For nearly three months I have been on a journey of discovery. Discovery, adventure, hard work, sweat, tears, laughter, joy, frustration, anger, and a range of other feelings and emotions that are not even fully recognized by me yet. This journey is more than weight loss. This journey is about finding, embracing, and becoming the truest most authentic version of ME! Who I really am that has been pushed aside, shoved down and not given a chance at survival.
Saturday night I had a chance to get all dolled up and go out. My Princess self adored this part! 💖She is one of the things I have discovered on this journey. She loves wearing makeup and getting dressed so nice and looking pretty. Dresses, skirts, and things that sparkle. I guess i always knew i loved these things, but never ALLOWED myself to embrace them. I never wanted to admit i was pretty, let alone draw attention to myself. Princess Sparkles is just one example. 💖
When i went out, i sent a dear friend my picture. She has been a friend for years and has been through a lot with me. She loves what is going on with me and celebrates it. After telling me beautiful things about how I looked, she sent me this clip:
She sees it! I was so touched, deeply when she sent that clip. I am letting myself be my true self. And that, my friends, is a beautiful thing. 💖
