A different kind of strength
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Following on from a few of us bemoaning our weight gain thanks to the trauma of what we're going through, I was thinking this morning about the way our bodies are still incredible even if they aren't functioning / looking how we'd like.
I might not be able to run a marathon at the moment but so far I've survived 9 months of this living nightmare, which is a real endurance feat!
Your quads might not be as defined as they used to be, but look what you've carried and for how long. You are all so strong.
You might be horrified or dismayed at your weight, but your body is still incredible, wonderful, unique and constantly doing amazing things to keep you going. Be kind to yourself!
Hugs to all x
I might not be able to run a marathon at the moment but so far I've survived 9 months of this living nightmare, which is a real endurance feat!
Your quads might not be as defined as they used to be, but look what you've carried and for how long. You are all so strong.
You might be horrified or dismayed at your weight, but your body is still incredible, wonderful, unique and constantly doing amazing things to keep you going. Be kind to yourself!
Hugs to all x
All the applause for this!! Xx
I love this message. So very true.
Well said thank you for your loving and kind words xxx
Wonderful words there is always something to be grateful for my daughter taught me that at the start of the journey, she bought me a gratitude book and wanted me to write something down every day, I may be bigger but I am a lot stronger also and I am grateful for that
Gratitude is so hard to find and sometimes feels forced, but I know it's important.
Today's therapy session focused on my endurance, strength, mindset, growth and a newfound confidence in myself as a mother. I always felt somewhat surplus to requirements as I was 'the emotional one' and struggled with big intense organised days out eg to a national trust or beach or water park. Now I can let my children just 'be', comfortable with a bit of boredom and not too much structure. We do stuff, but it's mostly spontaneous, led by our mood on the day. That's something my children have never experienced before and theyre flourishing.
Today's therapy session focused on my endurance, strength, mindset, growth and a newfound confidence in myself as a mother. I always felt somewhat surplus to requirements as I was 'the emotional one' and struggled with big intense organised days out eg to a national trust or beach or water park. Now I can let my children just 'be', comfortable with a bit of boredom and not too much structure. We do stuff, but it's mostly spontaneous, led by our mood on the day. That's something my children have never experienced before and theyre flourishing.