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Ashley Trahan (Trichotillomania)

6/3/2014

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  • Why are you BALD?Trichotillomania, that nasty little bugger. For those who are not familiar with this mouthful of a disorder....we can call it trich for short and it's basically an anxiety disorder. We've all heard the saying "I'm so stressed I could pull my hair out!" Well...that's what trich is, pulling out your hair. "OW! Why?" Is a common response when explaining that you pull out your hair, and I honestly wish I could tell you.
  • How has being BALD impacted your life?Having trich for close to 20 years had impacted my life pretty negatively for a long time. I was on the receiving end of many cruel words growing up, long stares and many awkward haircuts. After dealing with trich for so long, I was tired of 
being "partially bald" (I only pulled from the crown of my head) so I invested in a wig, thinking it would solve my problems, and it did for a while. I had a new sense of confidence, until people started asking if it was a wig. I started getting anxiety all over again, which of course made the pulling worse. No one really knew that I wore a wig and why except those closest to me. Finally I got tired of being asked, so I wrote a blog explaining that I wore one and why. The support and encouragement I received was truly overwhelming. It helped me feel better about myself and feel confident that I could continue my journey to self-acceptance and have a solid team of people to lean on if I needed. After many months of debating with myself, last week I finally decided to just shave my entire head and start fresh. I've got to tell you, it was the most liberated I have ever felt. I feel that being Bald will only impact my life for the better from here on out as I continue this journey! 
  • What's the worst thing that has happened or has been said to you as a BALD woman?Being told that I'd never get a boyfriend or husband because of the way I looked....by my own mother. This was years ago and we have since made amends but it still haunts me today. Hearinthat made it very difficult to discuss my disorder with men that I've dated (or just people in general, honestly) out of fear of judgment or ridicule. I am happy to say that each person I told about my disorder all had the same reaction and they weren't bothered by it at all! 

  • What words of encouragement would you share with someone going BALD?Don't be scared! Embrace it and own it! It truly is incredibly liberating. There are going to be people who stare and people who ask rude questions, don't get upset with them, inform them, it's the only way to spread awareness! You will always be beautiful, hair or no hair. Never let other peoples definitions of beauty become your definition of beauty. Why? Because there isn't one! Don't worry about what others think because in the grand scheme of it all, the only opinion that matters is the one you have of yourself! LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE!

7 Comments
Lizzie
6/5/2014 05:57:18 pm

So proud to call you my friend. You've gone through so much in your life and I have seen you grow stronger and stronger each time life throws you a curve ball. We met god knows how many years ago, and I am more and more proud of you. Love you, fellow 'hooker'. -Lizzie

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Dan
8/28/2014 11:27:46 am

You are probably one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen....I would be proud to have a woman like you by my side :)

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You wish you knew!
11/5/2014 04:58:59 am

I don't feel sorry for you, in this case. I know you personally. I have for a long time. When someone told me this was up I had to see it for myself. Most of the pain in your life was caused by yourself. You have a son you don't even care for and wouldn't let his father take him. You LIED about his father not being willing to take care of him so you could give him away to your parents. You thoroughly deserve to feel pain after causing the pain you have to people in your life that tried to care for you. I like the way you play the victim in your life. Try making amends, with genuine sincerity, and rebuilding the bridges you have burned, then you will deserve some sympathy.

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Ashley
6/28/2015 02:56:23 pm

I'm sorry you feel this way. However my son and personal life have nothing to do with the story I have shared here. If you feel so strongly and want ammends to be made, why are you hiding? As for what you've posted, it's incredibly inaccurate and I fear you don't know me well at all. I also do not need sympathy, that was not the intention here, especially not from a coward. To say I deserve pain from my experience with trich for the pain I have caused others makes no sense, considering I've lived with trich long before I had my son and since sharing my story, have felt no pain sense, so, sorry to let you down in that aspect. Have fun continuing to stalk me, I hope you enjoy watching my success :)

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I know you more than you think
2/29/2016 12:41:18 pm

Actually, I know you quite well. You're such a deceiving little cunt that you deserve to be fat, ugly, and bald. I'm not "hiding" I'm respecting my loved ones. I've beat your ass before. I'd do it again. I'm sure you loved me punching you in the face before. People love punching ugly bitches like you. Like when you got your teeth punched out. Have fun living in your car with all your "success." The only time you have "success" is when you have used people for their own success claiming it as your own.

Ashley
4/16/2016 02:49:39 am

Let's get a few things straight, shall we? Apparently it's been a while since you last received an update. I don't live in my car love, I've remained in the same residence for four years now, and it's not a vehicle. I'm fat, yes, this is something we know. It's obvious, it's not an insult. I'm quite healthy despite my shape. Being bald is okay, and I'm not ugly :) Oh, and since tou last saw me, ive become a college graduate all by myself!!! Somethinf youll never get to experience. Such a pity you through that away. moving on...now that you've threatened me, I will be in contact with authorities and the people who run this page so this matter can be dealt with accordingly.

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B
4/16/2016 03:59:35 am

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