Committed

😩It's always dark when the alarm goes off at 6 am but this is the price of success.

This time before sunlight is called by many names...none of which matter to me in that moment, all that matters is that it is time to get up. Regardless of the time of year or the day of the week, it's time to rise and shine. For a quick second, I lay there and consider just laying for a little longer, but then I remember I must be committed to my personal success. I remember how much of my blood-stained wardrobe had to be tossed out, the other clothing that had to be thrown out because it no longer fit, and the pain. And that is enough to remind me of my commitment...I get up

During the summer of 2020, an MRI confirmed that my uterus measured that of someone in her fifth month of pregnancy because of several fibroids. A hysterectomy was one of the options given, so in this case, success is defined as a lack of pain while maintaining my uterus. I researched both eastern and western practices all of which encouraged a holistic approach. This time last year I would have gladly enjoyed several nights that ended with a cocktail and slice chocolate cheesecake, but those memories fail in comparison to what I gained. Enjoying his intimate sensual touches sans pain is worth more than my grandmother's fried chicken. Periods that are shorter than nine days are way sexier than that plate of Alfredo.

I decided I wanted to successfully navigate this issue and maintain my uterus if at all possible. Sometimes I don't want to do that additional workout or drink another cup of dandelion tea. Journaling and talking about my trauma to do this healing doesn't always allow my eye to remain tear-free. But I'm committed. I’m committed to a holistic approach to address these uterine fibroids so that I can successfully live a pain-free life. So I am committed to my routine, 6 am means it's time for prayers, movement, reading, and food prep. In the words of the vibrant Kezia Williams: the cost of success is commitment”.

I don’t like that alarm but I am also don’t like pain, excessive bleeding, and other issues that come along with uterine fibroids. I’m committed to a holistic approach to address these uterine fibroids so that I can successfully live a pain-free life.

🔅How do you define success?

🔅Commit to that definition.

🔅Commit to actions that align with that definition.

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💛Mya

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