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Olivia H.'s avatar

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This is incredible, thank you so much for modeling vulnerability and authenticity here. there are parts of me I try to keep hidden that felt so seen and affirmed as I read. I was brought back to pre-pandemic times when I first got my own alopecia diagnosis of what’s known as central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia. I appreciate this offering and invitation. 💞💞

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Bing Tashkent's avatar

nice - this powerfully captures the deep emotional struggle with hair loss and the intergenerational shame that comes with it. I really liked the way you integrated the support from your community and the inspiration you draw from figures like Supriya Surender and Neehar Sachdeva. It’s a compelling reminder of how personal pain can transform into empowerment through connection and representation. It conveys a journey from concealment to embracing one’s identity with dignity and pride very eloquently.

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