Lonnie Walker got folks talking when he chopped his signature hairdo off on Instagram Live on Wednesday, and he got a laugh out of a good few people. But there was greater significance than anyone realized and he’s since taken to the social media app to make some startling revelations.
Walker explained that his hairstyle was really a mask that hid his insecurities, but he’s had enough time to reflect and find peace amid the current pandemic.
The San Antonio Spurs guard wrote:
“The real truth as to why I started doing this early 5th grade, it was a cloaking device for me.
“During the summer of my 5th grade year I was around more family. Some that names will be left alone I was around more. I was sexually harassed, raped, abused, I even got accustomed to it because being at that age you don’t know what is what. I was a gullible curious kid that didn’t know what the real world was.
“I had a mindset that my hair was something that I can control. My hair was what I can make and create and be mine. And it gave my confidence. As of recently I wasn’t at my best.
“Previous history popping up in my head and it sucked mentally “demons”….. because of this virus, I began to truly look at myself in the mirror and see who I truly was even behind closed doors. Long story short I have found peace and internal happiness through this journey god willingly.”
It must have been very difficult to admit the above and Lonnie has received lots of support from fans since writing up his post.
“Big props man,” one user wrote. “Gained a new level of respect for you, glad you did what you thought was best for yourself.”
Another wrote: “Took a lot to post this and the meaning behind the hair. New chapter ahead for Lonnie (sky)Walker. Peace and love man. Go to Orlando and do work.”
