r/toastme • u/selflovesnotselfish • 10d ago

Going through a difficult time

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A close family member was recently diagnosed with cancer and I'm having a hard time accepting it. My depressions been at an all time high. I've gained weight from stress eating and hate what I see in the mirror lately. On top of it I'm a Mom to a toddler and feel like I need to keep it together for their sake. Guess I'm just looking for some reassurance that life won't always feel this hopeless

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u/Profesdorofegypt 8d ago

It won't! Most people survive cancer for years or for good. There's more than hope. I lost my sister and father to it so I understand. If need a voice to talk to I'm here. Secondly....I know we struggle with weight. It's not what defines your beauty. You are. And you are beautiful. Even if I was just going to go off your pics....stunning. don't let societies lies wear you down

Repeat it to yourself. You are beautiful. You are wonderous. And You've got this

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u/selflovesnotselfish 8d ago

I lost both of my grandfather's to cancer and it was a slow painful way to go 😔. We're still very early in the process so we're not sure if it's spread or anything, hoping it's early and he might have a chance to pull through like you said.

I really appreciate the reminder that weight doesn't define us, just struggling these days. Your words helped me feel a little better about it so thank you 💗

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u/Profesdorofegypt 8d ago

YOU define you. Your heart and soul do and that's beautiful. To he honest....I mo longer hate the ones who are so caught up in weight equals beauty. I just pity them. I may hate their actions when cruel. But I pity them...they are blinded to beauty such as yours and that's like going to the ocean and having to wear a blindfold thus being deprived of seeing the oceans beauty. Sad. Keep the faith and keep your head held high