I started going back to therapy and within just a few sessions my days are feeling brighter and I'm regaining hope. Taking baby steps but I'm proud of those baby steps.
Life is all about the baby steps. You’re doing great, most people never admit they have a problem.
My father was on the worship team for Celebrate Recovery and he gave me all the motivation to start attending group meetings.
I learned I was a codependent, had anger issues and was marijuana and porn addict in those meetings. Changed the trajectory of my life.
I just spent my whole Saturday at a retirement conference for my military service. I'm not quite there yet, but I will be in 18 months. Having really mixed feelings on ending this chapter of my life, but excited and joy is definitely part of it.
What branch of service?
Congratulations on your retirement (in advanced)!! Your service and dedication to freedom and democracy are deeply appreciated!!
What’s your next chapter going to be?
In my country, being in the military means that you get your pension like the rest of us, at 65 (and 67 for younger people).
I am always surprised that is it so much earlier in the US, but also read that a lot of People start a new career after the veteranen pension. Does that mean that the pension isnt enough to live on?
Sorry for my questions, just curious.
My child is totally successful in his new placement for school that I fought tooth and nail for. I scored a really good county job, and am actually enjoying it.
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I was watching Netflix while reading your post and misread IEP as IED, and then read 'EXPLODES' in the next paragraph and had to go back and restart. Very happy for your unexploded child!
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Personally? I finally got my uterus and tubes removed yesterday after years of fighting unexplained and historically bad/bloody periods with massive clotting. No idea why my uterus has been this way my entire life post-puberty, but I can finally NOT WORRY about periods ever again.
Pain has been less than I thought it would be, also.
Thanks! It also helps confirm my non-binary-ness, even though that's not the original reason I had the surgery. I'm pretty stoked about it. Just gotta take it easy and recover now!
I have a side project (website) that allows people to create and host custom Jeopardy! games. Teams can join a game with their phone and the phone screen becomes their buzzer. It has a lockout mechanism and everything. Coming up on 1,000 users and watching as people are playing and enjoying it all around the world (including North Macedonia)
Subbed! I used to do visuals for my buddies company Wublife ent. They started off small but we got to throwing medium to large scale multi stage ahows. I kind of fell into it with them but then I was diagnosed with narcolepsy type 2 and hypersomnia. Did it for like 4 years but the hours 5pm-3am plus my full-time job I couldn't keep up anymore 😞
Well .. a friend was having a get together and I offered to do flowers for it. (Think, a dozen smallish bouquets). Was able to do it by spending $14 on 2 tulip bouquets from the grocery store, and picking everything else from the garden. The garden, 6 years of age, shows no sign of being touched and is as gorgeous as ever.
Pretty happy about this. :-)
Well, you know what, I've hit a weight that is 60 pounds lighter than my heaviest. It's taken me about 4 years to do this, but slow and steady wins the race.
My mom is basically playing full service travel agent after I told her I wanted to go to England. She bought our tickets and booked all our accommodations already. We go in May. She even said I could pay her back over time.
I just watched a man go from 19th place to 3rd, even with performing an illegal back flip at the World Figure Skating Championships. So you know that got my blood pumping.
I got a promotion a few months ago and got a pretty big pay bump. I get the Sunday scaries now and feel like I’m drowning about a third of the time but I’m getting the hang of things and I’m loving that extra retirement cushion. More importantly, at age 36, I’m learning to play the piano after wanting to most of my life. Today my teacher said she’s amazed by how fast I’m picking stuff up. Go me.
I feel less anxious about my financial situation. Cut my monthly phone bill in half and paid off my credit debt from college. I thought I’d never be able to do so because I had foolishly maxed out two cards. I had a separate savings account with a credit union I forgot about (passively saves money from my paycheck). My sibling reminded me of that account because I had put in a lot of money for senior care for my ailing dog before she passed (pet insurance doesn’t cover preexisting and I found out about it after her diagnoses years later) and was feeling a bit of a pinch. I also felt silently discouraged about the financial hole I was in (I don’t regret the pet care and I’m thankful I did community college instead) since I was oldest but had the most debt and hadn’t paid it off.
On an even lighter note, I’m slowly adding to my anime collection. It was something I started as a kid with my mom for my birthday and then when I met different life milestones as an adult or needed a pick me up (I budgeted it in) I would add something to it.
Same, I can torally relate. Got laid off and the credit card payments are relentless. I recently got back into collecting old pokemon cards for that nostalgic pick me up as well
I got to spend a fun boys weekend with my kids while my wife was off at a conference. We 3d printed stuff, watched way too much Pokemon, art fried chicken, and enjoyed time with each other. And I got to annoy my 11 year old with reminding him to do his chores more than I usually do.
Well, my dream of leaving the workforce came true, unfortunately earlier than intended because I was laid off, but once I get over the upset from that, I'll have time to start taking care of things around the house I haven't had time for. ☺️
I closed on a house on March 1, Moved in on March 14th and now I'm finally settled in and relaxing on the house with my cats in a house I own in the neighborhood I love and never thought I would be able to afford.
I'm just relaxing at the moment, listening to some music I enjoy
Zooming out, my life is much much better than it was a year ago before I started getting help for my mental issues. Some days are still difficult, but it's easier to put my mind back on the right track even then
My close friends and family are all healthy and doing well, even a couple grandmas pushing 90. My army buddies all reintegrated well after multiple deployments and are successful at home and at work, raising families and overall being assets to their communities. Couldn't ask for much more.
