I'm tired and exhausted today. But I'm proud that I've made it through almost 50 years of life. I'm proud I made it through my darkest times in my late-teens and early-twenties. I'm proud I left an awful marriage at 40. I'm proud to have raised and supported 2 beautiful children as a single mother. I'm proud and determined to make it through another day.
What are you proud of?
LZ
You have a beautiful list there. I'm proud of all you have done. Great job getting back on your feet.
I'm proud of my career as a nurse. I'm proud of my family. I'm proud of my determination to survive on my own from a young age. I'm proud of my independence and my strength.
There are more but I do want to say im very proud of being able to write this list. It's not easy for those of us struggling with mental health issues to say positive things about ourselves.
Thank you LZ. This is a great post
PS how is your daughter
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Your list is beautiful as well. BTW, I love nurses. I've had a lot of exposure to them throughout my life, and most have left a lasting impression.
I love nurses too. I would love to be a nurse.
Hi lady Z you have lot to be proud of, I'm proud I am a good daughter and always there for my elderly mam, I'm proud I have got my health back and am in control of my once alcohol abuse at times, I'm proud I've achieved my dream home and my independence and the DIY jobs I have done despite some days thinking I can't face it, I'm proud I've faced coming back here and reached 2 weeks lol 😂 I wish you a peaceful rest of the day and night how's your daughter 🤗💚🌟🌷
Those are some great accomplishments.
making it to 50 was a miracle
Not long to 51 ken good luck with that 🙏🤗
anything could happen between now and then might get hit with one of your trees.
Knowing your luck one will blow your way 🙄a big branch blew down today in park back of mam's house saw through her window been repairing her fence panels today that blew down the park vehicle been going round sowing dodgy looking branches down were going to walk round tomorror see properly 😊
used the atm and didn’t forget my PIN number
Hi silly sausage good to see you around hope you are keeping well two week on and im still having problems with my headaches im not going out of the house afraid of having another accident ! Take care my friend david
Hi David have you been checked over about the headaches?
It's the little things that matter the most.
Fell off a big horse in the middle of nowhere and managed to get back in the saddle with no help. Had to cuz no one was around. Changed out a blinker light on my car all by myself. Fixed my record player’s turntable with no help. 💪🏼As a hairdresser, I taught a guy how to use a curling iron and hairspray. He was very appreciative. I didn’t lie to the FBI and never lied under oath. 😇I let a friend visit with his two very large hybrid wolves in my living room and stood my ground. 😬Dated a policeman, went target practicing and shot better than he did. (I apologized. 🤭) At Christmas’s, I only once got up during the night and peeked in a package. True Dat ✌️
I was showing off once ,never been on on a horse in my life but asked fair lady damsel / crush could I ride hers ….she got off handed me the reins …as I went to mount it said horse bolted and my foot got stuck in the stirrup….it dragged me about 25 metres 😄
Ouch!
Well technically it was a pony😄
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No! You made that up. Who paid for your rug burns?
You’ve got to trust me on this ….ok 10 meters
😂……Silllllly!
Very cool accomplishments!
It’s a wild world out there…lol
Haaaaaa yes it reeeeeeeaaaaaally IS wild and crazy 😜
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I love when I can fix things up on my own and save money on a repairman.
Watching u tube is good for repair DIY jobs they do great demonstrations I don't have a partner and recently bought a house few things needed doing I had to fit a door chizel the hindge spaces and lock space I've done them before but many years ago I'm 59 and lost my confidence a bit and couldn't be bothered but my mam motivated me and helped a bit I've never chizzled a lock space out before it was very rewarding and therapeutic chizzling wood it's about having the right tools and knowing what your doing and a bit of luck I think from dad who was great at joinery now 🌈🙏
There are some helpful tips on YouTube for sure. I replaced my toilet valve, replaced a light switch, sealed my driveway crack, restored my deck, patched up drywall, painted a room, all from watching YouTube. I try my best to save money for things I can't do, like getting the roof replaced.
I’m proud of still fighting the fight. I’m proud of my children. They both battle the same demons as their mom. I’m proud of the years I took care of my mom. I’m proud of having a kind heart and wanting to help everyone. Something my children have learned. It makes me so proud when I see them helping others. My daughter in fact works for the state DHS office. She interviews people for qualification. She has a title but damned if I can remember it. 😝 If we think about it there is always something to be proud of.
Hello CLB that's true and you should be very proud 🤗🌟
Good morning from France, LadyZen
There are many tiny things we can be proud of. Being alive, being in love, talking with you, going to a supermarket and not be afraid to speak to the cashier, giving a phone call, meeting my therapist.
