I dealt with Endometrial Cancer which resulted in a hysterectomy and the removal of my ovaries. I also had medical issues with my eyes, my hands, and my gut. Oh, and I discovered I had Lynch Syndrome, which makes me much more susceptible to different cancers, especially Colon and Endometrial, which I got!
So now what? Now I go on living. I was inspired to write this blog today after seeing a post on Facebook by Ali Fedotowsky-Manno in which she posted a picture of her belly post two children. She writes, "Self love is a difficult thing to fully embrace. When I look at myself in the mirror I can't help but notice that my hips are wider than they used to be, my wrinkles are deeper than when I was in my 20's, and my stomach has lumps and bumps that didn't used to be there." She continued, "Sometimes what we see as "flaws" on the outside, are actually what make us stunningly beautiful on the inside." She is 34 and very smart to have come to this self awareness. I'm 57 and still struggling. I have always had an identical twin to compare myself to. That doesn't make is easy to try and stop comparing.
But, I'm going to try. Today I saw this on Facebook and it is so true.
Here is my photo of my menopausal belly and my comment to Ali.
Ali doesn't like her lumps and bumps. I don't like mine either. But, the important thing is that I'm alive and healthy. I caught my cancer early and didn't have to undergo chemo or radiation. That's winning in my book. So I have some belly fat and five scars. I need to not dwell on that, or the 5-8 pounds I always want to lose.
I hope that in my heart is a reflection of a good soul!
Here's to 58!
Sylvia
