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I would like all of you to share the reasons you've had to celebrate recently.
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#1
5 years sober.
Final score:
53points
Shawn Barry 2 years ago
That is so incredibly awesome! I remember my 5 years, so full of uncertainty where my life was going to take me and what lay ahead for me in my recovery program and in life in general. It won't be exactly what you think, but in hindsight it will be amazing, the spiritual places you will go if you keep working your program (I'm assuming you are working a recovery program). I kept working mine and on 9-16-2023 I celebrated 20 years sober. keep going, life can be good!
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#2
I made my final mortgage payment. I'm a homeowner! And with that goal met, I've set my retirement date.
Final score:
43points
#3
In March I left my employer after 19 years, wasn't my choice, never thought I would leave. Was in bits for a few days, my wife was an absolute rock. Took a risk applying for a job that I would be good interview experience. Managed to get the job, and now am much happier. And still have a 1/3 of my redundancy payment left, and the new job pays 25%more
Final score:
35points
James D (Submission author) 2 years ago
Hell yeah. Glad it worked out for you aswell
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I recently told my Crush I liked him and he said he liked me too and I wouldn't exactly call us a couple yet but im soooooo happy now :3
Final score:
32points
cerinamroth 2 years ago
Now this one really made me smile. What a lovely thing it is to have your crush feel the same way about you - one of the best things in life, no matter your age!
Lucky2BAlive 2 years ago
I am glad you found the courage. So what is the first couples courage thing should we expect to hear about?
Sooploosh MacSchnibble (Submission author) 2 years ago
Wait, wdym by "first couples courage"?
Load More Replies... Shawn Barry 2 years ago
I've never had that work out for me, that's why I'm so happy for you!!!
#5
I received a $1.50/hr raise. Small victories are celebrated with a pizza night around here.
Final score:
30points
#6
My wife and I have been married for 10 years, and we finally booked a long overdue honeymoon/anniversary trip...to Fiji! Nine days of tropical tide pools, beaches, snorkeling, and hella kickin' it in our own private bungalow. It's all inclusive, so we'll be getting massages, drinking umbrella cocktails, and might even get certified as SCUBA divers. WOOT!
Final score:
28points
#7
I, (56F), have been in a nursing home since Jan 2021. Had a massive infection in my femur and hip turn septic and flesh eating. Sine then I have trapped in bed unable to stand or even put weight on my leg. I graduated from hospice in Jan 2023, just not my time to die! Now after three months of physical and occupational therapy I can sit, stand, and transfer to my wheelchair with out help or anyone standing by. I can use the bathroom again and wheel myself all around the home. I am also strong enough to go outside as long as there are no hills! Body has tried to die seven times in the last two and half years and the doctors have no idea whey I am still alive. No matter what you are going through please do not ever give up. You can do anything with the right attitude and serious effort!
Final score:
27points
Binny Tutera 2 years ago
You are crushing it!!! (Instead of letting it all crush you) We are all rooting for you!
Sooploosh MacSchnibble 2 years ago
that is actually amazing! Seven times in the last two and a half years and you survived them all! You must be very tough!
Pam (Submission author) 2 years ago
The running joke here is that I am immortal!
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Sooploosh MacSchnibble 2 years ago
For a second there I forgot rock star could also mean super tough and I thought u meant she was an actual rockstar and someone famous had responded to my post. Not complaining, though.
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I get to play saxophone in band!
Final score:
26points
Bisexual Axolotls 2 years ago
I hope you have fun! Band is awesome, but a word of advice-don't date within your section, it becomes very awkward in the likely scenario that you break up, because your options are to see them every day or so for years or quit.
Bored Alpaca (She/Her) 2 years ago
this sounds like it comes from personal experience lol
Load More Replies... Rob(erta) Roy 2 years ago
My boyfriend played saxophone in band last year! He said it was a lot of fun!
