Today, my family took me to a wig store saying I wouldn't feel so insecure about being bald because of my chemo treatments. When I told them I accepted myself and didn't want a wig, they came out and told me THEY couldn't accept it. My own family is embarrassed of me over something I can't control. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was fired for having a haircut that was 'inappropriate for the workplace'. I have alopecia. My boss told me to stop making up excuses. FML
Today, I told my grandma my boyfriend had cheated on me. She told me that it was my fault for not straightening my hair, and for gaining a few pounds. FML
Today, my dad decided I was too hairy and taught me to shave. This would be a great bonding experience if I weren't a girl. FML
Today, I was together with a few of my friends when I got up the courage to confess I have an eating disorder. One of my friends then said "... but you're not skinny." FML
Today, I was getting a spray tan and realized I didn't have a hair tie, so I used a thong instead. I lost track of time and realized I needed to go pick up my daughter. I threw on my clothes, drove to pick her up, went to the store, and went for ice cream... thong still in my hair. FML
Today, I went on my first date in months. My mum had invited friends over, and when I told them I was going out on a date, my mum said "No you're not, don't lie. Who would go out with you?" FML
Today, my mom confessed to me that she used to pluck my step-dad's butt hair. I hope the brain-gods delete this obnoxious mental picture. FML
Today, when I showed someone my 9-year old passport, she commented, “You look so different! Now you have that Jason Statham thing going on!” My hair goes down to my shoulders; this confirms that my receding hairline is real and it’s time to come to grips. At least I’m over 30. FML
Today, it's been two weeks since my parents went crazy with their attempts to save on the water bill. Every time I want to take a shower, I have to ask them first. Let's just say I've had to resort to taking sponge baths in public bathrooms to keep my B.O. under control. FML
Today, I helped my children dye Easter eggs. They did great. My husband, however, is covered in dye spots and glitter from "helping." FML
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Superadie 0
Two things: First:congrats for your strenght and courage, half the healing process is a mental one, when you know you're gonna make it, you WILL make it! Keep fighting and it will be allright. Second, maybe what is embarrassing your family isn't your illness but the sheer fact that you're ill and that they can't to anything to help you. It's not something they can themselves battle against and it may hurt them a lot to see you without hair, a constant reminder that even if they are your family they can't protect you from everything.. I don't know how to say it in english but : Je t'envoie plein de bonnes ondes, courage!
Janelle561 0
She has cancer, and all you can comment is you just got owned by your family? Heartless much
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Comments (248)
FweakofCydonia 40
OP, your parents should not be embarrassed of you, they should be embarrassed of their attitude towards you. I mean, you are a super brave warrior for undergoing chemo and fighting against cancer!
RemusJLupin 8
I know its nothing like you're going through, But every year, I share my head to support cancer funding, so stay strong and be proud!
mjding3196 2
That is f***ed up...,
tnt54321boom 1
I love you
Msdayana 7
What the **** ?!? It's insensitive of them !! You shouldn't be embarrassed because you're probably much more beautiful then them inside & OUT '
crue88 11
ugh it pisses me off seeing so many people hit the "you deserve it" button on a post like this!
scice03 8
I'd like to think they didn't mean it LIKE THAT.. I've had a handful of loved ones lose their hair to chemo. And being emotionally involved, it's hard to see them that way. Not that it was embarrassing for me IN THE LEAST to be out in public with them or anything of the sort, but it's hard to see your loved one in such a state. Maybe the wig just eases the situation for them. Still, it's admirable that you have accepted yourself no matter what the circumstances. I would just like to think that it was more of a "coping issue" than an "embarrassment issue". Keep on keeping on!
anon_girlxxx 5
Now that's not right at all!!! Stay strong!!
Dr_Eeevil 7
Tell them to bad and that it's your body
patrikstarfish 5
Stay strong