I did it!

Yesterday was a long, emotional meeting. I woke up with a bad headache which was good because I had to speak at a meeting. I debating whether or not to just shave my head before the meeting but decided to wait.

Later I had lunch with a friend, rushed home, and headed straight to the bathroom -- I stood there in silence and just starting chopping off my locs watching them fall to the floor. After the deed was done, I was so relieved. I had the biggest smile on my face. I was so surprised I did not shed one tear. The most difficult part of this process was reasurring my sisters I was okay.

A few hours later, I headed out the door in all my splendid baldness. It was fine and I am free!

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Comment by thinlizzyfairy on April 1, 2012 at 1:54pm

well done you beautiful strong woman!! :) :) x x x x x

Comment by BTB (John) on April 1, 2012 at 4:36pm
It seems to be common place that one feels empowered by embracing who they are, and then dealing with what life has presented in a proactive many means life can be lived . Awesome to see you make this decision keep us all updated on how it goes for you.
Comment by Cheryl, Co-founder on April 5, 2012 at 4:52pm

Amen, amen and amen! I know sometimes it is the people around us that get more freaked out then we do.

Comment by Kara on April 5, 2012 at 6:03pm

Congratulations! I felt the same way the day I shaved. The minute I decided I definitely was going to shave I was at work and I wanted to run home and just DO IT already. I was almost excited. :-) I cried, but that was the LAST time I cried. It's been nearly 3 months since I shaved it, and I wish I had done it from the beginning and saved myself those previous months of daily shedding and tears.

Comment by Marianne on April 6, 2012 at 2:29pm

I've been smooth for almost 3 years and shaving it off was the best thing! It is much harder going bald than just being bald :))) Hugs!!!

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