From last summer to today (what a difference w/ pics)

BadassCrossfitMama

This time last summer I was unhappy, unhealthy and completely miserable. I didn't love or respect myself or my decisions and I didn't really care if I lived. It took some a major wake up call for the real me to wake up and take action. Very few people know this but I'm going to put it out there because you never know who could be in the same situation as I was in. Last May I was on the brink of suicide. After 10 years in an abusive relationship and numbing myself with food and self hate, you can only be told your worthless, lazy and ugly so many times before you start to believe it yourself, multiply that by 10 years. All this added up to me not caring what happened to my future and I mentally checked out. I think I hid my real self to protect myself from further harm. It got to the point where I didn't know who I was or what I wanted in life and at that time I didn't care if I lived any more. In fact I didn't want to live the way I was I felt everyone would be better off without me.

Fast forward a year and I'm now happily divorced and in a relationship with an amazing guy, whom some of you have met! I have never been happier! I'm to the point now where when I look in the mirror I see me and not the person I was. I have passion and I have plans for my future, things I never thought I would have again. It takes courage to face your fears and to get over obstacles that you never thought you were capable of conquering but sometimes you have to push yourself past your comfort zone in order to reach that finish line, even if you can't see it! If I can take back my life then what's stopping you from taking back yours?

Thank you all for all your support and prayers!

laban1ca

You look amazing! Nice job

Katla49

Thank you for your inspiring and courageous story. Be happy!

madhatter2013

mary659497

You look happy and healthy.

Margaret179

Congratulations on finding yourself, you're beautiful inside and out.

sfsoccermom2

You are beautiful on the inside and outside. Thank you so much for this inspirational post. I am glad you are finding the happiness you so deserve.

catb58

Wow! You look amazing! What a difference a year makes!!

Great job :flowerforyou:

verptwerp

Awesome job ....... you are rocking this !

cryptonyt

Fantastic job! You look great!!!

CountryGirl8542

You look awesome!! So inspiring! Thanks for sharing

JennyBilyeu

I'm so in tears!! What an amazing accomplishment...in both aspects of your life. What a gift you are to so many who think they can't do it, because you did!! You are a true inspiration, especially to me, as I am about your before size. I am so proud for you!! Talk about a "welcome to your new life" moment!! Keep it up! You're amazing!!

Joyfulkneves23

Wow you look amazing. Congratulation on your hard work and success. I am glad that you finally found true happiness

Acacia2India

That is so awesome!

1HappyRedhead

Amazing!! SO brave of you to share with us, thank you.... wishing you only the best from this point forward! :flowerforyou:

kdeanosu

Congratulations!! I'm happy for all the positive changes you made in your life :-) You look FANTASTIC!!

bciloveme2014

Congratulations! You look great.

violetbluemornings

You look amazing!! So happy you left that monster and turn things around for yourself. You deserve happiness :-)

347Gigi

It is so great to see such a wonderful, inspiring transformation inside and outside!!!

sjbtiger

Congratulations! You have improved your life and your future in so many wonderful ways. Good luck to you!

Macyfiinks

WOW!!! That's AMAZING! You're such a strong person and a great inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story. It is definitely motivating!