I use to be afraid of Natural hair, and I use to wonder what will people think of me if I went natural. I came to realize that It didn’t matter what people thought of me. I had to make a choice, did I want to have a relaxer and be in bondage, or did I want to be natural and free? I chose to be natural and free. On February 19, 2011 I decided to go natural. I did a major Big Chop by shaving all of my hair off. I felt like it  was time for a new start. From that day, I made a vow that I would always love my natural hair. Going through my natural journey had an emotional effect on me because I started to receive negative comments from people on the street. During my journey, I started to wear wigs because I started to feel embarrassed. In the 5th month of my journey, I looked in the mirror and I told myself that I was beautiful and I didn’t have to hide under this wig anymore! I took my wig off and flaunted my hair freely and naturally. I still receive negative stares and comments from people, but I didn’t care anymore because my hair does not define my personality! I rocked my natural hair like the plus size queen I was and still am. Now it is March 27, 2012, and it has been one year and one month since I have been natural! I am loving it so much because my hair is healthy and I am free. I am no longer afraid of being natural, and I would recommend any woman to go natural. It is a beautiful thing, and there is absolutely nothing to be afraid of. To all my ladies out there, I just want to let you know that there is nothing wrong with being natural. Ladies don’t be ashamed of being natural, plus sized, tall, short, or skinny. Being you is all that matters, and nobody can ever make you inferior without your consent. Don’t be afraid to shine, don’t be afraid to speak out, and never be afraid to be yourself. You are the child of a king, and that king in Jesus Christ. Our imperfections are what makes us perfect. We are all beautiful, so don’t ever let anyone tell you otherwise. May God bless all of you, and keep all of you safe! I will write some more about my journey, and other topics that I come up with. So until next time, take care and be blessed. Always remember, if anyone ever has anything negative to say, just look at them, smile and say, “I am natural, I am Free, and I am Me!”

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