I have been struggling with going out for the last few days. I have almost no hair, so I have been wearing scarves to cover up my head. People still stare, which has been a surprise to me given that many people wear scarves and similar head covering for many reasons. After some discussion with my amazing husband and some positive encouragement from my 2 year old, I decided to go out in public with no head covering. I found that I was much more comfortable than I thought I would be, but I was still quite nervous about the reactions of the people around me. I just avoided eye contact, so I will not get upset about the stares and whatever else people are doing.
In certain situations, I still need to make eye contact and ordering lunch was one of these occasions. We went to a small mediterranean restaurant after my doctor's appointment. I ordered lunch, and, after the transaction was complete, the woman behind the counter told me that she liked my hair style in a completely honest way. I almost started crying right there. It was perfect timing, and it served as a good reminder to me that people may be staring for all kinds of reasons, and, unless they say something to me, I get to make up thier thoughts.
So, I decided that everyone is staring at me wondering how I got my perfectly shaped head and wishing they were as confident as I am to show it off.
Thank you falafel cashier.
In certain situations, I still need to make eye contact and ordering lunch was one of these occasions. We went to a small mediterranean restaurant after my doctor's appointment. I ordered lunch, and, after the transaction was complete, the woman behind the counter told me that she liked my hair style in a completely honest way. I almost started crying right there. It was perfect timing, and it served as a good reminder to me that people may be staring for all kinds of reasons, and, unless they say something to me, I get to make up thier thoughts.
So, I decided that everyone is staring at me wondering how I got my perfectly shaped head and wishing they were as confident as I am to show it off.
Thank you falafel cashier.