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A case of the violets...

Evening all! 
Well today has been a long one! 
My mac is sadly still unwell, you don't realise how much you miss it until it's gone. Hopefully will be back with me by Friday - I can't wait 😁
Today I have been suffering with what I like to call a "case of the violets!!" For any of you out there born in the eighties you will fondly remember the original film of willy wonka and the chocolate factory. The one filled with musical treats and not the much edgier (scary) Johnny depp version. It's days like these when my jeans are all of a sudden too tight (even though the scales confirm I have not miraculously put on half a stone in 24 hours) and I feel like I've been pumped up with a bycycle pump,  I'm reminded of violet turning violet and very round indeed!! 
I really couldn't think of a better way to describe Endo Belly!! The uncomfortable feeling you get is. Immense! If you are like me you feel the need to have to hide it with big and baggy clothes hoping no one asks you when your due date is........ "No I'm not pregnant I'm just having a bad endo day!" Cue look of confusion and silent meaning of "oh you just got fat" 

Well today is the last day I let this make me feel like I need to hide myself. Time to embrace our flaws and quirks and praise them for making us the amazing people we are! 
Yes I have Endo Belly! 
I am a strong, confident woman who has to fight a debilitating illness on a daily basis. So what if some days I wear a size 14 instead of a 12 I'm still beautiful and strong! 

Celebrate what makes you different! 

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