I just want to be comfortable in my own skin

Ra

Ra

As I’m typing this, I am going through a whole heap of mental and physical changes. I can’t even put into words my mixed emotions; my almost constant state of anxiety, my aching broken heart - but also a heart full of love for my incredible husband. It’s been a roller coaster these last three weeks for us.

At the 9 week ultrasound for our first child, we got the devastating diagnosis of a missed miscarriage. Two weeks later, I miscarried naturally at home - curled up on the bathroom floor sobbing and devastated. My dreams for this child - shattered.

I have always struggled with my body image. I was born with a cleft palate and that already made me look a little different then everyone else. Pair that with being extremely bullied as a child, you can see why I have struggled with mental health. I suffered from anorexia as a young adult, then traded one obsession for another and began getting involved with extreme exercising.

I met my husband and he made me feel so comfortable with myself. Not only that, but I surrendered myself to Jesus and He delivered me from anxiety and depression as well as my body image issues.

The beginning of pregnancy was different than I expected. I gained weight and had trouble eating healthy. I started fretting about my body- my already large breasts doubled in size and the bloat was incredibly unexpected. My clothes weren’t fitting right, but I had a baby growing inside of me- it was worth it and I didn’t care.

Flash forward to today. I just want to be comfortable in my own skin again. I feel the voice coming back into my head telling me to eat healthy and work out- maybe a healthier me will result in a healthy pregnancy.

Loss is so hard to cope with, especially if you already struggle with mental health.

This is me -

Struggling with mental health after a tragedy

I am beautiful

I am loved

I am a daughter of the King

I am a mom of an angel 👼🏼

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

‭‭Psalm‬ ‭34:18‬

If you also struggle, you are not alone 💕

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Te

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you know I dont see a lot of people on here openly talk about God and surrendering their lives to God. I just wanted to say I appreciate it! its good to see a post from a Christian!! I needed it! ive always battled weight gain my whole life I had my children and have gained I'm the biggest ive ever been. and I feel like its putting me into a deep depression. I had a miscarriage last month and it hurts. I feel like the weight gain is what caused it ive never lost a child and I really wanted it.😢 I'm praying for you! I'm sorry for your loss too! I hope God gives you comfort. just remember we'll see our babies one day!🙌

Ra

Ra • Apr 15, 2018
Amen girl! I figure that God promises that all things work for the good for those who love Him. So there is victory, even in the worst situation.

Ma

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Thank you for posting this! You are not alone 🙏🏼 prayers to you and everyone on this incredibly trying journey we travel TTC