ok so my mom has cancer and shes been taking keymo for awhile now.we live in miami but currenly im in orlando on vacaion. she called me yesteday and said that all her hair fell off. now my mom always had the prettiest hair in the family. im coming home to see her today and i have mixed emotions about what im going to think. do you think its ok to have wierd feelings about ur mom being bald? im a senior in high school.
2007-08-11 01:00:47 · 11 answers · asked by ? 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
You will definitly have mixed emotions about seeing your mom bald but stop and think how you would feel if one day all of your hair fell out. She will be feeling very depressed and vulnerable. Whether we admit it or not, our appearance makes up a good part of how we feel about ourselves. Your mom needs your support and a shoulder to lean on. Try to hide your first emotion when you see her and pick her up some fun stuff on your vacation. But her some bandanas for her head and maybe a hat or two. Get one for yourself and wear it in the house when you get back just to make her laugh. It's important she stay as positive as possible. I wish you and your mother all the best.
2007-08-11 01:18:44 · answer #1 · answered by littleone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lost my hair due to chemotherapy for breast cancer. And this past Christmas my children came home because I was sick and could not travel to go see them. I think I was more nervous than they were, I wore my little hats until I knew they were OK with it. Then when they got to hot, I took them off, and went around bald. My kids were OK with it, But Grand kids ask a few questions. And no it isn't weird at all, My daughter said she cried when I told her I had lost my hair, because it was so thick and pretty, But she said I looked good bald also. I wish your Mom the very best , and I will pray for her, Chemo will also make some people very sick, and I was one of them, and you get tired real easy , and have bone pain , and it effects walking. so try to help your Mom when you can. But most of all just let her know you Love her. And her hair will grow back. it has been 8 months now for me, and my hair is about 2 inches long. and I just add gel and spike it , You and your Mom will get through it, and will laugh about it later.
2007-08-11 01:26:23 · answer #2 · answered by Joan f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its ok, that's why she called you, so you could prepare yourself. However weird you feel, your mom feels 100% weirder. When you go home, help her find some scarves or cute hats that will cover her head until she is done with chemo and it starts growing back. Having a mom with a bald head is better than a dead mom, so be supportive and loving. Hair grows back.
2007-08-11 02:55:32 · answer #3 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust me, you will not really notice this. It is important for you to have faith and try to be there for your mom. I know this because my mom had breast cancer 4 yrs ago. And i am happy to say she is cancer free still. Her hair has come back even prettier than ever. It isn't easy to see your mom going threw the hardship she has to endure, you may want or need ( both of you ) to get into some kind of support group. I wish you both the best of luck. God bless you
2007-08-11 01:30:43 · answer #4 · answered by sweetemtation_123 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey Hun. This is a real thought situation. Your mom losing her hair is one of the many side effects of the kimo. If you think you will have mix feelings I am not sure, maybe you will, but think of how she must be feeling right not. Please don't base yourself on her appearance. Cancer is a silent killer and your mom has a big enemy to battle with. Just thank God you have her alive. I hope she gets better.
2007-08-11 02:22:18 · answer #5 · answered by lilia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey I don't know if the feelings are normal cause iv never had to deal with that but here's somthing to look into "Essiac Cancer Treatment" I don't know if you belive in herbs but hey its a life were talking about it might be worth the 5 seconds to google it or talk to your mom about, Your choice mkay?
2007-08-13 16:43:36 · answer #6 · answered by Boobless Bandit 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are very young and so I can understand why the hair thing would affect you. Yes its ok to have your feelings. When you are older you will see that it is insignificant in proportion to what is really going on with your mother. I hope that she can recover. And I hope that you can realize that it is inner beauty that counts
2007-08-11 03:18:17 · answer #7 · answered by barthebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mother went through that too when i was in school.its only normal to have weird feeling about it.my mom tried wigs and that looked strange,she ended up with scarfs.just try to look more into the eyes of the women that loves you,instead of staring at her head.if you can when you go to hug her ,kiss her head and let her know her hair is not what made her who she is.
2007-08-11 02:32:50 · answer #8 · answered by marilynfsmgm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She need emotional help
try to make her moments lighter
u have to face all this
get help from ur close friend circle
2007-08-11 01:13:11 · answer #9 · answered by Wondrer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not the things about a person you love, you love the person... look beyond this, and treasure every moment you have with her...
2007-08-11 01:05:58 · answer #10 · answered by prop4u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