"Hi Sarah- I had to look at your page because there was a girl in my elementary school with the same name, but you're not her :-) Anyway, what a beautiful little boy you have! Also, I know you've been AU for a lot of your life, but you give…"
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Sarah McIntosh replied to Cheryl, Co-founder's discussion How do you explain alopecia to a young child?"I'm going to be sending a coloring book on alopecia to my sons early ed program to try to explain why he has no hair. When I go to the park though and the kids start asking and making comments, I ask them questions like how many of you have…"
Sarah McIntosh commented on Sarah McIntosh's blog post Do you think it is easier to get a job if you wear a wig to an interview? (Bald vs. Wig)"Thank you everybody, I'm still not sure what to do, part of me wants to be that traditional pretty girl and that part of me is more comfortable wearing a wig, but there's a bigger part of me that accepts my alopecia and acknowledges that…"
CATHERINE commented on Sarah McIntosh's blog post Do you think it is easier to get a job if you wear a wig to an interview? (Bald vs. Wig)"I would suggest doing what you feel comfortable doing...but maybe the wig is a good idea or wear a beautiful scarf or hat....just be yourself and be honest with the interviewers...most people tend to understand. Just explain to them that alepecia…"
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Hi Everybody!!!,I was just wondering if there's anyone in the Hotel and Tourism / Hospitality Management field with AU and with some much needed advise. I've been bald a very long time now , finally at the age of 26 I am at a point where I do not feel like wearing hair but I'm scared that I will not be able to be hired because I may be viewed as sick or strange looking. Anyone else with experiences in the work force or some advice for me??See More
tommy commented on Sarah McIntosh's blog post Do you think it is easier to get a job if you wear a wig to an interview? (Bald vs Wig)"it could be to do with the way you feel with out a wig? i know it affects me when i dont wear a hat.
me with hair i am 100% me (was)
Me wearing a hat i act 40% like me
without one im almost a mute and act about 10% like myself
But if your…"
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- I have had alopecia since I was 2 years old I am now 23 and have practically no hair.It don't bother me none.I like hiking,blading and dancing.I'm very friendly and have the personality of someone who drinks way to much coffee even though I hate the stuff.
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- Alopecia universalis
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Do you think it is easier to get a job if you wear a wig to an interview? (Bald vs. Wig)
Posted on April 15, 2011 at 5:30pm 5 Comments 0 Favorites
Hi Everybody!!!,
I was just wondering if there's anyone in the Hotel and Tourism / Hospitality Management field with AU and with some much needed advise. I've been bald a very long time now , finally at the age of 26 I am at a point where I do not feel like wearing hair but I'm scared that I will not be able to be hired because I may be viewed as sick or strange looking. Anyone else with experiences in the work force or some advice for me??
I was just wondering if there's anyone in the Hotel and Tourism / Hospitality Management field with AU and with some much needed advise. I've been bald a very long time now , finally at the age of 26 I am at a point where I do not feel like wearing hair but I'm scared that I will not be able to be hired because I may be viewed as sick or strange looking. Anyone else with experiences in the work force or some advice for me??
To wig or not to wig?
Posted on February 20, 2011 at 2:30pm 2 Comments 0 Favorites
Lately I've been finding myself less and less wanting to wear my wig, hat's, and bandannas but I am having trouble going out in public without them. I can't help but feeling like people are going to be mean to me. I have gone out in public a few times with nothing on my head however I still have this uncontrollable anxiety about doing this regularly as I want to do. I'm wondering if anyone else had anxiety or reservations about going out in public being bald and if so what you did to overcome… Continue
Passing it on to a new generation.
Posted on March 7, 2009 at 1:50am 4 Comments 0 Favorites
For those of you who do not know me,I have 2 beautiful boys,Mason who is my oldest at the age of 21 months,and Porter who is my youngest at 6 weeks.This blog is about my oldest,Mason.
