missinglinke
I didn't want to tell them in fear I'd be rejected. I borrow this little 'poem' from a friend of mine.
Fotunately, once I grew brave enough to tell them, they were all happy for me.
Dear friends and family
Today I choose to live
I'm not asking for approval
because it isn't yours to give
I'm asking you to love me
Unconditionally.
To hold me close in your heart
You are my family
When you say you disapprove
or throw mean words my way
it says to me that you don't care
about the things I say
Yes, you're right, I could diet
and eat a little less
How do you suppose
I got into this mess?
Today I choose to live my life
to end my misery
to escape this body
and set myself free
I'll have this surgery
whether you like it or not
it was never your approval
that I sought.