Comment by Mary on March 18, 2010 at 11:06am

I felt SO much better when I shaved it off (see early photos on my page). I immediately stopped obsessing about how much the bald spots were growing, or how much hair I was picking up off the floor. No regrets. I made a shirt that says "Yes, I'm bald...get over it." That's my attitude now. Good luck. Mary

Comment by Mike Staffieri RHN on March 18, 2010 at 11:31am

no one's going to remember your hair when you leave this plain of existence...only the type of energy you gave off...so be fun loving and joyful...

Comment by JeffreySF on March 18, 2010 at 12:14pm

It's okay to be angry Rick. It's part of the grieving process. Give yourself some time. You'll be back to your old happy fun loving person again.

Comment by Jenna4 on March 18, 2010 at 1:10pm

I am so absolutely there, and I have to say how humbling it is to read my words in someone else's post - lol. I think I am past the ager, but now still feel betrayed and as though my hair is no longer a part of me. Maybe I am detaching myself from it so that it doesn't hurt so much when more falls out. The doctor is giving me hope that my hair may grow back, so I feel like I need to hold onto what I have left (just in case) and not shave it off. I'm sure time will tell...Best of luck to you, Rick

Comment by Cheryl, Co-founder on March 18, 2010 at 1:27pm

LOL! Hey Jenna, I was about to give you your due credit on the "Hate being in between" blogt hat you wrote, that has stuck with Rick. I only see it as proof that we are having an impact on other peoples lives.

In the same blog I mentioned the same thing has Jeff. Your basic personality has not left you, as you continue to accept your true self it will emerge again. When that happens you probably won't even notice it, because your hair or lack of, won't be in your primary thoughts anymore. By the way, I see that great smile in your profile photo!

Comment by kelly curry-wills on March 23, 2010 at 9:35pm

Rick, to quote my husband "it's just hair, it's not you." You should be angry, but bear in mind that not everything is within our control. My husband helped me shave my head 6 yrs ago. I miss it. I dream about still having it. I never had to shave again after the first time, after that it just rubbed off. I miss my eyebrows more - I now have tatoos. You have a well shaped head and a beautiful smile - the smile is the part you can control. Be mad, sometimes. But be yourself above all. Every day brings change.

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