I think this blog will be my only outlet to talk about my transition process. I am frustrated because I haven't been getting the responses I wanted. I didn't expect everyone to be all in with me but I am excited about this and naturally I want to share w/my loved ones. No one has been vehemently against it but not 100% for it either.
My younger brother (15 y.o.) was bold enough to tell me I would hate my hair so I might as well stop now. As I mentioned in my first post it was between this or a Halle Berry cut but I was tired of relaxers so I decided to go w/natural. Well, everyone I tell this too tells me I should get a Halle Berry cut even after I let them know I already made my decision. This tells me they're not 100% supportive. My sister doesn't think I can do it on my own but I have to because the point is to be able to care for my own hair. I didn't start washing my own hair until a few months ago so this shocks her. But I figure if I can master how to wash, blowdry and flat iron my hair after not knowing how to all my life I can do this.  Halloween 09, 1st time I flatironed my hair on my own!
That being said, luckily I am in London, miles & miles away from family and friends. So I can skype home w/a headscarf on and stop talking about my transition to avoid criticism. I am doing this for myself and I don't need anyone discouraging me from my decision. When I get back in May, I'll be strong enough not to go back to the creamy crack.
I wanted to post a pic of my new growth but it's not working. :( |
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