the AFTER pic (see description)

18 months
Sept 2004 - Feb 2006
it was a time of hellfire and brimstone

my sister died of uterine tumors
and I love her

I got the same tumor diagnosis and had surgery
and I love my body b/c I was cancer free and I kept all my organs

my job with no boss or bad boss made me cry
and I love myself for pulling out b/c it was quite literally driving me from sanity

my intimacy choices defined me to myself as totally worthless
and I love myself b/c I finally said, no more co-dependency and abuse

and then I hit the road to travel
and I hit myself with joy and amazement
as you can see

from this AFTER pic
thank you my friends for being there this whole long journey

It is to you that I offer up my crucible and my walk to happiness.
the LIGHT is back on.
posted on Friday, March 30, 2007 - link to this photo

13 Comments

Fri, March 30, 2007 - 12:35 PM
It is such a blessing to see you so radiant and in your blissful center.
I am honored that we are in this journey together
Love me, love you
Fri, March 30, 2007 - 3:53 PM
this photo is stunning for much more than your physical beauty, miel, my sweet.
i hope you make your way back to s.f. sometime soon to see the girls again; i want them to be reminded of your grace.
xo
Sat, March 31, 2007 - 12:19 AM
beauty captured in a photo. native americans (it is said) did/do not like photos because it captures the soul.

...now i understand
Thu, April 5, 2007 - 6:43 AM
you are glowing. Your hair is beautiful. I love it flying free.
Fri, April 6, 2007 - 9:58 AM
wow! You look so joyful! You had such an open heart at the gathering and I hope we can get to know each other more when you're back in Cali.
Fri, April 6, 2007 - 10:35 AM
i am proud of you and happy for you in your journey, michelle.
Fri, April 6, 2007 - 11:13 AM
Miel, you are truly beautiful in every way. XOXO
Fri, April 6, 2007 - 8:21 PM
Wow Miel,
I noticed your picture right away when I logged onto Tribe last night for the first time in Months. You look so completely happy and peaceful (and beautiful). Can't wait to see you and talk to you when you return.....
xo
A
Sat, April 7, 2007 - 1:20 PM
miss you and missed you last night @ rumi ;( ;)
happy to see you happy and travelling about~!
can't wait to hear stories in person some day!!!
xoxoxo
mm
Mon, April 9, 2007 - 10:54 PM
WOW - serendip - just saw your divine pic aglow with the orange 'i'm on tribe now dot' so thought to say hi. and at that very moment, 1/2way around this delicious blue and green ball of an earth, you were doing the same


big hugs!~
you rock!!!

miss you!
for how long will you be in chennai?
Tue, April 24, 2007 - 2:42 AM
as I said,
I just love you peeps.
To bits.
but not kibbles and bits.
Whoa, THAT joke probably dated me....
Sat, June 9, 2007 - 4:06 PM
dahlink; you are amazing and beautiful and a downright goddess.
I look forward to speaking again one day in the first person.
love;
red wolf
Mon, June 11, 2007 - 3:06 PM
You go girl!

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