WINS WERE MISSING: WINS 1. Drugs I’ve been sober for over a year over a year now. My health, look, stability, ability, wealth have all transitioned. I didn’t think I could be this happy. I didn’t think I could do it all on my own. I have proven to myself beyond what I’m capable of. Sobriety has shown me to dream past what I’m capable of. 2. Bullying Bullying drove me to the gym. The body dysmorphia started a passion for my physique. The passion became pride in what I can accomplish. The accomplishment became discipline, accountability, and community. The discipline became a work ethic. The work ethic became content that tells my story and entertains me fans. 3. Self-Worth I love myself. I love who I am. I acknowledge I can pick a part my looks. I realize I’m not always comfortable being bald. I don’t like my little bit of skin on my stomach. These things can be looked past now. Beyond this, I know I’m worth a lot. This has a direct effect on the people I associate with and let in my life. 4. Independence I’m not just doing this on my own now. I’m thriving. Not only do I not think I need someone, but I also sometimes question if I want someone in my life now. My independence has given me the ability to live a life completely on my own and authentic to me. 5. Codependency I will always have codependent tendencies. Now I can recognize them as I feel them. Now I can look at these feelings of infatuation in a healthy way. I can mitigate the negative effects of codependency on my own.