#thequeensofshine

Grieving is NOT linear, nor is there a timeline for when it should be completed. I ran from my grief from the moment my mom passed. I didn't want to deal with it, so I didn't. I pushed it off 'til I had dis associated from my life to the point where I was threatening a mental break (it will be explained at a later date, I'm good). I'm still not cool dealing with it at times, but I'm pushing forward and I live in the precious and comical moments (has your mom ever tipped a waiter at Red Lobster by placing it in his sock?), instead of how dearly I miss her (with every breath I take). You can get through this. Reach out for help, if needed. #bemetransformed #thequeensofshine (at Warrendale, Detroit, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClUKKdwJutk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Okay, sp either these title didn't exist.or no one told us how important this information was, but we can always catch-up now.GET TO READING !! #bemetransformed #thequeensofshine Reposted from @iamdomfarnan Start your 2023 reading list: Save this post! ✅    (Even if you're not in your 20's or 30's😉).    Now what would you add to the list? 👇🏼 Let's start a master thread. (at Warrendale, Detroit, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClRapD0pERc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This hasn't been a linear journey and it never will be. But this is the first time since 2007 that I have been under 300lbs for any significant period of time. And initially, as usual, I gave myself NO credit for putting in the work. I refused to celebrate myself. My inner thoughts continued to beat me down; telling me I was a total failure, not only in weight control, but health, wealth, family, career, spirituality, in every aspect of life, I felt lower than anyone. But GOD!! For the first time when I was in my lowest point, instead of running away from my spirituality, I RAN FULL FORCE TO GOD!! I timidly went home to @spiritandtruthcm, afraid of them seeing the worst of me, but knowing I had to fight my way through the fear. I had to get past what I THOUGHT would be their perception, and show up for STEPHANIE. Of course, my chamily showed me that my fears were unfounded and HOME WILL ALWAYS BE HOME!! ANYHooooo, I'm in a new phase and I'm okay with listening to God and taking charge to get the treatment I need to make the changes that need to happen for this phase to bring what it should.... VICTORY!! #bemetransformed #thankyoufather #thequeensofshine #besavvysassy #plannernirvana (at Warrendale, Detroit, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClEtLt9pMQ9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Favorite breakfast on deck...... Grits, egg, sausage!! I could eat this every day and never get tired. #thankshubby #bemetransformed #thequeensofshine #bariatriclifestyle #journey2onederland (at Warrendale, Detroit, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CktbK2sp3_K/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=