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About Me:: I am 54 years old and got alopecia areata when I was 18 and then alopecia totalis when I was 27. I am now losing my eyelashes on my right side and have lost my eyebrows on that same side also. I really thought the hair loss thing kind of came to a stand still, till this started happening a month or so ago.

This has been a very frusting and long trip for me but I have accepted this trial that I have to bear in life. It is just something I wouldn't wish on my worse enemy. My family is a great support system as well as my friends who know that I have AT. After all these years though, I still haven't gotten enough courage up to just tell people and let them accept me for who I am. When someone comments on my hair, I get so self-conscious and I feel so very uncomfortable, that usually I quickly change the subject and move on to talking about something else. I am hoping joining this group will give me the courage to stand up for myself and not care what other people think or say. After all, this is not something I asked for or can control. As I said before, this is a trial I have been asked to bear in life and I try my best to do what I can to live life to its fullest each and everyday :)

At 1:16am on August 20th, 2008, Bob Hershberger said…: Hi sweetie.."" ))..How the weather treating ya in Philly?? Muggy,last time I was there..Anyway,just saying hello,and wishing you many smiles..Isnt it great there free..Bob

At 10:24pm on August 16th, 2008, Bob Hershberger said…: Hi Geri..Thanks for checkin in..Im doing extremely well for the times..I thank God every day for "WHAT I DONT HAVE""..Yep.. Things have just been going my way lately...Maybe Im still "high" from having my son for a month while he's out on summer va-ca from college..I had such a great time..Like you,I just love this site,where others like us come to share our stories..Its nice to know were not so alone..Id still love to "chat" if you'd like..Im just a very courious person,and like you,I havent really ever met many others who suffer from AT,AA etc..Anyway,Hope your weekend goes well also..Do you work?? Just wondering..Bob

At 12:24pm on August 15th, 2008, LeslieAnn Butler said…: Geri, I'm so glad you are getting my book. Did you order it yet? I think you will like it. I would love to find out what you think, okay?
If you want to see me talk about it on a television appearance I did Monday, go to: http://www.katu.com/amnw/segments/26833554.html.
Hugs!

At 7:22pm on August 12th, 2008, Christine said…: Geri,
Welcome! I can sure relate to your about me section. I certainly feel alot of what you feel.

At 10:58pm on August 10th, 2008, Geri said…: Hey Bob,

Curious about what??? lol.....You didn't make me feel pressured. I love getting your messages and would love to talk with you soon or chat. I have a 13 hour day tomorrow so I better get ready for bed. I know it will be another exhausting day....Have a great day tomorrow :)

At 9:38pm on August 10th, 2008, Bob Hershberger said…: Hey Geri..Maybe when you get courious,then we could chat..I probably should of never threw that out on front street without chatting for a bit..Something just said to do it,so,out of character,I did...I didnt mean to make you feel pressured. I am courious as could be,so if you like,let me know..Just a call on the phone..Who know's..Might be fun?? Bob : ))

At 2:58pm on August 9th, 2008, Elizabeth said…: Hi Geri.....
I have heard of Crowned Royal getting something togeher..but nothing more than that...Have you heard??? Where in PA Are you??? Thanks for the message! Hope your having a good weekend!

At 2:27pm on August 9th, 2008, Bob Hershberger said…: Hi Geri..I have never been to the chat room..Have you?? It sounds interesting..Let me know if you'd like to chat..Im here..LOL..Bob

At 2:50am on August 9th, 2008, Bob Hershberger said…: Geri,,Howw-dee..Just saying hello,and nite -nite and the same time..It is really nice having so many people who can relate..I believe for my first 15 years or so ,I had never even heard of another person with AA,At etc..So this is a nice change..Have a great weekend..Bob

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