I've been thinking this one over a bit, trying to decide which photo of myself is my favorite. Ultimately, I chose this one.
Now, I know it may not be the best photo ever but the reason I chose it is this: Over the last nearly six years life has been very chaotic for me. I have had two children, lost one, been without work and home, put on more weight than I ever have and lived every day in stress. So much, that I forgot how to love myself. I let the stress and obstacles of my daily life consume me to the point that all I saw in myself were flaws and every mistake I had ever made. I have been working so hard on fixing this lately, and learning to love myself again. This is the first picture I have taken in a long time that I looked at and thought to myself "Wow, is that really me? Am I really that pretty?". I look at this picture and am reminded of the struggles I have over come and the lives I have created, and I couldn't be more proud or happier of who I am today.
When life gets rough, don't give up. Just keep pushing forward with a smile on your face. Let your strength shine through and be your light. The world needs you.
@rambo @missy
