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Beautiful, Bold and Bald

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Beauty Is Her Name      Recently I had the pleasure of spending time with a woman who is beautiful, inside and out.  She's a Poet, Author, Mentor, Advocate and Educator.  Awilda Gonzalez Reyes is singing her own tune and boldly letting the world hear her voice about something that is dear to her heart and a part of who  she is.  Let's begin with Awilda's journey as I ask her about life and Alopecia. CSW: Awilda, I'm glad that you're here and taking the time to share your journey with us today. AGR:  I'm happy to be here and hoping to enlighten people about Alopecia. CSW:  Let's jump in.  For people who aren't familiar with Alopecia, please explain to us what it is. AGR:  Alopecia literally means hair loss and is the universal term used for people who experience hair loss.  When a person is diagnosed with the auto immune disorder, Alopecia Areata, hair falls out in round patches on the scalp or other areas of their body.  Alopecia