Forum Activity for @rod-norwood

Dreadlocks as therapy

Life Issues Facing Dreads

Hello Namaste,

I really appreciateyour story. It really helps to see how people deal with adversity in such a positive way.I can't imagine the difficulty you had making the decision with your child but I do believe it was the right one. I wish you the best in the future.

Take care,

Rod

Dreadlocks as therapy

Life Issues Facing Dreads

Hello,

Thanks for the reply. I really appreciate the kind words.

Rod
KelloKiki said:

I would like to applaud you for your strength and courage. You and your wife obviously have a very supportive relationship. I'm glad you found something therapeutic to occupy your mind a bit during those tough times. Thanks for sharing your story, it's very inspiring. I wish you and your family good health and happiness for years to come!

Dreadlocks as therapy

Life Issues Facing Dreads

Hello,

Thanks for the good thoughts, I really appreciate it. My first cancer was lymphoma, a rare one, called a malt lymphoma. It is basically cancer of the stomach lining. I had very aggressive chemo, lost my hair, the whole bit. It got rid of it and it's been over ten years. I've had two friends with testicular cancer and both have done very well. I'm glad you are doing good. I've been very fortunate to have a great wife, we've been together forty years.Dreads really helped me deal with this, it was really a Godsend.

Take care,

Rod

hippyjo said:

Blessings and strength to you brother! Though it seems you have plenty of strength. Just hearing you have cancer is enough to give you a different reality. I am happy you are coming out the other side. What was your first cancer. I had testicle cancer about 5 years ago and was blessed not to have to do all the aggressive stuff to get rid of it. Dreads are differently a turn point for most of us. It seems like they were a god send for you, cool GOD DREADS. You are so lucky to have a good woman by your side. The partner I had had a good cry and then she left. Thanks for your inspiring life!! Anyway once again blessing to you your wife and your goddreads

Dreadlocks as therapy

Life Issues Facing Dreads

Thank you Suzanne. You are right, dreads do give you strength and in a way, they give you purpose as well. Thanks again for the kind words.

Suzanne Beattie said:

Hey, congratulations of fighting the fight! I believe dreads give strength - andalong with your wife - they have without a doubt helped you on your hard journey. Your post is beaming with positivity and definitely you'll have mile long Soaring Eagle dreads. Peace.

Dreadlocks as therapy

Life Issues Facing Dreads

In March of last year I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. During a routine exam it was discovered I had serious heart issues as well. Needless to say this was quite a shock. I had cancer 10 years earlier and was not looking forward to dealing with it again. In Sept. my prostate was removed and I was out of commision for several weeks. I'm self employed with no insurance and it was devasting financially. I had my first PSA test after the surgery and found that cancer was still in the prostate area, it had gotten out of the prostate. I had 37 radiation treatments, five days a week. I started feeling really bad after the third week and was unable to work much. My financial situation turned from horrible to desperate. My radiation treatments ended about three weeks ago and I feel much, much better. We are getting back to work and trying get back on our feet, my wife, who stood by side this whole year, and I. Here's the dreadlock part, DREADLOCKS saved my ass during this whole wretched year. I got interested in having dreads and the interest became an obession. Every night, no matter how bad I felt, I would look on the internet, read all I could, look at photos, etc. I couldn't wait to get up in the morning to see how my dreads were doing. I went neglect and it is a slow process but it was great for me. I was focused on my dreads and not focused on being sick and it truly helped me through a pretty hellish year. My prognosis is good, I hope to be around a long time and have dreads as long as Soaring Eagle.
updated by @rod-norwood: 01/13/15 08:58:12PM

Twisting dreadlocks Theories?

Dread Maintenance



Rod Norwood said: I've only been not combing for three months; I haven't done anything else but I do have a hard time keeping my hands out of my hair. I'll grab a piece of hand and twirl it with my fingers before I know it. Do you think there is any harm to that?

Shanxon Lemasters said:

I admit I started twisting a little, not insanely or tight but to kind of try to section (before finding this site and reading up on it) I did some very N00b things but have since stopped, though I do find myself twisting at times just out of habit of playing with my hair, and I definately think I touch it too much and need to stop, so I actually took up crocheting so that I have something to do w/ my hands other than play w/ my hair :P

Twisting dreadlocks Theories?

Dread Maintenance



Shanxon Lemasters said:

I admit I started twisting a little, not insanely or tight but to kind of try to section (before finding this site and reading up on it) I did some very N00b things but have since stopped, though I do find myself twisting at times just out of habit of playing with my hair, and I definately think I touch it too much and need to stop, so I actually took up crocheting so that I have something to do w/ my hands other than play w/ my hair :P

New Member from Pittsburgh, PA

Introduce Yourself

I don't really have any advice on dreads because I just started not combing my hair three months ago. It hasacutally been a lot offun; when youget my age you gotta take fun anyway you can get it. Anyway, I'm enjoying it.
updated by @rod-norwood: 07/03/15 06:40:48AM

New Member from Pittsburgh, PA

Introduce Yourself

Hello,

I'm new too; just joined about five minutes ago. I'm a long way from PA, I'm way down in the deep south, Memphis Tn. Good luck with your dreads!