The Buzz Cut!

Losing my hair was the thing I was dreading most!

It shouldn't have been my biggest worry!

However, until you face this, you cannot comprehend how you will feel about it!

Throughout this whole cancer journey, I have been worried about many things and each time it comes to facing them, they are never as bad as you think!

My mindset is! My old hair was my cancer hair! It must make room for my new, healthy, cancer-free hair!

It is an easy mindset when you are in a good place. However, after the buzz cut, it wasn't long before the self-conscious demons set in.

In my case, it was pretty quickly afterwards!

I grabbed a headscarf and covered up. It wasn't until the next day that one of my closest friends walked into my hospital room. Knowing me well, he said, "What's that on your head? Get it off and own it" After a 10-minute pep talk, I braved it. I removed the headscarf and spent the rest of the day enjoying my new look!

If you are facing this, my advice is to surround yourself with people who will lift you and make you laugh! 😆

People who understand and empathise!

It might be the scariest thing you face, but it's another milestone to beat cancer!

I was told, "Don't worry. Your beauty will return."

I say! Fuck that! Have you seen me? I'm stunning; my confidence, empathy, strength and bravery are my beauty!

I hope I've inspired you to see that no matter your face, you will find the strength to overcome it and smile! 😃