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I've gotta be me
I recently traveled to my hometown for my nieces’ graduations. I had a blast! I was a bit nervous because this would be the first time most of my family (besides those who have seen my Facebook picture) would see my shaven head.
I walk through the door and my Dad doesn’t say a word. His wife, on the other hand, looks at me and says, “Sheila, we’ll go through my bag of wigs in the morning.” Nice to see you too, I thought. The next day she grills me about doctors, shots, and Rogaine. Then she asked me if I was planning to go to church with them on Sunday. I almost said, “don’t worry I won’t sit next to you” but I politely said yes. No, thanks, I don't want to try on any wigs. End of conversation. I have to admit I found myself getting a little self-conscious and had to resist wearing a hat in the house.
Well, Sunday comes around. I come out shower, walk in the bedroom, and what do I see on the bed? That bag of wigs!!!! All I could do is laugh. I text my sisters to tell them,then my brother-in-law calls, begs me to please put on one of the wigs, send them a picture. Lol! That was fun. What I wish I could have taken a picture of is my Dad’s wife’s face when I walked in church with my shiny bald head.
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Comment by Pat on June 24, 2012 at 9:16pm
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Love it! What a great story and thanks for posting it. I admire your courage to not be a people pleaser, I don't know how I would have handled that situation but one thing I do know..my self esteem would have been rock bottom had she done that to me.
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Comment by Tallgirl on June 24, 2012 at 9:23pm
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Comment by You can do it : ) on June 25, 2012 at 9:24am
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Wow, I get how you handled part of it with laughter I do that sometimes also when I don't know what else to do. I am happy your were able to take it so well.
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Comment by moonflower on June 29, 2012 at 12:21am
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I love this story! Thanks for sharing :)
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Comment by Angela on June 29, 2012 at 6:31am
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You go Girl, my motto (Do You and Keep It Movin') Love it! So proud of you for standing your ground. Since I have over come my fear of going to work bald, nothing or no one can stop me. This is who God made and love it or move on.
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Comment by Cindie on June 29, 2012 at 5:04pm
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I love your story. I live vicariously through these stories of courage, because I am quite the wussy-girl when it comes to "baring my head." If it had been me, I know members of my family would have given me a "physical beat down." They've threatened to do that just because I wear wigs....and they are all bigger and meaner than me....
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Comment by mabaker on July 4, 2012 at 7:37pm
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You are a wonderful lady - walk tall lovely one! xx
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