Bought New Razors

Now that my hair is coming back I needed razors and shave gel and all those things that I had stashed out of sight for the last few months. Of course I went to my favorite shopping spot; TARGET. I found all the essentials and added some earrings, a Buddha candle holder, card making supplies and organic dark chocolate.

On my way to check out I saw one of us. I saw a bandanna covering a bald head on a beautiful young woman. She was there in line with what I presume was her family (husband and 2 boys) and I had to approach her. As I was headed there I wondered if she might not want to be bothered so I kept it very brief. All I said was hello, she looked great and to take care and be strong. She seemed to take my wishes as they were intended and wished me well, too. Then we went back to our business at Target.

Personally I don't want to be "that girl with cancer" all the time but I don't want to be avoided and ignored either. In my hour in the store I noticed both eyes darting away from my gaze and staring eyes wondering what the deal was with the bald chick. The few times that I have been approached have been a mixed bag but I've left them thinking that the stranger was reaching out in a positive way. Don't you find that there's a lack of community in general? Sometimes I think that I can make a minimal effort and maybe, just maybe, that compliment from me made that woman smile a little more that day. Maybe she felt stronger because there was another woman without many eyelashes up and out and she wasn't the only one in Target without beautiful hair. Maybe it only made me feel better to see her there and not be the only one but I hope not. My gut says it was good for her too.