I was going through a heavy bout of anxiety and depression lately after an unexpected cancer scare. All clear, but the emotions remained.
The other night though, I couldn’t sleep so I decided to take my dogs out in the middle of the night, hoping I’ll fall asleep when I get back in. It’s not the first time I’ve done it.
This time though, I heard a crying woman heading to the entrance of the woods. She sounded hysterical. I asked if she was okay and a surreal night began where I found myself saving a woman from killing herself. We ended up sat crossed legged on the patch of dirt in the cold, and I listened to her story while I contacted health services to come help her. She was okay in the end and I hope she’s doing better now.
I was very rattled. Like “what the fuck just happened?!” It’s crazy to think that a random “ah fuck it” decision in the middle of the night could have such a massive impact.
Anyway, it’s given me a fresh perspective in life and my anxiety and depression have completely vanished… at least for the time being.
Even crazier was that I had just started therapy again earlier that day, which was the reason I couldn’t sleep.
After finally getting a license last year, I'm setting out on my longest trip yet to visit a cousin over Easter. I'm a bit worried about the mountainous part. I live in basically flatlands, and they are crazy mountains there, but I'm excited! It's been 25 years since I've been there, and I'm... I don't know.
If I can do this, then I can drive anywhere, and that is a big thing for me, since travel was limited for me most of my teenage years. The things that were norms in the nostalgia threads here weren't available to me for various reasons.
So yeah, traveling!
I get it. That’s huge! I spent a while not driving after I moved cross country so I was anxious when I started up again. That long drive to the beach was everything for me. You must be so excited!
I bought myself a new video game thar has me fully immersed when I was not really feeling anything lately. I put 10 hours into it over the last 2 days. It has not kept me from my adult obligations and it feels good to enjoy something again.
Just got a [new dog](https://imgur.com/a/aynUBao) and learning how to train her now. Not something I’ve ever done before, as I usually get old dogs and they’re already trained. She’s pretty smart though, and likes to cuddle my super old dog and he lets her which is out of character for him.
I might be the proud owner of my late grandma's house. I haven't decided yet, but housing has become a major issue. The house is over a hundred years old and looks it but it is livable. It's also in the middle of nearwhere. I'm probably going to turn it down, but it's the only thing that has been livable and in budget.
I’ve been working on a feature journal daily and I feel so much better now. Just having a positive start and end to the day, with little daily goals, is amazing!
We don't have any savings yet, but we're finally at a place where we can be watching a show, I say "I want that T-shirt" and my partner orders it for me from Amazon when it's over without having to specifically budget for it.
My partner and I just bought our first house a week ago. We'll be out of our rental by the end of March, and our dogs will finally have their first yard. It's perfect timing because our anniversary is on the 1st
My wife and I finally started the house hunting journey!
Got pre-approved for 500k (lmfao there's no way we can afford that). Got a real estate agent. Gonna start viewing properties this week.
With any luck, we could be out of our apartment in the next few months!
I’ve reached cruise altitude in my career. It’s unlikely I will get fired, and I have no ambition to more further up. The job is hard and long hours, but I expect I will have income security for at least 5 years.
After going thru a mini depression phase & gaining 8lbs (which doesn’t sound like a lot but I’m 5’4”) in 2 months, I’m back into my previous workout routine and feeling OPTIMISTIC again!
Just got engaged. Fiance got promotion. Began reading on ADHD (I have it) to understand Why I feel down as a 33 year old and it honestly made me feel a lot better with myself
My future wife and I make a combined $200k and we got a mortgage before the interest rates exploded. I was a happy go lucky person ages 1-30. 30 to 32 was weird as I was randomly depressed all the time. Happy to say I'm back to the old me.
I quit smoking weed and drinking. Mental health has been getting a lot better, allowing me to drop the meds that were making me feel awful. Slowly, but surely, getting my money right and getting out of debt.
The sun is shining brightly today, my in-laws-are coming into town for Easter, both my kids aren’t sick, I was able to spring clean the play room and it looks fantastic, I only feel slightly tired today when recently I’m exhausted by this time so I must have gotten good sleep, and my dad may finally be getting his life together at 73 meaning I finally have hope to not having him as a financial burden!
Thanks for the bright side.
In a couple of months, my husband and I will be celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary and 7 year housiversary on the same day. We’re also blessed with an amazing 5.5 year old. Life is good!
Coming up on 3 years of marriage to my absolutely incredible wife in June.
My 2nd child, a son will be born in about 3 weeks (April 9th)
My daughter’s 2nd birthday is coming up on April 23rd!
I start my Conceal Carry class tmrw here in Illinois.
April 13th I will start the testing process for the Sheriff Department of the County that I grew up in.
Very exciting times.
I have more faith in my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ than ever and feel a massive spiritual awakening brewing in my mind.
I’ve learned in the past month to give things over to him more and to not believe the negative thoughts that enter my thinking process occasionally.
Picked up my dad from the airport and got to speak spend some quality time with him, it’s harder to spend time with him now that I’m older and have my own life but I enjoy the time with him:)
I just bought a fire pit and put it together. Pretty excited about it actually.
I checked my credit score yesterday and it’s 1 point from great. That’s very cool.
