MY GRANDSON CRITICIZED ME FOR DYING MY HAIR AT 81.
I’m 81 and love dyeing my hair different colors. It adds a bit of fun to my life. Yesterday, my grandson saw me with freshly dyed hair and said, “Grandma, at your age, it’s ridiculous to dye your hair. You should embrace your natural gray.”
His comment stung, and now I’m wondering if I should stop dyeing my hair.
Should I follow his advice or keep doing what I enjoy? Has anyone else gone through something similar?
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