I remember being a small child and the thrill of finding an awesome hiding spot. It had to be a dark spot, but not too dark, just the right amount of shading. I could peer out and see others, but they couldn't see me. I could settle in and be an observer of the world… Continue reading The black side of going gray
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What is it like the 1st year of Going Gray?
No kidding, it is a great feeling to accomplish the year-long goal of going gray. All I had to do was endure the changes and keep on - keeping on. Come on, that's it? Keep on, keeping on? Do tell more. What was the first year like? Did I have any expectations and fears going… Continue reading What is it like the 1st year of Going Gray?
Reflection – a look back at 11 months of going gray
The 11th month of my going gray process is today. Wow! Now that I have fully transitioned to my natural color I'm feeling a bit more brave about reflecting on the past year. While I’m not yet back to the length of hair I’d like to have, it is growing and evolving and I'm loving… Continue reading Reflection – a look back at 11 months of going gray
Going gray – being comfortable with your choice
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
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