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Skin lightening is a hyper-controversial & taboo subject in the West. Many of us who are lightening for cosmetic reasins are subject to a barrage of negative criticisms & judgements about our sense of self-worth. Some even question our sanity! For those of us engaged in this process & those considering it, I thought it expedient to have a thread in which we could discuss all aspects of this subject. Here are some things to consider:
- What are you hoping lighter skin will bring into your life?
- Do you expect your life to change drastically?
- Are you in a cultural environment that encourages skin lightening? For what reasons?
- Does anyone in your family know that you are doing this ?
- Do you think it 'okay' for a person to change their 'racial' appearance (hair colour or texture, skin colour, facial features etc.)
- If & when you do become dramatically fairer, what if anything will you say to those who knew you before & are curious?
These are just some ideas I thought I'd throw out there: of course, I hope you come up with many more that reflect your experiences & thoughts. A frank, mature discussion around this topic is long overdue & I hope you all engage in a lively discourse.
- What are you hoping lighter skin will bring into your life?
- Do you expect your life to change drastically?
- Are you in a cultural environment that encourages skin lightening? For what reasons?
- Does anyone in your family know that you are doing this ?
- Do you think it 'okay' for a person to change their 'racial' appearance (hair colour or texture, skin colour, facial features etc.)
- If & when you do become dramatically fairer, what if anything will you say to those who knew you before & are curious?
These are just some ideas I thought I'd throw out there: of course, I hope you come up with many more that reflect your experiences & thoughts. A frank, mature discussion around this topic is long overdue & I hope you all engage in a lively discourse.