Face to Face Friday 982 Days Apart
- Susan Pryde
- Dec 8, 2023
- 2 min read
If you zoom in on the photos, you can see the yellow eyes, rough skin, and more in the photo on the left, taken April 1, 2021. I was trying to figure out that day what was wrong with me, knowing that my liver enzymes were elevated, and aware that I was obese, over-eating unhealthy foods, moving too little, and drinking alcohol. I didn't think I was too different than all of my friends, so I didn't think it was fair that I was the one who was overweight, and whose body was now signaling something else was amiss.
The photo on the right shows a girl who has gotten her act together, lost the extra weight, changed her way of eating, ditched the alcohol, got her rear in gear, and started living. My eyes are clear, my skin is soft and smooth, and I have boundless energy most days.
What I forget now, is how much work went into these changes, and I need to remember to give myself credit for this, and all of the growth that occurred in such a short time. Things don't just magically fall into our lap. When we have a wish, we have to make that wish, and then run like hell to make it happen. I do believe the stars and the universe will align and help support us when we ask, but we have to be willing to do the work required. Every choice we make needs to come from a place of knowledge and careful research. I truly wanted to heal, not just go through the motions.
While I never expected to reverse my cirrhosis, as I have said many times, I was hell-bent on doing everything I could to stop the progression and be as healthy as my body would allow. Spoiler alert! I reversed my cirrhosis and feel so much better than I ever expected. I know I am one of the lucky ones, but I also know that it was not without sacrifices, changes, and lots and lots of effort.
When we take the time to address what is going on with our body, our heart, our mind, and our spirit, things can fall into place. We truly have so much more power inside than we realize.
I still can't believe it when I look back and think, I did this! I healed AND I wrote a book and published it, it's almost like a dream now! I have so much more to give, and I'm figuring out still what that may be and how it will look.
Love, Sue
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