To think I had to lose everything to appreciate it

[notsohappyyetmuchhappier]

Two years ago I lost everything I thought mattered.

Of course I didn't really but that's how it felt at the time. I lost my job - 'resigned' - and with it my self respect and identify.

It's been a long journey but I can honestly say now I think I understand so much now I didn't before. Like who I am as a person, like the value of friendship and hard work and having got my job back, how damn lucky I am to have it.

You've all helped. :)

Thanks. AIBU to say that?

YANBU at all to say or acknowledge that. There is so much negativity and criticism nowadays that it's great to read something positive about somebody.

Glad you are in a much happier place.

YANBU

lovely post OP glad things are going well!
very nice when you have moments of appreciation :)