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Discussions About Being Bald => Bald Stories => Topic started by: CoolHandLuke on May 08, 2014, 06:07:40 AM

Title: I've Been in the Wrong Place
Post by: CoolHandLuke on May 08, 2014, 06:07:40 AM
Hey what's up sbguys and gals? I just wanted to say hi I finally joined the RIGHT forum about hair loss! For the last three years I've dealt with thinning hair that just seemed to get thinner every day. My story, like a lot of other guys in their early 20's dealing with this, is the same one of depression, hiding, caps, miracle products (that don't work), and finally a few months ago... Shaving.  It's crazy to me how the moment I buzzed my head down to a no guard I was relieved and it seemed silly that I had let it bother me for so long. I had and still am, dating a beautiful woman who is as kind as she is pretty. I was scared to death to even talk about it with her, but after the buzz I had to explain myself. Much to my surprise she didn't and still doesn't care at all and couldn't love me more. I tried to post the same story to a much sadder hair loss forum to try and lift the mood and tell guys that it's okay and we generally care more than anyone else. They sent me packing this way! Lmao! Little did they know I have been lurking here for a few weeks and would much rather be supported than argued with any day of the week. I've been shaving completely sly now for about two steady weeks and I love it. Thanks for all the motivation and support guys. Lastly I'd like to say thank y'all for having me, I'm finally home. :)
Title: Re: I've Been in the Wrong Place
Post by: slymyke on May 08, 2014, 06:36:39 AM
Hi Luke,

Welcome to SBG!  Thanks for sharing your story.  You will feel at home here for sure.   I'm glad you were able to get support from us and encouragement that you didn't get there.  Being a slave to hopes of hair and worry for something so non-essential in life is not our thing.  Acceptance of what we have and moving on is what we're more about.   Feel free to chime in and share more of your experiences and your new freedom. 

Congratulations to you! 

Title: Re: I've Been in the Wrong Place
Post by: Cave Dweller on May 08, 2014, 06:37:39 AM
What a great story, sir. That kind of positivity really makes my morning.

Glad things are working out well for you.

Welcome to the board.
Title: Re: I've Been in the Wrong Place
Post by: CoolHandLuke on May 08, 2014, 06:51:59 AM
Thanks slymyke and Cave Dweller!
Title: Re: I've Been in the Wrong Place
Post by: AgentBald on May 08, 2014, 07:43:46 AM
That's awesome CoolHandLuke.  Its great to be with someone who loves you for everything about you, both inside an out - and not someone preoccupied simply by hair.  More power to you and welcome!
Title: Re: I've Been in the Wrong Place
Post by: tobler1 on May 08, 2014, 08:46:17 AM
Welcome.  Thanks for sharing your story.
Title: Re: I've Been in the Wrong Place
Post by: Sir Harry on May 08, 2014, 09:41:50 AM
Welcome aboard, Luke! Or should we say "Welcome Home"!
Title: Re: I've Been in the Wrong Place
Post by: mrzed on May 08, 2014, 11:04:40 AM
Nice introduction .

I hope SBG lives up to our expectations.

Whether balding or BBC, we welcome men who enjoy the smooth feeling of a shaved head, or want to explore that possibility.
Title: Re: I've Been in the Wrong Place
Post by: Goatee on May 08, 2014, 11:56:17 AM
Great story and you have found the right place indeed. Full of great advice here with a superb bunch of people.
Title: Re: I've Been in the Wrong Place
Post by: slybeard on May 08, 2014, 12:41:22 PM
Great story and wecome to the site.  We try to be encouraging to all here, with or without hair, by choice or nature.  You are not likey to get anyone here to recommend plugs, drugs, or rugs; but if any of those are your choice, then feel free.
Title: Re: I've Been in the Wrong Place
Post by: Frontier Guy on May 08, 2014, 02:51:52 PM
Another welcome.

Your story, like many others, will help future visitors who come here merely because they're curious or because they're apprehensive of making a change.

Great story with a great conclusion.

Welcome.
Title: Re: I've Been in the Wrong Place
Post by: nuts on May 08, 2014, 03:01:55 PM
Great introduction.  Your story will ring bells with many lurkers and hopefully encourage others to stop worrying abut hair loss.  Your gf sounds a winner too.
Title: Re: I've Been in the Wrong Place
Post by: wpruitt on May 08, 2014, 03:32:57 PM
Welcome Luke
Title: Re: I've Been in the Wrong Place
Post by: Mike E. P. on May 08, 2014, 06:21:27 PM
Way to go, Luke!  And welcome.  I am really glad you found us and that you took action quickly and are in a good place.  Smooth sailing from here!
Title: Re:
Post by: geeman on May 12, 2014, 01:11:23 PM
Welcome....shaving your head doesn't change who you are...only shallow people hung up on looks seem to have an issue....and I wouldn't hang out with them anyway....glad its going as it should....you know you have found a keeper
Title: Re: I've Been in the Wrong Place
Post by: K5mow on May 12, 2014, 04:21:24 PM
Welcome to the forum.

Roger
Title: Re: I've Been in the Wrong Place
Post by: ksshane on June 27, 2014, 06:41:25 AM
Welcome and great story, thanks for sharing.

And your right, this is a great community.  I wish I had stumbled acrossed it years ago.
Title: Re: I've Been in the Wrong Place
Post by: Goatee on June 27, 2014, 11:45:43 AM
Yea, this is a top place. Learnt a lot from you guys. One of the best forums on the net as not often you get a good bunch of caring people who try to help out others without any bad language etc. Cheers guys