I was told that alopecia was not hereditary , and I had hoped for boys it wasn't.I noticed a spot on the back of Mason's head about 5 months ago.It was smooth and round,about the size of a toonie.I was sure right away.I showed it to my fiance right away.He told me it was nothing,that it was just probably just… Continue
I was told that alopecia was not hereditary , and I had hoped for boys it wasn't.I noticed a spot on the back of Mason's head about 5 months ago.It was smooth and round,about the size of a toonie.I was sure right away.I showed it to my fiance right away.He told me it was nothing,that it was just probably just… Continue
A step backwards...
Posted on September 9, 2008 at 12:30pm 13 Comments 0 Favorites
The last few months I haven't been able to come on to Alopecia World and I have to be totally honest but I have taken some recent blows in my self esteem which I find strange for I'm not one to let my appearance get to me I know I don't look like most people in the outside world but at the same time I always thought that when people got past the initial shock of me being bald that they saw what I felt a very attractive woman.
I guess it started when my fiance's sister came to stay with… Continue
I guess it started when my fiance's sister came to stay with… Continue
To cure or not to cure?
Posted on April 16, 2008 at 8:52pm 10 Comments 0 Favorites
I keep seeing all of these adds to cure alopecia or baldness and it got me to thinking about if there was a legit cure and I could have all of my air back if I would be able to do it.I always had to tell myself that there was nothing wrong with being bald and being bald just adds some new flavours to the world but if a cure came and I took it would it be saying that I do think there is something wrong with being bald and if I took it.This left me feeling very conflicted.I started thinking about… Continue
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- At 8:43pm on April 26, 2012,
Sarah said… Hi Sarah- I had to look at your page because there was a girl in my elementary school with the same name, but you're not her :-) Anyway, what a beautiful little boy you have! Also, I know you've been AU for a lot of your life, but you give me hope that all guys don't just ignore girls with this condition. I have something else going on nobody can figure out, but don't go out without a hat on now... and obsess over what I used to have. I'm 28 and used to have such thick hair until a year and a half ago, and now my scalp burns and I have miniture patchy hair loss. Anyway, I'm glad you have someone who supports you and probably doesn't give a hoot about you being bald. I just want to give up on dating because of my own insecurities, and am always curious how women who are bald make it work. Hope you're well, and glad you're here. -Sarah
- At 6:49pm on April 15, 2011, tommy said…
- it helping abit :) good luck in your intervew!
- At 8:51pm on May 28, 2010,
pat j madden said… - wow sarah what a song,its making me weep a bit.i should stop coming to this site if it keeps makin me cry
- At 12:27pm on December 31, 2008,
Santi said…
- At 1:40pm on December 24, 2008, Santi said…
- At 7:26pm on November 14, 2008,
bronagh doyle said… - hi sarah thanks for excepting as a friend,this is such an amazing site,its great that we can all come 2gether here and discuss alopecia as there isnt anywere else we can go,your 23 like me and you look amazing,ive had alopecia areata all my life and my hair all fell out nearly ten years ago and ive now grown to learn that being bald and having to wear a wig makes me the person i am 2day ,your son is a wee beauty by the way,speak soon and take care. bro.x
- At 6:26pm on November 13, 2008,
carly said… - im doing good, thanks for the comment, it makes me happy to hear comments like that :)
- At 10:43pm on November 12, 2008,
Jennifer said… - hiya, I doing good I finally have a day off tomorrow yea me. How are you doing?
- At 6:35pm on November 11, 2008, carly said…
- hi sarah, i just added you as a friend... how are you?.... hope your having a great day, hope to hear from you soon!
carly
- At 12:52pm on October 16, 2008, Santi said…
- Hi, I'm Santi, I'm new here and I have alopecia universalis since I was 3. I never had the chance to contact with other people like me and I would be very interested to share esperiences and stories with other members of this comunity, cause I think that helps a lot, so if you'd like to I'd be glad to chat with you or mail you anytime you wish. I'm just looking for friendship, cause I care about the stories and the people. That goes for everyone who reads this post too.
Hope to know from you very soon :) S.
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