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Today is my 10 week Nappyversary. I am so excited and still going strong with this transitioning process. I decided to celebrate small accomplishments during this process to help keep me pumped. People have said that this journey is not just physical but emotional as well and i didn't really but into it at first. However, I have seen a change in myself even in this short amount of time.  I am thoroughly enjoying taking care of myself in this way. I think I spend a lot of time taking care of others (its the nature of my profession) and letting myown needs fall at the waist sides. This process has allowed me regular chunks of time to just breathe, to not have to worry about life’s everyday stressors, and to truly take care of me mentally and physically. When I wash or co wash my hair I turn on some music and get in the shower and just enjoy the solitude for as long as I need the break. Additionally, since is have cut my hair and my face is more prominent so I am taking better care of my skin and paying more attention to caring for my face ( which I feel I have been neglecting for the last few years). It has been a ripple effect for overall better health habits. Next is eating better and exercising. I am really liking the new me!  This is helping me get back to my old self. I want to dress cuter and pay more attention to me. It has been a long time since I did that. since i discovered that I never really have to “get my hair done” ever again, i feel freer. Sure, I will still get trims when I think I need them, but I will never have to be on that clock of "ok relaxer time in a few more weeks" or "no I can’t do this or that because I need a relaxer soon". What a liberating feeling!  I know I am just beginning this evolution, but I get more excited every day about where this journey is really taking me.

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