#9
The safe delivery of our first little one. A beautiful baby girl born on my husband's birthday.
Final score:
25points
cerinamroth 2 years ago
Mazel tov to you and the family! What a beautiful time. Welcome the craziness and bodily fluids, be kind to yourself and don't forget to ask for help and put yourself first every once in a while.
Sareaesque (Submission author) 2 years ago
My husband has worked as a carer for the past 5 years so he's very familiar with bodily expulsions. She's been a dream to deal with though.
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#10
I'm going to the doctor's tomorrow to discuss medication! It's either anxiety or depression medication, or possibly a combo, but I think it'll help a LOT since school is overwhelming. I'll also be able to talk to her about my ADHD meds not working super well and me being scatterbrained but also really fast with my thought process, and hopefully once all the meds are balanced I can function like a normal person, and won't have to put in a ton of mental effort to get everything done :D
Final score:
24points
Shawn Barry 2 years ago
ADHD and depression meds are uppers, the anti-anxiety med will level them out. for me the anti-anxiety med was the game changer after years on the other two. I finally felt relaxed and at ease, comfortable around people. I hope your doc gets your meds balanced well. good luck!
Apachebathmat 2 years ago
Best thing I did for myself was to admit I wasn’t coping, started on medication and apart from a couple of dosage tweaks, I’ve never looked back, I hope you get a great doctor who looks after you.
#11
Got promoted at work. makes for about + 2,000/year net. Best thing is: it's for good work on some projects, but I've started the projects because I had the time and found the issues behind them interesting. So, I have more fun at work, AND got rewarded for it. As a kid, I was taught (through others' actions) not exactly that I was *worthless* but just 'not worth any extra effort', let alone love. Struggled with that message in my head for over 30 years before I even realised what had been done to me. So this is a big thing for me.
Final score:
22points
Binny Tutera 2 years ago
You are worth your own love and respect. And… you don’t live in a vacuum: others love and value you, too! Head up, clear eyes, keep after what YOU want.
#12
My best friend just got approved for sterilization. She just turned 30 and all she had to do was one phone call with a doctor! Some things do really work as they should. The wait is between 2-3 years but at least shes in the queue. Could not be happier
Final score:
21points
#13
So, I am disabled and work in a workshop for people with disabilities. We have started an inclusion program in this workshop, which connects over 1,000 people in my region. This is intended to make it easier for people who have left due to illness to find their way back. This is particularly difficult for people with mental illness - it is often embarrassing to make contact.The store manager really wanted to set this up with me. He trusts my skills as a peer advisor and as a person, and that makes me really proud.
Final score:
21points
Binny Tutera 2 years ago
I am always humbled at how life asserts itself. You were put there and you are making a difference to so many who need a path.
#14
I had a tumor behind my eye. It was surgically removed and at first I couldn’t see out of it properly. Everything in that eye was at a 90 degree angle. After wearing a patch and sleeping sitting up etc this morning when I woke up both eyes were almost in sync. And , even better, the biopsy came back negative!!!
Final score:
21points
Marinasongs1432 2 years ago
That’s a relief! At least you didn’t have an inconclusive biopsy at low risk and get diagnosed with cancer like me! How did you find out?
Binny Tutera (Submission author) 2 years ago (edited)
A really bad nose bleed! My ENT Dr had a CT done. There was a mass behind my eye and he referred me to an ophthalmologist specialist. It was TOTALLY unrelated to the nosebleed. I was more than lucky. I hope you are doing well. What a roller coaster that must have been! Take extra good care of yourself!
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I finally got a new job!! Pay is excellent, starting +$1300 a week AUS and full time with room to move up the ladder
Final score:
20points
#16
After I was ‘bullied’ out of my job (9.5 years) I have finally found another job! The starting pay is excellent (+1300 a week) and opportunities to move up the ladder! (Single Mum to 2 boys, 13 and 6)
Final score:
20points
Binny Tutera 2 years ago
A wonderful accomplishment- making lemonade out of lemons. And a wonderful example to your children that women- you in particular- are strong and capable.
