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Kylie is an alopecia activist from California.

She provides a refreshing and frank perspective on what it’s like to be a woman living with the condition.

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Ever been told you’ll never do something? Ever reinforce those messages to yourself? We hear negative messages all the time- but we don’t have to listen. Focus on what brings you happiness and block out anything that brings you down. Don’t allow other attitudes to influence yours. And never take “no” for an answer 👌🏼

A post shared by Kylie Bamberger (@kyliebamberger) on Nov 3, 2018 at 9:52am PDT

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I remember the first time I clicked share on this photo. My anxiety overwhelmed me, nervous for the judgement that was sure to pass. Scared of what people would think. Twice I talked myself out of posting this. "Why would anyone care?" Instead, I clicked share. Walked away from my computer and decided to deal with the onslaught later. Hours later to my utter disbelief, there wasn't a single iota of negativity. People from high school who I hadn't spoken with in years, friends who I hadn't told, family members that didn't know; they commented in full support. I was left in tears. Grateful for the love shared, I was able to hold my head a little higher the next day. Have a pep in my step; a newfound confidence. Little did I know this exact photo would be shared thousands of times through the Alopecia community. It would be replicated. It would be published in print magazines. It would stand as a message to everyone who had ever felt alienated for their hair loss. It would give those very same individuals the same pep in their step that I once felt for the first time. For anyone who has lost their hair and needs to hear this: You are loved. You are incredible. You are so strong. Just hold on a second longer and believe that you will get through. "A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer." -Ralph Waldo Emerson #alopeciaawarenessmonth

A post shared by Kylie Bamberger (@kyliebamberger) on Sep 12, 2018 at 6:42pm PDT

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Grateful. That is all.

A post shared by Kylie Bamberger (@kyliebamberger) on Sep 27, 2017 at 5:31pm PDT

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