It is only after the last 6 months that I have begun to smile - naturally. This is all due in part to therapy.

I was told to take a selfie of me smiling everyday. First it was forced and difficult but now I don't even think about it. It makes me feel better about myself to look at myself smiling back.

As mentioned repeatedly I have gained weight - 40lbs or more in 7 or so months. I recently realized it was my clothes that made me feel self conscious about my appearance. The fact they didn't fit properly accentuated the weight problem. Well, I recently got a few items that, while they are larger, fit well and I feel so much better about my appearance. I no longer feel I am standing out like a sore thumb. If I only realized this was the secret earlier.