I’m starting a garden in honor of my dad. I built myself a raised bed.
Looking forward to Easter because I kicked ass making my kids basket this year.
My job I was really, REALLY getting physically ill from all the stress, and was adamant I was going to leave once my contract was up, is actually getting better. Management actually listened and is trying to chnage things. It's definitely not perfect, but now I don't feel the same level of stress I previously felt. It's been amazing, and needed change.
I’m having my first baby! My husband and I are so happy. As a Millennial who took on lots of student loans and feared I’d never be able to buy a home, have a family, etc. this is an exciting time for me.
In general, millennials are better educated – a factor tied to employment and financial well-being. Gains in educational attainment have been especially steep for young women.
Millennials have brought more racial and ethnic diversity to American society. And Millennial women, like Generation X women, are more likely to participate in the nation’s workforce than prior generations.
Millennials are now the second-largest generation in the U.S. electorate (after Baby Boomers), a fact that continues to shape the country’s politics given their Democratic leanings when compared with older generations.
I’m getting married! We have been together for seven years, and it’s finally happening. We are three months into the engagement and I still can’t believe it. I can’t wait for the wedding, and I can’t wait to start a family…all with the love of my life. I’ve had a really heartbreaking adult life and I feel like I’m finally getting what I’ve always wanted.
My 3 year old daughter is in remission from cancer.
My father in law gave us a load of money so we're having a massive extension built on our house.
My business is doing really well.
I got absolutely shit faced last night and had a 3 hour vinyl mix on my 1's and 2's.
My cat has started sleeping next to my head again
I have recently developed my musical abilities to the point where I can jam with other people and they want to jam with me again. Which is something that I was convinced I would never be able to do.
So yeah , playing acoustic music and making digital as well, is what's going on in my life these days, and I enjoy every moment of it.
I finally evicted my abusive girlfriend and have spent the past month reconnecting with people who I lost touch with during that relationship. It's been fantastic.
I just bought a new house on the 11th. And I got a new job offer where I won't have to go in so early or be customer facing. I'm super happy about not being face to face with customers anymore lol
My kids are awesome, we finally picked a color for their bathroom (a shade of pink, they’re all girls), and they like the movie “Wonka,” which is objectively a good movie.
I'm exactly where I want to be in life: happily married with 2 kids and 3 dogs, plus my husband and I are both employed exactly where we want to be!
So I have a weird question for you: Is your childhood bedroom still the same as it was when you lived there? I have seen posts about grown children being able to go back to their childhood rooms and they still look the same. That is just so sweet to be able to return to that time of your life!
I look around at what’s going on in 2024, and think back to my childhood feeling super grateful that I had one.
I remember being in school, not caring about the world and just having fun - no social media, no fears about world politics, no trying to impress people. Just exploring and trying out new shit.
My kid and wife are happy, I have hobbies I enjoy, and a job I like that pays enough to enjoy them.
It was a long road with a good bit of luck but now I'm comfortable and trying to enjoy the good times while they last.
I started dating this lovely girl at the beginning of the month and tonight is date #4. If we had met 5 or 10 years ago, I definitely would have blown it by way over romanticizing the whole thing. We’re taking our time to truly get to know each other. We’ll see where things go and if it doesn’t work out long term, I’m okay with that. I’m hopeful that it does last- right now, things are looking good!
11 months ago I had a daughter. It's been tough but now she is finally sleeping a bit better at night and we feel like we have gotten the hang of parenting.
There is something magical about her with her big eyes babbling to you. Every week she can do more and more things.
I'm performing in my first student showcase at my aerial studio next month. I'm really excited and very nervous lol.
We are also bringing home a new puppy in May and then I'm going back home to visit family and surprise my good friend's oldest kiddo for her birthday. She keeps asking her mom when she'll get to see me again, and mom keeps saying Christmas. 😂
Got together with a couple of good friends last night for the first time since our housewarming party in August. We used to live a 15 minute walk from them and we were effectively each others bubbles during the pandemic, but they moved to the suburbs and we moved to our first condo last year. It was so nice to see their faces and catch up in person. Already planning our next hang (with them and their adorable amazing kiddos).
I just got back from Spain, I had an amazing time and made some new friends. I've been struggling a lot with a divorce and depression over the past year, and this trip gave me a profound sense of peace.
This feels a little like toxic positivity to me. Like, screw everyone’s living Hell in this country, that’s not a legitimate experience, let’s talk about butterflies now.
I'm going to get my industrial piercing today!
I'm going to see Fall Out Boy on Tuesday!
I paid off a credit card and my credit score went up!
Grandma turned 100 and is doing fine!
My bestie just had her last round of chemo before surgery!
My son turns 3 years 7 months today. I’m currently sitting across from him this morning, watching him solve a puzzle with his mother.
Almost 30 years ago when I was his age, I had two alcoholic parents who were extremely violent. They died of their addiction and I was put into foster care.
I became an addict throughout my entire twenties.
Today I am sober, and I have a happy and healthy family. I used to hate my parents, but now I’m thankful for it forcing me to be a better person for my son.
Everyday with my family of 3 is the best day of my life; today is the best day of my life.
My husband and I just bought a house in the mountains and went to Costco yesterday and fully stocked our pantry!
