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1 Year Bald Anniversary!
Hi all,
Yesterday (4/25) was my 1 year bald anniversary! I shaved my head one year ago and life has only gotten better from there on :) It's feels like a kind of a birthday for me, because it shaving my hair off and starting fresh was the first time I felt like the "real me" since I had gotten alopecia in 2001. Many of you may know what I mean about what a positive life-changing event the "Big Shave" can bring about. For those of you who are still struggling with the decision of whether or not to shave it all off, I honestly can tell you that I wish I would have shaved it all off sooner! However, it is a very personal decision and should be done when you feel like you are ready. Please know that you are not alone and that things will look up and slowly get better - we are all truly stronger than we can imagine.
For all of you who have helped me along my journey this past year and have given words of encouragement or advice, a big "Thank you!" And for all of you who are just starting this journey or are scared and unsure about your alopecia, please feel free to contact me and ask questions. I really love to help out as much as I can. Hold your bald/patchy/hairy heads high and never forget to smile! (I've found that smiling makes all the difference in the world.)
xo,
Nat
Yesterday (4/25) was my 1 year bald anniversary! I shaved my head one year ago and life has only gotten better from there on :) It's feels like a kind of a birthday for me, because it shaving my hair off and starting fresh was the first time I felt like the "real me" since I had gotten alopecia in 2001. Many of you may know what I mean about what a positive life-changing event the "Big Shave" can bring about. For those of you who are still struggling with the decision of whether or not to shave it all off, I honestly can tell you that I wish I would have shaved it all off sooner! However, it is a very personal decision and should be done when you feel like you are ready. Please know that you are not alone and that things will look up and slowly get better - we are all truly stronger than we can imagine.
For all of you who have helped me along my journey this past year and have given words of encouragement or advice, a big "Thank you!" And for all of you who are just starting this journey or are scared and unsure about your alopecia, please feel free to contact me and ask questions. I really love to help out as much as I can. Hold your bald/patchy/hairy heads high and never forget to smile! (I've found that smiling makes all the difference in the world.)
xo,
Nat
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Comment by Heather L on April 26, 2010 at 10:33pm
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Happy Anniversary! Thank you for being an inspiration to so many of us!!!
Heather
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Comment by Petra on April 27, 2010 at 1:15pm
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Happy anniversary! Smiling does make a difference :-))))))
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Comment by Carol on April 27, 2010 at 6:04pm
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congrats - and yes - attitude is just about everything!!
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Comment by Lisa Santer on April 28, 2010 at 5:54am
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Happy re-birth day!
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Comment by Jill on April 28, 2010 at 1:23pm
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I never thought about celebrating my bald anniversary. Thanks for sharing and keep on smiling!!
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Comment by Joy on April 28, 2010 at 3:40pm
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hey Natalie...happy anniversary!! you have helped me along the way and I think you're pretty special!! you're right...a smile is important! you are so valuable to this sight..again good for you on your milestone!!
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Comment by Tiffany P on April 30, 2010 at 1:16pm
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Its awesome to see people living their lives and showing all of us that life does go on. i look to those like you when i have my down days which i'm happy to say is few and far in between. have a great weekend :o)
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Comment by Melissa Harris on May 2, 2010 at 8:50pm
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Nat! You rock girl! Thanks for all your support towards me over the last year too. I appreciate you! How is life for you now?! You still loving your Freedom Wig?! I'm still patchy and "hiding" spots as best as I can, wondering when I will eventually get tired of it, LOL! I guess time and patience will be the judge! Take care girl! Good to hear from you!! Melissa
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Comment by Kara Donaldson on July 14, 2010 at 9:23pm
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Hi! I came across your profile and I have to say, i LOVE your wigs! Whichever one you're wearing on the subway is especially awesome. Would you mind giving me some information on that type of wig and maybe a website I could go to to check it out?
I'm getting to the point where I'm really, really considering the big shave. But I want to make sure I have a great wig before I take that huge step. It's confusing...I mean, I have enough hair to cover it(for now) so I want to keep around what I can for as long as I can. But it's getting limp and spotty and not as attractive as it might be if i were to find the right wig. Gosh who knows. I'm hoping that I might find that one wig that speaks to me enough to encourage me to take the leap and shave my head.
Thanks for the info and congrats on your anniversary! Kara
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Comment by Chefpam on August 1, 2010 at 3:34pm
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How liberating that must have felt to shave your head. I have dealt with this awful shedding for over 22 years.It's just never been this bad and this fast. I dream about the day I just don't have to take the clumps out of my head and have the feeling of draining sadness facing me in the mirror. My hair is really long and just continues to fall. I have told my husband I just want to shave it and move on, but he insists that I just let it do it's thing. I know he is trying to protect me but I just want it over. Instead of just praying it will stop, I have not started praying that it just end..one way or the other. I never thought I could say that prayer...but I have arrived. You look so great and happy. Glad you finally found your way!!
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