Unexpected NSV

My hubby came home yesterday after being out of town for a few days. While catching up with him, I was telling him about some recent interactions I've had with friends and students at work. With 2 exchanges in particular, I shared with him how these people were hurting due to their life circumstances and things I wanted to do to support them. He then told me how proud he was of me for working so steadfastly on my health. As a result, he feels that I've become more open to others and more at peace with myself. I never really saw myself as a closed person, but I can admit that I was all too cognizant of my heavier size and would compare myself to others which held me back at times. It thrilled me to hear his observations. We've been married 20 yrs, so he knows me better than anyone. I am very button-busting proud for what I've accomplished this far, but the added benefit of blossoming more and being able to extend myself altruistically into others peoples' lives is an unexpected blessing and joy

Losing wight totally ROCKS!