E004 Support Doesn't Have to Be Scary with Megan Simón

In the beginning, it's a challenge to find the support we need. Most of the time, no one in our family understands and friends just don't get it. Support groups provide a great place to meet people just like us. Our guest, Megan Simón - the NAAF support group leader for Portland, Oregon gives us some tips for what to look for in a support group. As a support group leader, Megan provides the perfect balance of flexibility and sticking to an agenda each time they meet, which makes for a great combination. If you're looking to start your own support group or find one in your hometown or online, this episode will help you find what you're looking for. https://www.childrensalopeciaproject.org/capkidgroups/https://www.naaf.org/find-support/support-groupshttps://www.canaaf.org/alopecia-support-groups/https://www.alopecia.org.uk/groups-infohttps://aaaf.org.au/support-groups/Contact information for Megan: [email protected] the showAlopecia Life provides free resources for school and home education, including a growing list of alopecia books, education videos on YouTube, links to support groups within the US, UK, Canada and more. You will also find access to Head-On, Stories of Alopecia, the Alopecia 101 free course, paid Alopecia Roadmap course for parents of children living with alopecia, and personalized coaching. Together, we can make a difference. To find out more, https://www.alopecialife.com/