girl, I am with you. I'm new on this board too. I don't see how people can transition, esp for long periods of time. Maybe shaving takes a little bravery, but I truly commend those who can transition for months, years even. I shaved instead of doing a BC also, almost 3 years ago. It was my 3rd time going natural (even the previous two times i transistioned for like 3 months, basically my normal period b/w relaxers), and I just didn't want to wait at all, so I just had the hubby shave it off for me.
I wasn't quite brave enough to wear it out at work or if I was really going somewhere in its bald state. I just wore wigs until I had a teeny twa. Now, I'm just past shoulder length.