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How do you find hope in your darkest hours? This 15-year-old Alopecia warrior has some answers.

In this very special episode of Hydrate, I chat with the most inspiring person I know whose strength amazes me every day. She's none other than my firstborn daughter, Grace Duhs.

At age 2, Grace was diagnosed with alopecia. Her diagnosis struck me like a train wreck, but it never destroyed my hope. She\u2019s now a lovely 15-year-old who brings sunshine where she goes. An extrovert, she puts on a contagious smile that overshadows the struggles she\u2019s been through.

Not having hair can affect anyone\u2019s confidence, but Grace is learning to be happy with what she has now. Here, she opens up about what it's like to be a teenage girl living with alopecia and how she overcomes her anxieties. She looks back on her most heartbreaking letdown (which happened on a Christmas day!) and shares why her friendship with a fellow Alopecia patient boosts her self-esteem.

She also mentions the things she wishes people could stop asking her when they see her in bandana.

Plus, we talk about some of the diets and medications we tried along the years and how Grace reacted to them.

If you\u2019re struggling with a health condition or just finding it difficult to find light in these trying times, let Grace\u2019s journey inspire you to keep going.

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What we discuss\u2026

2:35 \u2013 What it feels like to be a high school girl living with alopecia

4:30 \u2013 Dealing with the soul-crushing diagnosis

8:40 \u2013 The academic achiever & life of the party

9:53 \u2013 The little secret behind Grace\u2019s admirable courage

11:16 \u2013 Her healing journey & greatest letdown

15:20 \u2013 Losing all hope because of a broken promise

21:00 \u2013 Is it hard to find a friend who understands your condition?

24:00 \u2013 What she wishes people could stop asking her

28:00 \u2013 Does Grace fear that no boy will like her because of her looks?

31:40 \u2013 Tracy\u2019s greatest lesson on self-love

32:35 \u2013 Overcoming anxieties & owning her space in sports