Inspired by a True Story: Gessie’s Journey Come to Life

Written by: Yvonne Yonique   |   Published on November 3, 2026

Gessie Perez shared her story with the My Store community—a journey of living with trichotillomania, navigating hair loss, and learning to embrace self-expression.

Her story resonated with so many women that we wanted to tell it in a new way.

This animated short is inspired by Gessie’s real experience and the confidence she found along the way.


🎬 Watch the story below:


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Gessie Perez:Finding Confidence with My Store

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