I’ve neglected and ignored the fact that I’ve been losing my hair for a long time, perhaps over 15 years. And finally over the past two years or so decided to address it. I was in denial that it was getting worse. Now, my hair forced me to deal with it. I get so absolutely fed up with it every morning that I’m tempted to shave what’s left off! I’m still holding on, even though my hair isn’t.

This place helps me feel less alone about my hair loss. And for that, you’re all true sisters!

(BTW, I sent a request to join last week and haven’t heard back – should I request again?)

@livingthiswithyou – I love the girl from down under, she’s very inspiring! I also like the freedom that wig wearing provides in being able to pull your hair off and give your scalp a really good scratch and rub 🙂

@Ann – Yes indeed, it is a choice and one I was not alway successful in making but the past is the past and I’m all about looking forward! 🙂

@Angie T – Thank u.

@Maria – I’m so glad this post helped you!

@Lina, Eva and Jacqui – Thank you! You and your girls inspire, and you’re living proof that it’s never to late to make a change. You lived with this for 25 years before pulling the rug out from the hold that hair loss had on you, and I often think of you when I raise one of my many glasses of wine I consume, in happiness that you are an amazing success story, along with so many others. It’s not easy choosing to move forward because we just don’t want to let go, but you, me and a whole bunch of other gals here are proof that there is life after hair loss!

@moonstruck – I look forward to that day too!

@Chris – Thank you

@Mary – I’m so so happy you have found support here. I always felt that the only thing worse than having to deal with hair loss at 21 was thinking I was the only girl that this was happening to. It was a torment that affected greatly. We are not alone in this, we have each other to talk to and support one another.

@phillygrl – Thank you! You have moved forward more than you realize. Every post you read, every comment you make, everytime you strive or desire to want more for yourself… you are moving forward, so be proud of that! If you asked me at most points in my hair loss journey if I would be where I am today, I would laughed and said “ya whatever.” I never thought.. never that I could accept my situation in the way that I have. So while you cannot picture having your life back, I assure you, it’s there and it’s waiting for you!

@Annette – Thank you. Having the knowledge of what you CAN do if, you NEED to makes all the difference. It’s information that allows us to realize that if our worse case scenario presents itself, we have options, we have choices. Even though I didn’t act or do anything proactive towards wearing hair for years, I always felt comforted by seeing so many other women do it so successfully. It gave me hope that I could one day do it too.. and so I have 🙂

((HUGS))
XOXO

Huge, baby, ugly cry, tears still rolling down my face as I read your post. My heart is pounding as your words hit every note perfectly. I WANT to be able to say all those things one day ! I just cant even picture it. Its like a foreign language still and Ive been reading this website for YEARS! haha Even after all the encouragement (shout out Lina!) and success I see on here, I cannot picture having a life back again.

But, because of your efforts and bravery, I will keep moving and breathing and, literally, cheering when I see another woman find her “answer”. <3<3 to the Sisterhood of HL