#18
I got the main part in my school musical!!
Final score:
20points
#19
I had knee replacement surgery 18 weeks ago. Today for the first time (with my brother’s help) I lowered myself down to a yoga mat. For a few moments I had a lot of my weight on my operated knee. Scary!!!! But I was ok! I had the go-ahead from physio and doctor first so I knew in my head that I would be ok. To get back up I rolled onto my back and pushed myself into Downward Dog and walked myself up. And namaste to you too!!!
Final score:
20points
#20
Ph. D. thesis two weeks ago, yay!
Final score:
18points
#21
I know it’s not a lot but I stood up walked for the first time in 6 months. All I know is I owe my fellow Pandites a world of thanks for all your friendship, laughter and support.
Final score:
18points
Sooploosh MacSchnibble 2 years ago
"its not a lot" u were unable to walk for 6 months and now u can. That is waaay more than a lot! Please do not ever think ur accomplishments arent a lot! C:
Sara Bardsley 2 years ago
Seriously? That's a GREAT accomplishment! Don't ever underestimate your victories!
#22
I got my account fixed so I can talk again!! I love y’all, and I’m working on a secret surprise for y’all.
Final score:
17points
Marinasongs1432 (Submission author) 2 years ago
You'll be in it I promise.
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I’m going “camping”! I’m so excited! It’s not really camping bc first it was in an RV but now they took away the RV and put a cabin instead, but it’s fine! It’s next to a creek and the campsite has a store where we ride our bikes to and buy ice cream. I’m going with my friends
Final score:
16points
MadameMalfoy (Submission author) 2 years ago
i may have just eaten all of my favorite chocolate…. 🤣🤣🤣
Load More Replies... MadameMalfoy (Submission author) 2 years ago
Thank you! I’m so excited hehehehehe
Load More Replies... MadameMalfoy (Submission author) 2 years ago
i’m camping now and we caught some small ones. not big enough to keep tho
Load More Replies... #24
Finally done renovating. Got a new secondhand couch that turned out to be much nicer than we thought. Our kitten just caught his first mouse. There's a full day of sun after several weeks of rain or very cloudy days. Summer holidays are over and all our dependable, experienced staff has returned to work. Oh, and yes, I just got my Norwegian citizenship. Any reason to celebrate, especially with chocolate cake, is a good one for me.
Final score:
15points
Shawn Barry 2 years ago
Hi, how well would an english/russian speaker get around/along in Norway?
#25
I have depression, and I would usually think of committing suicide. I am so glad I didn't give up on myself. At least I now have friends and 0 bullies. I guess it is worth celebrating.
Final score:
15points
Pancake_Pansexual_Panda (Submission author) 2 years ago
Thank you! YOU ARE AMAZING TOO!
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A Wild Bean (they/them/any) 2 years ago
I'm proud of you <3 from what I've seen, you seem like a fun person and I'm glad you're here
Pancake_Pansexual_Panda (Submission author) 2 years ago
I am glad YOU are here! You seem like a awesome bean!
Load More Replies... Shawn Barry 2 years ago
I was suicidal since I was 5yrs old. yes, 5. at a treatment center I was listing all the reasons why it would be better for me to die now and start my next life. my councillor said 'have that next life, but since you're potty trained and have your drivers license, why not see what becomes of the rest of this life? it will end eventually. who knows it might be good!". from that day I never felt the need to commit suicide every night. As it is said in my recovery program "This too shall pass". cherish the good moments, for they shall pass. Don't do anything drastic/permanent during the bad moments, they will eventually go away. and all Bullies deserve a good hard kick in the nuts!
