At that time, Timothy was the pastor of the church of Ephesus. Due to Nero’s insanity, he was persecuting believers everywhere - and his methods of persecution were gruesome and cruel. When Paul wrote the book of Second Timothy, it was a very difficult time for the Early Church. Let me give you an example from the Bible. If you’ve ever felt this way before or if you’re tempted to think like this right now, let me assure you: You’re not going crazy! God’s Word declares that you have been given a sound mind that works even in the craziest and most difficult situations! In moments of stress, pressure, or fear or when you’re so exhausted you can’t think straight, have you ever been tempted to say, “Dear God, what is wrong with me? I feel like I’m losing my mind”?
Deirdre is also the NAAF support group leader for South Florida.For God hath not given us the spirit of fear but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. She has served as the Secretary of the Board of Directors of NAAF for the past 5 years, and as one of NAAF’s patient advocates and legislative liaisons since 2013. ĭeirdre Nero is an Immigration Attorney in Coral Gables, FL and owner of NERO Immigration Law, PL. If you would like to contribute to NAAF, the premiere patient foundation offering support, research, and advocacy for the disease, please visit. My hope is that this article will encourage readers to reach out and become better informed about this disease. During a time when we are dealing with the pandemic and cannot congregate normally, those suffering with Alopecia can feel even more isolated. For those navigating through difficult periods, such as one’s teenage years, it is extremely hard when at that age, many are judged by their looks. Alopecia makes a person stand out physically and be visually different. This disease grips a person’s self-esteem, self-image, and self-worth in its clutches and is emotionally painful for those affected as well as their loved ones. With recent spikes, other fundraisers for NAAF scheduled for September and November have been put on hold however, what cannot be put on hold are the needs of those suffering with Alopecia Areata. Despite COVID-19 related limitations, that event was a success and gathered people in the community for a night of bingo, food, music, and fun!
I was lucky enough to join with the Coral Gables Woman’s Club (CGWC) in hosting our second annual “Gringo Bingo” night party in June at a beloved local restaurant, Clutch Burger, who hosts this monthly CGWC event. In these times of a pandemic, I have been unable to host the fundraising events I typically hold on an annual basis in the community in order to both raise awareness and funds for the disease. Deirdre Nero with Eric Gros-Dubois and her family at the last larger fundraiser before the pandemic – a wine paired tasting dinner at Someone’s Son restaurant in Dec 2019. This year, I am writing this message for Inspire Health magazine in hopes of bringing more awareness to the disease, especially during September which is Alopecia Awareness Month. All are forms of what we refer to collectively as “Alopecia Areata” (commonly just called “Alopecia”). Over the 23 years that followed I went from varying severity of patchy hair loss (Alopecia Areata), to total scalp hair loss (Alopecia Totalis), and finally to total loss of all my hair including my eyebrows, eyelashes, and even my nose hairs (Alopecia Universalis). Alopecia Areata can begin suddenly and rapidly progress.Īs for me, I began my journey with this disease over 23 years ago when I was 21 years old and found my first bald patch. It causes hair loss that can range from small round patches of hair loss, to total scalp hair loss, and even loss of all hair on the head, face, and body. For those who have never heard of this disease, Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease that affects almost 7 million people in the US alone of all ages, races, and genders. My name is Deirdre Nero, and I serve as the Secretary of the Board of Directors and an Advocate for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF). At Marlins Stadium with a young girl, alsoĭuring September, focus falls on an autoimmune disease called Alopecia Areata.
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