnt expect that to happen
Didnt expect that to happen. I spend more and more time walking and carrying on thru life as a bald woman. And mostly I succeed. Today was the first time that I went into the mall without any head…
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Didnt expect that to happen
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The beautiful, bald, and breathtaking survey
Hey Sisters! We need to take a survey. A few of our sisters are feeling men are not attracted to bald women. I'm asking all bald women who have found love while sporting that breath taking, beautiful…
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The beautiful, bald, and breathtaking survey
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September 2011
Spreading Awareness-Musicians for Children's Alopecia Project Benefit Tonight
I was told this link didn't work, perhaps it will work now:…
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Spreading Awareness-Musicians for Children's Alopecia Project Benefit Tonight
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WCAU NBC 10! Show - Speaking About Alopecia Awareness and Upcoming Event!
Here is the video to the interview I did on the NBC 10! Show with the head of Children's Alopecia Project, Jeff Woytovich and his daughter Madison. I commend NBC 10! for having us on and helping me…
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WCAU NBC 10! Show - Speaking About Alopecia Awareness and Upcoming Event!
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A step in the right direction
Wow so much has happened this summer. My first annual alopecia event that I put to together in my city was a wonderful success. I met many people within my city that also have alopecia. Adults and…
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A step in the right direction
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Equality In The Workplace
Hair indeed is overrated, but under what circumstances is it necessary? This is a non gender specific question.
Equal Opportunity legislation in the UK, and many other countries, indicates that peop…
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Equality In The Workplace
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July 2011
Myself
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Myself
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My first trip out au naturel
Hiya all...its been a while since I have written anything
I wanted to share with you, my AW family the next big step I took on my alopecia journey. The other day after work I went into a…
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My first trip out au naturel
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Becky Hibbs Music and Alopecia Awareness - 1
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Becky Hibbs Music and Alopecia Awareness - 1
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The Journey
I was reading a magazine today and came across this poem by Mary Oliver. Im not a poetry reader much but this spoke to me and I wanted to share it with you......…
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The Journey
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June 2011
Not always what you think
I will start by saying that I have several scarves that I wear on my head when I am running errands or exercising. I recently moved from a suburb North of where I live to inside the city. The suburb…
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Not always what you think
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