I am a 43 year old mother of 10 children. I was in a severe motorcycle accident almost 10 years ago that left me in a wheelchair being told I would never walk again. The day after I went home I stopped taking the pain meds. I walked despite the prognosis, but I was widowed with 7 children at home trying to figure it all out. I did pretty good at maintaining my weight till I got pregnant again and suffered some more losses that led to depression. I gained the usual amount, but it didn't leave as ...

I am a 43 year old mother of 10 children. I was in a severe motorcycle accident almost 10 years ago that left me in a wheelchair being told I would never walk again. The day after I went home I stopped taking the pain meds. I walked despite the prognosis, but I was widowed with 7 children at home trying to figure it all out. I did pretty good at maintaining my weight till I got pregnant again and suffered some more losses that led to depression. I gained the usual amount, but it didn't leave as fast. Then I re met a friend from Jr high and we fell madly in love. I had two more children and developed the symptoms of Fibromyalgia. So, now I still refuse the pain meds, but my body doesn't always work well. There are days I use a cane and others that I homeschool the children from my bed. I am at a place that if I don't face my health issues head on I will be back in a wheelchair. So, here goes the journey. Before the accident I was usually at about 115-125 within 6 months post partum. I am now right at 200. I can't stand being in this body. I seriously woke up and looked in the mirror a while ago and didn't recognize myself. I am just hoping I can find that strength I had after the accident that got me out of that wheelchair to help me stay out of one now. I am just thankful that I have a wonderful husband, children, and my Lord to help me through.