"I have systemic lupus, which manifested itself in my kidneys. My treatment included chemotherapy, which made me gain 30 pounds of water weight in about 15 days. I developed horrible stretch marks all over my abdomen and back. Seeing my body go through such a drastic change and having to deal with the weight gain, then trying to lose it all again, took a huge toll on my mental health.

"Through it all, my boyfriend never failed to make me feel beautiful. He was so supportive. He bought me every oil, body butter, and lotion he thought would help my stretch marks and gave me so much positive reinforcement when I was going through a really tough time in my life."

—camarinc