Melissa Etheridge performed at the Grammy’s on Sunday night, with her bald head exposed to the world. She has just completed chemotherapy for breast cancer. If she can bare her bald head on national television, I can surely share mine with family and friends on this blog. I have shared just about everything in this forum — I might as well display the most visible sign of cancer and chemotherapy.
Apparently, Melissa Etheridge’s appearance has inspired women all over to proudly show their bald heads. It inspired me too. But I think I’ll limit my baldness to this site and to the privacy of my own home. I’ll stick with straight and curly for my more public moments.
Jacki Donaldson
Nicole on 2/16/2005 at 10:21 pm said:
You go with your bad self. I had heard about Melissa but for some reason had forgotten. I was proud of her as well being so brave and on national television. I really like the curly hair version as well.
Nicole
John on 2/16/2005 at 10:24 pm said:
Demi Moore had nothing on you. You easily pass the true litmus test of a person’s outer beauty – to still be hot when you’re bald. You always amaze me how your inner beauty shines through thick and thin, always.
Renee on 2/17/2005 at 8:36 am said:
I absolutely LOVE how you look with no hair!! Call it crazy, but I think this photo displays such a strong, free, independent woman… one who has made her choices and stands by them… one who is proud and fearless!!!! I am sure sometimes you don’t feel this on the inside… but it surely looks it from our perspective!!
Keep up the faith!
Love,
Renee
PS I just looked at your photo gallery, and at a quick glance I thought the photo of Jordan was a doll!! She is so beautiful!
Jane Donaldson on 2/17/2005 at 9:04 am said:
Jacki ! Now I know what you looked like on your first days on this planet … little hair, but really cute ! You look so much better than most of us do with gobs of hair. Especially us older folks ! Enjoy your variety of ” hair ” while you’re out and about, but be free at home ! Why not .. your hubby obviously likes it. His Demi Moore comment was perfect … you are ” soldiering ” on through this. UTTS +++
melissa on 2/17/2005 at 10:26 am said:
You are inspiring. I am starting an experimental form of radiation today for breast cancer. I wanted to avoid surgery and chemo, so this is my only option. I wish you a bright and wonderful future. You’re BEAUTIFUL
Melissa
uncle mike on 2/17/2005 at 10:33 am said:
Bald is beautiful, Jacki, and you are the proof.
Kara on 2/17/2005 at 2:27 pm said:
Jacki – I have been out of touch for a days (nasty bout of the flu) and return to absolutely gorgeous pictures of you!! I like the curls but think you look fabulous with no hair as well. Keep strong, my friend. -KD
Heather on 2/19/2005 at 10:14 am said:
You look hot!! It’s so weird, but I caught 20 minutes of the Grammy’s and happened to see Melissa Etheridge. I couldn’t get over how beautiful she looked. I agree with others, you look better than most people do with hair. Less is sometimes more!!!
Monica on 2/20/2005 at 7:20 pm said:
You are an inspiration. You are such a beautiful person, both inside and out. Without the hair, your soul seems to shines so brightly through your eyes-and it is radiant and beautiful. Stay strong. You’re in my prayers.
Dell on 2/22/2005 at 2:31 pm said:
Amazing! I don’t have anything to add that your friends and family above haven’t already said
Josh Bacigalupi on 2/22/2005 at 4:50 pm said:
Jacki, Heather has been keeping me updated on everthing! You are in my thoughts and prayers. I just got back from Basic Combat Training for Infantryman, and you look tougher, and more ready to fight than anybody I trained with and their bald heads! Josh Bacigalupi
Natalie Gonzalez on 2/25/2005 at 5:04 pm said:
Jacki, I want to just say that you are an inspiration for all women experiencing breast cancer or any other obstacles in their lives. Stay positive and continuing fighting before you know it the ordeal will be over. By the way, you are absolutely beautiful with hair or not. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family!
Amber on 3/10/2005 at 3:54 pm said:
I think you look beautiful. You are the bravest person I know. Remember that you have many friends and family that love you. Have a great day!