The Power of Choosing Joy with Wigs

 I have not always been in a place of joy and confidence when it comes to alternative hair, however. For example, I used to be extremely self-conscious when others would compliment my “hair”. I felt like everyone was looking at me and could tell I had a wig on. I wouldn’t even allow myself to accept the simple gift of a compliment because I was so unsure of myself! Thankfully I learned to embrace wearing wigs and have learned how to gracefully accept compliments when I get them (because even though it’s a wig, it is still MY hair!)

I’m currently undergoing treatment for triple negative breast cancer at the age of 37, I was finding that I was loosing my sense of self as I was loosing my hair and soon to loose my breasts with a double mastectomy. Wearing a wig allows me to not stand out and helps me to remove the label of cancer. It gives me a sense of normalcy and femininity that is hard to find these days. When I put on my wig I feel like I can conquer the day. And what’s best about that is that my four children can see how strong their momma is and I hope that through this journey they too will build their own strength and resiliency to deal with anything life throws their way.

... Every time I turned, I noticed someone staring at me with my cap on. I was so uncomfortable and self conscious that I went home and immediately started googling wigs. That’s how I found wigs.com and honestly, I’ve never looked back. The first time I put a wig on, I cried. I felt like myself again. It’s been 3 years since I first started losing my hair and I’m starting to come to terms with it and go bald a little more around family and friends. But I still wear wigs almost every day and love the ability to change out styles and colors whenever I feel like it :)

I suffer from alopecia. My sister died of breast cancer 22 years ago and I watched her hair fall out from chemo several times and she always said it was better than the alternative so for years after she died I really didn't let my thinning hair bother me but then it became more of an issue as I tried to color and cover it up. Finally a friend who also wears a wig encouraged me to buy one. I did and I haven't looked back sense. I have a whole new sense of self confidence and feel beautiful.