Angelica Lara stood in front of the mirror after shaving her head and cried. She was proud, hurt, and feeling several things at once.
Angelica joins Jay Hicks and Gary DeFranco to talk about the health changes that affected her ability to have more children, her hair, and her relationship with her own appearance. She describes the effort of trying to conceal hair loss and the decision to let herself be seen differently.
Her son was part of that experience. Angelica reflects on speaking honestly with him about pain and uncertainty while showing him that those feelings can exist alongside self-acceptance. The conversation expands into family, cultural expectations, relationships, and the freedom to make choices without constantly explaining yourself to everyone else.
What We Explore
* Health changes and the way we see ourselves
* Hair loss and the effort of hiding it
* The decision to shave her head
* Feeling pride and grief in the same moment
* Talking with her son about difficult experiences
* Family, cultural expectations, and personal identity
* Self-acceptance and the pressure of other people's opinions
About Angelica Lara
Angelica Lara shares her experiences with health challenges, motherhood, identity, and self-acceptance. This conversation centers on the personal decisions behind her changing appearance and the example she hopes to offer her son.
Connect with Angelica
https://instagram.com/angelica.la.colombiana • https://www.facebook.com/jellybelly1985
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