How Yoga Helped This Teacher Navigate Alopecia and Embrace Her True Self
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Kirin Power's journey illustrates the profound impact of hiding one's true self, stemming from her experience with alopecia areata, shaping her life and identity.
"I was always uncomfortable and felt outcasted. I’d kind of crafted my life around protecting this secret, which meant that I didn’t allow myself to have many experiences."
Power recounts how moving to San Francisco presented her with an opportunity to redefine herself, reminding us how new environments can sometimes facilitate personal growth.
Kirin describes the emotional struggle of balancing her 'easy breezy' exterior with the deep internal suffering, highlighting the complexities of self-identity in the face of adversity.
Read at Yoga Journal
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