I have never been this happy in my entire life!
lorindaleigh
Posts: 87 Member
I am so freaking happy (okay granted some of it may be the pain pills but most of it is just my life!)
I don't want to make this the worlds longest post but I really wanted to share my happiness with everyone. So here are the highlights:
-I have spent the last 10 years married to a drug addict and taking care of him and not myself, not out of love but out of obligation. I stopped loving him 8 years ago because of how abusive he was (never psychial always emotional and mental. If your called a fat *** enough, funny thing is that you'll turn into one).
-I finally said enough is enough in September and decided to change my life.
-I've lost over 50 pounds since September.
-I have completely fallen in love with my best friend and will be moving on Feb 15th to be closer to him. We've been dating since October.
-My divorce will be final this month. WOOHOO!!! He's still living with me. He has no means to support himself because he refuses to work. So my choices were a 2 year long divorce process to keep supporting him for the waiting period. That waiting period is up February 11th!!
-I have (or had) horrible horrible teeth. I was in constant pain and there were times that suicide was an option because of all the pain. I finally finally put myself first instead of the son to be ex husband, hide away money and had surgery yesterday. I had 14 teeth removed. I can't stop smiling! I feel so much better that the posion is out of my body and I feel amazing when I look in the mirror and see that I have beautiful teeth.
-I also started doing an at home school in September. I will be graduating this month and starting my paralegal carreer.
For the first time ever I am completely happy and looking forward to the future. Deciding to put myself first led me to falling in love, losing weight, falling in love with myself (its still in process lol), and changing my life completely.
I am a whole new girl!
I don't want to make this the worlds longest post but I really wanted to share my happiness with everyone. So here are the highlights:
-I have spent the last 10 years married to a drug addict and taking care of him and not myself, not out of love but out of obligation. I stopped loving him 8 years ago because of how abusive he was (never psychial always emotional and mental. If your called a fat *** enough, funny thing is that you'll turn into one).
-I finally said enough is enough in September and decided to change my life.
-I've lost over 50 pounds since September.
-I have completely fallen in love with my best friend and will be moving on Feb 15th to be closer to him. We've been dating since October.
-My divorce will be final this month. WOOHOO!!! He's still living with me. He has no means to support himself because he refuses to work. So my choices were a 2 year long divorce process to keep supporting him for the waiting period. That waiting period is up February 11th!!
-I have (or had) horrible horrible teeth. I was in constant pain and there were times that suicide was an option because of all the pain. I finally finally put myself first instead of the son to be ex husband, hide away money and had surgery yesterday. I had 14 teeth removed. I can't stop smiling! I feel so much better that the posion is out of my body and I feel amazing when I look in the mirror and see that I have beautiful teeth.
-I also started doing an at home school in September. I will be graduating this month and starting my paralegal carreer.
For the first time ever I am completely happy and looking forward to the future. Deciding to put myself first led me to falling in love, losing weight, falling in love with myself (its still in process lol), and changing my life completely.
I am a whole new girl!
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That's is all a wonderful victory for you.
Get the best out of this life and be happy.
May you always walk on sunshine
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You are so strong and so brave!
You are awesome and inspiring!!!
I wish you all the happiness in the universe :flowerforyou:0 -
Lorinda, I am sorry for the stresses and trials you've had to go through to get here.. but it took those stresses to make you stand up and want to fix your life. Congratulations and welcome to the beginning of your new life. The stress made you stronger and now look at you. A new outlook on life, the ability to do something for you, not obligation for someone else and a new career path as well. I wish you more of the good stuff in your life, and I will be right here in your MFP friends list to support you and smile right along with you.
I am so proud of you!!0 -
i am so happy for you. that is wonderful that you put yourself first for a change. they say women especially are the ones to put everyone else before ourselves. i know i grew up believing in J.O.Y. Jesus Others Yourself. but Jesus tells us to love your neighbor as yourself and if you don't love yourself, you can't love your neighbor. i am trying to think about my needs to for a change. keep smiling with your new teeth. congrats!!!!!0
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Isn't it amazing how making one change in your life can inspire you to change your entire life? I wish you continued success in all that you do and all that you could hope, wish and pray to do. I hope that you next step would be to seek God and find your purpose. For all that you have been through,and the patience you have shown, I truly believe God has some work for you to do before you leave this earth. God bless.0
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Awesome Story! Get it girl!0
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Amazing story, I'm glad you were finally able to realize you deserve more. You'll be happier and healthier for the rest of your life. Congrats :flowerforyou:0
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Good for you for taking back your life. I wish you every success as it sounds like you deserve it.
Be happy!
P.S. Post a new picture with your smile to show off your teeth.0 -
Awesome girl! How incredible how everything's now falling into place for you. You really deserve it
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I am so happy for you! It is so important to love yourself!0
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I am so happy for you. I pray that will continue to see yourself for the beautiful person that you are and seek the best in life, because you deserve it!0
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Oh darling! I am so happy for you!
I wish you all the best... and all the happiness in the world. :flowerforyou:0 -
Congratulations for living for you! Wishing you well in everything.0
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You are AMAZING, keep on smiling.0
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great story.congratulations on finding yourself and becoming a happier person!0
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Oh, my, what an amazing story, and you are one amazing girl!0
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Great job!0
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I am a whole new girl!
Yes you are! Now go forth and conquer!0 -
Congratulations on reclaiming your life; it takes a ton of strength to do the things you've accomplished
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Congratulations to you!! So many positive changes!! It is amazing what we can accomplish when we take care of ourselves!0
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Wow, this is one of the best success stories I've read! Its not all about losing the weight, its about realising that the most important person is your self and to become happy with yourself! Congratulations!0
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I am so happy for you. I'm so glad you decided to put yourself first. You obviously deserve it. Cheers0
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Thank you so much everyone!! I'm in a lot of pain still and reading your comments, just helped so much!0
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Rock on!! I am sooo happy for you. You are an inspiration for everyone ;o)0
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Woooooow I am sooo happy 4 u. U pulled ur self up by ur boot straps. U deserve an award for ur patience-waiting 2 years and supporting him. It's time for u. Do u. Be happy u more than deserve it!0
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I am trying not to cry. Can't beleive how much you have overcome. Also next up on your radar are the happy times with your new beau and then in the more distant future, how much your changes will end up helping your current mate who will be confronted with himself and be forced to make his own changes to survive. Good job you are saving 3 people yourself, your new beau, and beleive it or not your old one. That makes you ONE BIG HERO!0
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Fantastic! I am sure that all of the negative stuff was hard to live through, but I bet it makes what you're feeling now all the better.0
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Good for you. Keep up the good work. Sounds like you have an amazing future ahead of you.0
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Congratulations on changing your life and doing what is best for you. Hope the future is as bright as your new smile. =D0
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I want to hug you! You are awesome! I am glad you are finding happiness.0
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