my wife has discovered she inherited her mom's alopecia areata. her hair started falling out in clumps after she had her surgery.

this is incredibly devastating for someone who has only cut her hair a handful of times in her life (her hair goes down to her feet)

I am so sorry to hear that your wife is going through this. Alopecia can be incredibly difficult to deal with, especially when it involves losing your mom's hair as well. Please let her know that she has your support and love during this challenging time. I hope she can find some comfort and solutions to help her cope with this condition.