This all is important to take note of, because this is what we can and must be proud of !
Hope this helps,
Love from France,
O
Thank you for sharing, I too raised two kids as a single father and my daughter left last year. It was definitely a struggle but I also made it and im proud of it, just hit 50 and now I just have to figure out what to do in my next chapter. I catered to my kids and after they left its like a shut down on the computer, now I just have to restart it and get my brain reprogrammed to take care of me now. My son hasn't talked to me in 4 years and my daughter calls when she feels like it. It has been challenging and living alone doesn't help, memories all around. One day at a time
I'll be entering that next chapter too. You and I are actually young empty nesters, so I do feel like I'm trying to figure out what is next for me. My friends won't be done with their kids until their 60's, and I'm honestly glad I have years to myself now than when I was too young to appreciate them.
Not proud, but glad i made it through the loss of my soulmate, its still a maelstrom of emotions of should've, could've, would've...but slowly getting there.
You should be very proud look how you coped with that house and all the work and whilst lockdown and grief 🤗💚🌟xxx
Thank you for your kind words 
They mean so much.
I'm so glad you had a good experience with your nurse
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What a way to give back.
This reminds me of interesting nurse story. A priest actually helped me through a very dark time in my life. During that time, I went into pre-mature labor, and the nurse that comforted me look exactly like the priest. I thought I was losing my mind 🤣.
It occurs to me, I’m proud of you.
Inspiring 😀
Thank you.
I'm proud of my two sons. They are both working professionals, and don't have to rely on us for financial support. They are both compassionate, polite and caring people. My son who has a daughter is a great dad!
Hello!
I love your list thank you for sharing 😀....I am proud that I have made it through 43 years of life. I am proud that I have raised my 2 children as a single mother. I am proud that I survived through over 20 years of darkness and tough times. I am proud of myself for finally deciding to seek counseling to aid me in my journey toward healing and dealing with my anxiety disorder. I am proud of myself for stepping out of my comfort zone, and finally doing things for myself without feeling guilty. I am also proud and determined to make it through another day because some days are definitely harder than others.
Many Blessings,
Justgreen
Great post and interesting to read the other replies.
I'm very proud of my wonderful son & daughter now in their 30s and very thankful they have turned out a whole lot better than me - it's all I could have wished for!
Isn't it amazing how that can happen. It says a lot about you and your genes.
Thanks everyone for sharing. I'm proud and thankful that I haven't succumbed even when the hole is deep and dark.
it’s amazing how our children thrive in spite of us! LolI struggle with this a lot. My son is on the autism spectrum somewhere. Could never get a doctor to diagnose him when he was little. He was bullied awful in school. He is ADHD. I worry about him. I am his safe place. I wonder how is going to manage when Im gone. My therapist tells me I am more or less imagining the worst. I am not giving him credit for what he has done on his own. She has a point. He’s 42 and owns a home a good truck and a good job. He was married for a year and it didn’t work out. I worry he will always be alone but I have to let it be. My therapist said I can’t expect more for him than he wants for himself. Those words made a lot of sense to me. My husband says we raised them and give them the tools they need to live. It’s now up to them to use them. You he's an ass most of the time but he’s pretty smart! 😝 here I am hogging up the post. 😊
Your son sounds like someone to be proud of.
He is. He has struggled since day one but he keeps going. He lives on his terms and if anybody doesn’t like it too bad. He doesn’t say it so nicely! 😱 He drives log truck just like my dad did and that makes me so proud. It was my dream to drive one but back then girls didn’t do that kind of stuff. Then life happened. He tells me I would be too dangerous because I get road rage driving a cart in Walmart! 😂
I'm proud of all my accomplishments especially taking care of my kids till this moment.
Thank you for the compassion you've shown your relative's daughter; I was very moved reading of it.
Beautiful
Some of our smallest accomplishments leave lasting lifelong impacts on ourselves and others.
Aww amazing! What skills have you used that you feel have helped you get over the worst of times? Xx
Truthfully, therapy and medication helped the most. Then, building my spiritual strength. Also, releasing stress through physical activity like swimming, hiking, and walking.
I have been having ACT therapy. I haven’t noticed much difference yet though 
Sometimes it takes time. Sometimes it takes a different therapist. Just keep on the healing journey. One day you'll look back and see the incredible road you've taken!
That was really good to read.I don't feel proud of anything right now. Which I know is not rational. And yet I can't seem to shake it. I'm grateful and proud I guess to have survived a lot of those things too. I just want to hang on today.
One day at a time.
What are 5 things you are grateful for? :)
