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pinklucy1980
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Hi guys 

I completed chemo in Sep 2022 and whilst I have been very lucky regarding my treatment I am really struggling with my physical appearance.  My eyelashes and eyebrows haven't grown back and I don't think they will now - sounds minor but this is a huge blow to me.  I just wasn't prepared for this part of the journey.  I know there are makeup tricks and semi permanent techniques out there but it's just not the same to me.  Wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same as me.  My family aren't really very supportive regarding this and think I am being ridiculous which is very upsetting and distressing.

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    Pink lady 

    sorry to hear you are having problems with getting back to yourself .

    I no you said the treatments out there are not for you but I had my brows microbladed and a liner drawn on i absolutely love the way they look it doesn't have to be flash these can be done delicate , I feel that as soon as you got this done you would definitely feel so much better it's the only option really until they do grow back to make you feel more like Lucy , go on and try it sitting waiting is only going to make you feel more down , having these done sip help you move on 

    good luck go spoil yourself 

    love Lara ️

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    Thank you for your advice I really appreciate it.  I am just struggling to accept that this is me now and I am so self conscious and embarrassed about my appearance.  I know I don't need to feel embarrassed but I am - I just look like a sick person.  I could cope with it when I was having treatment as I thought I would just back to normal but it's now trying to get my head around the fact that it's not going to be the case.

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    Lucy 

    you are beautiful inside and out you have been through a war remember , war comes with wounds . 

    please trust me and try these treatments and you won't look back I had really delicate brows they look natural go to a really good salon as I've seen some bad jobs .

    you will feel better soon take it each day at a time you get stronger and stronger 

    big hugs love Lara ️

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