Wearing Your Scar
"Find something to believe in. And find yourself. And when you do, pass it on in the future." --Unkown I was talking to one of my best friends and big sister and she encouraged me to write about this. We were talking about our flaws and how far we have come into ourselves. We discussed the importance of using your downfalls, weaknesses and misfortunes, and turning them into positives or to get positive results! This discussion reminded me of something one of my patients taught me. Let me explain.... My patient was one of the strongest women I knew. Standing at a stunning 4'5, 89lbs, she was recovering from breast cancer, a survivor. I was at the end of one of my visits and my patient said something I'll never forget. She said, "I wear my scars like they are the best accessories I have." I was stunned. She moved her very-well padded bossoms and said, "I get so much attention from the men now. Best thing ever happened to m...