Fellow women, what is a little thing you are actually really proud of about yourself?
September 8, 2025
Fellow women, what is a little thing you are actually really proud of about yourself?
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Today is my first day back at college and it feels really special
I’m in my third and final year now, and honestly, I’m so proud and grateful for everything I’ve overcome and achieved to get here 😊
I ordered a new pair of shoes today with the money I earned from my side hustle.
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that ive never been in an abusive relationship even though i witnessed my mom being physically abused. its hard for a lot of people to break that cycle, but ive known since i was very little that it was all very wrong and i strived to have a relationship that was nothing like my parents.
I can do 5 unassisted, good-form pull ups; I can bench press 40kg; I can RDL my body weight; I can hip thrust double my body weight.
Ie. I’m pretty strong for a 5’5 :’) that is all.
teaching myself a lot about life, love, and the world this year. learnt a lot about myself too!
Post menopause and still slim body and 2 kg less than my wedding day . Happy go lucky outlook to life .
I quit smoking over 7 years ago. And I stay quit! That shit is hard. I bake myself a cake every year to celebrate.
forgiving myself. for all big and small mistakes i have ever done.
How well I have stood my ground for being intelligent, regardless of how poorly some others react to it. The little part is the “well” in that sentence and it is little for how easily overlooked it is. The “standing ground” part can certainly amount to a big thing over the long run but only if done well collectively. Sadly many who do this, do not do it well. Example of not doing it well and number one mistake: not viewing it as collectively powerful.
Trying to be the best mom, even though I never had a good example
For the first time in my life I’m working out consistently and I feel so strong now. It’s made me care less about being skinny and more about being strong and healthy. I’m also proud that I was able to continue school with a newborn. I’ll have my bachelors this year at 28 years old but better late than never 🙂
I drove from Denver to New Mexico yesterday, and it was scary af. It was the most stressful drive of my life, but I did it all by myself.
Working in a completely male dominated career field. Most days are hard, not just because of the physical work but the mental exhaustion. I guess I should specify its not just that its mostly men, but they’re nor exactly a welcoming bunch (construction) lmao
Im consistent with my fitness. 7 days a week
Surviving endometriosis every doggone month!
That from a young age I set out to WFH and be my own boss and I did it from 18 to present with a year of business college. I’m very proud that I can look back and see that I did what I said I would instead of talking about it forever.
After a honorable discharge from the Navy which I endured the pain suffering, the abuse, MST. I am still alive. I am a survivor
All the work I’ve done in therapy, that has allowed me to break free of an emotionally-abusive parent!
Two days post spinal fracture and I just practiced the stairs like a boss 💪
Today, I stood up for myself at work and asked someone to do their job instead of expecting me to do it. I couldn’t stop replaying it in my head afterwards…so I still need to work on that part:)
I achieve all my goals. Maybe not the way I expect but I do reach them. My husband says I’m scary for it. 😆
I’m 17lbs down since July 17th! It’s taken a lot of hard work but I can’t wait to be in bikinis next summer.
Eventhough I’ve had a relatively hard life, and gone through so much horrible things with people, situations etc, I’m still a really happy and positive person. I’m really proud of myself for that. It takes a lot of strength to stay happy, peaceful and content when you’re constantly beaten down, and I’ll stay that way!! 🤩
My friends consider my home a “safe” place and me to be a great friend and that just makes me happy 🙂 after experiencing lots in life (like many others!) just knowing that they see me as a stronghold and overall a good friend, just warms my heart! and… I’m proud of that.
that i escaped my abusive mother
After losing 4 stone since January, on Saturday I completed a 4 mile hike/walk without moaning, complaining, or hating every second of it. In fact I loved it.
I really love the relationship I am growing with my daughter! She’s my favorite person!
Right now i’m in the process of losing weight.
At the start of the year I was 205lbs at my highest. Then would be between 199-198lbs for the most part this year. Its been years like this. Literally since 2021 i’ve gained 40lbs from stress, anti-depressant medication, etc. For the past 4 years i’ve been around 197-202lbs.
