What’s a win you’ve had lately (big or small) that we can all celebrate with you?
August 20, 2025
What’s a win you’ve had lately (big or small) that we can all celebrate with you?
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I finally started journaling after months of putting it off and honestly, it’s been so therapeutic. Just getting my thoughts out on paper has helped me feel a lot more grounded
And I had a flat tire the other day and managed to change it myself on the side of the road while watching a YouTube tutorial lol
Well now, I need to get this off my chest, so here goes and this is a nice, safe chat space full of lovely humans so I’m entrusting it here.
It’s 2025, my lovely gay dad died in 2012. His husband (sadly, not so lovely) refused to tell me where my father’s ashes were out of spite for this amount of time. It’s massively hindered my grieving process. My father and I were very close and loved and supported each other and he would have been heartbroken to know that this could have happened.
Every year, without drama or hyperbole I drop my ex stepdad a line, tell him something funny about my life, keep it light and ask him to let me know where dad is so I can visit that place. For some reason, this year he told me. The sense of peace I now have is like a weight lifted. I’m having a little cry now, my summer is over but I’ll be able to get to Pops in the October half term and just sit by his side and that feels like heaven to me.
I conquered my depression, and I have never been more happier about it. There’s a huge sense of relief in me that I have not had experienced in over a decade.
This year started terribly to me, and I did every single thing and took every caution to work on myself. Went into an uncomfortable place to look back into my past and had a major breakthrough there.
I just still keep telling myself one day at a time. But I can sense it is getting better. I’m better now. I’m a different person.
Yesterday I went on my first solo walk in months! With 2 crutches I did 900m in 21 minutes.
My application for a fully-funded place on Aurora HE was approved!
Left my dream of living in Japan to go home and take care of my mom with stage 4 cancer. She’s in remission now!
pulled the trigger and got myself a lower bleph for my 50th. One of the BEST decisions I’ve ever made.
I changed my bed… sheet, duvet cover, pillow cases.
I know it’s not much, but I am battling depression, my house is a mess and has been for months, so it’s something.
got approved my bank loan lol
Not done yet. But im currently.in the process of having a bigoted psychologist lose her job/license
I quit a toxic job.
I checked my breast for the first time in May and found a lump at 36 years of age. I had to have a breast reduction which exposed 2 more tumours not picked up on the mammogram and now I am cancer free. I have to have oestrogen suppressant meds for at least 5 years but I am healthy and alive.
I started therapy last week for the first time in my life, and I really enjoyed the short conversation I had with my therapist after her initial intake questions. She set me up with appointments every 2 weeks so we can work on things, and she seemed so interested in me and figuring out how to help me in the long run. I’ve always been iffy about getting a therapist because most people talk about how their therapist dont ask clarifying questions and just never try to get to the root of things but even after 30 minutes she asked enough questions for me to have a tiny breakthrough about a weird tic I’ve had for the last few years and I finally realized the catalyst that started it.
I am on a lifestyle change. I’m trying to get emotionally and physically fit. Anyhow, I was looking for something to wear the other day and pulled out a pair of jeans I outgrew. Figured I would try them on. Probably wouldn’t get them over my butt. They went over the derriere AND buttoned!!! Did a little happy dance and threw on a cute top and went on with my day! I was pretty excited!
I finally made fresh and home cooked meals 10 days in a row.
I know this sounds like no big deal to some of you, but I used to order from restaurants when I was too tired after work or I just made a lazy meal like frozen pizza.
I hope I can save some money if I keep up with this new life style.
I’m starting to take better care of myself. I know it’s stupid but I didn’t for a long time, heartbreak, family medical issues, mental health issues and abusing substances does that to you. But I’m trying to make better choices even though this shits exhausting. How do y’all do it?
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My crush introduced me to his kid, and his kid absolutely loved me! Same with his dad at his childhood home.
