missdarmitage
Member
Hey everyone! Has anyone else noticed how crazy life can get sometimes? 
I am going to be stepping away from the group for a bit. But it is for good reasons! Along with the weight loss and health benefits I have seen since my surgery in September, I have noticed a huge change in my personality. Who knew I would go from social outcast/introvert to an adventurous, thrill-seeking extrovert? Not me! But that is exactly what is happening. I used to be the person that only left the house to go to work and grocery shopping. Occasionally I would go to visit family but typically I would make them come to me. I was a homebody. That no longer seems to be true. I am constantly on the go now, whether it is going out with friends/family to enjoy time together or because I simply yearn to be active and pushing the limits of my comfort zone.
To go along with the new attitude of wanting to do new things, I am getting ready to go to Denver to stay with my sister who just gave birth to my newest nephew, Riley, yesterday (7lbs 3 oz, 20 inches and one of the cutest newborns I have seen... not that I'm biased at all). Her family is having a hard time and I am going to be working out of Denver for a few weeks while I help out at home with her, Riley, my almost 2 year old niece Emmalyn, and my wonderful brother-in-law who is having his first experience with depression and out of control panic attacks. My sister has been my number one supporter as I have gone through my journey and now I am returning the favor for her and her family.
I am already at max capacity and starting to feel the strain, so I have to let some things go. Unfortunately, participating in this group as much as I want is one of the things I have to loosen my grip on. I have every intention of checking in every once in a while to hear how everyone's journey's are progressing and to see how everyone's lives have changed and blossomed. You have been an amazing source of comfort, inspiration, and optimism for me. There are too many people that have had an impact in my life for me to mention you all by name (for fear of leaving someone out and adding that guilt to my conscience!). Just know that this group has helped me in ways that I couldn't have imagined when I started on this path. I know that if I fall on hard times you will all be here for me no matter what, and that is probably the only reason I feel like I can take a step back. There are several people that have been her since before I started. Your dedication is inspiring and I hope to be able to come back in the future and join you in giving nuggets of wisdom to the newcomers. Others I have watched go through the surgery and come out on the other side to help others the same way they were helped. I'm so proud of you all. Keep up the good work and never stop fighting for yourself!
I hate to leave you all, but for the last several weeks I have had to focus on my mental health struggles. Now that I have a good grasp on them, I have learned that I can't do it all and have it all, all of the time. But having the best parts, like this group, some of the time is a great second option. You all mean the world to me and I don't know what I would have done without you and I don't know that I have the words to thank you properly. I will miss you dearly. I can't wait to catch up with you in the future. Take care of one another and keep spreading the love. I love you all!
I am going to be stepping away from the group for a bit. But it is for good reasons! Along with the weight loss and health benefits I have seen since my surgery in September, I have noticed a huge change in my personality. Who knew I would go from social outcast/introvert to an adventurous, thrill-seeking extrovert? Not me! But that is exactly what is happening. I used to be the person that only left the house to go to work and grocery shopping. Occasionally I would go to visit family but typically I would make them come to me. I was a homebody. That no longer seems to be true. I am constantly on the go now, whether it is going out with friends/family to enjoy time together or because I simply yearn to be active and pushing the limits of my comfort zone.
To go along with the new attitude of wanting to do new things, I am getting ready to go to Denver to stay with my sister who just gave birth to my newest nephew, Riley, yesterday (7lbs 3 oz, 20 inches and one of the cutest newborns I have seen... not that I'm biased at all). Her family is having a hard time and I am going to be working out of Denver for a few weeks while I help out at home with her, Riley, my almost 2 year old niece Emmalyn, and my wonderful brother-in-law who is having his first experience with depression and out of control panic attacks. My sister has been my number one supporter as I have gone through my journey and now I am returning the favor for her and her family.
I am already at max capacity and starting to feel the strain, so I have to let some things go. Unfortunately, participating in this group as much as I want is one of the things I have to loosen my grip on. I have every intention of checking in every once in a while to hear how everyone's journey's are progressing and to see how everyone's lives have changed and blossomed. You have been an amazing source of comfort, inspiration, and optimism for me. There are too many people that have had an impact in my life for me to mention you all by name (for fear of leaving someone out and adding that guilt to my conscience!). Just know that this group has helped me in ways that I couldn't have imagined when I started on this path. I know that if I fall on hard times you will all be here for me no matter what, and that is probably the only reason I feel like I can take a step back. There are several people that have been her since before I started. Your dedication is inspiring and I hope to be able to come back in the future and join you in giving nuggets of wisdom to the newcomers. Others I have watched go through the surgery and come out on the other side to help others the same way they were helped. I'm so proud of you all. Keep up the good work and never stop fighting for yourself!
I hate to leave you all, but for the last several weeks I have had to focus on my mental health struggles. Now that I have a good grasp on them, I have learned that I can't do it all and have it all, all of the time. But having the best parts, like this group, some of the time is a great second option. You all mean the world to me and I don't know what I would have done without you and I don't know that I have the words to thank you properly. I will miss you dearly. I can't wait to catch up with you in the future. Take care of one another and keep spreading the love. I love you all!
