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Last week, I sat down on the train, and the gent next to me struck up a conversation by showing me the home screen of his phone: a picture of his 8-year-old daughter, who was completely bald.
My first reaction was to exclaim (rather breathlessly) “she’s beautiful.” He recognized me as a fellow alopecia sufferer and told me everything about his gorgeous daughter: how she lost her hair at 2 years old, her inner strength dealing with the cruelty of other children, the funny faces she makes anytime she catches someone staring at her.
I was simultaneously heartened, and heartbroken.
I hope someday I can be as courageous as this 8-year-old.
Mave, you inspired me.
May everyone find beauty in themselves today.
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