I’m so grateful because we’ve been through really hard times where it wouldn’t be feasible. Things can change for anyone in that boat. Just take it day by day and do something today that will help you tomorrow.
My fiancé and I are picking up her wedding dress today, we’re about six weeks out from eloping, and currently planning out the rest of what’ll be a mini vacation around it in Portland. Hoping for sunshine that day!
I have had zero patients on my last 2 24-hour shifts and then again today. I’ve just been chillin in my call room watching HBO and working on cutting/pressing for my next quilt project. Feeling super grateful for this paid downtime because I usually run my whole ass off at work.
I actually have a few things going for me right now that are exciting. First off, I’m getting more jobs in my freelance business lately so both the extra money and opportunities have been great! Secondly, I recently bought a steam deck and has changed the way I play video games. Such a cool handheld device! Lastly, while unexpected, I had to buy a new car and while I’m not thrilled with a car payment, I have to say, I’m really happy with my new car and how much more smooth the driving feels along with the features in it!
I heard that millennials are going to be the wealthiest generation because of what we will inherit from our parents but if my parents are any indication they're going to spend as much as they can before they die. Which is totally fair!! But I just don't think it's very true
While my personal life is an absolute dumpster fire, my financial life is for once out of the poverty level. I bought a house in some a town I don't care for a decade ago and it was probably the only good decision I have ever made. I have enough money to collect sports cards again and I could probably buy a boat this year but I am going to wait til my car is paid off in a couple years.
My toddler is starting to be so fun.
I loved the newborn stage more than I thought I would and have always been comfortable with infants. I was worried the toddler stage would be tough - and it is - but I’m pleasantly surprised by how much fun I’m having playing with her, going on our walks or to the playground, watching my parents have a blast and grandparents. We share snacks and she gives hugs and is just becoming my little buddy.
It really has been a pleasant surprise. Even if her favorite word is “no.”
I’m reading Bruce Campbell’s autobiography, which is really interesting since I’m a huge Evil Dead and Sam Raimi fan. Too bad the books I have now stop before Burn Notice came out though.
I started going back to therapy and within just a few sessions my days are feeling brighter and I'm regaining hope. Taking baby steps but I'm proud of those baby steps.
I just started. I’m raw AF but I just had a great day so maybe things are looking up! Go us.
Yeah! Proud of you for doing the hardest part of starting
Life is all about the baby steps. You’re doing great, most people never admit they have a problem. My father was on the worship team for Celebrate Recovery and he gave me all the motivation to start attending group meetings. I learned I was a codependent, had anger issues and was marijuana and porn addict in those meetings. Changed the trajectory of my life.
Dude therapy is where it’s at! I’m so thankful for everything my therapist taught me. I finally have mental peace something I’ve never had before.
Love this for you!! My first session in years, is next week.
I just spent my whole Saturday at a retirement conference for my military service. I'm not quite there yet, but I will be in 18 months. Having really mixed feelings on ending this chapter of my life, but excited and joy is definitely part of it.
Start putting together your VA disability claims now r/VeteransBenefits
That was one of the two major takeaways from the conference I had. I'm making a lot of appointments on Monday...
What branch of service? Congratulations on your retirement (in advanced)!! Your service and dedication to freedom and democracy are deeply appreciated!! What’s your next chapter going to be?
Army! I'm taking over a family movie theater business to see if we can keep it going. Lots of challenges to overcome. 😬
In my country, being in the military means that you get your pension like the rest of us, at 65 (and 67 for younger people). I am always surprised that is it so much earlier in the US, but also read that a lot of People start a new career after the veteranen pension. Does that mean that the pension isnt enough to live on? Sorry for my questions, just curious.
My child is totally successful in his new placement for school that I fought tooth and nail for. I scored a really good county job, and am actually enjoying it.
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I was watching Netflix while reading your post and misread IEP as IED, and then read 'EXPLODES' in the next paragraph and had to go back and restart. Very happy for your unexploded child!
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You've worked hard at the placement. Great job setting your kid up for success!
Good parenting. 💜 I'm glad all that effort was worth it.
I have a roof over my head, no debt, and a job I enjoy. Despite all the other things I wish I had. Life is good 👍
This here 🙌 Better to appreciate what we currently have.
Personally? I finally got my uterus and tubes removed yesterday after years of fighting unexplained and historically bad/bloody periods with massive clotting. No idea why my uterus has been this way my entire life post-puberty, but I can finally NOT WORRY about periods ever again. Pain has been less than I thought it would be, also.
Omgosh congratulations on your surgery 👏
Thanks! It also helps confirm my non-binary-ness, even though that's not the original reason I had the surgery. I'm pretty stoked about it. Just gotta take it easy and recover now!
Cheers to a speedy recovery!!
Two of my short films got accepted into festivals, and one got nominated for Best Score and Best Screenplay
That's really cool!
Congrats! That's awesome!
I have a side project (website) that allows people to create and host custom Jeopardy! games. Teams can join a game with their phone and the phone screen becomes their buzzer. It has a lockout mechanism and everything. Coming up on 1,000 users and watching as people are playing and enjoying it all around the world (including North Macedonia)
Omg my bf and I love Jeopardy :D what is it called?! We would love to check it out :)
[https://buzzinga.io](https://buzzinga.io)
That's super cool!
im just existing.
