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What You Avoid Controls You; What You Face Frees You

Alopecia isn’t just about losing hair—it’s about losing control. When I first lost my hair, I didn’t hate the reflection staring back at me, but I feared how others would see me. So, I hid. I wore wigs not because I loved them, but because I was afraid not to.

The journey wasn’t linear. It took about five years—some days I felt brave, others exposed.…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on April 1, 2025 at 2:37pm — No Comments

12 Honest Questions About Alopecia Featuring My Mom!

Parenting has difficult moments. When a child is diagnosed with alopecia, the whole family is swept up into a whirlwind of change. There are doctor appointments, questions, treatments, and you are just looking to assure your child will live a happy life in a world that can be very cruel. Through honest conversations, we are…

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Added by Gabe on May 14, 2020 at 9:36pm — No Comments

When the worst thing happens at work

Hi anyone and everyone who might read this. Yesterday I went into work for the first time since I got my wig (I have a job where I can work from home if I want to). I had been dreading going in because these were the people who I knew might say something because they've known me a long time, but people I don't feel close enough to to bear my soul and all my travails with my hair. The person I was most concerned about is the guy whose office is next to mine (I'll call him Jim). He's a real…

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Added by claudiaclaude on August 31, 2012 at 10:46am — 7 Comments

A shiny little martian

I had AU when I was first got this, eons ago, but now I have AA (fuzzy regrowth at the back meaning i have to shave it every few days) - and more importantly, eyebrows.

I am so damn glad I have eyebrows and long eyelashes. really.

But now my AA is changing. I can feel bits of my regrowth shrinking over the last couple of weeks. I had a sideburn type thing down near my left ear which is now gone and there's an empty spot right at the crown of my head. Now my patches have… Continue

Added by Georgia Gardner on February 25, 2011 at 7:36pm — 7 Comments

It's a new day...to be continued

This is going to be a farely short blog...for now. I have to be in class in 20 minutes, but I had an epiphany as I was getting dressed this morning. People stare at me all day long, so why not give them something to look at? I typically am a 'plain Jane.' I don't really like to stand out. Instead of being stared at looking 'average' (whatever that is), I decided today that I am going to look the best I can every day. Instead of 'hey, look at that bald girl,' maybe it will go more like 'hey look… Continue

Added by Alex on October 22, 2010 at 8:55am — 2 Comments

In Need of a Confidence Boost (and Advice!)

Hey guys!

Today is one of those tough days when my confidence and acceptance of my hair loss is slipping. I'm not burst-into-tears-so-unhappy miserable or anything, but I'm more like "eh." I'm thinking my head shave will be taking place sooner rather than later. When I comb my hair after my shower I keep losing clumps. There are only so many months I can keep losing clumps before my hair is too thin to be pretty! So I'm a little shaken by that. I'm thinking it'll be an experience that's… Continue

Added by Alexandra on May 4, 2009 at 12:44am — 3 Comments

I am not alone!

It's so funny how God works - everything has its own time and only He knows when the time is right. God comes along and says "OK, you're ready to receive this change and grow." I don't always want these changes. And sometimes, I have been praying for them for years and wondered why they were taking so long to happen. My journey from AA to AU started at four. Bald spots and thinning were a part of my life pretty much every spring of my childhood. I had no idea though, that ALL the hair on my… Continue

Added by Kelly on April 26, 2008 at 5:00pm — 2 Comments

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