ADHD panda (he/they) 2 years ago
i had the same issue, and am finally acknowledging it and trying to make myself love who i am more, do you have any tips? (also, i’m glad you’re still here <3)
#26
We could finally afford to get out own place
Final score:
14points
longlivethequeen554 (Submission author) 2 years ago
Yep, definitely an echo. Not a technical issue at all. Hahaha
#27
I learned some new saxophone songs. Not particularly exciting but felt good
Final score:
14points
#28
I got an A+ this year in English!!! (English, btw, is not my second language, so...)
Final score:
14points
#29
Been in therapy the last few years and this past month has been drama free and I've faced my life honestly and with clarity on the whys and hows. My husband is quite obviously much more at peace with me, and I'm just generally happy and living a happy life one day at a time. We are officially cutting me back to once a month check-ins with therapist for however long that feels right to me.
Final score:
13points
cerinamroth 2 years ago
I could have written this! I'm down to two-weekly appointments now but I do feel the lack of catastrophe and the increase in clarity very strongly too. Keep strong and enjoy your hard-earned peace!
#30
I got 100% on my first math test of the year. Better than all my friends. I’m in advanced math so I wasn’t sure I would get a good grade but I got an A+
Final score:
13points
#31
After years of being sleepy all the time and gaining a lot of weight, I finally found out that I have had sleep apnea for a long time. I am now losing weight again and my health is better than in years. :-D
Final score:
12points
#32
I came out as trans fully!
Final score:
12points
#33
I am finally going to therapy! I know it's small, but I was always way to anxious to go because I don't like talking about myself and my problems. I've needed to go since COVID, but only said something about it now to my parents. I hope it helps me out! Also with getting diagnosed with possible ADHD and Autism I (and almost everyone I've asked in school) think I have.
Final score:
11points
Binny Tutera 2 years ago
Good for you! As you’ve learned, you are the only one who can really stand up for yourself. What you NEED is more important than what you want and always takes precedence. Don’t rely on other’s opinions unless they are experts. Respect your own privacy.
#34
Weight loss, and feeling healthier after not really exercising during the pandemic. Went from 240 pounds down to 206 pounds since I started exercising and dieting back in mid August.
Final score:
10points
CG (Submission author) 2 years ago
That's the plan. I've changed some habits in my life to help with my goal of reaching 170 pounds. I've more or less cut out alcohol (to the point where I'll drink on special occasions only), I'm eating smaller portions, I exercise a minimum of 4 times a week (one cardio, and two sessions of Karate), reduced my caffeine intake, cut out unnecessary sugars, lowered my carb intake, and I eat some vegan alternative options (like soy milk instead of regular milk, or have one full day where I don't eat meat), but I haven't fully committed to veganism yet... I like bacon too much to do so, lol.
Load More Replies... CG (Submission author) 2 years ago
Thank you. My end goal is to make my way back to 170 pounds, a weight I haven't been since my senior year in high school.
Load More Replies... #35
24 DAYS CLEAN :)
Final score:
10points
Ashen Mccann (They/Them) (Submission author) 2 years ago
clean from s/h, it means i havent done self-harm for that long
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Bet Cancer.
Final score:
10points
#37
It’s my cousins 18 birthday
Final score:
9points
#38
I got my 30 year chip at AA. No one believed in me. But I did. One day at a time!
Final score:
9points
#39
Not me, but my son just ran his first cross country race! He is autistic and was a late walker (nearly three), but last month he made the team. He came in 48th out of three schools. He would have done better but lost his shoe on the last run and stopped to put it back on.
Final score:
7points
#40
My final year of high school!
Final score:
6points
#41
I finally got approved for disability!
Final score:
6points
Shawn Barry 2 years ago
how hard was it? what conditions were factors? I've been diagnosed with ADHD, Major Depression, Borderline personality disorder, Alcoholism, wrist, knee, and 2 shoulder workmans comp surgeries. I've thought about filing but am unsure if my income would suffer. I'm a truck driver, 32-40hrs/wk 23/hr at Goodwill.
