Comments on Serenity Now: Grief Turned to Determination

I'm laughing in that way of "oh yeah I kn...

2009-10-09T22:10:41.424-07:00

I'm laughing in that way of "oh yeah I know this".

Was pregnant when my dad was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma (bileduct). Alex was 11 months old when he died. Opposite of you I didn't spend a lot of time with him that year for a million reasons. The kind of reasons that I feel a little guilty about, but I'm not sure I'd change it if I could go back.

So I feel you on this.

Hey Nancy! If you haven't joined Bookieboo, you s...

2009-06-01T21:49:30.502-07:00

Hey Nancy! If you haven't joined Bookieboo, you should. I've got a great group there for beginners. And we are all real nice there.

I'm sorry for all that you went through with your ...

2009-06-01T19:36:10.125-07:00

I'm sorry for all that you went through with your father's passing! I understand how you felt about it not really being possible to lose weight. That is exactly how I feel now. I look forward to reading more!

Leah, I'm speechless. You are amazing.

2009-06-01T16:50:12.391-07:00

Leah, I'm speechless. You are amazing.

I know alot more of you have read this than have c...

2009-06-01T08:50:11.719-07:00

I know alot more of you have read this than have commented. Thank you.

Intense grief like that can be channeled in a positive way. So don't feel bad about it. Everyone goes through grief. It's what you do with it that matters. What you learn about yourself. How you cling to your family for support. That's what defines a person...

You are one of the most determined and motivationa...

2009-06-01T06:18:06.896-07:00

You are one of the most determined and motivational people I know... even though loss... you make me want to get off my ass this instant! I *heart* you and your courage to post this. Can't wait for the next part.

Oh Leah....I am so sorry. I am glad you decided t...

2009-06-01T06:07:57.622-07:00

Oh Leah....I am so sorry. I am glad you decided to share your story and will be here to hear the rest.

WOW, that is an emotinal start to your story. I a...

2009-06-01T03:29:10.163-07:00

WOW, that is an emotinal start to your story. I am so sorry for you loss and so happy for your weight loss.

Good for you for sharing the start of your weight ...

2009-05-31T23:55:28.408-07:00

Good for you for sharing the start of your weight loss story, one that so many can relate to, I'm sure. My younger (and only) sibling died when I was 5 mos pregnant. That was in 2001, and I STILL feel the void and anger. I work with both eating disorder patients, and bariatric surgery candidates - I've clinically seen firsthand the phys and emotional effects of years of rollercoaster dieting that just never work in the long run. As you said, it's about life change. You didn't mention when this happened. I wish you continued success on your journey!