So at the start of Aug I was 199lbs… Now I am 189lbs and plan to be 179 by the end of this month and i’m on a good track for it. I want to lose enough to get down to around 150-155.
Already I can see a difference in my back fat, i’ve started taking progress pictures everyday and can notice the difference already.
I’m proud of myself that i’m 10lbs down and another ~40 to go. I’ve literally never even lost 10lbs in my life since i’ve always been really skinny.
I gave blood at a Red Cross blood drive last week even though I was so anxious I was literally tearing up, lol.
Shoutout to my wife for coming with me to my appointment and letting me be a little baby about it! We might have saved three lives!
To be honest my body shape
I bought my house all by myself and have a cool career.
My ability to learn languages.
Overcoming and adapting to my body and mental health changing. The things I was brave enough to do in my 20s probably gives me anxiety now but I’m finding ways to not let these stressors called life win.
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I have a very strong sense of self. I may not always know how to speak up for myself but I know who TF I am.
I left the Jehovah’s Witness cult.. it was so hard. But I used my brain to think for myself after being raised and fully brainwashed. I stood up for what I knew in my heart wasn’t right. It came with consequences but I did it anyway.
I did my first chin up at 32 years old after birthing three bébés!
I’ve never smoked a cigarette a day in my life
I’ve been working out for 80+ days 🤍 it’s taken a ton of discipline, willingness and working against my mood sometimes but I’m really glad I am doing this for my mental health
Wearing clothes I like even if I’m scared they’ll be looked at weirdly
I have always struggled with being financially responsible. No savings, living paycheck to paycheck/ on borrowed money. Around 12k in student loans/debt.
January 1 of this year I got married and i don’t know what clicked but somehow i was able to not only fully provide for my family, but I was also able to pay off 6k in debt, paid off my credit card and I have 1k in savings which is something I’ve never had before.
Life has been a total mess this year, but I am so proud of the fact I haven’t had to ask my parents for a loan to help make ends meet.
I’m proud of giving birth naturally twice without any pain meds x
43 comments
Today is my first day back at college and it feels really special
I’m in my third and final year now, and honestly, I’m so proud and grateful for everything I’ve overcome and achieved to get here 😊
I ordered a new pair of shoes today with the money I earned from my side hustle.
[removed]
that ive never been in an abusive relationship even though i witnessed my mom being physically abused. its hard for a lot of people to break that cycle, but ive known since i was very little that it was all very wrong and i strived to have a relationship that was nothing like my parents.
I can do 5 unassisted, good-form pull ups; I can bench press 40kg; I can RDL my body weight; I can hip thrust double my body weight.
Ie. I’m pretty strong for a 5’5 :’) that is all.
teaching myself a lot about life, love, and the world this year. learnt a lot about myself too!
Post menopause and still slim body and 2 kg less than my wedding day . Happy go lucky outlook to life .
I quit smoking over 7 years ago. And I stay quit! That shit is hard. I bake myself a cake every year to celebrate.
forgiving myself. for all big and small mistakes i have ever done.
How well I have stood my ground for being intelligent, regardless of how poorly some others react to it. The little part is the “well” in that sentence and it is little for how easily overlooked it is. The “standing ground” part can certainly amount to a big thing over the long run but only if done well collectively. Sadly many who do this, do not do it well. Example of not doing it well and number one mistake: not viewing it as collectively powerful.
Trying to be the best mom, even though I never had a good example
For the first time in my life I’m working out consistently and I feel so strong now. It’s made me care less about being skinny and more about being strong and healthy. I’m also proud that I was able to continue school with a newborn. I’ll have my bachelors this year at 28 years old but better late than never 🙂
I drove from Denver to New Mexico yesterday, and it was scary af. It was the most stressful drive of my life, but I did it all by myself.
Working in a completely male dominated career field. Most days are hard, not just because of the physical work but the mental exhaustion. I guess I should specify its not just that its mostly men, but they’re nor exactly a welcoming bunch (construction) lmao
Im consistent with my fitness. 7 days a week
Surviving endometriosis every doggone month!
