I was at first taken aback, but she was ready for the conversation. I told her not to be sad, as I wasn't. I went on to tell her, that there was a time, when I was sad that I had no hair, but that that time had passed.
I told her that I was no longer sad, as I still found myself pretty.
She agreed as did my husband, who happened to be in ear shot. That was nice.
It's clear that children have a need to talk about these things. They need to understand what is going on and why. I often forget about their needs, especially as the condition of alopecia is all about me. Yet clearly it isn't. The people around me also need to understand. Understand how I feel and why and how it happens. Especially if they are children.
I may need to talk to them more. About this and other things.
Mmmmm might need to give this some thought.
Ouch! I've been there! Except I've been asked 'I won't get psoriasis, will I?' I've assured her that she won't ... but who knows whether she will or not? Tricky, very tricky
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