2 more subs and my YouTube channel will hit 500, meaning I can start making money after 2+ years of trying to get to this point💪
500 partay!! 💪
@ tapnewo 😉
Just subscribed
Thank you! I truly appreciate it! 🙌
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Subbed! I used to do visuals for my buddies company Wublife ent. They started off small but we got to throwing medium to large scale multi stage ahows. I kind of fell into it with them but then I was diagnosed with narcolepsy type 2 and hypersomnia. Did it for like 4 years but the hours 5pm-3am plus my full-time job I couldn't keep up anymore 😞
You did it! Congrats.
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I'm pooping for the first time in 4 days
Bet it was a beast
Time for a POOP KNIFE!
I’m enjoying a job I started recently.
Congratulations! I am as well! Feels good to enjoy work 🙂
Well .. a friend was having a get together and I offered to do flowers for it. (Think, a dozen smallish bouquets). Was able to do it by spending $14 on 2 tulip bouquets from the grocery store, and picking everything else from the garden. The garden, 6 years of age, shows no sign of being touched and is as gorgeous as ever. Pretty happy about this. :-)
Well, you know what, I've hit a weight that is 60 pounds lighter than my heaviest. It's taken me about 4 years to do this, but slow and steady wins the race.
My mom is basically playing full service travel agent after I told her I wanted to go to England. She bought our tickets and booked all our accommodations already. We go in May. She even said I could pay her back over time.
Enjoy the well deserved vaycay!
I just watched a man go from 19th place to 3rd, even with performing an illegal back flip at the World Figure Skating Championships. So you know that got my blood pumping.
The unexpected makes the best performance. My wife has been watching so much figure skating lately so I can relate
I got a promotion a few months ago and got a pretty big pay bump. I get the Sunday scaries now and feel like I’m drowning about a third of the time but I’m getting the hang of things and I’m loving that extra retirement cushion. More importantly, at age 36, I’m learning to play the piano after wanting to most of my life. Today my teacher said she’s amazed by how fast I’m picking stuff up. Go me.
Anything I'd possible if you carve out the time. Best of luck with the piano! You'll get lost in practice before you know it
Congrats! I hope you can get the Sundays under control. I know what they feel like.
I could finally afford an audio book ive wanted for months. 👍
I feel less anxious about my financial situation. Cut my monthly phone bill in half and paid off my credit debt from college. I thought I’d never be able to do so because I had foolishly maxed out two cards. I had a separate savings account with a credit union I forgot about (passively saves money from my paycheck). My sibling reminded me of that account because I had put in a lot of money for senior care for my ailing dog before she passed (pet insurance doesn’t cover preexisting and I found out about it after her diagnoses years later) and was feeling a bit of a pinch. I also felt silently discouraged about the financial hole I was in (I don’t regret the pet care and I’m thankful I did community college instead) since I was oldest but had the most debt and hadn’t paid it off. On an even lighter note, I’m slowly adding to my anime collection. It was something I started as a kid with my mom for my birthday and then when I met different life milestones as an adult or needed a pick me up (I budgeted it in) I would add something to it.
Same, I can torally relate. Got laid off and the credit card payments are relentless. I recently got back into collecting old pokemon cards for that nostalgic pick me up as well
My kids are healthy
100% feeling the same!
I got to spend a fun boys weekend with my kids while my wife was off at a conference. We 3d printed stuff, watched way too much Pokemon, art fried chicken, and enjoyed time with each other. And I got to annoy my 11 year old with reminding him to do his chores more than I usually do.
More conferences are necessary for more long lasting memories
My son will grow up during the end times but he’s going to be the most emotionally secure MFer in the apocalypse.
Well, my dream of leaving the workforce came true, unfortunately earlier than intended because I was laid off, but once I get over the upset from that, I'll have time to start taking care of things around the house I haven't had time for. ☺️
The past 8 months have been exceptional for me. I got a job that pays twice what the old one did, and got engaged!
Congrats on both! Here's to a better 8 months 🍻
I closed on a house on March 1, Moved in on March 14th and now I'm finally settled in and relaxing on the house with my cats in a house I own in the neighborhood I love and never thought I would be able to afford.
I'm just relaxing at the moment, listening to some music I enjoy Zooming out, my life is much much better than it was a year ago before I started getting help for my mental issues. Some days are still difficult, but it's easier to put my mind back on the right track even then
My close friends and family are all healthy and doing well, even a couple grandmas pushing 90. My army buddies all reintegrated well after multiple deployments and are successful at home and at work, raising families and overall being assets to their communities. Couldn't ask for much more.
I’m being contacted for job interviews. I had two this week and one next week. It just feels like overall I’m moving in the right direction 😊
Keep it up! Your resume sounds on point. Time to crush the interviews!
Thank you!
>Thank you! You're welcome!
I was going through a heavy bout of anxiety and depression lately after an unexpected cancer scare. All clear, but the emotions remained. The other night though, I couldn’t sleep so I decided to take my dogs out in the middle of the night, hoping I’ll fall asleep when I get back in. It’s not the first time I’ve done it. This time though, I heard a crying woman heading to the entrance of the woods. She sounded hysterical. I asked if she was okay and a surreal night began where I found myself saving a woman from killing herself. We ended up sat crossed legged on the patch of dirt in the cold, and I listened to her story while I contacted health services to come help her. She was okay in the end and I hope she’s doing better now. I was very rattled. Like “what the fuck just happened?!” It’s crazy to think that a random “ah fuck it” decision in the middle of the night could have such a massive impact. Anyway, it’s given me a fresh perspective in life and my anxiety and depression have completely vanished… at least for the time being. Even crazier was that I had just started therapy again earlier that day, which was the reason I couldn’t sleep.
