To ask which person has made your life a little better and why?

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Which person in your life has made a difference to your life, in a small or big way? One person who has made things better for you either recently or in your past.....

My daughter. After 32 years I finally understand what I'm doing on earth.

My grandson.
In the 3 years since he was born, I've had massive upheaval in my life including my divorce and some days have been hard.

He makes me laugh and lifts my spirits every single day, and reminds me of the intensity of the love I have for my DCs.

My high school English teacher. My family life was very difficult when I was a teen, and he was just always there to listen and push me forward when I needed it.

My son. It's a love like no other, I simply adore him. I love my husband more when I see the way he loves him, I appreciate my own parents more when I struggle with my son's demands.

My ex's. They both f**ked off. If they hadn't I wouldn't have found my TRUE SELF.

DH. In a big way. He shows me every single day I am worth loving. I never felt like anyone would ever love me and he is the best person I've ever met and I feel lucky for him every day.

Tom Hardy.

Just knowing he exists brightens my world every day.

Really hard to choose but I think the ultimate person I'd DH. Although he can be difficult he is supportive in everything I do. I had really low self esteem when we met and he has helped me build genuine confidence. Thinking about it makes me realise how little I thank him for it.

My ex. He was nasty, abusive just a horrible man.
Finding the courage to get rid of him changed me completely. I'm no longer a push over, I put myself and my child first. I care about feminism now. It gave me the boost in confidence to go back to college and study for a degree and in raising my child by myself. I'm so proud of who I am now compared to who I was 2 years ago.

My boss. She 100% believes in me and has changed my work, how I feel about it, my self esteem, everything really. I owe her so much.

My son's social worker. I'm sure she is the best SW in the UK. If it wasn't for her I am certain he would be in some hell hole of an ATU by now. Instead he has a life.

I am dreading losing her when ds1 turns 18

DD1. Aged 23 she has stood by me while my life and health have disintegrated due to DD2's mental health over the past five years. She is a huge support and my biggest fan. I could not have carried on without her.

My daughter because she gave me a reason to get thru the bad times and still be here and my counsellor because she helps me to navigate thru those times and be there for my daughter.

DH. He is so calm and stable and steadfast. He's a rock. The opposite of my furious, narcissistic dad. He taught me life doesn't need to be lived at a point of near hysteria and it's not cool to take offence at everything and everyone who doesn't share your point of view. I'd picked up bad habits in childhood. He saw through them and calmly showed me how to undo them - not consciously - just by being calm and nice and gentle and thoughtful and supportive.

My stepdad.

He came into our lives when I was 20, and showed us what love and a family really is. He's loved us like his own, been there when I've needed him. He pulled me back on my feet after an abusive ex, helped me out of debt that I couldn't see a way through, pushed me to buy a wreck of a flat and renovated it to perfection. He's turned my life around.

My mother is a different person now she's with him. I cried buckets of happy tears at their wedding. I love him dearly...he's the best thing that's ever happened to us and I appreciate him every single day. If I could find a man half as good as he is, I'll be onto a good thing.

My DSD. Absolute love of my life and wouldn't ever be without her. She can be a horror just like every other child but she brings more happiness to my life than anyone or anything.

My husband.

childrenorcats that is bloody lovely.

I remember dittany too. She was amazing and really helped me see things in new ways and develop my thinking.

A colleague I met through volunteering. She is unfailingly thoughtful, kind, smiley and positive. She encouraged me to apply for paid work and has always given me the heads up when jobs are being advertised.

I don't really know her very well, but her faith in my abilities has helped give me the confidence to keep job hunting and I now have several paid roles which have flowed from her suggestions.

She probably doesn't know it, but she made a huge difference as I slowly began recovering from a very long episode of PND (years rather than months).

When DD was 12 weeks old I started going to rhyme time at the library. One of the librarians there is just lovely - she remembers the children's names and made me feel so welcome. Coming to terms with being a mum has come at the same time as a very serious health problem in the family, and it's been hard for me. There have been weeks that have been so awful and just knowing that I can go there and feel welcome has made such a big difference.

I don't think she realises it, but her kindness has meant so much to me.

My son, my mum, and my DP.

My son just impresses me. So clever and so worldly wise.
My mum helps me balance single parenting and a life.
My DP takes care of me.

They're brilliant

Immediately thought "my boss"

And then "dh"

Now going off to feel guilty in another room!

My best friend she was with me in the work toilets waiting with me for that clear blue to come up with pregnant! Supported me with leaving my ex and encouraged me to not go through with an abortion. Over 100 miles away now but she calls and texts me everyday and will be my birthing partner she really is Angel ❤️

The psychiatrist who helped me admit (finally) to being an alcoholic. 11 years sober.