I know what you mean about feeling kind of sick when you look at your before pix - mine do that to me as well. Another way to look at it is that your experiences in life make you who you are, which is a very nice. compassionate woman.
holy cow, your looking hot all dressed up. whenyou came over last week you had a huge sweatshirt and baggie pants so I coulnd't tell the hot woman you are, but, I dooo now. you go girl. hugs, cheryl