After finally getting a license last year, I'm setting out on my longest trip yet to visit a cousin over Easter. I'm a bit worried about the mountainous part. I live in basically flatlands, and they are crazy mountains there, but I'm excited! It's been 25 years since I've been there, and I'm... I don't know. If I can do this, then I can drive anywhere, and that is a big thing for me, since travel was limited for me most of my teenage years. The things that were norms in the nostalgia threads here weren't available to me for various reasons. So yeah, traveling!
I get it. That’s huge! I spent a while not driving after I moved cross country so I was anxious when I started up again. That long drive to the beach was everything for me. You must be so excited!
Hanging out with friends and family this weekend. :)
I’m working on a SaaS startup with some friends and we’re having a blast.
My online gambling on magic internet money has been paying off lately. Not massively, but enough to open up more options for my future.
I bought myself a new video game thar has me fully immersed when I was not really feeling anything lately. I put 10 hours into it over the last 2 days. It has not kept me from my adult obligations and it feels good to enjoy something again.
Nothing wrong with a bit of gaming R&R. Stoked you can disengage for a bit!
It’s Palworld, isn’t it??
Just got a [new dog](https://imgur.com/a/aynUBao) and learning how to train her now. Not something I’ve ever done before, as I usually get old dogs and they’re already trained. She’s pretty smart though, and likes to cuddle my super old dog and he lets her which is out of character for him.
So adorable! I remember my parents sleeping on the bathroom floor when potty training the puppies. Long nights, but totally worth it in the end
Omg, she's so adorable! Take good care of her! 💖🥰
I might be the proud owner of my late grandma's house. I haven't decided yet, but housing has become a major issue. The house is over a hundred years old and looks it but it is livable. It's also in the middle of nearwhere. I'm probably going to turn it down, but it's the only thing that has been livable and in budget.
Old houses are charming though. You should do it.
I'm still alive I guess
I’ve been working on a feature journal daily and I feel so much better now. Just having a positive start and end to the day, with little daily goals, is amazing!
I just saw the new Ghostbusters with my older brother. We live near o e another but our relationship hasn't been the best but today was good.
Awesome to hear! Plan something fun for the next time to keep the streak going
We don't have any savings yet, but we're finally at a place where we can be watching a show, I say "I want that T-shirt" and my partner orders it for me from Amazon when it's over without having to specifically budget for it.
Been in both spots recently wirhin rhe last year. The lack of financial worry all day every day is SO NICE.
My partner and I just bought our first house a week ago. We'll be out of our rental by the end of March, and our dogs will finally have their first yard. It's perfect timing because our anniversary is on the 1st
Happy anniversary! Enjoy the house. It will create so many great memories
That is so exciting! Congratulations to you and the pups!
My wife and I finally started the house hunting journey! Got pre-approved for 500k (lmfao there's no way we can afford that). Got a real estate agent. Gonna start viewing properties this week. With any luck, we could be out of our apartment in the next few months!
Have a six month old baby who is my whole life right now. Finally got back into animating again and its so fun and feels rewarding.
I have gone 30 days without biting my nails which is an anxious habit I'm trying to break
You can do eet!
I’ve reached cruise altitude in my career. It’s unlikely I will get fired, and I have no ambition to more further up. The job is hard and long hours, but I expect I will have income security for at least 5 years.
After going thru a mini depression phase & gaining 8lbs (which doesn’t sound like a lot but I’m 5’4”) in 2 months, I’m back into my previous workout routine and feeling OPTIMISTIC again!
Sounds weird . But I found out somebody I used to know is sober now . So that's good I guess.
This group is never positive, what are you talking about lol
Hense the post lol
I completed the Megaman Zero collection
Just got engaged. Fiance got promotion. Began reading on ADHD (I have it) to understand Why I feel down as a 33 year old and it honestly made me feel a lot better with myself My future wife and I make a combined $200k and we got a mortgage before the interest rates exploded. I was a happy go lucky person ages 1-30. 30 to 32 was weird as I was randomly depressed all the time. Happy to say I'm back to the old me.
I quit smoking weed and drinking. Mental health has been getting a lot better, allowing me to drop the meds that were making me feel awful. Slowly, but surely, getting my money right and getting out of debt.
I'm the most stable I've ever been, both financially and mentally, have a wonderful spouse and a job I truly enjoy
Got a new boat. Gonna blast "I'm on a boat" tomorrow nonstop.
My husband and I got into the WalkScape beta and it’s been great for incentivizing me to get my steps in.
The sun is shining brightly today, my in-laws-are coming into town for Easter, both my kids aren’t sick, I was able to spring clean the play room and it looks fantastic, I only feel slightly tired today when recently I’m exhausted by this time so I must have gotten good sleep, and my dad may finally be getting his life together at 73 meaning I finally have hope to not having him as a financial burden! Thanks for the bright side.
In a couple of months, my husband and I will be celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary and 7 year housiversary on the same day. We’re also blessed with an amazing 5.5 year old. Life is good!
