Inspiring ?

 Hello my friends !!

So I have had many responses to my blog about my hairloss and the head shave which was truly amazing. I couldn't possibly thank you all enough for given me the support and understanding what a difficult time Iv been having. But something caught my eye which was amazing. So many people had mention that I was so 'Brave' and 'inspirational' and told me how beautiful  I was without hair.
As amazing as all those compliments were, and believe me when I say this, I would of probably crumbled without the support of my friends, family,boyfriend and others who supported me via the internet, I cant agree with you. I  don't  believe me shaving my head was a 'Brave' thing to do.

I think shaving my head was something I had to do, it was my choice. I choose to do it. For myself and know one else.
This may get all deep FYI.

I truly believe this world has gotten far to caught up in looking good and being the 'Perfect' person. But the sad truth is I sometimes get the feeling people are doing this for others and not themselves.This world is a material world, Superficial. It should not have mattered if I shaved my head, died it pink, or got a boob job. As long as I had done it for myself , who cares ? why does it matter to so many people what other people look like? what happened to 'Its on the inside that counts' I sometimes wonder if that's gone out the window.

What I think people don't realize is that its ok not to be perfect all the time.
The world needs to chill out!
 I defiantly think society needs to change, because there are bigger problems in the world other than Victoria Beckham's new fashion line.
Not only is there physical illness, there is terminal illness and mental illness in the world which I believe people sometimes like to try and hide and ignore. Why? why are people ashamed or scared to share ? its an illness, you cannot control it. When I say this I don't mean rubbing it in peoples faces , I mean accepting it for yourself. Get help if you want/need help.
You have got to do what is best for yourself.
'Do You'
'Fall down 7, stand up 8'
and who cares whose watching, As long as you make yourself happy, have your health and loved ones. the people who don't matter will soon show there colours and poof out they go.
The important people will love you for you.
Till next time.

Danielle x

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The big shave !!

Welcome !! today's date is 22/02/15
I am starting this blog as well as writing for Prettybald.co.uk in hope to not only inspire those who suffer from alopecia, but in hope to help those who have been suffering with mental illness.
I must mention that i am not a doctor, nor can i help diagnose anyone, but what i can do is share my experiences with you in hope to reach anyone out there who may need support.

You are not alone.

That aside , I've have never written for anything like this before, especially something that involves me sharing my deepest, darkest thoughts. Here's hoping I do a good job.

So, Alopecia......I am a newbie when it comes to alopecia totalis and  tomorrow is the day I shave away the last remains of my 'hair'. I'm currently sporting a 'Gollum' ( from lord of the rings ) look, so I'll be happy to see it go.

 I gotta say that the last week or so I've been putting on a brave face. I knew this day was coming so I am well prepared for it. I am a little worried, that I shall be looking like a look-a-like for Shrek with my one ear that sticks out and my other which is practically glued back due to old surgery's! Never the less , it will be a whole load of my mind.
The worst thing about Alopecia for me is that I've had to watch my hair fall out on a day-to-day basis. within the space of three weeks, my hair was almost gone. Coming back from my Cyprus adventure into the arms of my boyfriend ( who I met out there) and family, I couldn't of been happier. So what happened? Maybe something in the universe is giving me a lesson? or maybe its a sign.....a new door opening for new opportunities? I guess that's how I like to see it anyway. I believe that sometimes in life you just need to try and shrug things of. (coming from the person who has cried hysterically , for almost 2 months now.) Thing is, you can't sit around and think  'why is this happening to me?' 'Why me, why me ?' Because ,you will only drive yourself crazy.

So.... going from big hair to...










...This mess, I think its about time to just say.....OK..  'Time to say goodbye' in what is obviously a dramatic Sarah Brightman style of send off, I wouldn't have it any other way!!


23rd Monday February 2015 .
A matter of minutes after the head shave.

Well iv done it , the hair is off ! I must say , running my hands through my new found stubble , it feels as though I have load's more hair than when I had those 'gollum' strands.
I did have a cry , I won't sugar coat that however I do feel liberated by what I have Achieved. As it's only been minutes since the shave , I shall leave you with a picture of my new look, whilst I go and celebrate with a bottle of win and a Chinese with my incredible family.

All the best
Danielle x

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