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Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: Cindy on January 06, 2018, 01:08:58 AM

Title: It may not mean much to some but....
Post by: Cindy on January 06, 2018, 01:08:58 AM

I realise the Northerners are a bit chilly but down here in summer land it is hot. 42C hot.

My hair is finally long enough to be a bother (Yea!), after falling out from chemo and radio it has grown to my shoulders.

Unfortunately my shoulders were also damaged and I cannot reach the back of my head, so I have been working hard at the gym to get movement back (under guidance)

Today my hair has been bothering my neck but I managed to reach and put it in a pony tail.

You would not believe how proud I am of myself for finally being able to do that :laugh:

Title: Re: It may not mean much to some but....
Post by: Laurie on January 06, 2018, 01:20:08 AM
 Hi Cindy,

  From what you have told us you should be proud to be able to do it. ((Hug)) There a virtual hug for more such accomplishments. I know there will be more.

Laurie
Title: Re: It may not mean much to some but....
Post by: Jessica on January 06, 2018, 01:28:15 AM
Congratulations Cindy!  It's great to get past that awkward stage.  I had my hair in a ponytail for 25 years and cut it when I was 40.  Wish I hadn't.  I have to go through that stage again.
Title: Re: It may not mean much to some but....
Post by: stephaniec on January 06, 2018, 03:53:42 AM
congrats
Title: Re: It may not mean much to some but....
Post by: Megan. on January 06, 2018, 05:15:34 AM
Both the hair and mobility are certainly things worth celebrating!
I'll add that it's been lovely to see you so active on the site recently. X

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Title: Re: It may not mean much to some but....
Post by: Colleen_definitely on January 06, 2018, 07:16:37 AM
The first time I could tie my hair back was a great day for me, and I didn't have a shoulder issue complicating things.

You should be very proud, congrats.
Title: Re: It may not mean much to some but....
Post by: jessica95 on January 06, 2018, 08:09:09 AM
Quote from: Cindy on January 06, 2018, 01:08:58 AM
I realise the Northerners are a bit chilly but down here in summer land it is hot. 42C hot.

My hair is finally long enough to be a bother (Yea!), after falling out from chemo and radio it has grown to my shoulders.

Unfortunately my shoulders were also damaged and I cannot reach the back of my head, so I have been working hard at the gym to get movement back (under guidance)

Today my hair has been bothering my neck but I managed to reach and put it in a pony tail.

You would not believe how proud I am of myself for finally being able to do that :laugh:
Wow, you are strong, i guess you mean chemotherapy? wish you the best
Title: Re: It may not mean much to some but....
Post by: bobbisue on January 06, 2018, 10:11:05 AM
Quote from: Cindy on January 06, 2018, 01:08:58 AM
I realise the Northerners are a bit chilly but down here in summer land it is hot. 42C hot.

My hair is finally long enough to be a bother (Yea!), after falling out from chemo and radio it has grown to my shoulders.

Unfortunately my shoulders were also damaged and I cannot reach the back of my head, so I have been working hard at the gym to get movement back (under guidance)

Today my hair has been bothering my neck but I managed to reach and put it in a pony tail.

   

You would not believe how proud I am of myself for finally being able to do that :laugh:
Cindy congrats on a hard earned success I know how big a moment doing something most of us take for granted can be I wish you the best with the rest of your recovery

     bobbisue :)
Title: Re: It may not mean much to some but....
Post by: Faith on January 06, 2018, 10:15:16 AM
every success means something. I was taught that in my first few posts here.

Congratulations on the progress, I hope it continues to improve (shoulder) and grow (hair) .. because you wouldn't want your shoulders to grow, I don't think  :)
Title: Re: It may not mean much to some but....
Post by: Yakayla on January 06, 2018, 11:57:24 AM
That's great! Mobility training is not an easy thing to keep up with. You have to do it for a long time and it's hard to see the results sometimes. I'm glad that you were able to push through that and be able to reach your ponytail. I have muscle problems, so I know how frustrating doing small things like that can be and being able to finally get there is such a great feeling :)
Title: Re: It may not mean much to some but....
Post by: Sno on January 06, 2018, 12:42:49 PM
Wow, well done hon, that's an amazing achievement...

(Congratulatory hug)

Rowan
Title: Re: It may not mean much to some but....
Post by: Toni on January 06, 2018, 01:25:27 PM
And well you should be, Cindy!  Congratulations!  Little things can mean so much, I know it seems like grasping at straws sometimes, but just revel in the small battles we win even while the war continues.  Hugs, Toni
Title: Re: It may not mean much to some but....
Post by: Sephirah on January 06, 2018, 02:54:17 PM
I attempt an arduous task; but there is no worth in that which is not a difficult achievement. ~ Ovid.

I'm proud of you, too, Cindy. *big hug* Go you!
Title: Re: It may not mean much to some but....
Post by: big kim on January 07, 2018, 02:48:54 AM
That's a great feeling. Mine took ages to grow out from a DA