Talk about a fortunate accident. While I was researching books on amazon.com, many people commented on this website, so here I am!

I guess I should start my introduction off by sharing with you who I am ~ but I honestly don't know. I can tell you about my job, my kids, my fill-in-the-blanks _____. So I'll begin *me* as honestly as I can.

I'm Christelle and my life felt like it was ending four months ago. The stress of my job combined with lack of sleep for the ...

Talk about a fortunate accident. While I was researching books on amazon.com, many people commented on this website, so here I am!

I guess I should start my introduction off by sharing with you who I am ~ but I honestly don't know. I can tell you about my job, my kids, my fill-in-the-blanks _____. So I'll begin *me* as honestly as I can.

I'm Christelle and my life felt like it was ending four months ago. The stress of my job combined with lack of sleep for the past eleven years took its toll on my physcial and mental health. A sunami of depression and anxiety attacks almost wiped me out. It was make it or break it time. I'm currently on a medical leave.

The potential of Christelle is up to me. I refuse to live in the past, play the victim, not speak my mind, take care of everyone and everything else first. I have made myself my #1 priority. The only thing that matters is right here, right now. Living in the moment. Thankfully, I am married to a man who has stood by my side and has helped me become a believer ~ in me!

Update: 9/16/10

I've been going through a major depression where I actually lost 20 pounds ~ and not in a healthy way. I simply had no appetite for food or life. When I stumbled across SP, I did not realize that the *spark* was originally geared towards weight loss. However, I did find many teams to aid me in my journey of discovering myself and of being better to me - inside and out.

I'm not a healthy eater. I'm trying to make peace with food and become more aware of when/why I'm eating. The accountability factor - the daily logging of my food and fitness have been a major source of success! The mind, well - that's where my therapist comes in. One day at a time.

SP has helped educate me on so many levels! I'm constantly reading articles that interest & inspire me, taking poles, reading emails.

Most importantly ~ it's been the support from my new SP family who reach out that have truly made the biggest difference. I am humbled...

My depression has actually become my awakening!

Update 6/20/11
Got fired from my job a couple of months ago. Left SP and all that matters wallowing in my loss. Fell back into old habits that never worked. Lost control. Felt like I was falling into a black hole.

Occasionally I'd receive SP postings, but didn't feel worthy enough of the love and caring that was coming my way. I forgot how uplifting being connected to my virtual friends made me feel. I've been eating anything and everything I could put my hands on. Two months later and 15 pounds heavier I got hit by a lightning bolt. A handful of you reached out to me within a few days last week and the SP love light began to shine. Thanks to you, I am rekindling my spark. Thank you for not giving up on me by reminding me how precious living and feeling alive is!

I once was lot, but now I'm found. I'm baaaaack in the driver's seat of my life. Thanks to you!!!

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