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AIBU to ask what is the thing you've done in 2016 that's made you proudest?

260 replies

Saggingninja · 01/12/2016 16:08

For me - despite being diagnosed with Cronh's disease, I carried on doing yoga classes all year. Now I'm looser, more relaxed, and a nagging shoulder pain from a 20 year car accident has gone.

What are you proudest of? It can be big, small or miniscule.

OP posts:
derxa · 02/12/2016 09:10

Lovely CoolCarrie. What a kind thing to do.

CoolCarrie · 02/12/2016 08:40

We paid off the balance on a prostatic hand for our cleaner's 12 year old daughter. She was born without her right hand. The church they worship at raised some money and we sorted out the rest. I am pleased that we can make a difference in her life now and her future, as she will need to change it as she grows.

FuckOffDavid · 02/12/2016 08:37

I LTB

JeanGenie23 · 02/12/2016 08:29

Taking part in the great north run in sept was my biggest achievement!!! Loved it ☺️

CaoNiMerrilyOnHigh · 02/12/2016 08:27

I moved back to the UK after nearly 10 years in Asia, and started a Masters, which I've been wanting to do for ages.

I also kept up my daily ashtanga yoga practise, and finally gave up smoking.

notarehearsal · 02/12/2016 08:21

Sold house, downsized, moved to country, started new job, left new job, bought motorhome, travelled alone around Europe through summer

Tobebythesea · 02/12/2016 07:26

Had my DD and tackled PND head on.

CPtart · 02/12/2016 07:20

Arranged my mum's funeral in tragic and unexpected circumstances.

GettingitwrongHauntingatnight · 02/12/2016 07:10

I pushed and pushed to get to the bottom of my health problems, now recueving treatment and hope to be back to full health soon.

abeandhalo · 02/12/2016 07:01

What a good idea for a thread - although I'm a bit sad I couldn't immediately think of anything!

I was signed off work w/ stress a month or two ago due to workplace bullying & even though my family wanted me to stay off b/c I was pregnant & they were worried about me, I went back after a long weekend to see if I could give it another go & not let this other person win & I'm proud of that.

I am proud of some of the meals & bakes I've served my friends.

I'm proud of the safe & fun space we've created for the Rainbows, Brownies & Guides.

FirstTimeMummy25 · 02/12/2016 06:41

Bringing my now 9months DS into the world! Best thing that has ever happened to us!!

heron98 · 02/12/2016 06:25

Cycled round the Alps on a fixed gear bike including col de la bonnette (the highest road in Europe) and raised a thousand pounds for charity.

KenDoddsDadsDog · 02/12/2016 06:21

Recovered from a nervous breakdown caused by work.
Got another role that makes me happy and valued for one of the best brands around.
Lost two stone.
Started running after never doing any exercise.
A very bad year in some ways , a very good one in others.

WindyFlowers · 02/12/2016 05:46

Passed my driving test. Five years ago I would have (and was) put off by the prospect of failure. Don't stop now Windy!

Robotsindeskies · 02/12/2016 05:27

Losing almost 5.5st so far this year. I never thought I could do it but I have.

BumDNC · 01/12/2016 23:40

DullUserName

Similar. I can't believe how unhappy I was before!

DullUserName · 01/12/2016 23:35

Resigned from the job that was making me physically ill... and landed my perfect role in its place. Went from vomiting daily with stress to genuinely loving my job.

Ellypoo · 01/12/2016 23:33

My husband left me, I've bought a lovely new home for me & my daughter, I've lost over 2 stone and despite an awful lot of pain & change, I am happier than I have been for a long time - STBXH is shagging my now ex friend, having split up the marriage of one of his oldest friends, but I have somehow managed to keep my dignity & try to keep a stable life for my precious DD.

BumDNC · 01/12/2016 23:30

It is mad but I started 2 new jobs in 2016 and don't regret changing that fast.

KittensWithWeapons · 01/12/2016 23:27

What a wonderful, inspiring thread. Fair play and FlowersFlowers to all of you.

For me it was:
Finally summoning up the courage to speak to my GP about the anxiety that's plagued me since I was about 4 years old.

Supporting one of my best friends through the first difficult months of motherhood and breastfeeding. We had lots of 3am facetime sessions. Months later, she told me that she'd never have survived those early days without my support. Which was one of the nicest things that anyone has ever said to me.

Deciding to walk away from a career that really wasn't making me happy. I'm doing an access course with the intention of studying Midwifery at university. I'm doing really well and feel like I've finally found my place in life.

Aroundtheworldandback · 01/12/2016 23:24

Wow. Some of these are inspirational. Can't go anywhere near them, but sent a fair bit of money to a total stranger, a young girl with no money who's husband recently died. She had a small baby, no money and struggling to eat. She wasn't asking for money. Not a big thing but from my heart.

SaintsFever · 01/12/2016 23:16

I got over my own inhibitions and said yes when my wonderful DP asked me to marry him and bought house despite him paying the whole deposit

queenofthebucket · 01/12/2016 23:10

Graduated with a First after 5years whilst working full time and studying in the evenings. Not bad considering I left school 34 years ago with one 'O'level.

WetNovemberDay · 01/12/2016 23:08

Beat cancer.
Gone back to education. A fresh start.

NickMarlow · 01/12/2016 22:58

This year is 5 years since I was at my lowest with depression. I've been stable off my medication for 3 years. This year I celebrated my tenth wedding anniversary and dds first birthday, and I am really enjoying my job. None of those things seemed possible 5 years ago.

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