Hangry

So I have officially been wearing hijab for one week. Let me fill you all in on how that’s gone for me.

Day 1: positive response from a few co workers. I mentioned why I was wearing hijab very briefly and we all went about our day like normal. It was nice. I felt relief and overwhelming happiness. Alhamdulillah.

Day 2: I arrive to my second job the next morning, mention to THAT manager why I was wearing hijab. They thought it was cool and again, end of discussion. Another sigh of relief. Alhamdulillah.

Day 3: I post my announcement online to friends and family. I get overwhelming comments of support and acceptance and alhamdulillah for everything! Things were going rather well.

Day 4: I figured everyone was used to it and the shock and awe was gone. I was optimistic and felt like my new normal was finally established in the world.

Day 5: I’m scrolling through modanisa and my manager says “what are they wearing on their heads? Jihad? Johadi? Lol idk, it’s that terrorist clothing” so day 5 while I was wearing hijab, I was being told that the hijab was what terrorists wear. 😒

Day 6: somebody says “I heard you’re just wearing that because you’re lazy and don’t want to do your hair.” Thanks.

Day 7: “did you color your hair and it looks bad so you’re trying to cover it up?!”

But alhamdulillah later in the day of day 7 a friend makes me feel good for wearing it.