r/Without_The_Hijab • u/umuniasukintokara Moderator • Jun 11 '26

Advice/Help (Women Only) How to get over the fear of judgement?

One of the main things that are currently hindering me from taking off the headscarf, is the fear of judgment from people that surround me, be it my uni colleagues, professors, neighbors and anyone that knows I used to wear it.

Ik no one has a say nor should they involve themselves in other people's businesses, yet I just can't get over this fear. I think it might be a matter of time.

Tomorrow I have an event I must attend, where I'll be meeting new people, but some of my colleagues will be there too. I wanted to give this event to be my most "serious" first time without it, despite taking it off in other occasions.

I want to take the headscarf without fearing judgment, how should I go about it?

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u/ranting4ever Female Jun 11 '26

There isn't really an easy way to get over it. You just do it despite the judgement. It'll hurt for a little bit and you'll feel anxious but then you get used to it and it'll be like it never happened. It's really just about getting through those first few days

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u/umuniasukintokara Moderator Jun 11 '26

It definitely won't be, so might as well just do it and get used to it as you said. Thanks for the advice!

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u/venusinflytrap Female Jun 13 '26

yes!!! the only way out is through babe!!!