I have come to the realization...

...I love myself the way I am. I don't care anymore what others think when it comes to my self image. I like the clothes I wear. I like the weight I'm at. I love my family life even though it's not so traditional. I'm just happy with the person I have become, and I don't care who likes it. I'm not saying I'll never change, because I'm sure there's room for improvement in there somewhere. But, as far as people putting me down for the way I am...my personality, the way I dress, the way I tell it like it is....well, I'm happy with the way I am right now. And no one has to like it. Because I am perfectly happy with myself. And I think that matters alot. I'm just happy being me.... and I'm thrilled about that. There's more important things in my life than people putting me down for who I am. So, there. I said it... and it feels GOOD. And even if no one responds to this it still felt so good to say it.

Jennay~
I think your perfectly wonderful myself .. so glad your you and that i've been blessed with your friendship. You made me smile so big reading this!! I'm so happy for you!!

Love you!
Beth

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love,
furry paws

Congrats on loving yourself... What a milestone for us all!

TJ

Thanks y'all! very much.. heh heh

very good self acceptance statement MP! im sure you have love of self and others in your heart... thats a very healing place to be.... some of us get to places that feel alright, at least way better than before, and even if thats not the last place we will ever find ourselves, we know its a good place in the moment...

i hope you will let yourself enjoy all that this is worth! sure, some chance maybe you'll see some need for adjustments to what you have now, but trust those feelings you have in the moment, even if they seem to fade away, they are re-attainable best to you always

(((( nwtr )))) Thank you. I will do my best to hold onto this. I have never felt this way in my life. I think so many things have happened in my life here lately with my family and with my health that I just had this grand realization. I don't think I'll ever look at myself or my life the same again.... and that's a good thing in this case!

i like the 'I rock! " ave ((MP)))

You are 100% my hero!! I used to be where you are, but I was not able to stay there. I am hoping to find my way back. BTW, I put the words "I Rock" as my banner on my cell phone a few weeks ago!

((((( cantstopcrying ))))) Just keep pushing FORWARD. You'll get back to that place again. You've felt it before, and you know it's there. That's the key!!! It's THERE!! Finding it again might be challenging, but it's worth the effort. I just got so tired of worrying myself to death over what everyone else thinks, and I got so sick of trying to please everyone around me no matter what the cost it had upon my self esteem or self worth. I've been going through (and still am) some really serious stuff as of late, and I just realized that making everyone else around me like me all the time even when it made me feel bad.... JUST WASN'T WORTH IT. So, I've come to the decision that I like me. Heck, I LOVE ME. And to (insert word here) with whoever doesn't like it!! My time on this Earth is worth more than what I was giving it. I had to change that to be happy. Sure, I still like to make others feel loved and good and needed, but I won't belittle myself to do it.... ever again. I've learned there are healthy ways to make people in my life feel good. And, as for the people that just don't like me, well... I just don't care. Not everyone has to like me. Not everyone is GOING to like me. And I'm perfectly content with that fact. You'll get back to that spot, too. I just know it... since, after all, you already know it's there.

I am so happy MP that you feel comfortable with who and where you are.

Perhaps one day, I"ll share in that joy with you!

(((Jen)))
That is so awesome!!!!!!!!
I hope that one day I can write post like yours.

(((MP)) and ((all)))

this is a great new place you are at MP

as you continue on now with your new understanding and new elevation of insight into self and all, remember that all will continue much the same as it did in the past around you.. it is you who have had an adjustment in perception around you, not the world which has altered...

but it did in one way for us all.. we now have you back in a healthier frame of mind.. dont beat yourself up if you slip a little or have an unanswered question occasionally..

class continues, whether we bring our pencils or not..

you are doing really well and you have an assortment of matters still on your plate.. you will need all the newfound strength you just acquired to continue on..

we all get weary and need to lean or rest at times.. you're doing great MP

Thank you, ((( nwtr ))). I'm sure i'll still have questions and bad days. I had alot of questions yesterday especially. And a really horrible day. That's just normal with anyone. But, like you said, I have found this new part of myself, and I will never let that go.... whether it be a bad day or a good day....whether I have questions or not. I realize and understand that the entire world isn't going to change for me. But, I feel comfort in the fact that I have changed and am more able to take the world on. Thank you, as always, for your wise insight. You're a really great friend to have. I hope you know that.

thanks for your kind words MP... reading your posts is helping me understand about inner strength and faith and healing... always your friend

((( nwtr ))) I'm still learning about my own inner strength and faith and healing. But I'm glad to share it with anyone. My mom always told me that you never know how what you're going through may actually benefit someone else. But, again, I'm still learning myself. I just hope that sharing my thoughts with others may do some good somewhere. Thank you.

I love what you are feeling for yourself!!!

May all that happens have the benefit for showing what really matters to us!!!

xoxo

peace and love,
night

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