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  • Posts: 1,774 Member
    Your story gave me chills. You are one strong, amazing woman. You look fantastic too! (I hope you bought the pants and the dress too!!
  • Posts: 3,237 Member
    Thank you all for your lovely comments, many of which brought tears to my eyes. Many of you are people for whom I have a great deal of respect due to forum posts, and/or seeing your posts on friends' newsfeed updates. It's been a very long road for me, with a number of detours. I had a therapist who once told me I could choose to be a victim or I could choose to be a survivor. At the time, I was angry that I had to choose, I wanted the option to just be me. I finally am, and while I'm proud of myself for becoming normal-sized, I'm also proud that I have finally gotten to a point where I just "am." I am at peace with the assault and the place it has in my life.
  • Posts: 8 Member
    well done amazing job
  • Posts: 12
    Wow! I am really proud of you! I really mean that!
  • Posts: 3,237 Member
    Kudos to you my dear. You've managed to get past something some of us never will, far more important than a number on a scale. Mind you, that is a lovely bonus! You look fabulous! Thank you for posting. I'm sure you will be bombarded with responses, but if you have a moment, what is the couch to 5K? Is there a link? Thank you and congratulations again!

    Here is the link to "the" couch to 5 k program. I was morbidly obese and way too out of shape for this one though:

    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

    Here is a link to the one I actually followed (well, I ditched it after a few weeks and just went, but this is how I started):

    http://www.frontrunnercolumbus.com/beginner-runner-training-schedule

    Hope that helps.

    And people who say the mfp forums are full of meanies are crazy. You all rock!
  • Posts: 839 Member
    Thank you for sharing your story! You have probably helped more people than you could ever realize. So many people have repressed anger and resentment they aren't even aware of, and they don't know what that does to their overall health. You've shown them how to let go and take back their lives!
  • Posts: 37 Member
    as Forest Gump sez, xxit happens. that was then and this is now. so proud of you for re-claiming your life.

    it might also be helpful for you to regard your attacker as a victim. that was one sick puppy, and he must have had a horrific life to have been brought to that point. forgiveness may be impossible, but compassion makes you a compassionate person, and therefore even stronger.

    blessings.
  • Posts: 358 Member
    You, girlfriend, are officially my hero. You ROCK. You're amazing. You're an inspiration. THANK YOU.

    I hope you did take that dress on your trip, cause you look great in it.

    Thank God for squirrels and excitable dogs. And thank God for strong women like you.

    Peace to you.
  • Posts: 275 Member
    You are amazing! Thank you for sharing your story. You're very strong and inspiring and you should be absolutely 100% proud of everything you have overcome.
  • Posts: 608 Member
    What an awesome story. Seriously, thanks for taking the time to write it up :)
  • Posts: 173 Member
    Awesome Job!!!!
  • Posts: 347 Member
    This is wonderful! And you're a great writer btw!!
  • Posts: 113 Member
    Your story is inspiring! Congrats on your success thus far!
  • Posts: 66 Member
    Thank you all for your lovely comments, many of which brought tears to my eyes. Many of you are people for whom I have a great deal of respect due to forum posts, and/or seeing your posts on friends' newsfeed updates. It's been a very long road for me, with a number of detours. I had a therapist who once told me I could choose to be a victim or I could choose to be a survivor. At the time, I was angry that I had to choose, I wanted the option to just be me. I finally am, and while I'm proud of myself for becoming normal-sized, I'm also proud that I have finally gotten to a point where I just "am." I am at peace with the assault and the place it has in my life.
    God Bless you, and I pray that you continue on in healing and thriving. You have done an amazing thing, to come through without bitterness, and to actually share your story with us...! I hope you congratulate yourself every morning. Thank you so much for sharing this. In these times of fear, it is important and an inspiration to hear.
  • Posts: 171 Member
    First of all...WOW. What a story. You have accomplished some seriously amazing things! I'm still pretty new to this, and I love seeing stories like yours because they are truly great motivation.

    Second of all...

    Measurements: 52” (yes – all 3 the same, cause that’s sexy)

    OMG. I love your sense of humor. This got me into a 10-minute giggle fit that left my co-workers wondering what was up over here. So thanks for that, too!!
  • Posts: 283 Member
    What an inspiration you are!!! You look great!!!!
  • Posts: 3,459 Member
    I have a some what similar story to yours, feels incredible to be reclaiming your life back and not letting them do that to you anymore. Congrats on moving forward and fighting for yourself! Never stop!

    Zara x
  • Posts: 205 Member
    Your accomplishments, inside and out, are amazing. Thank you for sharing it with us.
  • Posts: 104 Member
    Thank you for sharing. I need that this morning. You are amazing and congrats on your progress
  • Posts: 36 Member
    Thank you for sharing! What an inspirational story. I am glad I took the time to read this. I wish you continued success!
  • Posts: 196 Member
    Oh my gosh your story made me cry. What a great thing that you have taken running and yourself back! Good for you and keep running and moving on living YOUR life!
  • Posts: 12
    WOW:happy: ...what an awesome story. I am very proud and happy for U....To God be the Glory.........
  • Posts: 15
    Awesome thank you so much for your courage to share..such an inspiring journey! Congrats on all of your accomplishments!
  • Posts: 80 Member
    What a great life story!! Thank you for sharing.
  • Posts: 576 Member
    Wow. Your story took my breath away. Good for you in *everything* you have accomplished. I'm proud of you and I don't even know you! Thanks for the inspiration.
  • Posts: 248 Member
    wow-what a powerful story you have. You are a rockstar in my book!
  • Posts: 124 Member
    Thank you for sharing. Your story is so inspiring!
  • Posts: 3,237 Member
    Thank you all again. I continue to be astounded by the overwhelming support here on mfp. Really, it always seems to come on days when you really need to be reminded that you don't suck. I couldn't have done any of this without the mfp tools, but it's the wonderful people that keep me going when I just need a little push (or a hug or a kick in the @ss). So thank you.
  • Posts: 22,834 Member
    AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!
  • Posts: 60 Member
    What an accomplishment! I love your story and I especially love the lessons you have learned from this journey. Very inspiring. :)
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