Welcome.

First of all, I'd like to welcome you to this blog; Thank you for coming, have a seat. Can I get you anything? Tea? Coffee? Juice? Make yourself comfortable!

 My name is Rachel, and, if you hadn't guessed already, I have Trichotillomania. I've had it for 10 years now! More than half my life in fact. I know you're not here for my life story, (Although, on occasion, I may be writing about it) You are here to learn how to beat this thing! Well, I have some news for you, maybe you should prepare yourself for this, sit down if you hadn't already- I'm still learning too!

 Yes, I am a little bit sarcastic, you've noticed this by now I'm sure. I'd like to make an apology for that here and now, for the rest of this blog. I'd also like to apologise for my lack of grammar, spelling skills, and very short- but helpful- entries.

 This blog is a way for me to vent about the struggles and the affects that trichotillomania can have on not only the Trichster, but their family and friends. More importantly, it's a way to give advice to those struggling with it, and to build a good, strong community. Call me optimistic, however I believe that if we can support one another, we can grow together (no pun intended.)

 We can beat this together. We will beat this. 

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