Ok, so since I've last posted I have started losing my right eyelashes now. It is pretty disappointing, but I've been lucky to recently have found someone very special who loves me unconditionally and actually likes me better without my wig or makeup. He tells me I'm beautiful several times a day and really makes me feel that way. I still rather have my eyelashes of course, but he makes it seem like it's not so important that I won't have them.
The BF.
Honestly, I think the reason why I have lost so much hair in a short period of time is because my thyroid is now hyper active. It's usually hypo active, but after so many years it decided to switch on me. Now that my meds have changed perhaps my hair will start to grow back and what not.
Media Update:
Many people are trying to get over a 1,000 signatures to approve for a Cancer Barbie doll. The doll would be bald and help teach young girls that not having hair does not make them worthless or not pretty. That barbie also supports those struggling with alopecia and trichotillomania.
Read full stories here and here.
A co-worker showed me an article in the Life section of USA Today about a 14-year-old girl who wrote a book about having alopecia and the bullying that comes from it. She wants to inspire others and educate those who don't understand the disease.
Read full article here.
