CBS News Philadelphia's Aziza Shuler opens up about personal story

A member of our CBS News Philadelphia family, weekend anchor Aziza Shuler, has been hiding something about herself for years. But not anymore.

[@patriciashannon4630]

Aziza means beloved precious & mighty.Everthing you are🙌🙌🙌

[@sosabrina]

She seems like a sweet soul. Beautiful on the inside and out. ☺️

[@phillygirl215_5]

You are perfect Sister!!! Beautiful with or without wig!!!!! I’m sooooo proud of you of you Aziza!!!!!!! You look comfortable and confident and free!!!!!!!! That is definitely TRUE BEAUTY AZIZA!!!!!!

[@steve5976]

Don’t worry about it !!! Everyone has something . I have vertigo since 25 years old and I’m 50. I mean on the ground , vomiting at its worst. Brutal . Causes panic when I know it’s coming on. Your a great looking women. Don’t worry about trolls or comments from “small” people. Your a true professional and see you on news daily. I will keep watching for sure. Your a great anchor. Your a beautiful women . Your wayyyyy ahead of 99.9 percent of people in every way. Your Knock out !!! Laugh at people who are uneducated in this life , that have something negative to say about anyone !!, Enjoy your career ,,,,

[@Aquariangirl126]

The first time I saw Aziza Shuler was this morning on CBS 3 KZbin channel. The first thing that came to my mind was who is this beautiful black woman. I immediately screenshot your picture and sent it to my close friend. And now I’m watching you share your personal story of living with Alopecia. So many black woman are dealing with disease and it can really take a toll on you mentally. Thank you for sharing your story and showing us your beauty and confidence while living with Alopecia. God bless 😊

[@brendarobinson7411]

She's beautiful and girl a body i only wish❤ Classy, phenomenal, and a black girl that rocks❤❤❤

[@itsdeeannaagain]

Such an amazing story. 🙏🏾

[@boxesbinslidsllc]

Beautiful spirit. Keep shining ✨️. Important story. I hope this frees women from wigs, weaves, injections, and surgery to obtain beauty "standards". Be you, Beautiful!

[@applewood6]

Beautiful woman, thank you for sharing your story

[@kokojo1a]

Inspiring story and a beautiful woman!!

[@sherylhand1299]

Thank you so much. I'm struggling. I'm not there yet, but you are an inspiration❤. I've been ashamed of my hair loss since 1989. You are a shining light to me just being me. Baby steps.

[@luulips]

You’ll get there and you’ll feel so free! You got this! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@deannarhineheart4320]

Good day, I have ALOPECIA, and I look just like Aziza Schuler. I have had ALOPECIA for 25 years, and it took a mental toll on me the 1st 5 years. One day I woke up and realized that I had so manyyyy other things to be grateful for besides hair. Once I realized that, I never shed another tear. My Doctor's thought I had Lupus, so matters could of been much worse. I pray 🙏 that you stay encouraged sweetie, and PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE MORE THAN JUST HAIR!! PEACE & BLESSINGS TO YOU❤

[@sarahbliss8417]

Awww it breaks my heart that you have hurt so deeply wanting to be perfect because i have always thought of you as a perfectly beautiful woman everytime i see you on the news!!! And your inspirational story and cheery vibes are so contagious and i know you are giving hope and courage to so many people also struggling with all of these personally devistating issues. Sending you much love and light sweet and brave beautiful and perfectly imperfect soul XoXoX

[@speedy423]

Brave beyond words.

[@phillygirl215_5]

Loved your story Sis. That face is fantastic and flawless!!! You owned that!!!!

[@praisehim9401]

Aziza I live in Virginia I just watched your touching & inspiring story today on CBS Morning Your personal and emotional journey touched my heart ❤ Congrats (you’re free) and blessings to having the courage to walk by Faith and not by sight 🙏 You’re absolutely gorgeous with a persona to match! You rock my sista 💯💕 Continue to inspire and encourage Continue to be your beautiful self Continue to speak your truth to help others You are amazing and a gift Well done to all those who supported and encouraged you to get there! Blessings as you continue your personal journey & your journalism career….this fits you! You go girl 👌👍💯🙏🙌🏽🥰

[@heleneaporter7793]

Omg you're absolutely so beautiful! And I am happy you're living in your truth..

