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    Going through a divorce...

    Posts: 87 Member
    edited November 2024 in Success Stories
    Will be legally divorced in march and I can't wait. Was stuck in a toxic marriage for 7 years, never left because I was too fat to do anything on my own. I needed help doing simple things like tying my shoes, putting my bra on, it even got to the point where I couldn't wipe myself. I didn't have the confidence or courage to leave. It was truly a nightmare and the best thing I've ever done is lose weight. I'm still fat but I'm not helpless. I can do things with my kids and for myself. I have the energy to do everything. I don't ever want to feel helpless again. Many ask what my motivation is and that is my motivation, never go back and keep going forward. I'm 5'1 and my highest weight is 333lbs, current weight 165 and still going down. I'm not at my goal or close yet but I feel 100% better than I felt 2 years ago.

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    • Posts: 173 Member
      You're amazing. Sending you good thoughts.
    • Posts: 26 Member
      wow, what an accomplishment! Its only positive from here, you can do anything!
    • Posts: 399 Member
      Divorce is hard , there are a lot of churches that offer a divorce recovery program ,, you can meet lots of nice people ,, your not alone ..

      Great job on weight loss

      Good luck
    • Posts: 9 Member
      Wow that is incredible
    • Posts: 283 Member
      Great job! Congratulations on getting your life back! Good luck with the rest of your journey!!!!
    • Posts: 414 Member
      Wonderful job!! I just ended a 16 year marriage myself!
    • Posts: 537 Member
      Very inspiring! You are stronger than you think and deserve all the happiness!!
    • Posts: 1 Member
      You are courageous & amazing!
    • Posts: 202 Member
      Awesome! :)
    • Posts: 11 Member
      In some respects, I have found divorce and weight loss to share some similarities. Showed me that I had the ability to change. The ability to improve. Something I didn't realize before. Best of luck to all here.
    • Posts: 4,080 Member
      Good job! Both on losing the weight and taking the difficult steps needed to get yourself out of a toxic situation!

      *hugs* keep going one day at a time. Not only will you reach your goals, but you'll be an awesome role model for your kids on top of it!
    • Posts: 3 Member
      I did exactly the same thing. It's surprising what motivation a divorce can give you. You've done amazingly well. Excellent job!
    • Posts: 55 Member
      Great Job! It takes strength to do both of them and you accomplished it well!
    • Posts: 69 Member
      It is so nice and heartwarming to hear your story, it almost makes me cry <3
      Congratulations on your weightloss and on the fact that you no longer depend on your (soon ex!) husband, and best wishes for your new life!
      Your strenght will be the greatest example and blessing for your children :)
    • Posts: 816 Member
      good for you congratulations on your losses....both of them
    • Posts: 111 Member
      I left an abuse marriage in 2008 and it was incredibly hard but so very, very worth it!

      Massive congratulations to you for finding that inner strength to leave and I wish you lots of luck and happiness in the future. Congratulations on your weight loss too. Xx
    • Posts: 499 Member
      Go you! My divorce was 9 years ago.
      Hardest and best decision ever.
      My 20 year old son says it was one of the best gifts I ever gave him. How sad is that?
      Stay strong! Keep your chin up!

      Big BIG congrats on the weight loss - way to take control and run with it!
    • Posts: 246 Member
      Marriages where a spouse is a caregiver so early in the relationship...that's gotta be tough. Hang in there, know the world keeps spinning, and remember you are valuable. Best of luck on your journey.
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