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Q: Hey peeps. I am thinking of becoming a goth. But I have some dilemmas.

1 my mom wont let me be what I wanna be. I know the consequences. I told me mom that I wanted to dye my hair black, and she freaked.
2 I cant get past the metaphores. To goths, gothic sayings may have a meaning but when I hear or see gothic sayings or quotes or whatever, all I see is stuff about blood, guts, and death.
3 Idont know any chain stores that has a lot of gotic clothing and silver jewelry with the gothic sighns.


Help.
In my opinion you can't just become goth one day. That sounds so dumb for some reason! You just are what you are. "Goth" is the way you want to express yourself. This sounds like when my little sister was 10 she came up to my mom and said "Mom guess what im goth!" It doesn't happen over night. First of all, try to understand the beliefs of the people who choose to express themselves such. Maybe something triggered their sudded need to wear goth type glothing and makeup.

About the hair situation..you don't need back hair to be considered "goth" looking. I've seen many who have blonde, brown, or red hair! Maybe start by asking your mom if you could get red or black hilights. If that isn't allowed, don't sweat it!


About the gothic sayings, maybe try listening to some songs that have them in it. Look deeper into what the syaings are trying to tell you. Things may not appear to be what they really are! A murder may symbolize a break-up with a boyfriend. Blood might represent tears from the "murder". Things like that may be hidden inside these violent sayings.


Goth clothing can be found anywhere you look! Mostly Hot Topic though. I'm not positive but i think Spencer's might have some stuff too. Hot Topic is definately the place to go!!


I hope you consider some of the things I said. I don't usually give such long answers but i felt it was worth it ;-)

thanx

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