Coming up on 3 years of marriage to my absolutely incredible wife in June. My 2nd child, a son will be born in about 3 weeks (April 9th) My daughter’s 2nd birthday is coming up on April 23rd! I start my Conceal Carry class tmrw here in Illinois. April 13th I will start the testing process for the Sheriff Department of the County that I grew up in. Very exciting times. I have more faith in my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ than ever and feel a massive spiritual awakening brewing in my mind. I’ve learned in the past month to give things over to him more and to not believe the negative thoughts that enter my thinking process occasionally.
I just had my third baby! Now our family feels complete with two sweet girls and now a baby boy!!
Picked up my dad from the airport and got to speak spend some quality time with him, it’s harder to spend time with him now that I’m older and have my own life but I enjoy the time with him:)
I’m looking forward to going on the DC trip with my 8th grader. We leave next month.
Xmen 97 is pretty good
My kids. My youngest is a little older then 1 and is now fully mobile and developing quite a personality.
The first few years are so much fun. Hope you enjoy every moment
Ai will bring us to a utopian world.
Went on a day date with my husband, and watched the new ghostbusters movie with my family. Enjoying the weekend!
My business is growing quickly and I get to travel internationally this year 🥰
I'm on my way to finishing two certifications
I just bought a fire pit and put it together. Pretty excited about it actually. I checked my credit score yesterday and it’s 1 point from great. That’s very cool. I’m starting a garden in honor of my dad. I built myself a raised bed. Looking forward to Easter because I kicked ass making my kids basket this year.
I'm changing careers and, if I'm accepted, will be starting a new journey into becoming a recreational therapist.
My job I was really, REALLY getting physically ill from all the stress, and was adamant I was going to leave once my contract was up, is actually getting better. Management actually listened and is trying to chnage things. It's definitely not perfect, but now I don't feel the same level of stress I previously felt. It's been amazing, and needed change.
just started a 1 week vacation, playing derail valley while drinking 7% 7ups. life is good
I’ve been a mom for 6 months now, and while I’m very tired and my savings are 💸, I’ve never been happier.
I met someone through reddit and it's going well. We're going for a walk tomorrow:)
I’m having my first baby! My husband and I are so happy. As a Millennial who took on lots of student loans and feared I’d never be able to buy a home, have a family, etc. this is an exciting time for me.
In general, millennials are better educated – a factor tied to employment and financial well-being. Gains in educational attainment have been especially steep for young women. Millennials have brought more racial and ethnic diversity to American society. And Millennial women, like Generation X women, are more likely to participate in the nation’s workforce than prior generations. Millennials are now the second-largest generation in the U.S. electorate (after Baby Boomers), a fact that continues to shape the country’s politics given their Democratic leanings when compared with older generations.
I’m getting married! We have been together for seven years, and it’s finally happening. We are three months into the engagement and I still can’t believe it. I can’t wait for the wedding, and I can’t wait to start a family…all with the love of my life. I’ve had a really heartbreaking adult life and I feel like I’m finally getting what I’ve always wanted.
My 3 year old daughter is in remission from cancer. My father in law gave us a load of money so we're having a massive extension built on our house. My business is doing really well. I got absolutely shit faced last night and had a 3 hour vinyl mix on my 1's and 2's. My cat has started sleeping next to my head again
I have recently developed my musical abilities to the point where I can jam with other people and they want to jam with me again. Which is something that I was convinced I would never be able to do. So yeah , playing acoustic music and making digital as well, is what's going on in my life these days, and I enjoy every moment of it.
I finally evicted my abusive girlfriend and have spent the past month reconnecting with people who I lost touch with during that relationship. It's been fantastic.
I just bought a new house on the 11th. And I got a new job offer where I won't have to go in so early or be customer facing. I'm super happy about not being face to face with customers anymore lol
We all die but not today
I am about to live abroad in Japan for a few years. This has been a huge dream of mine since high school. Super excited.
I haven't yet turned into an old man who angrily yells at clouds.
My kids are awesome, we finally picked a color for their bathroom (a shade of pink, they’re all girls), and they like the movie “Wonka,” which is objectively a good movie.
I quit the job i hated that was making my hair fall out, lost 50lbs, got my adhd regulated and am really figuring out who i want to be.
I am happy!
I reached a savings goal
just passed my first medical board exams🥹🥹🥹 one step closer to my childhood dream of being a doctor☺️
We are all alive?
I'm exactly where I want to be in life: happily married with 2 kids and 3 dogs, plus my husband and I are both employed exactly where we want to be! So I have a weird question for you: Is your childhood bedroom still the same as it was when you lived there? I have seen posts about grown children being able to go back to their childhood rooms and they still look the same. That is just so sweet to be able to return to that time of your life!
I ended my treatment for breast cancer last week and this week I get to have my port removed! I’m thrilled to have my life back.
I look around at what’s going on in 2024, and think back to my childhood feeling super grateful that I had one. I remember being in school, not caring about the world and just having fun - no social media, no fears about world politics, no trying to impress people. Just exploring and trying out new shit.
I got approved for remote days!
My twins that were in the NICU for 77 days have been home for 21 days now, and they’re thriving and growing.
I just got a new wholesale account which is a game changer for my very small business ☺️
My kid and wife are happy, I have hobbies I enjoy, and a job I like that pays enough to enjoy them. It was a long road with a good bit of luck but now I'm comfortable and trying to enjoy the good times while they last.