That from a young age I set out to WFH and be my own boss and I did it from 18 to present with a year of business college. I’m very proud that I can look back and see that I did what I said I would instead of talking about it forever.
After a honorable discharge from the Navy which I endured the pain suffering, the abuse, MST. I am still alive. I am a survivor
All the work I’ve done in therapy, that has allowed me to break free of an emotionally-abusive parent!
Two days post spinal fracture and I just practiced the stairs like a boss 💪
Today, I stood up for myself at work and asked someone to do their job instead of expecting me to do it. I couldn’t stop replaying it in my head afterwards…so I still need to work on that part:)
I achieve all my goals. Maybe not the way I expect but I do reach them. My husband says I’m scary for it. 😆
I’m 17lbs down since July 17th! It’s taken a lot of hard work but I can’t wait to be in bikinis next summer.
Eventhough I’ve had a relatively hard life, and gone through so much horrible things with people, situations etc, I’m still a really happy and positive person. I’m really proud of myself for that. It takes a lot of strength to stay happy, peaceful and content when you’re constantly beaten down, and I’ll stay that way!! 🤩
My friends consider my home a “safe” place and me to be a great friend and that just makes me happy 🙂 after experiencing lots in life (like many others!) just knowing that they see me as a stronghold and overall a good friend, just warms my heart! and… I’m proud of that.
that i escaped my abusive mother
After losing 4 stone since January, on Saturday I completed a 4 mile hike/walk without moaning, complaining, or hating every second of it. In fact I loved it.
I really love the relationship I am growing with my daughter! She’s my favorite person!
Right now i’m in the process of losing weight.
At the start of the year I was 205lbs at my highest. Then would be between 199-198lbs for the most part this year. Its been years like this. Literally since 2021 i’ve gained 40lbs from stress, anti-depressant medication, etc. For the past 4 years i’ve been around 197-202lbs.
So at the start of Aug I was 199lbs… Now I am 189lbs and plan to be 179 by the end of this month and i’m on a good track for it. I want to lose enough to get down to around 150-155.
Already I can see a difference in my back fat, i’ve started taking progress pictures everyday and can notice the difference already.
I’m proud of myself that i’m 10lbs down and another ~40 to go. I’ve literally never even lost 10lbs in my life since i’ve always been really skinny.
I gave blood at a Red Cross blood drive last week even though I was so anxious I was literally tearing up, lol.
Shoutout to my wife for coming with me to my appointment and letting me be a little baby about it! We might have saved three lives!
To be honest my body shape
I bought my house all by myself and have a cool career.
My ability to learn languages.
Overcoming and adapting to my body and mental health changing. The things I was brave enough to do in my 20s probably gives me anxiety now but I’m finding ways to not let these stressors called life win.
[removed]
I have a very strong sense of self. I may not always know how to speak up for myself but I know who TF I am.
I left the Jehovah’s Witness cult.. it was so hard. But I used my brain to think for myself after being raised and fully brainwashed. I stood up for what I knew in my heart wasn’t right. It came with consequences but I did it anyway.
I did my first chin up at 32 years old after birthing three bébés!
I’ve never smoked a cigarette a day in my life
I’ve been working out for 80+ days 🤍 it’s taken a ton of discipline, willingness and working against my mood sometimes but I’m really glad I am doing this for my mental health
Wearing clothes I like even if I’m scared they’ll be looked at weirdly
I have always struggled with being financially responsible. No savings, living paycheck to paycheck/ on borrowed money. Around 12k in student loans/debt.
January 1 of this year I got married and i don’t know what clicked but somehow i was able to not only fully provide for my family, but I was also able to pay off 6k in debt, paid off my credit card and I have 1k in savings which is something I’ve never had before.
Life has been a total mess this year, but I am so proud of the fact I haven’t had to ask my parents for a loan to help make ends meet.
I’m proud of giving birth naturally twice without any pain meds x