Leaning into my super power this year… A couple of years ago, I was diagnosed with alopecia areata. I would lose my hair in little patches here and there, and fast forward three years later, I have now lost almost all of it. As hard as it was to see my hair fall out—if you know me, you know I had long, thick blonde hair for the longest time—and being a professional dancer in the industry, this was definitely difficult for me to accept. However, I have continued to stay positive and make light of it as much as I can. For the last year, I have been wearing a wig constantly, and honestly, it has made me feel like I’ve been hiding under it and not being my complete self, which was making me feel very anxious. I owe this vulnerable moment to myself. I’ve learned so much more about life, people, and myself throughout this. As much as I want my hair to grow back, I believe that by being open about it, accepting it, and letting go, can help make that happen. But, if my hair decides to never grow back I am leaning into this new verision of myself and accepting it. I want to inspire others to truly be themselves. This has been a journey of self-discovery and resilience. Some days, I feel empowered, embracing my uniqueness, and other days, it’s a challenge to accept the changes in my appearance. But through it all, I’ve learned that beauty isn’t just skin deep, and the strength we carry is what truly defines us. ❤️ #autoimmuneawareness #autoimmunedisease #alopeciaareata #autoimmuneawarenessmonth #alopecia #hairloss #baldisbeautiful