My Sarah has been struggling. She is seeing her counselor once a month and this month has 5 weeks. School work and peer pressure has definitely kicked in. Last week was very tough for her. She expressed a desire to pull a couple of different times. She didn’t, but she wanted to very badly.
The following are examples of her VERY helpful friends.
Friend 1: This particular girlfriend has been so very supportive throughout the last year. She is so sweet. She sent her a very encouraging text message telling Sarah that she knows this is a difficult time for her and she believed in her and that she is here for her. The following day, this friend wore her pull-free bracelet to support her. (tear)
Friend 2: She texted a buddy one of these tough nights when she couldn’t sleep and was really close to pulling. He called her immediately in the middle of the night to talk to her and walk her through her rough moment.
I can’t tell you how much these friends mean to Sarah. Not only do they accept her having Trich and don’t judge, ridicule or minimize Trich, but they encourage and support her. We are so lucky that she has had such positive results with “coming out”.
As her mom, I’m always worried about her. It wouldn’t bother me if she pulled. But I know how much it would disappoint her. Last night we briefly discussed using NAC again. She admitted that things are getting pretty tough for her and would like to begin taking it again. This morning I had a long conversation with our Chiropractor and Friend. He suggested a few other supplements to take in addition to NAC. Standard Process Inositol, Fish Oil, Min-Tran and Grape Seed Extract. Sarah will begin taking all of the above including NAC and Standard Process Cataplex A-C-P (vitamin C) on Monday. I’m hopeful that this will help. I’ll keep you posted on the results.
