All Blog Posts Tagged 'world' (24)

Wishing You a Bright and Happy New Year, Alopecia World Members!

Dear Alopecia World Members,

As we bid farewell to the old and embrace the new, We wanted to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to each and every one of you. As we step into the dawn of a brand new year, may it bring you joy, prosperity, and endless possibilities.

May this year be a canvas of new experiences, filled with moments of…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on December 31, 2023 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment

Webinar: Men & Alopecia Areata: Our unique experiences

Webinar - Virtual Event
Organizer:  NAAF



Wednesday, November 15

4:00 PM, PST

7:00 PM, EST…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on November 13, 2023 at 2:28am — 2 Comments

September is Alopecia Awareness Month - 30 Days, 30 Facts: Spreading Alopecia Awareness

30 Days, 30 Facts: A Social Media Initiative

One innovative way to participate in Alopecia Awareness Month is by joining the "30 Days, 30 Facts" campaign. This initiative involves sharing graphics that feature a different alopecia-related fact each day of the month. Here's why this campaign is so impactful:

Alopecia Awareness Month is an annual campaign that takes place in September, dedicated to raising awareness…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on August 31, 2023 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

"Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end"

Did you know that we are not only the owner of AlopeciaWorld.com, but we are also photographers?

I met Michelle online and immediately connected with her.  This session started as a boudoir shoot and ended as a self-journey.  It was very touching and real as the photographs reveal a story of entering into self-acceptance.

Michelle wrote:

"Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end.   Four years…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on May 24, 2021 at 9:31pm — No Comments

My alopecia has prepared me for this

As my 50th birthday approached, I occasionally thought about the fact that much was about to change for me. I struggled with the thoughts of impending possibilities such as weight gain, wrinkles, aches and pains, and the gradual waning of my physical abilities. But I also thought about my journey with alopecia over the past 24 years.

With alopecia the questions were…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on February 13, 2015 at 3:30am — 9 Comments

Your presence may mean far more than you think

Recently, a mother whose beautiful young daughter has alopecia said to me, "I always tell my daughter that you are her twin. I tell her when she grows up, she's going to look like you."

The emotions that statement elicited in me were very strong: I was honored and extremely humbled.

Our reach as alopecians is far beyond us. We may be just living our lives and, at the same time, encouraging a neighbor, a person on our morning commute, or perhaps someone we least…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on July 31, 2014 at 12:00pm — 10 Comments

"Beautiful Henna crowns bring confidence and joy to women experiencing hair loss"

I recently came across the below article on the Huffington Post website:

"One organization is using all-natural ingredients and artistry to help women coping with hair loss.



Henna Heals was started by Canadian photographer Frances Darwin in 2011 as a small group of volunteers in Toronto, and has since grown to a community of 150 artists worldwide. Those…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on May 19, 2014 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments

Girl banned from school for shaving head

ABC News reported:

A 9-year-old girl from Grand Junction, Colorado will be allowed to return to school after being banned for shaving her head.

Kamryn…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on March 26, 2014 at 12:30am — 18 Comments

The angry art of alopecian superhero artist David Finch

 

I recently read an article about David Finch, an alopecian super hero artist.  When asked about his emotional details in his drawings Finch responded:

"It does come from both personal…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on March 21, 2014 at 5:00pm — 4 Comments

A special message just for you

I would like to express my sincere gratitude and wish you a happy new year. There is no way Alopecia World could be what it has become without input from individuals like you. The support, caring, triumphs and struggles that you have each shared through blogs, discussions, comments and videos on the site help a multitude of people every day. We do not have to struggle or be victorious alone; we have a place where we can encourage and be encouraged by others. Thank you for making my dream…

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Added by Alopecia World on January 2, 2014 at 4:47pm — 20 Comments

Alopecia World makes top of the list of alopecia resources!

According to the Josephfleischer.com Blog:

"Dealing with alopecia can be an isolating experience, even when you have a strong support system of family and friends around. It’s hard for people to commiserate when they aren’t sharing the same types of personal experiences that you are.

