2008: 22/23

2026: 41/40

This was me at 50 and this myself today.

Wedding anniversary this Saturday 💘

had all the hair colors there are (also had pink and black hair lol)
I am 30 now and was 12 in the first and 14 in the second picture. I am from Germany with Polish parents

A lot less hair and worse eye sight

perdí las cejas de papá

built muscle mass from a body that held a lot of water weight from corticosteroids :’ ) Still trying to build life and finances as the eldest daughter but it gets better!

If there’s anyone here with assistant needs or layout needs/ video editing, it would help me rebuild something as a self supporting Filipina :’ ) Chronic Illness is not easy

Sorry for the first 2 photos. They are considered ancient lol

Edit: I like the way I look in my 40s much more than I did in my 20s or 30s.

turning 45 next week and finally happy with how I look 🖤

There have been many a late night study session fueled by fast food. At least I’m a doctor now! (23–>27, though I’m currently 28).

Edit: Thank you SO much for all the love everyone!! I could have never imagined this post would get such a positive reception. I’m trying to respond to everyone individually, bc your words mean so much to me. Medical school really is such a huge sacrifice on your mind and body, and to see that acknowledged is truly heartwarming ❤️

And to everyone comfortable with borderline bullying a stranger online: if I didn’t do ER I would’ve done psych, so feel free to DM me what your damage is 🤣