Comment by Cheryl, Co-founder on February 17, 2011 at 2:35pm

Hi Mary, yes, I have had all my id changed to my current look. I remember when I renewed my passport, I use to wear a wig and I always felt funny when I crossed the border without one. Eventually I knew it was time to change when I really came to the conclusion that I was no longer wearing wigs and probably wouldn't be on a regular basis. I feel that the way you face the world everyday is the way that your id should portray you too. Good on you! I tick the bald box too ;). If that is not available I tick black. Since I am currently areata, my roots show ;)

Comment by Petra on February 17, 2011 at 4:30pm

You rock Mary! I've actually been thinking about what I'm going to do when I have to get my license renewed. I usually wear a scarf or hat while going out....but if they won't let me wear one I'm not sure what I will do. I still have some time to decide so who knows were I will be at that time in my life.

Comment by Nicky on February 17, 2011 at 5:32pm

COOL MARY!! So happy for you!!

Comment by Tuesday on February 17, 2011 at 8:46pm

Great story! I love the "bald" under the "colour" section. lol. My driver's license has a picture of me in head scarf but that's as far as I've gone (so far). Glad you're feeling good, Mary! Your posts are so positive!!!! THANKYOU!

Comment by Mary on February 17, 2011 at 9:37pm

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Comment by Pamela Rosse on February 18, 2011 at 1:06am

Isn't it a great story. It is because of Mary, whom I call my mentor, that I had my passport photo taken ah natural. It is who I am now, a bald lady. Interesting though when we presented the information to the representative at City Hall, she had to document why the difference in photos? My drivers license was updated 2 years ago, the photo for a license was pretty good, lol. Mary said it well, when I look at it, it hurts; anyway, I had to explain why in one photo I had hair & the other I was bald as a bean. I explained AA.
I will let you know how it all turns out.
Mary has me thinking, perhaps I should call DMV & get a new photo taken, it has to be easier then what I have been saying when asked to show my ID, just picture me with or without hair, it's lil ol me.

Comment by Mary on February 18, 2011 at 1:16am

I'm honored, Pam. We all inspire each other.

Mary

Comment by Pamela Rosse on February 18, 2011 at 1:28am

You are most welcome my Sister-Friend, I love "We all inspire each other, well said, well said.

Comment by Emily Horsley on February 18, 2011 at 5:08am

my photo is due for renewal in a couple of months too and passport next year and I can't wait! :)

Comment by Angie P on February 19, 2011 at 2:59pm

Thanks for sharing this experience, Mary. It had me reaching for my wallet to check my license. And then David piped up so I reached for my passport. **giggle** In both pics, I still have locs down to my rear. **sigh**

But now, thinking about it after reading your experience, it would seem strange to leave them as is.

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