The Avenue ~ Issue No. 001

A boy, a beanie, and some bald spots. A journey of living well with alopecia areata.

Alopecia Areata

Alopecia is an autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack your hair follicles triggering the hairs to fall out. Cheltenham Ave discusses what it’s like learning self-love and how to live well with the stress of a changing appearance.

Learning to live well with alopecia was learning how to treat myself with care. Cheltenham Ave, is not just about hair. It’s about confidence, identity, representation, and self-love. - Gabe

Spending time on creative projects is part of my self care.