What Locs Have Taught Me About Life in Only Two Months

Tori Franklin
ZORA
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5 min readDec 3, 2021

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Ever since the day I locked my hair, I’ve run to the mirror each day like a child on Christmas morning hoping to see that my locs have finally matured. Aching to see them in full bloom and draping down to my hips. But no, because they are only at month two. The journey is slow when you stare blankly at them. It was in a moment of staring that I realized my locs are trying to teach me. This brings…

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Tori Franklin
ZORA
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Olympic Triple Jumper. World Championship Medalist. Public Speaker on Mental Health and Dream Chasing. Non- Profit Founder. AUTHOR!!!