article_snippet.sent: When I look at my body, all I see are my scars.'
article_snippet.sent: the disease added: 'I pick out every single thing I find wrong with my body, and compare my body with other women's bodies.'
article_snippet.sent: the disease recalled growing up and being made fun of for the scar on the disease stomach, which was from the disease first of many surgeries.
article_snippet.sent: I will learn to appreciate, love, and nurture my body the way my body should be.
article_snippet.sent: my body may be scarred due to all of the physical trauma I have had to endure with Cystic Fibrosis,
article_snippet.sent: BUT, my body will never define "ME" as a person,' the disease wrote. '
article_snippet.sent: my body will define my experiences and how my body has shaped my perspective on MYSELF, and EVERYONE that is struggling [sic].' the disease added: 'My scars tell a story of a triumph after every obstacle.
article_snippet.sent: My scars tell me that no matter the BS I've had to deal with in my life - I still manage to keep the fire in my spirit BURNING.