My story

Hello y'all,
I'm Amanda, 33 years old and have always struggled with my weight and loving myself. I had never dated anyone, so I figured there was no one who would love me for me.On June 17th 2017 my word came to a stretching halt. A drunk driver hit me head on. It was one of the worst and best things to happen to me. It broke my body, but it opened my mind. Both my hands had been broken and I would be in a back brace for the rest of my life. My hobbies were drawing and playing video games. At the time those were the things that made me happy. And now they were impossible to do. As my body healed, so did my mind set. I had to learn to love myself. Regardless of my weight, my looks, and all my falts. If I wanted my hands back I had to work hard for it. Keep myself positive keep believing in myself. And in doing this I found myself loving me, lol. I gained confidants and with that a mindset to go out try new things. Life is too short to be scared of every thing. You have to be you, love you, accept you before anyone else can truly love you.
So my story gets so much better. In 2019 I found a wonderful, amazing woman who loves me for me. She reminds me to love and keep pushing myself. To be better for the both of us. So now here I am getting in shape for my wedding (MY WEDDING :o). I thought I was ment to be alone all my life. I'm at my happiest (and unfortunately my heaviest) I've ever been. But I'm so ready to be healthier with her! And look awesome at the same itme. I got one year, lets do this!!!!

Thanks for reading, I just wanted a place to tell my wonderful story. And remember love you for being you!

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  • rosebud69155
    rosebud69155 Posts: 445 Member
    Thank you for sharing your beautiful story!! <3 I can't imagine what it would be like to go through something so challenging. I'm proud of you!! And congrats to you and your gorgeous bride!!

    Good luck on your fitness journey! Feel free to add me as a friend. :)
  • MaltedTea
    MaltedTea Posts: 6,286 Member
    Look at the two of you so in love! Kudos on your multi-layered comeback and your upcoming wedding. You'll find lots of support here in the forums along the way.
  • cugogirl2017
    cugogirl2017 Posts: 8,764 Member
    Wow what an incredible story of strength, courage and love. You two deserve a beautiful life together and you will have just that! Thank you for sharing your story and best wishes on this new journey. I know you will achieve your goals.