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9/3/2016 12 Comments

Bald is Beautiful

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So...this happened last night.  I went from long locks to clean shaven.  As I stood in the shower after having my brother scalp me, I ran my hands over my head and it felt different.  I felt different.  And I wondered if I had any idea - clue - close proximity of what it's like to lose one's hair through treatment or natural progression of life.  I don't know that I will ever know, but do feel I had a small glimpse of the loss that some people feel when their hair is gone.

You see - my hair had become - ok, probably always has been - a huge part of my identity.  The streak as it's been called began when I was about 15 and has increased through time.  Gradually, I've grown to love that silver streak in my hair and the fact that it's mine and makes me different from others.  As I gulped (hard) when I saw the clippers in my brothers hand I had thoughts of being different because I no longer had it.  Would it grow back?  Would it be the same?  Will my hair even really grow back?  What if it doesn't?  What if I don't like being bald or people don't like me?

WHOA...........Who really cares?  Now that it's done, it doesn't really matter.  I am who I am because of my heart, my mind, my beliefs - NOT because of my hair.  

As we go through this journey of life, there are so many lessons to be learned, so many opportunities in front of us and it's important to grasp them, do what we can.  Enjoy them.  Relish in the experience.  Connect with others.  Learn and grown.  Feel.  It's really important to feel and for so long, I tried hard not to do that because I didn't have time.  Because it was scarey.  Because it didn't always feel good.  The thing I've learned through all of that not feeling is that it is a good thing and it makes me a better person.  I believe it will make everyone a better person, but that's up to each individual.

My choice to shave my head was just that, a choice.  I don't know that I will keep it this way or that I will ever again do it voluntarily, but I took a leap of faith, overcame a fear and did it and it's all good.  I feel good.  And I'm grateful - so very, very grateful.

Enjoy this holiday weekend!

​Kelley
12 Comments
Jaedene
9/3/2016 11:43:07 am

With or without hair you'll always be my very best friend! I love you!

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Kelley
9/3/2016 01:26:09 pm

Ahhh - thanks Jae! Love you XO

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Connie
9/3/2016 11:46:55 am

You are awesome! I dont know many people.. Myself included who would be brave enough to shave my head for a cause. You are beautiful, daring, strong, brave, caring and the list just goes on. If the world had more people like you.. We would be so blessed.. Thank you for being you💟

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Kelley
9/3/2016 01:27:27 pm

WOW Connie. You are awesome. Thank you for your kind words, kindess and inspiration. Blessed to know you.

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Sherri
9/3/2016 12:55:54 pm

I'm in awe of you Kelley, and very privileged to call you my friend! Thank you for being you!!!!

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Kelley
9/3/2016 01:28:14 pm

Thanks Sherri! You're pretty special as well and glad you're my friend.

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Margaret
9/3/2016 02:33:49 pm

You are one of the most uplifting people I know. God has you as one of his angles.

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Kelley
9/3/2016 02:36:49 pm

Oh Margaret - thank you but I am the one in awe of so many. Life is a journey - we must look and appreciate the beauty around us. Thank you for being part of mine.

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Tyra
9/4/2016 09:39:48 am

You are amazing! I have a waiting game happening in my life right now, and after seeing your bravery, I have a newly gained comfort level for whatever the outcome might be for me. Thank you!

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Kelley
9/4/2016 09:00:09 pm

You are too kind, but am glad to her you were able to feel some comfort. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and that "every little thing is gonna be all right".

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Deb
9/10/2016 10:18:35 am

What a great story. Inspirational. I often say we spend way too much time worrying about our hair when there are so many without hair for various reasons.

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Kelley
9/10/2016 08:22:06 pm

Thank you. This style certainly has advantages.

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