#43
After sobering up I finally got my life together, got my dream job and moved to the town that I have always wanted to live in
Final score:
6points
#44
My parents have never let me skip grades in school. But I've always found schoolwork too easy. So, because of the help of dual enrollment and me doing two grades this year, I'm in week four of school and half done with an entire grade. I'll be slower on the next grade. I've worked so, so hard and still maintained entirely "A"s and "A+"s and because of it I can go to college at fourteen years old. I can graduate vet school at only twenty-two because of it, and for once in my life... I'm proud.
Final score:
5points
Binny Tutera 2 years ago
For once in your life??? You have so much to be proud of! And, btw, being proud of your accomplishments is not bad as long as you keep a realistic perspective. EVERYONE is excellent at SOMETHING and you are excellent at learning. (Remember that as you meet others in your journey, and especially if and when you make a family.) But that is not all you are. Stay interested. Be a student of life. And be thankful your parents didn’t let you skip too early- there is something to be said for time spent being a kid with others your own age. It will be more valuable to you later when you are able to look back.
Echo (Submission author) 2 years ago
Thank you so so much. This means the world to me <3 and even though I'm going to college as early as I am, I'm not worried about making friends. Kids my age don't like me, and I've made two friends over the course of eight years and I'm happy with them. I'm satisfied :) <3
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Uhh, today I went to the dentist and my record is still clean, no cavities, also since I had no cavities and my teeth were pretty much okay I didn't have to pay as much money as I thought I was going to have to 🤩 *Pun intended*
Final score:
5points
#46
i’m recovering from anorexia (been recovering for about three months now?) and yesterday i had my first bag of cheeto puffs since i started developing anorexia (and nine months ago) and i know it’s no big thing, but it had finally hit me that i was doing better now
Final score:
5points
#48
I know ur not supposed to post more than one thing on a list, but a post of mine on Bored Panda (this one) got onto the front page and has lots of submissions :3
Final score:
4points
#49
My dad finally moved into the new house he bought. (My parents are divorced) I didn’t really want to move at first but I never really felt at home at his old house and the new place is so much more comfortable. :)
Final score:
4points
#50
Honestly… the fact the I’m alive
Final score:
4points
CORGI QUEEN 2 years ago
WOOWOO! YOU ARE HUMANING AT THE BASIC LEVEL!!! A+ AT HUMANING! LETS GO YOU AREN'T GONNA KYS!!!
#51
I am slowly recovering from a very severe depression and reconnected with an old friend.
Final score:
3points
#52
I made a nationally-ranked mountain biking team and a prestigious orchestra group.
Final score:
3points
#53
September 2nd celebrated 45 years of marriage. September 4th celebrated 21 years sobriety. My wonderful husband stood by me all the way.
Final score:
2points
What do you think ?
Freya the Wanderer 2 years ago
Champagne all around! Sparkling grape juice if you don't drink alcohol.
Sooploosh MacSchnibble (Post author) 2 years ago
Apple cider is also a good champagne substitute!
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Penguin Panda Pop 2 years ago
I love these stories. This is the kind of thing that makes Bored Panda great. Positivity for the win! I think I've managed to defeat the onion ninjas that have afflicted me while reading these posts. So that's a win for me.
LilDuck (she/they) 2 years ago
A bit late, but my friends not dead! (They are suicidal and last week they had an attempt)
Freya the Wanderer 2 years ago
Champagne all around! Sparkling grape juice if you don't drink alcohol.
Sooploosh MacSchnibble (Post author) 2 years ago
Apple cider is also a good champagne substitute!
Load More Replies... Penguin Panda Pop 2 years ago
I love these stories. This is the kind of thing that makes Bored Panda great. Positivity for the win! I think I've managed to defeat the onion ninjas that have afflicted me while reading these posts. So that's a win for me.
LilDuck (she/they) 2 years ago
A bit late, but my friends not dead! (They are suicidal and last week they had an attempt)
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