My journey thus far.
Good morning family,
Happy three year band-aversary to me!!! I have, like most people, looked back over the last three years and taken stock of what has changed, what I have learned and what I still battle with.
I have learned that surgery does not solve all of your problems. It is a catalyst that enables you to examine them. I have learned that we are just smaller versions of what we were before surgery. I have learned that true beauty happens when the outside matches the inside….finally. I have learned that bad marriage are bad marriages no matter what you weigh and crappy jobs, lost friends, ignorant people, trouble children, broken hearts and tragedy still happen, no matter what. I still battle with the demon of feeding a lonely heart with food and not love, but now I catch it long before I reach the bottom of the ice cream container. I allow myself to feel the sorrow and the joy. I accept that change takes time and real growth is a process. I know I can’t do anything without God.
Surgery does, however improve your self esteem, self image, health and strength. All of which, makes you happier person and if you are brave enough to examine the broken person that you are emerging from, the person that allowed you to get to that dark place and reach towards healing, you will have more confidence to reach out for many things, a new job, a new love and maybe a whole new life.
Happy three year band-aversary to me!!! I have, like most people, looked back over the last three years and taken stock of what has changed, what I have learned and what I still battle with.
I have learned that surgery does not solve all of your problems. It is a catalyst that enables you to examine them. I have learned that we are just smaller versions of what we were before surgery. I have learned that true beauty happens when the outside matches the inside….finally. I have learned that bad marriage are bad marriages no matter what you weigh and crappy jobs, lost friends, ignorant people, trouble children, broken hearts and tragedy still happen, no matter what. I still battle with the demon of feeding a lonely heart with food and not love, but now I catch it long before I reach the bottom of the ice cream container. I allow myself to feel the sorrow and the joy. I accept that change takes time and real growth is a process. I know I can’t do anything without God.
Surgery does, however improve your self esteem, self image, health and strength. All of which, makes you happier person and if you are brave enough to examine the broken person that you are emerging from, the person that allowed you to get to that dark place and reach towards healing, you will have more confidence to reach out for many things, a new job, a new love and maybe a whole new life.
Happy 3rd bandiversary to you Brenda! You have really worked your tool and whether you know it not, you inspire me. I wish you continued success.
People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but they really should be worried about what they eat between the New Year and Christmas. ~Author Unknown
pnkpassion
on 10/23/09 12:01 am
on 10/23/09 12:01 am
Happy Band Anniversary!! You are beautiful..
I love everything that you wrote..and I Thank God everyday for giving me this tool that has changed my life in so many ways. When I had to hold my head high at 314 size 26, he gave me confidence to feel beautiful and reach for positions that people around me doubted that I could do.
My life has improved in so many ways already..and Im only 1/3 of the way there but I am sooo hopeful about my future....God has something special planned for me...and I am glad that I am no longer afraid to go out there and get it!
P.S. I am sooo cute a size 14..lol
I love everything that you wrote..and I Thank God everyday for giving me this tool that has changed my life in so many ways. When I had to hold my head high at 314 size 26, he gave me confidence to feel beautiful and reach for positions that people around me doubted that I could do.
My life has improved in so many ways already..and Im only 1/3 of the way there but I am sooo hopeful about my future....God has something special planned for me...and I am glad that I am no longer afraid to go out there and get it!
P.S. I am sooo cute a size 14..lol
"To get something you never had, you must do something you have never done"
back 'atcha! Thank you so much.
Good Mornin Glamazon happy 3 yr band-aversary!!!! We are all in this lifelong battle together. Congrats on expressing some of the things we all share. Take care,
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