I absolutely love this! So honest and something that really needs to be spoken about. I am 30 and do not have to ponder such things yet, but I have been, and although i can't say for sure how i will handle it when the time comes, right now i feel like i would want to embrace it, we are conditioned into thinking that everything about us needs to be changed and that the world around you wants to see you a certain way. Well actually the world of marketing wants to see you a certain way, most people are actually quite open minded, apart from a few meanies as you said- But one saying comes to mind- Don't worry if people don't like you, most people don't like themselves.

You are far better off being conscious of the effects of micro dosing your self with poison than the opinions of others. These opinions other people have wont be able to make you well if you are sick.

I know a few people who regularly colour their hair for the same reason, and i do wonder if it will have any negative effects long term.

Anyway just wanted to share some love this was brilliant and i admire women like you who step up and step out of this narrow band of 'ideal beauty' we are so heavily bombarded with. Of course, it goes without saying that this is all applicable to men too.