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Permalink Reply by Starr on October 6, 2008 at 1:07pm

Kimberly

Sorry to hear you are having a difficult time. (((((hug)))))

My daughters are both coming up to that difficult age.

I think its inevitable that there will be a time when your kids go through that stage. Just remember, that most kids are embarrassed of their parents for some reason or another during their teenage years.
If it wasn't your lack of a wig there would probably be something else.

You will both get through this, and probably be stronger as a result.

Best wishes
Starr
xxx

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Permalink Reply by Dee on October 6, 2008 at 8:19pm

Oh boy, I'm so sorry that you are going thru this phase with your daughter. Hopefully that phase will quickly pass you by. I think you should explain to your daughter how it makes you feel when she expresses her concerns about your non-wig days. Try talking to a minister at your church/local church. God always makes a difference in our lives!
Peace and Blessings!

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Permalink Reply by J on October 7, 2008 at 9:07am

I remember when I was a teenager I was always a little embarrassed of my mom..and I was the one with alopecia. Try talking to her...explain that there is nothing to be embarrassed about and how her behaviour hurts you.

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Permalink Reply by Reen on October 8, 2008 at 2:39pm

Sending tons of thoughts your way! I'm on the flip side of that, in a way. I'm not a teen anymore, but I still live at home. Both my mom AND my younger sister seem to be uncomfortable being seen in public with me when I'm not wearing a wig. I'll be wearing a scarf or whatever, I'm not gutsy enough to go into public "topless" yet, but UGH!

Know that this is a phase... I was a teenager not too long ago, and if it's not the AT, it would be something else. Maybe this will help her gain compassion for others as she gets older?

Lots of good vibes coming your way!

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