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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

Today, I am sharing my #hairloss journey to create space and to create community for those of us who have had complicated relationships with our hair. This was not easy, but vulnerability rarely is. Here’s my story #alopecia ➡️ bit.ly/3ailLEw

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"My twists have become such a synonymous & a conflated part of not only my personal identity & how I show up in the world, but my political brand. And that's why I think it's important that I'm transparent about this new normal & living with alopecia." — @AyannaPressley

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❤️❤️❤️

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In awe of your dignity and grace. None of us know the ways we will be called to witness and the strength it will require. We honor and support you.

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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman

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Bold, Brilliant, and Beautiful

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I am no fan of yours but I have to acknowledge your courage. I would be wrong if I didn’t. But I believe God puts us in positions we can prove him. No one else but you would be able to carry the message with strength & fearless courage to show others how to survive.

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Reminds us we are all just animals on a speck of dust suspend in a sun beam and we need to treat each other better. why would you want that to define you?

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What a brave way to share your story! You are beautiful and strong and inspiring!

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City Councilor Denise Simmons

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You continue to be strong, bold, and inspiring, and today only continues to speak to that!

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Thank you for sharing this part of your life. It makes it easier for people who suffer from the same issues. You are courageous.

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thank you, brave one!

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Thank you for your bravery and your openness. You're an inspiration, in so many respects.

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