Luckily, we live in an age where information, advice and…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on August 20, 2013 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

Reporting issues and members to Alopecia World

We are committed to keeping Alopecia World safe for its members and visitors. This is why we take seriously every report of alleged offensive, illegal, or inappropriate behavior and deal swiftly and decisively with any member engaged in such activity.

Therefore, if you suspect a member of behaving inappropriately on the site, please go to the following page and report that member directly to Alopecia World:…

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Added by Alopecia World on September 20, 2012 at 9:11pm — No Comments

Happy birthday, Alopecia World!

Alopecia World turned four years old on March 8, 2012, and we could not be more pleased with its growth.

There is no doubt that Alopecia World is one of the leading social networking sites for people from around the world who are living with alopecia.

Who made it so?

You - the members of Alopecia World!

You provide the support. You provide the encouragement. You provide the inspiration and information Alopecia World's thousands of members and monthly visitors need…

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Added by Alopecia World on March 14, 2012 at 11:48pm — 23 Comments

An alopecian looking for work - An update

It's been 3 years and 6 months. Unemployment came and went. I had to file for bankruptcy, no money in means no money to go out; no choice in the matter. Difficult to maintain a home with one income where it needs two. I had to give my car back. I managed. I survived because I'm married and my husband works. We cut back as far as possible, even moved into a lesser rent apartment. We were lucky the complex we live in worked with us. While my husband was good with everything we had our moments.…

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Added by Lili Añel (aka Eulalia) on February 12, 2012 at 9:30pm — 2 Comments

Anniversary-Almost one whole year without hair!

Its February 2012. At the end of February 2011 I realized after seeing a photo of myself, that my alopecia was beyond repair; not enough hair on my head to "cover" the spots as I had been doing the past 18 years. I went to my hairdresser, who was instrumental in fixing what hair I had left throughout the years to shave off what was left of my hair.

That happened on March 5th. Its almost a whole year. I've grown a great deal. I have had many realizations, some good, some horrible.…

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Added by Lili Añel (aka Eulalia) on February 4, 2012 at 4:00pm — 11 Comments

New 'Quick Add' Feature

Dear Member,

Thanks to new feature called "Quick Add," you can now update your status and post other new content from any page on Alopecia World.

To do so, you only need to click the plus sign (+) next to the "Share" button in the "Latest Activity" feed that now appears on every page of the site.

You can quickly post status updates as well as new blogs, photos, videos, discussions, events, and music.

Add a check to the Facebook or Twitter box to notify your…

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Added by Alopecia World on September 21, 2011 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Cinderella moment

I had a job interview today with an employment agency. Mind you, I'd responded to an ad for a "Receptionist/Secretary Law Firm". Right up my alley. When I walked in I was shown to a desk where I was then given an insurmountable amount of paperwork to fill out. You would have thought I had bought a house. I removed my overcoat, my cap, exposing my Royal Baldness. The receptionist smiled. The others kept walking past where I was I guess to get a "sneak peak" at the tall bald headed one. No… Continue

Added by Lili Añel (aka Eulalia) on May 23, 2011 at 6:30pm — 2 Comments

AlopeciaWorld.COM is back! :-)

We are immensely pleased to announce that the domain name ALOPECIAWORLD.COM is back with Alopecia World!

Just to remind you, it was recently seized by a cyber-squatter who attempted to sell it for $18,000.00 or the highest bidder.

Thanks to the intervention of Alopecia World’s very able legal team, the cyber-squatter's efforts were thwarted and the domain name was transferred back to Alopecia World…

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Added by Alopecia World on May 14, 2011 at 5:00pm — 13 Comments

Out in the world with my bald head

My husband and I went to Target for some household essentials. I happened to meet him over in the men's section where he was trying on pants. I saw a few caps that were very unisex looking, thought I might try them on and pick one or two up for the summer. Funky looking little caps, right up my alley. I was wearing a Buff. Of course, in order to try the cap I needed to remove my buff. I walked over to the full length mirror about 5 feet from where my husband was. I removed my buff put on cap… Continue

Added by Lili Añel (aka Eulalia) on March 26, 2011 at 7:11pm — 17 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

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