I got sick with bronchitis and esophagitis last month, and stopped drinking mountain dew while ill to stop making it worse. If it seems to you that maybe these things are related, you're absolutely right. I realized that too. I decided that was as good a time as any to give the habit up. So while it's technically a few days shy, I've been free completely since that day of the habit I've had most of my life! Nobody had to tell me, nobody had to stop me, and I didn't even have to throw out the bottles in my cabinet to avoid the temptation. I did this all on my own and I resisted the urges, which were shockingly free and far between. I still have a long way to go to fix my health but I've made a big first step!

idk why, but i always assumed i would disappoint myself with my degree. i feel so overwhelmed that i actually made it to the end. let alone getting a first class.

My wife and I completely cold turkey quit smoking this passed November, today marks 2 full months of no cigs spliffs joints cigars pipes or even vapes 100% clean and I'm proud of us.

I just want to say, I did it! I took care off myself! This Thursday I showerd,made I call I should of made weeks ago and I studied for a test I should of studied for weeks ago. And I fanally did it! I am so proud of myself!

I would normally share stuff like this with my dad but he passed away last year.

I designed a circuit and built a box that will allow my electric cars to charge one at a time in my underpowered detached garage. If car #1 is charging, car #2 is denied power. Once car #1 is charged, car #2 is allowed to charge. It's simple, just a current sensor and a relay but I'm feeling pretty proud of it right now.

May not be a huge thing to be proud of, but considering I'm depressed this is huge to me. My grandpa helped me cause he knows a bit about cars. We had to dismantle the front 1/4 of the whole engine (not the engine itself, mainly pipes and stuff infront of it) so we could change my radiator. Took 4 hours to complete but it seems to be running better than it was and is no longer leaking. I will be checking on it for the next couple days just to be sure.

For those wondering, my car is a 1991 Pontiac Sunbird (3.1L engine). It's red and a convertible.

Got sucked into that cycle and started to drown but really hyper focused and paid it all off. Feel like I’m a bit behind now but IM SO PROUD.

My 15 year old has taken upon herself to show her bass skills to people on Instagram, shes kinda shy and reserved so this is a big step for her im proud.

Couple months ago, I thought my life was over. I was struggling and I just wanted to be over with my life. I was only living for my dogs, just wake up, take them out, feed them, snuggle with them and repeat. Our walks had dropped drastically and my grades plummeted. I was on a thin line of losing my college degree and my chance to commission into the military. I thought there was nothing left for me. Finally, I sat down with my therapist and family, and we talked. I finally had an awakening and instead of just saying I was going to fix things, I actually started fixing them. I still had/have dark days, but it no lingers feel daunting. Last month, I graduated college and then the next week, I commissioned into the military with my family at my ceremony. It was a dream come true. I finally feel that I have secured my future and that everything will be okay. I was very close to taking matters down a dark path, and I am extremely grateful that I didn’t. I am grateful to my family and everyone who had my back. I’m excited for my life now and I can’t wait for my next adventure, going to take my dogs on so many adventures and hikes. Gotta make up for a lot but I love them snd (I think) they love me

I finally cleaned my bedside table, dresser and my bed! I know it may sound dumb but I have troubles being motivated enough to do "simple" things like that- But I finally cleaned ittt! > ^ * ^ <

My partner is a partial owner of a small business. When the pandemic was announced, he immediately got up, went downstairs and started ordering needed items for his workers. He is currently paying his workers extra, listening and calming anyone who is losing it, and calling every other person he can think of to check on them. Including me. My boss drastically cut my hours to 5 a week, so I had no other option but to put in my two week notice. Seeing the type of leadership that my boss had, and comparing it to that of my partner, I had to ask, how can two similar people act so differently? My partner said, “it is at times like these that we need to stay strong, show up and do our part.” He mentioned how glad he was that I was running the house and bossing him around, making sure that all his stuff is clean as he needs to go work with his people. I may have disagreements with him on occasion, but in times like these, I am glad, blessed, and honored to have him.

Stay safe, all of you. This too, shall pass.

I'm 13 and I recently just got paid to tutor a child on his homework. It was only for an hour but I got 11 dollars! I'm so happy!

I'm 22 years old, and have been through a lot of, shall we say, unpleasant experiences. Sexually abused, homeless for 3 years cumulative, victim of domestic violence, and a partial physical disability. I used to be addicted to one of the worst drugs out there. I've lost 3 pregnancies, and had a knack for dating all the worst people. I was in and out of foster care and group homes from 15 to 19. Due to severe PTSD and depression, I was never able to hold a job for more than 6 months, I'll never be fully self sufficient. I've said all that to say this:

I am 22 years old. I am mentally sound more days than not (thanks to treatment), I have had my own apartment-- basement included, full kitchen, bedroom, full bathroom, large living room and a yard-- on my own for the past year. My assailant is in state prison and will be for a very long time, I am blessed with a beautiful three year old girl who is my world and who I got clean for. I'm dating someone I met seven years ago and he is by far the best person I have ever met. I still am having trouble with work due to my disability but he's given me so much patience and he's just an overall blessing in every aspect of my life. I am not proud of my history. But I am proud that I have attained what everyone said would not be possible for me, and I'm barely an adult. My father (who I think very highly of and am very close to) told me that I'm doing better than most of my family, of whom are in their late 20s and up and married with kids and a stable career.

My lights are on, I'm warm, and I don't go to bed hungry. Even better: I know I'm waking up next to someone who loves me truly. I consider that a win in my book. If it is meant for you, it will come to you. We go through terrible things so that we can better appreciate the good things. I'm proud of how far I've come and how far I have yet to go.

Super proud of myself for training for the second day in a row towards my fit test goal coming up in December. Legs are killing me! Lol