It's alopecia awareness month, and I was reminded yesterday how some people can act. A little boy pointed out I had no hair which to me is a normal thing and I have never had a problem with children asking there innocence and curiosity is only natural, I smiled and said I had alopecia. Understandable his mum was embarrassed and apologised to which I smiled and said it was no problem. However the person I was serving thought it was rather rude and made comment, which I let slide. The reason beginning is I would rather be asked by a small child than an older person who presumes the worse and goes down a line of questions that isn't wanted or needed. I've had alopecia for 11 years and while I've not alway handled it the best, it is who I am. On a daily bases I face a struggle with my imagine and take knocks in confidence but I alway try to come back stronger. I guess what I'm trying to say is everyone has a story and mine is alopecia but so is the sports I've loved, the books I've read, the places I've seen, and the great times I've spent with friends and family. If I'm honest you don't understand the impact of not having hair has until it happens to you, from feeling the cold more or dust in yours eyes. This year I decided to stop wearing a head scarf and tbh it's one of the best decisions I've made. Life brings you challenges but I guess it's how you handle them. #alopeciaawareness #alopecia #sports #golf #cornwall #girlsthatgolf #friendship #memories❤ #life #challenges #wigs #headscarf #questions #goodvibes #movingforward #acceptance
