Video Store Guy

I really like the video store down the street. Great prices, convenient, and the video store guy rocks. When living with Alopecia, I often think that few people understand what I’m going through. Yes, I have tremendous support from family and friends, but it’s rare that you run into a stranger that understands.

Many months ago I noticed an employee at the video store who had a small nickel-shaped bald spot. I knew immediately he had some form of Alopecia, but I was not bold enough to bring up the subject. Saying I wasn’t bold is kind of funny. Here I was walking around the video store completely bald. The months went by and I noticed he had more bald spots and was shaving his head. Now I want to talk to him, but the lines are always long or someone needs his help.

Today, I finally got the moment to connect. We had a short conversation about our Alopecia journeys from childhood. We decided that I would pray that all his hair would fall out so he didn’t have to shave anymore, and he would pray that my hair would come back. How funny is that. A brief, but warming connection that I hope will spark future conversations and support.

Alopecia World

Alopecia World is an amazing place to connect. Chat, blogs, photos, and videos are just a few features of this site. Besides being nicely designed, this site offers support that I wish I would have had all my life.

Alopecia World is a new social networking site for people living with hair loss, their loved ones and friends. Join today for support, to encourage others, make new friends, or perhaps meet the love of your life. It's 100% free! (alopeciaworld.com)

Please check out the site. Thank you Alopecia World for giving all of us a chance to share our unique lives!!