Age 22 October 2019

My mom has always said I was "strong and courageous", long before I lost my hair. Some days I do not feel like I am either, but I do know that living with Alopecia takes a lot of strength and a lot of courage!

I started my new career as a police officer in June where no one knows I have Alopecia. Funny Story: After I had been riding with my FTO (Field Training Officer) for many weeks, he mentioned that the reason he had white hair was because "he used to have a disease called Alopecia which caused him to loose all of his hair, and when his hair grew back, it grew back white". I told him I understood Alopecia all too well, because I had had it since I was 14. He was completely stunned when I showed him that I was wearing a wig! He had no idea!

My journey will continue , I have two new Freedom wigs on order, one is arriving this month, I can't wait!

There is nothing easy about having Alopecia, if you ever need someone to talk to please send me an email at gillgill@me.com.

Best Wishes,

Gillian Baker

Living Free with Alopecia with a Freedom Wig!