[@sweetcherry4282]

You are so stunningly beautiful. Let your light keep shining around you. Your positivity is so incredibly infectious. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@PGTransformed]

I love this story!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@derbscott2687]

This young lady is very BEAUTIFUL and shows you that no matter how hard things in your life maybe…you can always overcome them…a truly inspiring story for all to have seen…

[@bridgetfekete8246]

I'm so impressed with your story and your honesty. Having worked in the medical field for over 40 years, 12 of which were in plastic surgery, I saw so many people trying to come to terms with their true self. I am amazed at your courage to tell your story especially in a field where so much attention is focused on a person's outward appearance. You are beautiful, hair or no hair. Your inner beauty shows through now, more than ever.

[@charleneb.6583]

This was beautiful. Thank you for sharing this Aziza Shuler.

[@luulips]

Omg I’m so proud of you! Yes you’re beautiful as always. I know that free feeling too! I became more confident after I stopped wearing wigs. Now I show my beautiful crown! I wore my t-shirt to the gym last week that says “Unapologetically Bald”. Folks love it!

[@kJ-wd9wk]

This testimony is very personal to me thank you soooo much for this encouragement and for owning your authentic self you truly have inspired me❤

[@latyshal.2286]

So inspiring. This woman is gorgeous, confident, brave, and resilient. Thank you beautiful for your transparency and for sharing your story. 👑 🙏🏾 Just by sharing your story, you have helped so many people. 💛💫

[@michellem2793]

Love this! You are so brave and beautiful. Congratulations on the freedom you’re experiencing and all you’ve overcome!

[@goldengurl]

So beautiful, you are a inspiration to many. Keep shining baby. Sending you do much love 💕

[@phillygirl215_5]

I just cut a clients hair off. While cutting her hair she shared with me stuff about her upbringing. She was also a foster child that suffered so much abuse while growing up up and the abuse was done by my family members. I never knew any of this and was devastated and ashamed of what my family members had done to her and her sister!!! Her shedding that hair and all of her childhood issues that she held for probably 50 years along with being teased forever for being dark was overwhelming for me to just hear and be a part of her letting it go!!! Keep your head high because even in spite of all that this woman went through she still became a productive member of society. Not numbing herself to heal herself but by keeping faith in herself!!!! Proud of y’all!!!!!!!

[@bradtomlin7387]

You look beautiful. You have a beautiful glow to you.

[@kennethollison1683]

So proud of you, I see You ❤

[@slfranklin9044]

Thank you for sharing your journey of finding your confidence and courage and learning to embrace yourself. I know you are inspiring so many with your story. You are beautiful inside and out. 💜💜💜💜

[@1303aliali]

Thank you for sharing your love, light, and life with the world. You are BEAUTIFUL!!!! 😍👑 Sending 🤲🏽❤️🌹 from North Carolina.

[@teresaconnelly2013]

Beautiful!!!

[@pamlatalley4822]

So happy and proud for you Aziza!! You are beautiful!

[@PersonalOPSEC]

It’s all ok. No worries anymore. Philly gotcha! Go birds!

[@bettysmith9594]

I always admired your short hair on the news..no long weave, long braids, no long crochet (just long hair period which 98% of women of color wear because a low percentage of our hair isn't long as Black women fake hair) SALUTE AND RESPECT TO U..you are a Beautiful Queen

[@wlachappelle]

I love her for being herself she is very beautiful

[@phillygirl215_5]

I know you’re helping a lot of people free themselves!!!!!

[@mikem3789]

Good for her! 🤩 Sharing her most personal life experiences to try to empower other individuals, sweet. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😊

[@darlenereed4502]

Absolutely, beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@kentmorton2872]

Her beauty radiates from the inside out. That is true beauty.

[@SoilderforChrist21]

I want to thank you so much Aliza🙏…I’ve struggled for so long with the loss of my hair and wore stocking caps and scarfs to hide my head…I would cry 😢all the time and pray and pray and pray and cry cry cry until I saw Tamar Braxton shave her hair off and said she was tired the wigs…that’s when I said if she can do it, so can I😀…and I did it and felt so free and loved and proud of myself…I got so many compliments it felt good…Satan came back here recently to pay me another visit, had me feeling scared and ashamed to start my new job bald…but my dearest sweet sister Aziza you put the hope and spark back in my life and my soul…watching this video lifted my spirits mind body and soul back up👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾…just wanted to say thank you and I love you for sharing your inspiration with all of the world to see and may God continue to bless your husband and family…🥰

[@mrsoul930]

I think you are such a beautiful woman and brave. I suffer with alopecia for over 64 years. I know what you're going through. As a little boy kids teasing you and and breaking spirit . God was the only one that helped me. God bless you beautiful!!

