Look at these two.
Heidi 1.0 on the left.
Heidi 2.0 on the right.
Heidi Rae.
Ten years apart.
Let's dive in, shall we?
Heidi on the left:
Single mama.
Willingly diving head first into toxic relationships. (validation addiction/codependency)
Willingly starving myself. (eating disorder/validation addiction)
Just out of the psych ward (thanks to Miss Birdie) for an eating disorder and wanting so badly to die.
One month away from a hysterectomy.
A few months away from a cardiac ablation.
Five years away from a stroke.
Broken.
Battered.
Searching for validation.
Searching to feel valued.
Feeling completely unlovable.
Feeling like a failure.
Kids were still having surgeries.
Stitches and staples.
Moves.
New schools for them.
My sweet boys.
Heidi on the right:
Single mama.
Gigi.
Auntie.
Sister.
Friend.
Coach.
Knows my worth and from where it comes.
20 pounds heavier on purpose.
In active addiction recovery for 19 months.
Whole.
Complete.
Passionate.
Boundary maker and keeper.
Finds validation in my Heavenly Parents.
Actively uses the Atonement.
Kids are grown.
Working.
Living their best lives.
Three high school graduates, last one graduating this year.
Two missionaries.
Four honorable men that I have raised who have integrity, compassion, patience (they've raised me!!), love, humor, and are just the best.
Progress.
Not just physical progress.
Progress.
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