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On Sunday of last week, the day before I was cutting my hair, I was feeling uneasy about the change. Thoughts of "What will I look like?", "What if it looks bad, or it's too short?" raced through my brain. I understood my moment of panic, so much of our identity and confidence as women is tied to appearance. Then I remembered the women who's identity and appearance have been altered, sometimes drastically, by cancer and subsequent treatment, remembering this strengthened my resolve. On Monday I was happy to give 9" of hair (along with 32 other women and children) to someone I have never met and probably will never meet, but I know that gift will help to uplift her confidence and hopefully give her strength at a time when she needs it most.
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Have you been thinking about donating your hair? Have you donated your hair before?
You are such a courageous person for doing this! I am moved by your compassion... what a selfless act. My Aunt lost her hair when she had breast cancer and my Dad bought her a wig made of human hair. Her hair always meant the world to her - it was probably the most devastating thing about her cancer (with the exception of her eventual death). Thank goodness there are people like you in the world.
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Style Dilettante, I am sorry that your aunt had to suffer with cancer, I am sure that your Dad buying her a wig was the greatest gift. Cutting my hair was a small act for those courageous women who have to brave such a devastating and serious illness. I found this incredible video of a music group donating their hair you might enjoy http://youtu.be/knDLvOzTcuQ.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jennifer for your selfless act!
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