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Rachel
- 19, Female
- Park Ridge, IL
- United States
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- Relationship Status:
- Single
- About Me:
- Im Rachel ;p
- Do you have alopecia?
- Alopecia totalis
- Are you age 18 or older?
- Yes - I am 18 or older
- Your Website (Leave blank if you don't have one):
- http://racheldabachel.tumblr.com/
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Cheryl, Co-founder commented on Rachel's blog post People"I think many times we don't see that people asking questions about things that sting us, is that questions are dialogue. An opportunity to learn and teach. The average person tries to detect if it is OK to ask the question. But there are still…"
Bk commented on Rachel's blog post People"That is incredibly generous of you, Cheryl. I feel imposed upon when the situations you describe above seem to continually happen to me."
Cheryl, Co-founder commented on Rachel's blog post People"Hi Rachel, Most of the time I respond politely. Because I realize that alopecia is still not a household word. In fact, just the other day a young girl came from behind the McDonald counter to ask me a question and speak to me. She had tears in her…"
Bk commented on Rachel's blog post People"Hey Rachel, I struggle with this too. It seems to happen on a daily basis. I'll be having a perfectly fine day and someone will ask me...usually very publicly, in front of a bunch of strangers, typically in a grocery line..."how's…"
Rachel commented on Rachel's blog post People"Hahahah their awesome, I love it! And Terrie I tried to look for your event on facebook but couldnt find it, post a link and ill be sure to join."
Rachel's blog post was featuredPeople
This happens to me almost everyday, I am out and someone comes up to me asking what happened or if i have cancer. It usually never bothers me unless they ask rudely, because their just curious about why im bald. What bothers me is when a person will ask me why I dont wear a wig and make a big deal about it. All I want to shout at them is "I actually like how I look...thanks" but I dont. Ive worn wigs before and I honestly like the freedom of not having one though I dont think its bad if someone…See More
Rodeli commented on Rachel's blog post People.."Sometimes it is hard to deal with people who are nosy or ask out of care and compassion, but it doesn't always make it easier on us. I feel the same way. Sometimes I think of clever things AFTER having to deal with someone. That gave me the…"
Rachel commented on Rachel's blog post People..":] thank you and your right its just hard remembering sometimes that I shouldnt let it get to me.
but i meant that i dont say it to the people not that i dont like the way i look. Its just when other people make a big deal and have me think…"
Terrie Goben commented on Rachel's blog post People.."That happened recently to my son. The woman rudely came up to my son asking him what was wrong with his head. This was in a store and she worked there. He is 9 years old. He didn't let it bother him at the time, but later on that evening he had…"
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Posted on September 18, 2011 at 6:30pm 11 Comments 0 Favorites
This happens to me almost everyday, I am out and someone comes up to me asking what happened or if i have cancer. It usually never bothers me unless they ask rudely, because their just curious about why im bald. What bothers me is when a person will ask me why I dont wear a wig and make a big deal about it. All I want to shout at them is "I actually like how I look...thanks" but I dont. Ive worn wigs before and I honestly like the freedom of not having one though I dont think its bad if someone… Continue
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 5:43pm on September 5, 2011,
Ilia Reed said… - Hi Rachel, thanks for accepting. Hope you are doing well and having a great day!
- At 1:05am on April 27, 2011, Cheryl, Co-founder said…
- Happy Birthday Rachel!
- At 2:17pm on December 09, 2010, cynthia Molina gave Rachel a gift…
- At 6:33pm on July 24, 2010,
Enriquillo Manuel Melendez said… - hey nena nice page
- At 12:46pm on June 21, 2010,
3wwasha said… - Hello,
Welcome to Alopecia World.
- At 3:56pm on June 20, 2010,
LeslieAnn Butler said…
- Hello and welcome, Rachel!
I'm glad you're weird and crazy in a good way!
How are you today?
LeslieAnn
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