Chop it off?

I’ve had my hair down to my waistline ever since I was in first grade, and I love it but I think I want a change. I’d like a short haircut, but I’m extremely nervous about cutting my hair.

I am lesbian and I’d like to look the part (yes, I know that short hair doesn’t automatically mean gay. At all.). I also just want to feel lighter and fresh and feel more like myself.

Does anyone have any advice? I don’t want to be disappointed or horrified at a new haircut or style, but I think I want to just chop it all off.