Thank you

I’ve had a lot of body issues throughout my life. I’ve lost weight, gained weight, lost a lot of weight, got pregnant, gained a lot of weight back. I always blame my body for things. I don’t have a good relationship with food. I don’t exercise like I should even though I used to love it because I hate not feeling as fit as I did when I used to exercise a lot. Now I’ve decided to take control, and although that’s easier said than done, I’ve decided to start by thanking my body. And treating her with the care I treat my daughter.

Thank you for my c section scar and the overhang I have because it means my daughter got here safely.

Thank you for my belly and the stretch marks because it means I grew from a child and then grew my child.

Thank you for my boobs that sag because they have fed my daughter for 10 months and counting.

Thank you for my big calves and thighs that hold me up and get me where I need to go.

Thank for for my dry hands that held my daughter when she took her first breath and washed countless people after they took their last.

Thank you for my brain that got me through my nursing degree and allowed me to keep learning ever since.

Thank you for my arms that are the perfect big spoon for my husband!!

Thank you for my heart which beats so healthily and allows me to love my family and friends.

Thank you for my eyes that can see the good in people (through glasses).

Thank you for my long boney feet that mean I always get shoes in my size on sale because no one else wants them.


Thank you for being my home.