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Zoffiel
8 years agoMember
Nothing to wear except for black pants and flat shoes. Arrrgh.
I don't want to go to my graduation ceremony. I've never gone any of my graduation ceremonies--a degree, two Diplomas, two Cert IV and two Cert III; I've always just had the paper work posted out.
I did a double Advanced Diploma while I was in treatment and, tomorrow, I'm supposed to turn up and get the piece of paper. In public. I bloody loathe crowds, waiting and artifice but, most of all, I hate the fact my bloated autopaused body won't fit into any of my lovely stylish clothing. GGGAARRRGGGHH!
No amount of deep breaths, shape wear, orthopedic stockings or creative op shopping is going to get me into anything classic other than bloody black pants, a shapeless top and flat shoes. OMG, who would have thought my life would come to this?
Should I succumb to the ordinary or go seriously OTT ridiculous? I refuse to wear the 'deconstructed' clothing that is currently marketed to the fuller figure--who the hell is fooled by any of that? Maybe looking like a footballer in drag is better than looking like a Sad Nanna?
35 Replies
- LMK74MemberWell done @Zoffiel. You look amazing.
- Brenda5MemberWell done!
- MoiraCMemberCongrats on your achievements. Go with whatever feels good and remember the gowns if there are ones included cover a lot. Also I think of women who wear traditional religious clothing but I came across many women in such clothing buying out the sexy underwear in Harrods - maybe that might make you smile?
- mum2jjMemberWow you looked amazing. Congratulations for having the GRIT to achieve that, espescially whilst dealing with BC crap along the way. Be very proud.
Paula xxxx - primekMemberHooray...and yes you look elegant.
- poodlejulesMemberA+ for effort and dogged determination ;)
- brightspaceMemberWoo hoo Zoffiel....Congratulations a wonder achievement on both the diligence to stick to finish the course and don the garb for the grad ceremony.
Life does get better
BC did not stop me from finishing my Master Thesis and internship..it made me more determined to overcome surgery and get back to normalising my life
Cheers bright - ZoffielMemberAcademic gowns are just the shot for disguising bulging black pants, I might have to wear one more often. :)
- Giovanna_BCNAMember@Zoffiel
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