Hello all! Figured I would introduce myself to the community:
Today marks two weeks since I threw away my brushes and combs. Having dreadlocks was something that I always wanted to be a part of but never knew it was possible. It was amazing how easy it was to make the decision to start the journey and how easy it has been to stick with it. Before, I had my doubts about my own perseverance, about what people's reactions and possible closed career paths might be but everyday I am reinforced with how happy it makes me to not worry about whether my hair looks "good" according to everyone else but rather looks good to me. I am honored to begin my own journey and to learn from everyone else's. I've been learning what it means when people say that "dreadlocks teach you patience" and that it really is a journey.
I'm sure I will learn tons more in the months to come. Already the forums, videos and pictures posted here have given me the courage against the western beauty myth to start my dreading journey that I have waited and wanted for years.
updated by @samalamajam: 01/13/15 09:12:38PM