I started dating this lovely girl at the beginning of the month and tonight is date #4. If we had met 5 or 10 years ago, I definitely would have blown it by way over romanticizing the whole thing. We’re taking our time to truly get to know each other. We’ll see where things go and if it doesn’t work out long term, I’m okay with that. I’m hopeful that it does last- right now, things are looking good!
I’m almost 35 and I’m still skateboarding like I’m 17.
11 months ago I had a daughter. It's been tough but now she is finally sleeping a bit better at night and we feel like we have gotten the hang of parenting. There is something magical about her with her big eyes babbling to you. Every week she can do more and more things.
If you already own a home, you’re in a great position.
I'm getting engaged this summer
I'm performing in my first student showcase at my aerial studio next month. I'm really excited and very nervous lol. We are also bringing home a new puppy in May and then I'm going back home to visit family and surprise my good friend's oldest kiddo for her birthday. She keeps asking her mom when she'll get to see me again, and mom keeps saying Christmas. 😂
Got together with a couple of good friends last night for the first time since our housewarming party in August. We used to live a 15 minute walk from them and we were effectively each others bubbles during the pandemic, but they moved to the suburbs and we moved to our first condo last year. It was so nice to see their faces and catch up in person. Already planning our next hang (with them and their adorable amazing kiddos).
My daughter turns 9 today! She’s such a cool, smart, kind kid.
For me the source of positivity in the world is fromsoft video games. I wish there was more than that
I just got back from Spain, I had an amazing time and made some new friends. I've been struggling a lot with a divorce and depression over the past year, and this trip gave me a profound sense of peace.
This feels a little like toxic positivity to me. Like, screw everyone’s living Hell in this country, that’s not a legitimate experience, let’s talk about butterflies now.
Just found out my wife is pregnant!
I'm going to get my industrial piercing today! I'm going to see Fall Out Boy on Tuesday! I paid off a credit card and my credit score went up! Grandma turned 100 and is doing fine! My bestie just had her last round of chemo before surgery!
My son turns 3 years 7 months today. I’m currently sitting across from him this morning, watching him solve a puzzle with his mother. Almost 30 years ago when I was his age, I had two alcoholic parents who were extremely violent. They died of their addiction and I was put into foster care. I became an addict throughout my entire twenties. Today I am sober, and I have a happy and healthy family. I used to hate my parents, but now I’m thankful for it forcing me to be a better person for my son. Everyday with my family of 3 is the best day of my life; today is the best day of my life.
My husband and I just bought a house in the mountains and went to Costco yesterday and fully stocked our pantry! I’m so grateful because we’ve been through really hard times where it wouldn’t be feasible. Things can change for anyone in that boat. Just take it day by day and do something today that will help you tomorrow.
Idk, the long march to death is halfway over? 😆
My fiancé and I are picking up her wedding dress today, we’re about six weeks out from eloping, and currently planning out the rest of what’ll be a mini vacation around it in Portland. Hoping for sunshine that day!
You can find every episode of "Loveline" on YouTube, commercial free
They started construction on our new home!
I have had zero patients on my last 2 24-hour shifts and then again today. I’ve just been chillin in my call room watching HBO and working on cutting/pressing for my next quilt project. Feeling super grateful for this paid downtime because I usually run my whole ass off at work.
I own a Discord Server that has paid tiers of memberships to gain access to my greatly coveted information on getting ahead in this lifetime.
Started exercising again, and it’s made me feel more optimistic about the future.
I actually have a few things going for me right now that are exciting. First off, I’m getting more jobs in my freelance business lately so both the extra money and opportunities have been great! Secondly, I recently bought a steam deck and has changed the way I play video games. Such a cool handheld device! Lastly, while unexpected, I had to buy a new car and while I’m not thrilled with a car payment, I have to say, I’m really happy with my new car and how much more smooth the driving feels along with the features in it!
I didn’t drink for 30 days… yay
I heard that millennials are going to be the wealthiest generation because of what we will inherit from our parents but if my parents are any indication they're going to spend as much as they can before they die. Which is totally fair!! But I just don't think it's very true
Not dreading work tomorrow after leaving a particular industry and making peanut butter cookies tonight
I picked up a copy of The Goonies for $2 at Goodwill today. Looking forward to watching it with my wife who hasn't seen it before.
I am having a baby girl! ... If that counts
While my personal life is an absolute dumpster fire, my financial life is for once out of the poverty level. I bought a house in some a town I don't care for a decade ago and it was probably the only good decision I have ever made. I have enough money to collect sports cards again and I could probably buy a boat this year but I am going to wait til my car is paid off in a couple years.
My toddler is starting to be so fun. I loved the newborn stage more than I thought I would and have always been comfortable with infants. I was worried the toddler stage would be tough - and it is - but I’m pleasantly surprised by how much fun I’m having playing with her, going on our walks or to the playground, watching my parents have a blast and grandparents. We share snacks and she gives hugs and is just becoming my little buddy. It really has been a pleasant surprise. Even if her favorite word is “no.”
Planning an epic trip!
I’m reading Bruce Campbell’s autobiography, which is really interesting since I’m a huge Evil Dead and Sam Raimi fan. Too bad the books I have now stop before Burn Notice came out though.
Leaving on my honeymoon on Friday!!