You gotta give credit where credit is due, and this woman deserves a TONNE of credit for so openly giving her story to this blog series. She did not hold back in her words, nor did she hold back in her photo session with me. I'm talking about Trish. She is a kind-hearted person who has set all her fears aside to participate in 30 Days of Gorgeous. She has suffered unimaginable loss: her mother, her unborn twins, her marriage. Please read her words, enjoy her beautiful photos and let her know how inspiring she is by leaving a comment!
"I'm a 36 year old woman who's just hit a turning point in her life. For over a decade I've downplayed and been embarrassed to admit that I have depression/anxiety issues. I've only recently reached out for help after the passing of my mother, a woman I loved but misunderstood. She was the most recent of a series of losses I have experienced over the past few years. I suffered from infertility, trying for over 5 years to conceive. Only to have my final attempt result in miscarriage of my twins. Shortly after that my then husband and I parted ways. I also lost several loved ones very suddenly.
It's only now that I've chosen to take time for myself to find my purpose and to get to know myself again and learn who I am as a person and as a woman. I now have a wonderful boyfriend and his beautiful daughters that have let me into their lives so openly and lovingly. I'm learning that I as a woman, can contribute to the lives of others without having children of my own. It's OK to ask for help if you need it. It's nothing to be ashamed of. There are so many resources out there... but the most important one is yourself... and admitting to yourself that it's time to re-evaluate your path and your purpose."
"Being a woman means pushing through. It means working harder to achieve the things you want in life. It means standing up for one another rather then pushing each other down to get ahead. We are the go-to's for advise, guidance, comfort, and acceptance. Our families depend on our strength and our love. We are the centre spoke to which all else is connected. We as women need to remember to take care of ourselves before we can take on the responsibility of taking care of others. Take breaks during the day to breathe. Ask for help when needed and not feel ashamed to do so. I'm still learning what it means to be a woman and I gather that I always will be learning...."
What is your biggest fear about having your portrait taken?
"I think of myself as a completely different person then I am physically. I see myself as fit and thinner then I am in real life. I sometimes fall victim of social media and what their portrayal of beauty is. I'm scared that how I think of myself and what I see in the portrait won't align."
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Trish's Video Testimonial
''It's more than a photoshoot''
1 Comments
Jun 10, 2019, 10:01:33 PM
Sam Malbeuf - You inspire me in so many ways Trish. I am proud and lucky to call you a dear friend! A rock to me in a time when I needed it the most. Thank you for being you, caring, selfless and loving ❤