When choosing to go gray we worry that others will think we are letting ourselves go. If you are the person going gray you know that is definitely not the case. In fact, we may be taking even better care of ourselves than we did when we were coloring our hair. Good graycious, I know… Continue reading Going gray – being comfortable with your choice
Category: Going Gray
Going gray – 9 months, 8 days, free at last!
As I sat there in silence, watching each inch of brown curls drop to the cape, I thought I would be sad. But I wasn’t sad, I was happy. Those small moments of reflection made me realize I was letting go of a time in my life I’m ready to be done with. Yesterday, I… Continue reading Going gray – 9 months, 8 days, free at last!
Going gray – 8 months the art of getting gray hair things done
If you’re pondering the going gray journey, you need to see yourself being gray before you'll get it done. You have to set your mind to do it! When I look back now to what it was like when I first decided to go gray, I’m way more at peace with the decision and… Continue reading Going gray – 8 months the art of getting gray hair things done
Why I decided to cut off most of my hair at 7 months into the going gray journey
The transition journey of going gray naturally is, as I’ve said before, a mind game no matter what route you take. It is weird hair has such an impact on our emotions. Good graycious, it is just hair. I sure didn’t know I’d ever care so much about it. That is, until I decided to… Continue reading Why I decided to cut off most of my hair at 7 months into the going gray journey
7 months in the going gray journey is a past, present, future mind-game
If you’re considering going gray and keeping your hair length, beware, it is a longer journey than you imagine it will be. When I first started the journey my hair seemed to grow so fast. The gray demarcation line showed up at 4 weeks post coloring, why wouldn’t I assume it would grow out fast… Continue reading 7 months in the going gray journey is a past, present, future mind-game
Letting go of stuff – 5 years and 5 lessons learned
Remember how I told you “I love you, thank you for being the best mom ever, it’s okay to go, we’ll be okay?” Some days it feels just like yesterday when I think back to our last conversation. If you were here today, I’d grab your favorite coffee cup, fill it up for you and… Continue reading Letting go of stuff – 5 years and 5 lessons learned