I try to be brave like you briggsy's girl, but some days (and people) can get me really down.

i don't know that it's bravery, just neccessity! i had to sit down and work out what was most important to me, and channel my energy into that, ignoring the rest of it! you're right about it depending on the day or person though - i'm fine most days, but when i have a hair cut, i get really self conscious (so SIL does it for me now)! my niece (who is 8) commented out of genuine interest as to why my hair was so thin, so we explained that i had a type of sickness that made my hair go thin like her daddy's, but that i was on tablets (met) to help (she stays over every few weeks, so she sees me take meds!). a childs innocence doesnt bother me. i've had other comments from people who should know better that have shaken me completely though...