Road to Acceptance : A Freewrite

John's move to go through surgery symbolized the start of a tough voyage, one that would judge his dedication and strength. As he set out on this path, he was aware that he was not just aiming for a physical transformation, but also a more profound, psychological change – the journey to accepting himself.

It was not a simple task to accept the inevitable. Feelings of apprehension, horror and mistrust filled John's days leading up to the surgery, forming a tumultuous amalgam of emotion. Approaching the procedure felt like scaling an impossible mountain, and John often questioned whether he had chosen the most suitable route.

In a bid to relieve his mental stress, John turned to therapy. He encountered a friendly psychotherapist with a specialism in aiding people managing major medical issues. During his meetings, John probed the intricate feelings he had become entangled with – the deprivation of his original self, the terror of the unfamiliar, and the pressing weight of public opinion.