Cancer stole my self love :(

Hi Christinem, I find your words inspirational. I am a young woman who will soon lose her hair in a couple of weeks because of chemo treatment. I had long, brown hair that was definitely a part of my identity. I have now cut my hair twice in preparation for losing my hair. I don't like my short hair at all and I know I will cry when I ask my husband to shave my hair, but I have bought a wig, a hat and some scarves to give me some options. I am still upset about losing my hair, but since starting chemo, I just want to survive this journey. My first round of chemo was so incredibly tough and the experience has changed my perspective. I just need to survive this! My biggest concern about losing my hair is that my 6 year old daughter has been crying and scared about the reality that I will lose my hair. My daughter is afraid she won't recognise me and that breaks my heart. Thankfully, she loves my new wig though. She is even encouraging me to buy eye lashes. Thank you for your post. You are obviously a wonderful mum to your daughter. xxxx