tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782551808324372235.post5272446084158105947..comments2024-03-12T10:20:01.684+02:00Comments on Coffee and Chemo: HAIRRivkA with a capital Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09411034058195730044noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782551808324372235.post-79000350934577444842007-11-21T21:43:00.000+02:002007-11-21T21:43:00.000+02:00When I was 22 years old I lost my hair due to chem...When I was 22 years old I lost my hair due to chemotherapy. That side effect was more devastating to me than the fatigue, and vomiting. When it started getting knotty, I realized that that was dead hair, and a few days later I was able to pull my hair out. It was morbidly fascinating to me to be able to do that. I pulled it all out that night, because I wanted to get it over with. (Please understand that with the treatment I was getting there was not doubt of losing my hair, I know many women, especially over the last few years who did not suffer this side effect.) It's not silly or vain to mourn this loss. It is symbolic of everything you are going through. <BR/><BR/>I'm so glad you are keeping this blog to express all of this. I know you think it helps you, but really you are helping all of us!<BR/><BR/>PS B"H, BAH my chemo was over 20 years ago--G-d always hears our prayers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782551808324372235.post-41680558801394708692007-11-06T23:54:00.000+02:002007-11-06T23:54:00.000+02:00What is a JinJit??---------------------I can under...What is a JinJit??<BR/><BR/>---------------------<BR/><BR/>I can understand why one might see a similarity, but it's so very different. Covering one's hair is a choice we make. Losing one's hair is not our choice. <BR/><BR/>Our loss of hair is like the physical manifestation of our loss of control. <BR/><BR/>Identity issues and emotional issues are all mixed up with health issues. There is no way to separate them.<BR/><BR/>The topic of covering one's hair, and the identity issues that correspond to that decision, is a fascinating topic. <BR/><BR/>But it is part of another world.<BR/><BR/>You might think that since I cover my hair anyway, it won't be so "bad". Especially since the loss might not be as "noticable" to the outside world.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps in some way it is easier. I don't know yet, since I still have most of my hair. But it still is very difficult.<BR/><BR/>---------------------------<BR/>BLACK HUMOR alert:<BR/><BR/>I've created a new game, similar to the baseball cap game.<BR/><BR/>Moshe and I made up the baseball cap game on our honeymoon in Disneyworld:<BR/>Guess which men at Disneyworld are wearing baseball caps because:<BR/>A. they are baseball fans<BR/>B. the sun bothers their eyes<BR/>C. they are religious Jews who are embarrassed to just wear a kippah.<BR/><BR/>The Scarf/Wig Game:<BR/>Guess which women are wearing a scarf/ wig because:<BR/>A. of the chemo<BR/>B. of religious conviction.<BR/><BR/>The Scarf/Wig game is not as fun as the Baseball Cap game.<BR/><BR/>Let's face it, Disneyworld is way more fun that the chemo ward.RivkA with a capital Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09411034058195730044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782551808324372235.post-60518437104501644742007-11-05T14:59:00.000+02:002007-11-05T14:59:00.000+02:00its funny bc alot of us go through a sort of mourn...its funny bc alot of us go through a sort of mourning and loss of self when we cover our hair. im not comparing per se covering your hair with losing it, rather the idendity crisis that might be similiar. praying for you and sending happy healing thoughts faithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782551808324372235.post-59901540248107209992007-11-05T11:25:00.000+02:002007-11-05T11:25:00.000+02:00No matter what, you will always be a "JinJit"No matter what, you will always be a "JinJit"robolionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528247302783118976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782551808324372235.post-44223548942146135532007-11-05T09:12:00.000+02:002007-11-05T09:12:00.000+02:00When you enter a room, your presence can be felt, ...When you enter a room, your presence can be felt, and never in a negative way. I've always admired you for that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com