HEAD SHAVE FOR PALESTINE

Hey friends

I am shaving my head and raising money for MAP (Medical Aid for Palestinians) an incredible organisation working with Palestinian communities, to deliver locally-led health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation and displacement.

For a while now I've been feeling so much.

A deep sadness and anger at this world. Taking shape within like a furious, roaring flame that grows with each injustice upon the innocent and with every atrocity that is committed. I’ve felt paralysed with wanting to help but at most times overwhelmed by the weight and darkness that feels so thick, so present.

I know in this I am not alone, that this fire burns throughout the hearts of so many.

But as easy as it can be to feel disempowered, speaking up and helping in whatever ways you can, is how we can liberate those whose voice has been taken away and call the world to action.

Inspired by countless others, I know that by raising funds for those suffering, we can collectively transmute this debilitating feeling of inertia into positive change.

Shaving my head is something I’ve been wanting to do for a while. However every time I came close, fears of judgement and self doubt took over.

I, like so many others have had enough. This is my fuck you to societal pressures of conventional beauty standards, the constant masking to "fit in", craving external validation and the detrimental narratives I’ve clung to for so long.

There is no size, no colour and no shape that makes you any more or less of a worthy person. Every part of you is beautiful.

For myself, it’s a continuous journey, however I truly hope one day we can all love ourselves in the way we so desperately want to be loved by others.

This begins by showing up in our truth, being intentional with the actions we take, the words we speak and the love we share.

Mental health battles can be so incredibly isolating, but there is so much power and strength to be found through vulnerability.

If you are struggling, know that you are not alone. I hear you, I see you, and I am here for anyone that feels they need a chat or someone to listen.

I will be shaving my head this Tuesday the 22nd of October to hopefully raise some funds to donate to MAP.

Any amount of donation is greatly appreciated, and if you have more questions, please feel free to message me ❤︎