Ahhh, alopecia—my ride-or-die companion for over twenty years! We've seen it all together—from curious stares to those well-meaning (but oh-so-awkward) comments. Each encounter has been a reminder of how much hair loss myths shape how others see us and how we see ourselves. Embracing my baldness didn't happen with the snap of a finger — it took courage, soul-searching, and unlearning many beauty "rules" I never signed up for. But I'll never forget the  day. The day I strolled