Love, Yourself (September)

Dear Jia,

In September you started trying to see yourself through someone elses eyes. Working on building your self esteem became important. It's still important.

You went to Kristine's baby shower and you had so much fun being out and around other people. You and Kristine got really close during her pregnancy. Don't let that relationship go away. It's very important for you to stay connected to family.

Things were looking up...

But then Sookie died, and it took something out of you. Things started to get worse. Stop blaming yourself for things you can't fix. You can't prevent every death. Loved ones will die. You need to learn how to properly grieve.

This month you weighed 253 pounds, and you started comparing yourself to others. Only compare yourself to yourself. Everyone is different. Also, keep in mind that you have a man who finds you unbearably gorgeous. That seriously has to count for something.

This is what you looked like in September 2010. I know that you think you look super fat in this picture, but I also know that you love this picture. It's the first pic in over six years of you and your sister. And your hair (aside from the roots) looks amazing.

So take a picture of yourself today, September 2011 and post it tomorrow along with the progress you have made.

Love,

Yourself