My Scars Are Part of My Story

I AM strong

I AM wise

I AM NOT afraid

I AM MORE THAN my past mistakes

I AM loved

I used to refer to my scarred, sagging abdomen as mutilated. But I don’t do that anymore. My scars, and the events that created them, are a part of my story. They motivated me to do the deep, inner work necessary to become the highest version of myself.

The work is ongoing.

My scars remind me daily to continue on this journey, for as long as it takes. As such, they are beautiful.

Evelyn