In January 2023, I laid down to take an afternoon nap. As I closed my eyes, I put my hands on my chest and felt something little and hard. I called my husband, Bill, who admitted that it was weird but probably not a source of concern. I was not convinced.
This moment led me to a series of tests, where I was finally diagnosed with a aggressive cancer And I said that I would need chemo, followed by a mastectomy and optional reconstruction surgeries, and perhaps radiation.
I chose Try a cold cap (A device that freezes the hair follicles to reduce the impact of chemo), but I was told that I would probably lose my hair.
I thought of my children. My mortality was, of course, the greatest concern, but lose my hair Maked hard to hide that I was sick. My husband and I could control the story at home, but the outside world was terrifying.
I shaved what was left
My thick hair falls easily while I touched it. A brush was immediately filled with hair after each race.
Bill and my sister tried to convince me to keep what was left, but what I had worse than the fear of being bald. I caught a razor and a chair and asked my children if they wanted a trick shave my head. It was a family affair.
I Bought a wigBut they were itching and I made my head extremely hot in the summer heat of Texas.
When I complained about the wig, my children told me to stop wearing it. Many and many times, I was really told that I looked beautiful without her. I had trouble believing it and adapting to my new look.
Once, after my son’s football match, I realized that I was overheated and dizzy. I asked Bill to run and enter the car while I was trying to walk to meet him. I did it right inside the car, then I blackened.
When I arrived, my 10 year old daughter had the presence of mind to tell me to remove my wig. I did it and immediately felt that 10 degrees had been removed. I always marvel at his ideas.
My children told me to stop wearing a wig
Again, my children encouraged me to stop wearing the wig. They estimated that it was unnatural – that it did not look like me. I started to realize that my vanity embarked on a beautiful moment when I had been gifted in a dark period. Anyone who has a pre -adolescent girl can attest that if your daughter tells you that you are beautiful, she wants.
After chemo, my hair started growing on my natural salt and pepper. I have been dying my hair for years and I had always clear to become gray. But now having hair was a stage of the alternative, although certainly difficult to reconcile with my old look. However, it was easier than losing my hair, and I had no interest in revisiting a change in Gray on a later date, so I just rides with it.
The author let his hair push without dyeing it. Gracieuse of the author
Again, my children encouraged me. To date, on occasion, I will notice that I miss my old hair. My son, often without problem, says he prefers my new super curly gray hair.
Living through an important disease gives you a new perspective. Not all are good, but some I would not change for the world. In my case, I expected to be courageous and resilient for my children, but their strength and their compassion for our darkest hour were a gift that I will cherish forever.
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