Andrea
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What to wear when being active

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mary Jul 8, 2010. 13 Replies

I love taking long walks, and I usually just plop on a baseball hat and go. I don't want to get my wig all sweaty. But yesterday the winds were so strong my hat blew off a couple of times. It was…Continue

When did you become okay with it?

Started this discussion. Last reply by BaldGirlsDoLunch.org Jan 12, 2010. 13 Replies

So, I've had alopecia for 4 years and despite many treatments, it keeps getting worse. I feel like I might never be happy again. When did you start to accept your alopecia and what did you do to feel…Continue

 

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About Me:
I'm 26 and have been dealing with alopecia for 4 years. I've tried rogain and am currently trying laser therapy. It is growing new hair, but areas formerly not affected are shedding like crazy. I dont know what to do.
Do you have alopecia?
Other type of alopecia
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

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Moments of clarity

Posted on January 9, 2011 at 9:18am 5 Comments

Yesterday, on my way to my monthly appointment to clean and reattach my integration system I had two humorous moments of clarity.



1.

I'm sitting in my car, and I pull off my headband-earmuff thing to go inside. My hair stands straight up. "Man, i knew this thing would give me hat hair," I say to myself. Then I burst out laughing. When my biggest problem is "hat hair," as apposed to "no hair," life is pretty good.



2.



Im in the appointment and I'm waiting for… Continue

It gets better

Posted on December 12, 2010 at 5:44pm 8 Comments

So its been more than a year since my hair loss reached the turning point, the wig point. And at the time, I considered it sort of a death sentence for my future. I mentally kissed goodbye most of the things I wanted most in life, assuming that I couldn't get them in a wig.

As it turns out, I was totally wrong. Its a year later and I'm happier than Ive been in a long time. I'm working at a job I love. My legal troubles are over. And I have an integration system that gives me…

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Update

Posted on August 15, 2010 at 7:21pm 6 Comments

It's been almost two weeks since I got an integration system. I don't even know how to describe how I feel. Free sums it up pretty nicely, though.

I find myself forgetting that I even have alopecia, which is a pretty big deal for someone who has thought about nearly nothing else for the past five years. It looks like my own hair, it feels like a thicker, less-damaged version of my own hair, it's pretty much the hair I always wish I had. I just wore it on vacation and I was amazed at all… Continue

The perfect gift for an alopecian

Posted on June 20, 2010 at 9:27pm 6 Comments

Recently, I took up running. I'm just starting out, but it's one of the only things that helps releive my stress and make this whole alopecia thing seem more manageable. While running, I wear bandanas, but am totally bummed by the lack of selection at stores near me. They are all cheaply-made, obviously designed for men, or too dark (which when you add sun translates to too hot). Today my friend came over to give me a birthday gift- a totebag filled with dozens of cute, light-colored, girly… Continue

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At 1:34am on August 1, 2012, Cheryl, Co-founder said…

Hi Andrea, Alopecians in Michigan will celebrate International Alopecia Day with a late lunch at T.G.I Fridays in Livonia. We will be meeting at 3 PM on August 4th.
Come for lunch, come for dinner, come for an appetizer or just come for coffee and dessert!
Let's Meet!
T.G.I Fridays
20120 Haggerty Road
Livonia, MI 48152-1087

Please RSVP below so that we can make reservations if needed.

http://www.alopeciaworld.com/events/international-alopecia-day-detroit-michigan-2012

Thanks and we really look forward to meeting you!

PS: Please note that this is a dutch treat and everyone is responsible for their own bill!

Thanks,

Cheryl

At 8:50am on September 29, 2011, Sarah Eisenhardt said…
Hi have you thought about joining us at the apple orchard this Sunday here is the link to the event.
http://www.alopeciaworld.com/events/apple-orchard-with-children-s-alopecia-project-of-michigan
At 3:05am on July 29, 2011, Cheryl, Co-founder said…
Hi Andrea,

Alopecians in Michigan will celebrate International Alopecia Day (August 6th, 2011) with a late lunch at T.G.I Fridays in Livonia. We will be meeting at 3 PM.

Come for lunch, come for dinner, come for an appetizer or just come for coffee and dessert!

We want to meet you!

T.G.I Fridays
20120 Haggerty Road
Livonia, MI 48152-1087
(734) 464-8443

Please RSVP on the Events page:

http://www.alopeciaworld.com/events/international-alopecia-day-det
so that we can make reservations if needed.

Thanks and we really look forward to meeting you!

TGI Fridays has been kind enough to offer our group a 10% discount on the meals.

PS: Please note that this is a dutch treat and everyone is responsible for their own bill!

Cheryl
At 12:22pm on May 25, 2011, Sarah Eisenhardt said…
http://www.alopeciaworld.net/events/cap-picnic

Are you joining us for the picnic in Troy, MI on June 4th?
At 6:56pm on March 9, 2011, Essence said…
awwe<3 thanks so muchhh!!!!!!! :D
At 5:20pm on February 14, 2011, Devin said…
Happy Valentines Day Andrea!
At 1:39pm on December 13, 2010, zeida said…

Thank you Andrea for your words.  

At 8:48am on October 28, 2010, Sarah Eisenhardt said…
Have a happy Halloween Love Caden
At 1:15pm on October 27, 2010, Sarah Eisenhardt gave Andrea a gift…
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At 8:36am on June 23, 2010, Dana Kozlowski said…
Hope you have a wonderful birthday! I am going on a search for new bandanas.

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