I LOVE MY BODY

[akitagurl12]

Wow, i really don't remember ever saying that to myself and I know for a fact I have never said it out loud to another person.  But I had a realization last night.  This detox from the effexor has been the hardest on me, and for the first time ever, i realized how hard my body is working to restore balance and health.  Even after all the chemicals and abuse I have done to myself, my body has never given up on me.  I am still a healthy 33 year old, with no permanent medical problems.  The only problems I have ever had have been ones that i caused because of poor choices.  I have taken my health for granted my whole life and that is going to stop.  I doubt this is the right place for this post, but I felt like it was important for me to admit this to someone, because like i said, this is a new thought for me.  In the past I have never loved my body for trival reasons, like because i didn't look a certain way or didn't feel like i measured up to what the media says is 'good'. But that really has nothing to do with it.  I love my body because my body loves me and is doing everything it possibly can to keep me alive, even after all the stress i have put it under.  We are all so blessed because we are the few who have been given the gft of awareness to change our ways for a better life, even if we don't always feel like we are.

[meegWpaw]

That's a great post.  Very inspirational.  I love it.  Thank you for writing that.

[atthebeach]

you are beautiful.inside and out. i am so happy for you that you are
feeling so much better, mentally,emotionally,spiritually and physically.
i am very proud of how far you have come these last few months in many ways. you are doing awesome. keep up the good work.
hugs and continued blessings
debbie

[ImDONENoMore]

I LOVE this post, akita.  You totally ROCK girl.  :)

[akitagurl12]

thanks Pat!  Anything & everything is possible!  Now, between you and me, after I get through this effexor nightmare, I really do hope the drill sergeant that i hear in my head...aka my soul, will give me a break and some time before demanding i give up my cigarettes too.  Who knows though.  LOL

[Pat1956100]

You have so much living left to do and taking care of your body will make you happier than ever.  You have done an amazing job getting off of everything and proving it can be done.  I love your determination.