The Miniature Horse Haircut Gone Wrong

Do you want to know who cut this miniature horse’s hair? Me!!! It’s hard to tell, but I have never been to beauty school. Also—NEVER trust me to cut your bangs, okay! That’s Tator Tot (yes, his mom’s name is Sweet Tator). Clearly, naming horses isn’t my specialty either.

Back in 2020, I also decided to cut my boys’ hair when everything shut down. My husband, who cares very little about appearance or fashion, literally took away my haircutting privileges. It was that bad.

 Lessons from a Haircut Fiasco: Trust the Professionals

Here’s the thing we can all learn from my horse and kid haircuts: trust the professionals.

The professionals I know best are counselors, since I happen to be one. Sometimes people say things like:

“Why do I need a counselor when I have friends?”
 “Why not just eat chocolate instead?”

No shade to your friends or your chocolate stash, but…

Have they been trained to help you walk through your traumatic past in a way that actually promotes healing?
Do they understand that many unwanted behaviors are just attempts to meet unmet needs in unhealthy ways?
Do they have tools and solutions that are effective and research-based?
Can they sit with you in uncomfortable emotions and help you find your way through?

Why Counselors Are Different

Just like you wouldn’t want me cutting your bangs (or your horse’s mane), there are some things in life best left to the professionals.

Counselors are trained to:

• Guide you through life’s messiest moments
• Offer clarity when everything feels tangled
• Help you heal in ways that stick

When It’s Time to Ask for Help

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re carrying a weight too heavy to bear on your own, it may be time to trust the professionals.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone—Healing Hearts Counseling in Denham Springs, LA is here to help (no scissors required!).

And remember: it’s okay to ask for help.

If you’d like to learn more about our team at Healing Hearts Counseling in Denham Springs, visit our about page. We have a psychiatric nurse practitioner who provides medication management and a team of qualified counselors who are ready to support you and your family.