i do think white men really struggle to understand the idea that a haircut can be an act of violence, both when committed by an other and by the self.
if you cut your hair short as an act of self harm i love you. if you had to cut your hair short because of the rules of school or work i love you. if your family forced you to get a short haircut i love you. long hair is something that takes time and safety to acquire, but can be taken from you in an instant. if you wish you had long hair, if you miss your long hair, if you mourn your long hair, i love you so so much.













