but I could be!
Caitlyn (formerly Bruce) Jenner was awarded the Arthur Ashe ESPY the other night, and people are (vocally) divided about the honor--with those against complaining that undergoing transgender surgery in a very public forum doesn't require courage.
When I had my surgery nearly four years ago, I was terrified. Of failing. I was afraid that the fat Rhonda would "win" and that the surgery wouldn't be successful. I had SO many naysayers in my life: those who told me that "so-and-so had the surgery and gained back all of his/her lost weight" and "so-and-so had the surgery and now thinks that she's 'all that'" and other negative statements. Of course, I've had a lot of support along the way (I almost spelled it "weigh"!), but there was a lot of doubt--self-doubt and otherwise.
Today, as I recover from yet another step of taking back my life (total knee replacement), I realize that Caitlyn and I have a great deal in common. We are both finally...FINALLY...really truly living. Living life on OUR terms. Caitlyn Jenner, at 62, is finally living the life she's been denied. So am I. We both have grown out our hair, are "styling" when it comes to fashion, are comfortable with who we ARE and are finally really, truly happy.
Fat Rhonda, like Bruce and Caitlyn, was the real me living a lie. How could anyone deny Ms. Jenner the chance to live the truth? Should ANYONE have that much power over another human being? Of course not. And as I wiggle my toes as part of my recovery from surgery, I know that having this knee replacement was just another stop on the road to LIFE on MY terms.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Caitlyn (formerly Bruce) Jenner was awarded the Arthur Ashe ESPY the other night, and people are (vocally) divided about the honor--with those against complaining that undergoing transgender surgery in a very public forum doesn't require courage.
When I had my surgery nearly four years ago, I was terrified. Of failing. I was afraid that the fat Rhonda would "win" and that the surgery wouldn't be successful. I had SO many naysayers in my life: those who told me that "so-and-so had the surgery and gained back all of his/her lost weight" and "so-and-so had the surgery and now thinks that she's 'all that'" and other negative statements. Of course, I've had a lot of support along the way (I almost spelled it "weigh"!), but there was a lot of doubt--self-doubt and otherwise.
Today, as I recover from yet another step of taking back my life (total knee replacement), I realize that Caitlyn and I have a great deal in common. We are both finally...FINALLY...really truly living. Living life on OUR terms. Caitlyn Jenner, at 62, is finally living the life she's been denied. So am I. We both have grown out our hair, are "styling" when it comes to fashion, are comfortable with who we ARE and are finally really, truly happy.
Fat Rhonda, like Bruce and Caitlyn, was the real me living a lie. How could anyone deny Ms. Jenner the chance to live the truth? Should ANYONE have that much power over another human being? Of course not. And as I wiggle my toes as part of my recovery from surgery, I know that having this knee replacement was just another stop on the road to LIFE on MY terms.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Great post. It seems so simple, living your life...but it isn't always simple. Sometimes it's a struggle to get there and a victory when you arrive. You go girl! Keep on living the good life :)
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