On to bigger and better things
Carly Hansford
Issue date: 5/6/09 Section: Lifestyles
But his road to success has not been without its share of challenges.Venion has struggled with Alopecia since he was 10 years old. Alopecia is a disease that causes a person's hair to fall out. This can happen in a short period of time, or in Venion's case, gradually over time.
"I had to get used to myself all over again as each stage happened," Venion said. "It's a challenge, both mentally and emotionally."
As if that wasn't hard enough, he was allergic to one of the medications given to him for the disease and found himself staring death in the face. But with his pursuant personality and hopeful thoughts, he persevered through this difficult time and came out a stronger man.
"It's about inspiring people like me, by telling and showing them they can do it," Venion said. "I hope it will all be worth it."
Listening to everything Venion has overcome and achieved on his own, there is no doubt he will achieve his dream of attending grad school and becoming a college professor. He will one day be the inspiration for his students, as Frederick Douglass has been to him.
"I had to get used to myself all over again as each stage happened," Venion said. "It's a challenge, both mentally and emotionally."
As if that wasn't hard enough, he was allergic to one of the medications given to him for the disease and found himself staring death in the face. But with his pursuant personality and hopeful thoughts, he persevered through this difficult time and came out a stronger man.
"It's about inspiring people like me, by telling and showing them they can do it," Venion said. "I hope it will all be worth it."
Listening to everything Venion has overcome and achieved on his own, there is no doubt he will achieve his dream of attending grad school and becoming a college professor. He will one day be the inspiration for his students, as Frederick Douglass has been to him.
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Morgan
posted 5/15/09 @ 2:37 PM EST
Brockport has a "t" at the end, just so you know
Nioxin
posted 5/27/09 @ 1:01 PM EST
Other drugs can cause hair loss. This can be treated by stopping the use of the drugs. Drugs that can cause baldness include anticoagulants or blood thinners, vitamin A, birth control pills or antidepressants. (Continued…)
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