It’s my cake day today, so I thought I’d share that after being let go from my dream job last year due to COVID and being unemployed for most of 2020, I was able to turn my life around and I bought my first house this week.
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Today is the day this little lady becomes my daughter. Happy adoption day!
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Today my wife is officially under 200 lbs. and I was finally able to do a chin-up for the first time in my life.
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I made pizza for the first time on my own today! It may not seem like much but I couldn’t even eat or have the energy to make anything, and look at me now!! Making pizza! I’m very happy with myself.
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The first number on my scale has been a 2 for the past 21 years, but not today.
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14 months sober from opiates. There is hope. Lost all of my "friends" when I stopped using, but found more elsewhere. We do recover!
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I’m proud of the progress I’ve made to be healthier (2018/2020).
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When I was born, the doctors told my parents that I wouldn’t live past the first year due to a heart condition. Today I turned 27 — here is a picture of me with my best buddy.
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After 70 years of neglect, my dad decided to start taking care of himself. He’s lost 75 lbs this year and I’ve never been prouder of him.
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“The bearded guy who usually sits here of late is working this morning. First job since losing everything :) Many thanks to those who helped and/or smiled!” This literally made me smile.
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This is my change after about 13 months! Down 50 pounds!
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This was the exact moment I was told I passed my dissertation defense and earned the title, Doctor. Haven’t had much to smile about this year, but this one did it for me.
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After not seeing my grandparents for months, they finally figured out how ’to work FaceTime.’ This was my grandpa’s face when he saw me.
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I don't have friends to celebrate with, but I haven't smoked a single cigarette since New Year!
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One year ago I was in such a deep depression that I genuinely could not see a future for myself. Now, I have bought my first car, signed a lease for my first apartment, and have a great job where I am surrounded by wonderful people. I love my life, and I'm glad I stuck around.