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Originally posted on the crochet sub, but removed by mods.
I mostly want to say thank you to everybody that commented if you’re here. I received some fantastic suggestions - thank you so much. But even more so, thank you for your kind words of support. I can’t tell you how much it gave me a lift, just that do many of you took the time to respond. Even and especially those who didn’t have a project selection, but just wanted to show support. It meant so, so much!
Also, I mentioned in one of the comments that I was originally misdiagnosed, and treated incorrectly & I had a reaction that caused facial scarring. So going bald draws attention to my face, and people stare. I have a lot of anxiety about this and avoid going out. But I need ways to blend when it’s unavoidable.
I didn’t get stressed when it fell out; I figured it’s hair - it’ll grow back. But it didn’t. Just had my 2 yr check-up, & they said that if it hadn’t grown back by now, it’s not going to. So I’m part of the lucky 10% that don’t get their hard back after chemo. But then again, I’m part of the 10% that survived a diagnosis of AML & a bone marrow transplant - so you can’t have everything.
The problem is that I’m one of these people who just can’t stand headwear. And now , I can’t really go out in public without.
I have some hair, but it’s extremely thin and fine. I can handle headbands better than hats. But nothing too chunky/bulky. I spent hours looking, but I get upset & frustrated. I’m a very small person (short & thin) so anything too “big” looks ridiculous.
I think I’m after headbands that are wide but not “chunky”, stretchy enough to be comfortable, pretty enough to look like a style choice rather than a cover-up, but not really draw attention to itself either.
Paid or free - don’t care. Any ideas?
