She contemplated getting a nose operation for years. She studied, asked questions, and pictured what it would be like to finally accomplish something for herself in a quiet, private setting.
The healing period went by more quickly than anticipated, and the operation was short. She cried when she first saw her new profile, not because she looked different but because she felt like herself at last.
It was hardly a drastic change. It was graceful, sophisticated, and organic. Even her closest pals said, “You look fantastic. However, I’m not sure what’s changed.
Her self-assurance surged. She began to say “yes” to more things, walk with her head held higher, and smile more in pictures. There was an emotional as well as bodily difference.
This has nothing to do with vanity. It was about empowering herself, loving herself, and finally allowing herself to feel good about herself.
One brave choice can sometimes make all the difference.
