Tarek...this reminded me of a part of my own story. I had been a hippie before my life changed and I became a Christian. Then I 'toned it down" a little, but I was still "different" from the church attenders I now surrounded myself with. I ended up moving from Los Angeles to a town in New Mexico and began attending a semi-large church. There, the women wore a lot of makeup, teased their curls, and always had lots of lipstick that matched their nails. Coming from a small church in Los Angeles that had embraced and loved me back to life, I was shocked to find a total lack of acceptance from the women at this new church. I cut my hair, began wearing a lot of makeup, and had my nails done. Surprise! I was suddenly accepted into the inner circle of women. Instead of relief I felt anger. I let my hair grow back out, wiped off the lipstick, and put my bell-bottom jeans back on.
Thanks for sharing, I love the idea of the "uniquely you" list 😊
i'm glad it helped you Frankie! The world needs the real you.
Tarek...this reminded me of a part of my own story. I had been a hippie before my life changed and I became a Christian. Then I 'toned it down" a little, but I was still "different" from the church attenders I now surrounded myself with. I ended up moving from Los Angeles to a town in New Mexico and began attending a semi-large church. There, the women wore a lot of makeup, teased their curls, and always had lots of lipstick that matched their nails. Coming from a small church in Los Angeles that had embraced and loved me back to life, I was shocked to find a total lack of acceptance from the women at this new church. I cut my hair, began wearing a lot of makeup, and had my nails done. Surprise! I was suddenly accepted into the inner circle of women. Instead of relief I felt anger. I let my hair grow back out, wiped off the lipstick, and put my bell-bottom jeans back on.
Wear the bell bottoms. The world needs the real Linda not the imitation! I appreciate how you always read and comment. Thanks for sharing friend!
I still wear the bell bottoms! LOL. I appreciate you too, Tarek!