So about 6 months ago I found out my brand new husband (by brand new I mean we just got married in February) was getting deployed only 9 months after we said I do. Before we even made it a year his job was taking him from me for a whole other year. I am supportive and so proud of him for what he does. It just sucks to hear as a new wife and Mother. We do have a nine year old daughter, we had together right out of high school. Had her, went through first deployment, broke up, got back together 5 years later, ex. Ex. Long story. We were young. Anyways after hearing about his deployment and him leaving a month ago, I fell into a very deep depression gaining 40 pounds. I had just got him back, not only did I get him back we are happy. I loved my life where it was at. It was a super hard unexpected blow. I knew my depression was not good for me nor my family. So I told myself last week. I’m pulling myself out of it. He’s gone to do his job and there’s not much I can do about it except be happy that he is mine and fighting for our country. I have to keep it together for him and my daughter. I am now on day 7 of a forever change in my life. I’m posting these before pictures on here because it’s mainly just us girls and from everything I’ve read everyone is super positive and supportive. Also I’d like to post my before pictures with updated after pictures on my journey hoping to inspire and help some women out there that could be going through the same thing. Maybe not the same story but depression. Depression is real and it is hard but you can over come it. It’s all about lifting yourself up with positivity. Just tell yourself good things and it will help you. Things will change for the better. It just takes that one step. Pictures of me before, on our wedding day and now. I am doing updates every week as I progress. If anyone wants to go on this journey to a better positive life with me. Let’s do it!