When I was a junior in high school, I noticed a softball size bald spot on the back of my head. I was pretty scared and confused. That was my first day of this journey. I literally felt like my whole world had been turned upside down. Along the way, I have told very few people, and they have been my biggest supporters! They boost my confidence every single day and I am so blessed by them!! I’ve been wearing extensions for almost 5 years now to help hide as many bald spots as possible. I refuse to go out in public without my extensions because I fear I’m going to be judged. Spending the night places, going to the pool, refusing to let people touch my hair, and just everyday activities have caused me sooo much stress. I don’t want that anymore. I don’t NEED that anymore.
Over this past year, I have overcome so much. I’ve really focused on self-love and personal growth. I love myself for who I am, for the person God created! I finally realize that my hair should be the least of my worries. This summer my hair loss became so severe that my extensions nor scalp makeup did the job. I’ve decided that I don’t want the stress of hiding this anymore. It’s just becoming too difficult. Today I’m choosing to finally share my biggest insecurity. I want everyone to know that I have alopecia areata and I’m starting a new journey living my life as me. Lastly, my family has blessed me with this human hair wig and I CAN’T wait to show it off! Wigs can look completely natural and make you feel like you!