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The I’m Bald Quote of the Week

by Laura on January 27th, 2008

The hair is the richest ornament of women. ~Martin Luther

Sadly, Mr Luther was mistaken. Women have a lot more to offer than their shiny locks of hair.

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Tags: baldness, feminism, Martin Luther, ornaments, reformation, women

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Alicia Sparks, NAMI Affiliation Leader
Jan 29, 2008 at 10:04 am

Yes, they do. Sadly enough, though, I find that I rely heavily on my hair sometimes. Flirting, “looking pretty,” feeling confident, etc. Being a bald woman would be a major challenge for me - for many women, I think. Not impossible, and certainly NOT an “oh, my life is over” type of thing. But a challenge, nonetheless.

Challenges aren’t so bad :)
Laura
Jan 29, 2008 at 1:53 pm

Alicia, the initial shock of losing your hair, is well….shocking. I think pretty much everyone is a little thrown back by the whole thing. Especially if it isn’t gradual.

But I think you would be surprised at how adaptable people can be. At first for me, it was an excuse to wear ball caps, and funky hats ALL the time. And then the problem kind of reversed itself.

Now when the problem comes back (and it does) its a Meh- whatever! kind of thing. I go to the stylist, and she does her magic….

if and when the day comes where I lose all of my hair, I think I would be saddened (after all I am human) but I am pretty sure I wouldn’t lose my head over it (really bad pun, sorry - its a curse of this blog).

We deal, because that is what women are good at.
Alicia Sparks, NAMI Affiliation Leader
Jan 29, 2008 at 2:01 pm

We deal, because that is what women are good at.

Ain’t that the truth.

In addition to hats, something else I would have a ton of fun with if I were to go bald - WIGS! Imagine the possibilities. You could transform yourself every day.
Laura
Jan 29, 2008 at 5:04 pm

Wigs…when I was in junior high I had a hair piece…a super long really thick braid that was exactly the same colour of my hair (although I secretly wanted one is white!). It pulled all day, and I was always nervous that it would get caught
in a door or something, and rip off all of my real hair with it.

I think I would be the same way with wigs. Although, I really would like one that is pink….maybe I will buy one, and get a bright pink feather boa, and enter the Race for the Cure (breast cancer awareness) in the fall. That’s a good idea….but I would be too scared to do it by myself - this plan calls for at least a few people to dress up!
Alicia Sparks, NAMI Affiliation Leader
Jan 29, 2008 at 10:47 pm

In my book, there aren’t too many things that don’t call for some dressing up!

I think you should totally do it. We’ll all want pics, of course ;)
Laura
Jan 31, 2008 at 6:21 am

OK Alicia,

I am going to do it. I am registering for the run this week - it happens in October, so I have plenty of time to get ready….

and will be trying to convince a bunch of friends to run/walk with me, all wearing pink feather boas and/or pink wigs! I am excited about it, now.
Alicia Sparks, NAMI Affiliation Leader
Jan 31, 2008 at 9:56 am

Laura, that is so exciting! Have you told everyone in the S&H group yet?
Laura
Jan 31, 2008 at 10:05 am

Not yet, you are the first to know…
but I will make an announcement soon enough…
and get the S&H crew to throw oodles of support and maybe some $$$ donations as well.

and I would love it all if you joined in with me and walked in your cities…so fun!
Angelique
Feb 1, 2008 at 7:59 am

We’ve come a long way, baby… or have we?

Women do tend to put a ton of emphasis on their hair, but I’d like to think that we’re far more than the ornaments Martin Luther assumed us to be. Hrumph.
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Feb 2, 2008 at 2:31 pm

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Gochi Goji Juice Guy
Feb 4, 2008 at 3:28 pm

Well, after bringing about the Protestant Reformation, I suppose our friend Dr. Luther can afford a little oversight. Fortunately for us men, God blessed women with many gifts.