Kind of sad life is returning to normal after Hurricane Ike

This may sound crazy, but I'm kind of sad life is returning to normal after the hurricane that just hit Houston. Please don't get me wrong, I wouldn't wish this devastation on my worst enemy! But for me, once the hurricane was over and we were on survival mode for several days, it was a nice diversion from my consuming thoughts about hair loss. I liked not having power as I couldn't see my receding hairline in the mirror. I liked having an excuse to 'not look your best' every day. We were too busy cleaning our yards and taking care of our homes. Now I am one of the lucky ones to have a roof, running water and electricity. And now, I can once again see my receding hairline. To make things worse, my identical twin sister is staying nearby with my parents. She lives an hour away and we don't see each other too often. Now, I see her and 'my old hair' every day. It's really been hard. I almost feel selfish to even have these thoughts when you consider the devastation of those around me. I know one day I will learn to accept hair loss and live my life to it's fullest again; I wish I was there....

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Comment by Laurie on September 17, 2008 at 1:11pm
Bogie,

Thanks for the comment. You are right about sisterhood - it's hard. I think it's even harder for us as we look exactly the same. Actually, I was always the more outgoing, more active sister. I always seemed to have more friends and excel at whatever I was doing as I had the bubbly personality. Through our lives, it has definately been harder for her. This is the first time I can think of the 'jealousy' has tipped in my direction. I suppose I'll better appreciate everything she went through as I learn to deal with hair loss. I will one day be able to embrace this. I will one day feel chosen by God as one that can handle this. I am READY for that. The problem with pattern loss is that it is a slow, painful loss of your hair. Honestly, I would prefer it to all come out now, but I will just make the best of what I have and try to live life!

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