Wigs

@Kerry-Lee47 it is so overwhelming and you're right it's just another thing to try and deal with. I had beautiful long blonde hair, so coming to terms with losing it was so incredibly hard. My Oncologist was honest about the cold cap, in majority of cases it doesn't work, I had friends do it, varying results, some abandoned it and others persevered to still have to wear hats because it thinned too much. It's alot of pressure on top of what is already an extremely difficult experience, I was lucky that my wig literally was cut into shape the same as my existing hair. Was it hard for 9 months??? absolutely!! going to work partly before I too had to stop due to being so ill. I was off 4 months unpaid and then 2 years on income protection which is inbuilt into Vic Super an education fund (nobody tells you about) I worked however 3 days a week and income protection for 2 days a week. Im now back full time and its not easy. 

When I let go of it all and realized I had no control, I couldnt work through it, nothing I was told was true for me...it was a very long haul and recovery...BUT I got there. Denial is super normal, I dont think we ever accept any of it, why would we?? I don't, like grief, we just learn to walk the path with it as best we can. One thing at a time, but honestly I was angry at the time, giving up work I couldnt afford to, Im financially ruined and raised 2 kids at the time alone and 1 was in VCE and diagnosed with a mental illness. It was hard going, so realise none of this is permanent. Be super kind to you!!! you at this point are all that matters...do what you feel you need for you. Let go and give yourself this time now.  x Melinda