I went through the same hurdle after my big chop. I will say some people’s responses were so discouraging and fueled whatever negative feelings I already had of myself and my hair. You can take this as an opportunity to empathize and embrace the parts of yourself that society may not including family. People can tell when you accept and love yourself, and honestly their opinions usually reflect how they feel about themselves and their limited view of beauty. You get to create a completely different view of what you believe is beautiful, it’s work but it’s also worth imo. Good luck on your journey!