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My wifes Alopecia Recurrence
My wife Mistie just left to go to work as she works the night shift at a local hospital here in Orlando Florida.
She has been making comments here and there about how much hair she is losing recently.
I for the most part pretend that I didn't hear what she said earlier tonight when while getting dressed she mentioned getting a wig because she cannot style her hair to make it hold. Other times I keep reassuring her that she is beautiful and her hair looks great. I can tell she does not believe what I say. I tell her that the bald spots are not that obvious. Only if someone is right behind her trying to observe her scalp that's when they might take notice and otherwise it does not show.
She is a woman who has been through a lot in her life such as being diagnosed with alopecia when she was ten, the teasing, started working since she was 14, and paid her way through college. She is one person who when we met eight years ago was attending a University of South Florida. Her mom a hairstylist by profession made sure she was always taken care of however half way through college her mom passed away unexpectedly. In spite of he moms passing and the point where she wanted to quit she held on and pushed through and graduated with honors to fulfill her moms dream of her daughter graduating college. After college she started working at a local hospital in Tampa and within a short time had hit the top level of her field.
I know she has been through a lot in the past and sometimes think wow even with the recurrence of her alopecia she has a big heart for helping people and the love for her family. I must say that sometimes I think
that I should be the one with alopecia not her. However I know in spite of whats happening we are so blessed because I know through this we love each other .
She has been making comments here and there about how much hair she is losing recently.
I for the most part pretend that I didn't hear what she said earlier tonight when while getting dressed she mentioned getting a wig because she cannot style her hair to make it hold. Other times I keep reassuring her that she is beautiful and her hair looks great. I can tell she does not believe what I say. I tell her that the bald spots are not that obvious. Only if someone is right behind her trying to observe her scalp that's when they might take notice and otherwise it does not show.
She is a woman who has been through a lot in her life such as being diagnosed with alopecia when she was ten, the teasing, started working since she was 14, and paid her way through college. She is one person who when we met eight years ago was attending a University of South Florida. Her mom a hairstylist by profession made sure she was always taken care of however half way through college her mom passed away unexpectedly. In spite of he moms passing and the point where she wanted to quit she held on and pushed through and graduated with honors to fulfill her moms dream of her daughter graduating college. After college she started working at a local hospital in Tampa and within a short time had hit the top level of her field.
I know she has been through a lot in the past and sometimes think wow even with the recurrence of her alopecia she has a big heart for helping people and the love for her family. I must say that sometimes I think
that I should be the one with alopecia not her. However I know in spite of whats happening we are so blessed because I know through this we love each other .
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Comment by kastababy on October 10, 2008 at 12:51pm
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I think that you are doing a wonderful job reassuring your wife -- and I'm sure it means a lot to her to hear to remind her of how beautiful she is and how proud you are of her! Let her know we are all thinking of her too!! :)
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Comment by Jess (Jordyn's Mom) on October 10, 2008 at 5:43pm
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I'm so happy that you see her as the beautiful person she is..whether she has hair or not. My daughter was diagnosed at 2 and she has been struggling with it since then...she is on her 2nd bout of it...she is a strong bi-racial girl that can get through anything and it sounds that your wifey is just as strong...tell her its ok...I work at the hospital here where we live and we have several women here that have breast cancer and going through chemo and lose there hair and they go all natural bald as can be and no one looks twice at them.. so tell her let it all out...people will only love her more for it.
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Comment by danielle on October 10, 2008 at 7:41pm
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hello i have been dealing with hair loss for over 5yrs now and its a situation that when you are a women its very difficult to deal with. I am a african american women and during my search i came across a product called thymuskin. I have been using this for about 3 wks and believe it or not i have been seeing hair growth. The only problem that i have been dealing with this is alittle dry scalp but they have so many different products for that. I have tried scalp med which was the worst product ive used to me being african american, because my scalp was extremly dry it was unbearable. but this product im using does consist of alot of hair washing but its working for me. right now im so desperate that what more can i use. I do recommend this product to anyone. To me so far so goood
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Comment by Lori Powers on October 12, 2008 at 8:46pm
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Darlin. Love her and cherish her. That's all any woman could ask.
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Comment by Lori M on October 13, 2008 at 5:49pm
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You sound like an awesome husband. Hang in there with her is all you can do. That is what my husband does. He does the same thing telling me I look great even though I know my bald patches are growing. It is a hard thing to go through but it is alot easier when you have a great husband supporting you.
Your wife sounds like a strong woman. As hellish as this ride gets I know she will pull through...Having been to hell and back myself with health issues before I find Alopecia the worst thing ever. I know I can deal with this and I am sure your wife is going to take this bull by the horns and wrestle it to the ground. Encourage her to join this site as it really is a life saver. Keep on doing what you are doing because it really does help! :+)
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Comment by Hugh Palmer on October 21, 2008 at 7:11pm
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I love you Baby!
Mistie
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Comment by Trina on December 5, 2008 at 9:09am
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Your wife reminds me of myself. This is a hard journey to take. You sound like a wonderful husband and us Alopecians need all the love and support we can get. Even when we tell you we are ok. As crazy as this ride has been it has definately made my life and me stronger. She is a strong woman and with a man like you by her side she will be fine. Just know that since she knows the spots are there she is going to be more conscious of them than you. Just continue to be her rock and she will be fine.
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Thank you so much Trina for your encouragement and you have a great weekend.
Hugh
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