Welcome to My World of Writing
Hi, I'm Julia
I’m Julia Rachel, a writer and advocate who has been living with alopecia for 8 years. My journey with the condition has shaped much of my life and work. With a background in journalism, I’ve spent over a decade honing my storytelling skills, blending humor, vulnerability, and unflinching honesty to tackle serious subjects in a way that is both engaging and relatable.
New and Upcoming
Speaker at NAAF Annual Conference
This June, I am speaking at the 41st Annual National Alopecia Areata Foundation Conference, sharing my personal journey with alopecia and the impact that community and advocacy have had on my life. Through my story, I hope to inspire others to get involved, raise awareness, and participate in the Walk for Alopecia. It is an incredible opportunity to connect with people from across the country and encourage them to help make alopecia more visible.
Site Leader for CT's 1st and Only Awareness Walk
I am proud to serve as the site leader for Connecticut's first and only Walk for Alopecia, part of the National Alopecia Areata Foundation's nationwide fundraising and awareness campaign. Through organizing the event, recruiting participants, and engaging local sponsors, I am excited to bring the alopecia community together while raising awareness and funds for research, support programs, and education.
Authoring Memoir About Alopecia
I recently completed a memoir about losing my hair to alopecia at nineteen and navigating the challenges that followed. Through humor, honesty, and personal reflection, the book explores identity, confidence, grief, and what it means to find your voice when you no longer recognize your reflection. I am currently pursuing publication and hope the book will help readers feel seen while bringing greater awareness to the realities of living with hair loss.
Reach Out
I would love to hear from you! Whether you're interested in my writing, advocacy efforts, or just want to say hello, feel free to get in touch. Let's connect and support each other :)