I'm a passionate advocate for raising awareness of Trichotillomania because of the stigma attached to it, it can be a very isolating disorder, and I want to make sure that those with Trichotillomania know that they’re not alone. I’m also in a very privileged position because I’ve always had very supportive family, friends and peers of my condition, so it's incredibly important to me to give a voice to those who are struggling to let them know that they can find support, understanding and help.
I spent countless hours researching hair loss remedies and solutions, hoping I would come across an article that would reassure me that my hair would grow back, but each time I was left disappointed with the search results.
I’ve suffered with my hair thinning for just under 10 years, my hair used to be my shining glory so to watch it slowly fall away over such a long period of time was simply heartbreaking.
Alopecia stole my hair from me last year (i.e., 2020) at the age of 60, and I bought my first wig in July ‘20. For me the entire hair loss process took about 18 months...
