Breast Augmentation Because I Wanted To.... - Toronto, ON

I am not exactly sure why I had breast augmentation surgery. I do know I am not perfect. I am not blessed with great genes. My father is diabetic and my mother has hypothyroidism. Both were recently diagnosed with cancer. I am of Italian decent with a cultural disposition to a “certain” body type. In a nutshell, my odds are not good.
So, I work hard every day at nurturing my mind, body and spirit to find a balance and serenity to face the things in my life. I work hard to compliment my genetic strengths and even harder at defying my genetic weaknesses.
As a teenager, I struggled with an eating disorder. Somehow, I was one of the lucky ones and dug myself out of that abyss. I don’t know how or what precipitated my desire to kick it, but at 15 years old and 82 lbs, I saved myself from sure death. I got a grip and let go of all the insecurities and fears that made me hate myself. I knew I had to; I knew I wanted to.
Now, at 41 I feel I have done the best with my God given gifts. I am petite, fit and happy. No one or nothing will take me back to those dark days of self hate. Everyone in my life is a positive influence; I choose it to be that way. No one -past or present- has ever made me feel inadequate about myself or my body. My friends and family love me for the authentic person they (and I) know me to be.
I am not shallow, narcissistic or superficial. I do appreciate beautiful things and while I did and could have had a completely fulfilling life without breast augmentation, I did this for me and because of me. My decision to have breast augmentation isn’t about achieving perfection. For me it has been about continuing on the path of authenticity to myself and my wishes and desires. It is my body and therefore, my choice. I did it simply because I can and because I wanted to. And to me that is good reason enough.