Hello

Hello.

Can you see it? Blowing in the wind? Doubtful. It's bright, shiny, rich. Or is it? Can you see what I see? Long flowing hair. Invisible to everyone but me.

My name's Olivia. I have alopecia. I'm not going to talk about my alopecia much. I'm going to talk more about my life in general. When I was 4 my hair fell out. It only took one or two days. I am 15 now and I still have no hair. I wear a wig everywhere except my own home.

I wouldn't say I'm jealous of other girls' hair. I just wish they'd appreciate it more. Some of my classmates can't leave the house without their hair straightened. Or how 75-80% of them dye their hair. Can't you just be happy with what you were born with? It's unique.

I hate how people say, "OMG I wish I wore a wig! I'm SOOOO jealous of you! You could chose what color your hair could be every day!" Seriously? I know their trying to make me feel better but no, it isn't fun having to wear a wig. And besides, if I changed wig colors every day, everyone would know I wore a wig. There are so many things you can't do with a wig. You can't go swimming, you can't put your hair up in a ponytail, or go on roller-coasters. Yeah, you could take your wig off but then what's the point? You wear a wig to hide the fact that you're bald.

I know some of you may be thinking, If I think that people shouldn't dye their hair because it's unique, then why wear a wig to cover up your uniqueness? I wish it were that simple. I wish I could go around school or in public without wearing a wig. And believe me, I think I look better without a wig on. It's just, people wouldn't look at me the same way. No one would want to be near me.

BUT WHATEVER, right?

Liv