My hair started to fall out this morning….not massively yet, but definitely a lot more in the shower than normal, and each time I run my hands over my hair some comes out. Apparently its very different for everyone – some lose it gradually, some in big chunks within days.
No matter how many jokes I have made, and will continue to make, about being bald, right now its scary. One big thing is that it really defines you as a cancer patient – there is no escaping that part so a whole new world of people’s reactions….of course its after the f**king feds, timing sucks. Actually, in relation to work, it will be useful in some ways – many people have known something is going on, but not what and to say some of my behaviours must have been incredible odd would be an understatement!
But fuck it – still very, very weird – another new thing to get used to. I have always said new experiences are the way to go – and bloody hell, I am clearly going!
Walk with me 
I have absolutely no idea what you’re going through and how this must feel for you. And it must indeed at times be a huge type of scary. I did, however, come up with a crazy idea (which is probably of absolutely no use to you, but here goes)… How about I (and anyone else who cares to) shave my head so that, in one teeny, tiny way, you won’t alone in this on thing? I would probably look like a conehead/alien/escaped convict but I really don’t care – I would be happy to do it. What do you think? Feel free to tell me I’m nuts…xxxx
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Oh Margaret – what an amazing offer!! Of course you are nuts – just in the best possible way :-). I was in tears when I read this yesterday – so very, very touched (no, not in the head..). You’re wonderful xxxx
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That’s it – I’m doing it. I have an appointment with my hairdresser in a few weeks already – she’s the only one I trust (unless Hayley and Yannis are free!). When it’s done, I will post a photo for you to see. On my “off” days, I may wear that purple wig you just saw on FB. Purely and simply (and like all of us who love you), I would do anything in my power to walk alongside you on your journey, and if the loss of a few hairs on my head will help (at the very least, give you a good laugh), I’m happy to do it. XXX
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Trout, can you honestly, hand-on-heart, say that you would wish to see my face in full, un-curtained form? In other words, my visage at full throttle? I thought not. You have a proud, noble face. One that can bear such scrutiny. Mine…. Alas…. So I will spare you the torture of sending through pics every day of an unzipped Shiv 🙂 Yes, I thought so. You’re welcome. xxx
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