Joanna offers a positive perspective on having alopecia: it can be seen as a strength and used to create change! Thank you Joanna for sharing your journey and encouragement with the CANAAF Community.
Hi! My name is Joanna and I was diagnosed with alopecia when I was four years old. My parents took me from doctor to doctor, naturopath, etc., but nothing worked. Kids were cruel about it at school and didn’t want to be my friend. All I wanted to do was hide. I wore wigs and didn’t let anyone know I had alopecia. If anyone asked me about my eyebrows, I made some excuse.
Fast forward to today; I am 23 years old and don’t hide my story. I share it with anyone who is curious and even raise alopecia awareness on my instagram, @joannamariabarlas1 .
If anyone is struggling with their alopecia journey or is being bullied, just know that your story is your power and don’t run away from it.
Alopecia doesn’t limit you, it’s your power.
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