Thirty (30) Years Ago

 March 21, 2023 

 Thirty (30) Years ago, I was 20  Years old and I was married with my first born. 

I believe at this time I weighed after giving birth 200 pounds but I was in a dress size 16W or 18W. 

In those days or moments in time, I was coming straight out of high school, I didn't wear form fitted clothing and most of them were plus size because they didn't make fabrics were it had the ability to stretch. Therefore, most of my clothing was purposefully loose fit and came from the plus size section of the store. 

Several days ago, something changed once again that I noticed, I'm sure you are about to guess what it is? That's right ladies and gents... I was able to go into a department store more than one and began to look for clothing on the Junior/Misses section of the store. Although, I'm not 200 pounds yet, I'm closer than I have ever been in my life and I can't believe that I can actually wear some clothing from this section on the store.

It is mind blowing that I am able to do something that I have been told that I could not do by others. I am making history even to myself and those closest to me. I am very proud of me and I'm sure and I know they are very proud of me. 

I have my monthly doctors appointment tomorrow but I will talk about that another day but here is to continuing a health journey and not allowing the stigma of others to change your mind about how they wanted you to look or fit into their minds and worlds. 

I am breaking barriers and I am conquering... God has me on the right path and that is all that matters. 

Past failures, Past Predictions, Past People just the PAST in G E NERAL will have you in a place that you think you can't let go but trust me when I say... LET IT GO!!!  

DO NOT HOLD YOURSELF ----- HOSTAGE for NO ONE --- NOT EVEN YOURSELF!!!