This was written in January of 2014 but just posting it now.
It has been said to me that my journey inspires people. That I am an inspiration for others who are pre-op and post-op. I have a great sense of humor and aura and people love being around my energy. While this makes me feel wonderful, it is hard for me to hear. I have never been one to receive compliments easily. I feel awkward when I get them. Not that I don't believe in myself or feel like I deserve them .... It just feels awkward. I am struggling more and more when out and about people are complimenting my appearance more. THIS is something that has never really happened much at all. Strangers randomly smiling at me, holding doors and actually verbally complimenting me.
I want to share my journey with those who want to hear about it. I want people to see how my life has changed since surgery. I want people to be able to read that and feel connected to more themselves and not necessarily me. I love that I inspire them but I want them to look inside themselves and find that natural strength we all have, that they possess but did not realize they could tap into. Dig deep for it on those days when things seem bleak.
And if they can build strength on my journey to do so then that makes me happy.
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