Simple Beauty by Miriam

Oh how I ve missed Germany ! 🇩🇪

This is probably the most vulnerable post I WILL EVER MAKE on a platform like this !!!
And for everyone thinking I shouldn't be posting a picture like this, I am sorry !!!
But these pictures tell my story, my struggles, my pain and my sadness, yet they also show my strength. ❤

When I tested positive for Brca 1+, I was upset, scared and terrified but I knew right away that I will do whatever it takes to make sure I will be around for my family.
So in Jun 2017 I underwent a Bilateral Mastectomy with delayed reconstruction. I will never forget waking up after an 8hr surgery, looking down on me and being completely FLAT. It hurt 😭 And as I write this post , I am remembering every feeling that I had, every thought that went through my head.......
I felt like something significant, something that made me a woman was taken away from me.
I know our b***s aren't what makes us US, but they d@$ # sure are a HUGE part.

Even tho I decided to take this step, no one on this planet could ve prepared me for the emotional roller-coaster after surgery. I also had a complete hysterectomy 3 months prior to my mastectomy, which put me in surgical menopause at 33 😱

So here I was june 2017, 33 years old , in full blown menopause and no b***s. So I felt like everything that made me a WOMAN was gone . I felt ugly, alone, sad and depressed. But I knew that these were things I had to do, to hopefully prevent Ovarian Cancer and Breast cancer.
Many people said things like:" Oh it must be nice to get a b**b job and your insurance paying for it!" Or "Omg, why would you get these unnecessary surgeries?" And at first I was mad but I quickly realized that these people just didn't understand the risks of a BRCA + person, because no one educates us about these Genetic Mutations.

Fast forward to Nov. 25th 2020.........
After 3 years of having constant pain and problems with my implant reconstruction, I decided to go ahead with the DIEP Flap breast reconstruction, where they use my own stomach tissue to recreate breasts. The surgery was 6.5 hrs long, 2 days in the hospital and a loooong revovery. Despite the pain and incisions opening up, I am pretty pleased with ....

Don’t walk RUN!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

I have been waiting for this day 🤣 I love me some good brushes and they are so important for your makeup application.

NEWLY launched TODAY and they won’t last long! I will be placing a bulk order so everyone can save on shipping! 😍

🌻Vegan Brush Sets
🌻Latex Free Make Up Sponge
🌻Cleansing Sponge

I don't ever give enough credit to our Cream Shadows......i am wearing the color Red Glaze and it is absolutely gorgeous 😍

Foundation : VFX Pro 04
Eyebrow Powder: 01
Cream Shadow: Red Glaze
Lips: Lip liner 204 , Liquid Lipstick Wild Rose
Eye liner: Silver Metallic
Highlight/ Contour/ Blush : 3 in 1 Face Palette
Lashes: 3D Effect Mascara

My new FAVORITE skin care line ❤
🌹Pure Rose🌹.... and it smells so good. Tried the NEW mask for the first time last night and OMG ......my skin felt so clean, refreshed and soft 🌹🌹

Listen, it doesn't take a gym or fancy equipment to get active and exercise, if you really want to change you will find a way. Believe it or not but I am working out in my Garage! I also have to do modifications because of my hip, but I am doing it💪🏻 It is better to do something than nothing at all!

What did you do today to stay active?