I’m moving to a new town and leaving my comfort bubble. I was scared I wasn’t going to be able to find work based on what people on Reddit were saying and also from a judgy temp agency.. well now I was able to turn down one job offer, for another and I have an interview for another one that pays more. It’s stressful but I’m grateful for the opportunities that are being handed to me 🙂
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Went to a bookbinding cursus. Learned about coptic stitch. Replicated the process a day later. I will use this power for evil
21 comments
I finally started journaling after months of putting it off and honestly, it’s been so therapeutic. Just getting my thoughts out on paper has helped me feel a lot more grounded
And I had a flat tire the other day and managed to change it myself on the side of the road while watching a YouTube tutorial lol
Well now, I need to get this off my chest, so here goes and this is a nice, safe chat space full of lovely humans so I’m entrusting it here.
It’s 2025, my lovely gay dad died in 2012. His husband (sadly, not so lovely) refused to tell me where my father’s ashes were out of spite for this amount of time. It’s massively hindered my grieving process. My father and I were very close and loved and supported each other and he would have been heartbroken to know that this could have happened.
Every year, without drama or hyperbole I drop my ex stepdad a line, tell him something funny about my life, keep it light and ask him to let me know where dad is so I can visit that place. For some reason, this year he told me. The sense of peace I now have is like a weight lifted. I’m having a little cry now, my summer is over but I’ll be able to get to Pops in the October half term and just sit by his side and that feels like heaven to me.
I conquered my depression, and I have never been more happier about it. There’s a huge sense of relief in me that I have not had experienced in over a decade.
This year started terribly to me, and I did every single thing and took every caution to work on myself. Went into an uncomfortable place to look back into my past and had a major breakthrough there.
I just still keep telling myself one day at a time. But I can sense it is getting better. I’m better now. I’m a different person.
Yesterday I went on my first solo walk in months! With 2 crutches I did 900m in 21 minutes.
My application for a fully-funded place on Aurora HE was approved!
Left my dream of living in Japan to go home and take care of my mom with stage 4 cancer. She’s in remission now!
pulled the trigger and got myself a lower bleph for my 50th. One of the BEST decisions I’ve ever made.
I changed my bed… sheet, duvet cover, pillow cases.
I know it’s not much, but I am battling depression, my house is a mess and has been for months, so it’s something.
got approved my bank loan lol
Not done yet. But im currently.in the process of having a bigoted psychologist lose her job/license
I quit a toxic job.
I checked my breast for the first time in May and found a lump at 36 years of age. I had to have a breast reduction which exposed 2 more tumours not picked up on the mammogram and now I am cancer free. I have to have oestrogen suppressant meds for at least 5 years but I am healthy and alive.
I started therapy last week for the first time in my life, and I really enjoyed the short conversation I had with my therapist after her initial intake questions. She set me up with appointments every 2 weeks so we can work on things, and she seemed so interested in me and figuring out how to help me in the long run. I’ve always been iffy about getting a therapist because most people talk about how their therapist dont ask clarifying questions and just never try to get to the root of things but even after 30 minutes she asked enough questions for me to have a tiny breakthrough about a weird tic I’ve had for the last few years and I finally realized the catalyst that started it.
I am on a lifestyle change. I’m trying to get emotionally and physically fit. Anyhow, I was looking for something to wear the other day and pulled out a pair of jeans I outgrew. Figured I would try them on. Probably wouldn’t get them over my butt. They went over the derriere AND buttoned!!! Did a little happy dance and threw on a cute top and went on with my day! I was pretty excited!
I finally made fresh and home cooked meals 10 days in a row.
I know this sounds like no big deal to some of you, but I used to order from restaurants when I was too tired after work or I just made a lazy meal like frozen pizza.
I hope I can save some money if I keep up with this new life style.
I’m starting to take better care of myself. I know it’s stupid but I didn’t for a long time, heartbreak, family medical issues, mental health issues and abusing substances does that to you. But I’m trying to make better choices even though this shits exhausting. How do y’all do it?
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My crush introduced me to his kid, and his kid absolutely loved me! Same with his dad at his childhood home.
I’m moving to a new town and leaving my comfort bubble. I was scared I wasn’t going to be able to find work based on what people on Reddit were saying and also from a judgy temp agency.. well now I was able to turn down one job offer, for another and I have an interview for another one that pays more. It’s stressful but I’m grateful for the opportunities that are being handed to me 🙂
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Went to a bookbinding cursus. Learned about coptic stitch. Replicated the process a day later. I will use this power for evil