No Wrong Way Movement

I want to tell you about an awesome thing I was able to be a part of. While I was pretty much bed ridden at the tail end of my treatments social media was my connection to the outside world. I follow this beautiful woman, Denise Bidot, on Instagram and Facebook. She is not only a beauty but she is also all about body positivity and just loving yourself. She has this campaign called No Wrong Way Movement and of course it’s all about inclusivity and being accepted just the way you are because we all are beautiful and unique.

One day, December 27, 2016, I saw a post asking if you wanted to be a part of the Class of 2017. Honestly I thought it was just to be included in emails and events for the No Wrong Way Movement, so I sent a DM and told them a little about myself and sent a picture like they said to do. About a week later I received a reply telling me that yes I do qualify. I waited for more and sure enough a week after that I received another message telling me I was in the final running and if I could come for a casting call.

I had just been one week out of my treatments when I went to the casting call. I was feeling so bad and it took everything in me to get dressed, but I was determined to go because this was my first step to getting back to normal. I was still not up to driving yet so my son drove me and sat in the car with me making sure I was ok and encouraging me to go in, it was great to hear him tell me how proud he was of me to make it this far and I deserved to be part of the Class of 2017. I was so happy I did it. I got to meet Denise and her daughter, she was so sweet and just as beautiful as her pictures, and it was just such a great experience it made me forget for a little while just how bad I was feeling. After I went home and straight to bed hoping I would hear from them soon. On January 23rd I received an email telling me I made it, I was going to be a part of The Class of 2017. I was so excited I called my husband and son and told them the good news, they were so proud of me.

The shoot was scheduled for January 28th and I was still suffering from residual side effects and I really wasn’t sure I would be able to make it. I gathered all my strength and went to the shoot, again so happy I did. I have never been a part of something like this, I had someone do my make-up and then someone did my hair, as if I was a model, it was a pretty cool experience. I got to meet the rest of The Class of 2017, all very beautiful, interesting and amazing people. The day was beautiful and everyone was having a great time getting to know each other. I wish I was feeling better I could have enjoyed myself so much more and maybe taken some really cool candid shots but unfortunately I couldn’t I was just sitting watching everyone, but that’s ok I was just happy to be there.

I waited and waited and finally The Class of 2017 was introduced March 20th. I was so excited I was sharing with all my friends and family.You have to understand one thing I do not, actually let me correct myself, I did not like to take pictures. I am very self conscious about how I look and how people perceive me so to do something like this was stepping WAY out of my comfort zone, but I did it.

This experience was awesome and therapeutic and the timing was perfect for me. I was trying to get passed my lingering side effects and trying to get back to normal, and this lifted my spirits and made me feel special and pretty. Thank you Denise and your amazing crew for this fun and special experience.

Please check out the No Wrong Way Movement site and if you don't already know her check out the amazing Denise Bidot.

https://www.instagram.com/nowrongwaymovement/
http://www.denisebidot.com/