[@BrendaHonig-yf9rl]

I am proud of Aziza. When I saw her first, I wanted to find her story. You see I am in a breast cancer support group and have learned how challenging losing hair even temporarily can be for so many. YET, I want more women to see how stylish this can be- for whatever reason! You help this goal of mine! So many ways to accessorize. Thanks for your truth! Yes, be YOU ALL!

[@jacquelineuptigrow4773]

God bless you for helping others by coming out

[@danielsanders1849]

Stunning on the inside and more so on the outside. WOW!

[@laronda8939]

Was watching Philly channel. Saw you. Stunning! Came here to find out who you are. I had to get scalp injections for alopecia in the past. My hair grew back. At that time I had to come to grips that it may all fall out. I am not my hair (India Arie). With or without hair, you are gorgeous! Glad I saw your news report. Carry on, Beautiful!

[@rashandabooker4693]

Love this so much. Go girl. 🔥❤️

[@lydiabiddle9535]

THANK YOU!!!

[@Dariusmarius]

I met Aziza thru her sister Sharifa! They are good peoples❤

[@MsChicago63]

U go girl!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽♥️🙏🏽

[@lovelysosweet8386]

This is my life except my hair grew back! She is a hero to me! She is beautiful! She made my cry tears of joy!❤❤❤❤ I’m still being abused and stalked threatened for sex trafficking

[@user-qn4qj7ge8q]

Love your look and your spirit! I'm a fan.

[@OgechiObuefuna]

Aziza Am proud of you my sister I've been hiding my hair for over 10 year now...... can't stop crying

[@dr.mayweather2132]

Simply Beautiful

[@markl4593]

Damn woman - you look fine. Perfect facial symmetry and great bone structure. You should have sported this look a long time ago.

[@annafiorilli5447]

You are beautiful! Courages! Intelligent! You have it all, hair does NOT make you! Congrats!

[@leedebarros7434]

She is beautiful

[@reggieboothe1791]

You're a beautiful woman and never think otherwise.

[@louisedemasi8711]

You look great, without or with a wig!

[@pitocrime8328]

You look Stunning you are "PERFECT" Gob Bless wish you all the best

[@lawestphilly]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@yourgoddess05]

❤❤❤

[@bryancabott8368]

YOU turned out to be a beautiful and sophisticated woman.

[@joycemoore1137]

Beautiful ❤❤

[@MzShanti973]

She is so gorgeous.

[@lewiserwin2686]

This lady is a true definition of a black queen

[@ForMySoulSistas]

This is brave and encouraging. Especially as a Black woman on the spotlight

[@brendarobinson7411]

You're beautiful and we love you❤❤❤❤❤ I have a form of alopecia as well. You're beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@h.dbrown776]

We love you Aziza! And Jesus loves you more. You are free! But go ahead and wear a wig if you still want to. It’s totally up to you. 👍🏽👩🏽✅❤️

[@reversingglobalwarming9431]

❤

[@ligiavelazquez9007]

You’re so beautiful ❤

[@JohnSmith-rq8bj]

I think this is a very good looking black Woman, God bless you..

[@Ppb126]

You are beautiful!

[@bigaceboogiewoogie1928]

Damn she’s gorgeous 😘😍🥰

[@Bob31415]

Well I'll be.

[@BillieGilliam]

You are beautiful.

[@jofromnyc]

Your beautiful

[@disneythevikingfanandmoana2904]

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[@thehuntx]

Hair don’t made nobody, my wife has a head full of hair that get into everything. Especially my food.

[@user-zf9tm5oj6n]

Hello, my name is Tom I have a problem with you but I haven’t told anybody about it so I know where you’re coming from

[@user-zf9tm5oj6n]

There is a word or two there that shouldn’t be there. I said that I understand where you’re coming from and I’m sorry that you are all your hair fall out but you are cool and one word in there is it supposed to be in there?

[@ZENSIBLE]

2:44 Who's gonna tell her? For Real! 🌈Dar never Fails

[@jacklynrouse5215]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🫶🏽

[@user-mu3xk7ie2t]

🧑🏽‍🦲💕🫶🏾

[@Greysky2024]

Uhhh

[@troykearney9516]

What? You have something to say about her knowing there is a good chance of you facing a Backlash?

[@Greysky2024]

@@troykearney9516 she needs a wig, why would I care about backlash? Lol

[@recordsdepartment809]

You are a beautiful woman, but not everyone carries your beautiful facial features and your spectacular personality and weight. You look like a model.❤️ It's a battle for some of us.🥺