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...See more FYI, I am using ChatGPT to articulate my thoughts, so even though every word might not be written directly by me, this does convey my thoughts. Over the last few months, I’ve gone through a major physical transformation. I had bariatric surgery earlier this year and have worked really hard to prioritize my health. I went from 186 lbs in February to about 132 lbs now. I’m 5’7”, and although I feel healthier in many ways, emotionally… it’s complicated. My husband has been honest and said that I’ve lost a lot of weight in a short time and he needs time to adjust to the changes. I respect that — I get that this isn’t just an external shift, but something that affects both of us. Still, I can’t help but feel like I’m losing him, too. I tell myself he loves me and that he’s staying, but my mind spirals and convinces me that he doesn’t find me attractive anymore or that he resents my transformation. It’s heartbreaking. I worked so hard to feel strong and confident in my body again, but now I’m filled with insecurity in a different way. I feel like I’m grieving something I don’t even fully understand yet. If anyone has gone through something similar — with weight loss, identity, or changes in a relationship — I’d really appreciate hearing from you. I just want to feel less alone in this. Thank you for reading. 💛

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