Dreadie Mama~growing as parent
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All of your thoughts are so touching!
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Dreadie Mama~growing as parent
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Aw that is cute, hope she did too!! You know how far Rex and I have come!!
Dreadie Mama~growing as parent
Member Journals and Timelines
Hello all, I was just wondering if any other dread mamas out there began their journey for their children, or if any one else has began their journey to celebrate a huge moment in you life?
For me I began letting my hair dread naturally after my son was born. I wanted to celebrate his life and this was the perfect way for me.I wanted to capture our memories as mother and son in a permanent time line that I always carry with me. I wanted him to be a lot like my dreads, easy going, and care free. I wanted to teach him to accept other people for who they are. I wanted him to be diverse, and love and accept everyone. I took him to music festivals, and he has always felt more at ease around nature. He is a very social little guy and loves every one! After now having my dreads for almost 3 years I have noticed how much I grew as a person as well. The more I began to grow as a human being, and a mother the more my dreads have began to grow. The closer my son and my bond began to grow the tighter my dreads. My son is 3 now, and he is just an awesome little guy!! He is everything that I could ever want him to be, and I am happy my dreads continue to grow a long with him!
I was just wondering if you guys had any stories that are close to your hearts that you would like to share. I would love to hear them!!
There are some pictures below to show from the early moments of his life, and also my dreads, and then a more recent one.
~peace and love~
updated by @electric-mama: 01/13/15 09:05:01PM
help!
Introduce Yourself
I think they are looking good too! Every one's hair is different so it takes different amounts of time. Go to the beach, or use the sea salt spray. Wear a hat at night, and don't wash as often. If your hair isn't oily or dirty it doesn't need to be cleaned!! Looking good though! Good luck!!
Dreadlocks Emotional Journey
Life Issues Facing Dreads
Hey there love, I think you should keep sticking with your dread journey. They are YOUR dreads, YOU put the thoughts and feelings into them. My dreads started when I was married, from there me and my husband have gone through a divorce. He hated my dreads, he wanted me to take them out. It was like he stopped loving me because of them, he also made me take of my piercings when we got married, and I was ok with that. As time went on I realized that he should be loving me, and that a hair style should not prevent that. It took me a lot of inner strength to not let him control me any more. So I stuck with my dreads, and after healing, my dreads have grown a lot. Some times it takes growing into your self first. I finally found who I am, and I am so happy that I didn't let him take that away from me. A true love well love you in every way, and if he dumped you then you are better off!! It wasn't meant to be! So keep your chin up, and keep going on with YOUR journey. You create your own path in life, and never let any one take that away from you!!
How to Convince Parents to allow Dreads? Any Ideas?
Life Issues Facing Dreads
I would just do it!! Who cares what they say?! My parents have always hated my tattoos, piercings, style, dreads, etc. Doesn't mean they love me less.
Now I am saying this speaking as a daughter, not a mother! haha
Good luck!!
updated by @electric-mama: 07/23/15 06:32:17PM
Here's An Uncomfortable Situation...
Dreads in the Family
Hey mama! I think that is awesome your daughter is dreading! So when I started mine, I used the Dr. Bronner's liquid soap ( diluted ) And it worked great. It would be very easy for her to use, It is just like washing with regular shampoo. If you decide to use that I would just show her how to use it one time. I always just put it on my roots and scrubbed really good, then put some on the rest of my dreads and squeezed. Let it on for a little bit, then rinse very very well. Show her how to separate the dreads to ring the water out. Very easy for a little one to do on their own! Good luck!
Just a few questions about dreads :3
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Well 1st off, I have dreads and I don't do drugs, or smoke cigarettes, and hardly drink, and I am not homeless! I have kept a job for years! But I do get stereotyped all the time, SO you will just have to stand up for your self and your beliefs. As far as washing your hair every day, try to wear a tam when you are working on the farm and use tea tree oil, and you could wash your hair gently every other day. I started off using Dr. Bronner's liquid soap diluted, and sea salt spray. You can find it at a health food store, or Wegman's or online. A lot of people use baking soda, and I use that as well, so that could always work for you too! Good luck with everything!