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[2007-11-19 12:39]

There is nothing quite like a shorn scrot^H^H^Halp...

My daughter Gianna has Alopecia Areata (more particularly Alopecia totalis). She's bald -- completely. She's three and just now she is beginning to become a bit self-conscious about her different appearance. It's understandable... kids are cruel, no one (young) really likes to be different. Lisa and I are exploring getting Gianna a nice wig to make her feel more like she fits. For now, I shaved my head so she's not the only one bald in the house. People have told me that they think what I did was awesome. I thank you all for your encouragement, but it is very little sacrifice. I really don't care what I look like -- I'm anything but vain when it comes to my appearance. Thank Lisa, she's the one that has to look at me all the time!

Posted by Theo Schlossnagle in Rambling Comments: (4) Trackbacks: (0)
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Rodrigo De León said,

Friday, November 30. 2007 at 07:25 (Reply)

Now THAT is being a great father!
Jon Tan said,

Tuesday, December 11. 2007 at 17:07 (Link) (Reply)

Great picture. Great gesture. We did it in reverse with the boys wanting to look like their dad who shaves his head to ignore his thinning hair. When we were done, the quote came back, 'look daddy, we're just like you!' I loved their expressions that day, in much the same way that one has to love Gianna's in the photo.
Denis Doyle said,

Thursday, January 17. 2008 at 12:03 (Reply)

I think that it is awesome.

One of your distinguishing features (and source of your nickname?) was your long hair…

Amit C said,

Saturday, February 9. 2008 at 02:30 (Link) (Reply)

Dear Theo,

That was a straight from the heart post.

It won't be easy, but do believe in the light that shines in both of you. And daughters are the sweetest, the teach us love as we never knew.

And note down the insights you get from your child.

Regards Amit


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