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To ask what have you done this year that you're proud of?

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Sparklfairy · 20/12/2019 10:59

Just musing this morning as I sort some last things out before Christmas, and it occurred to me how different my life is from 12 months ago. Whilst nothing I've done would be noteworthy to anyone else, I've had some small wins that I feel pretty proud of. Reading all the Christmas threads here lately, I think it's easy to get caught up in all the crazyness when really when we look back on 2019 we've got things we could and should pat ourselves on the back for.

I'll go first:

  • I've spent my first full year ever living completely alone and independently. For the first time, I am in complete control of my life. This is a massive deal for me and my MH.
  • Again for the first time ever, I spent 2019 (and half of 2018) single. I've bounced from bad relationship to bad relationship and been a serial dater, and (partially thanks to MN!) actually decided to take a time out from all of it, and get to know myself. I now actually really enjoy my own company and space (something I never thought I'd say). I've very recently started dating again, and it's amazing to realise shit that I would put up with or red flags that I would ignore. Don't settle.
  • And finally, on a more lighthearted note, this terrified-of-heights MNer flew down the world's fastest zipwire last week Grin

So what are you proud of for 2019?

OP posts:
FooFighter99 · 20/12/2019 16:08

i've lost 3.5 stone doing slimming world... still need to lose another 5, and it's been difficult, but i will get there, 2020 will be MY year Grin

ChickenTikkaTellMeWhatsWrong · 20/12/2019 16:09

I got into university at 33 years of age doing Children's nursing.
I've wanted to do it since I left school, but jobs and kids got in the way. No I'm on my own with my boys I found my inner strength to go for it!

needtowalkmore · 20/12/2019 16:25

What a lovely inspirational thread! I managed to tell my mum and husband about my eating disorder after years of trying to hide it. Last week I ate a meal in a restaurant for the first time in about 5 years. Starting to think I can finally beat anorexia!
Well done everyone else on all your achievements. We should be proud and celebrate our accomplishments.

Meshy12 · 20/12/2019 16:28

Mine are:

  1. Got to director position in my job - I thought this was the most difficult thing I had done
  2. Had my first baby - I then realised that THiS is the most difficult (but rewarding) thing I have ever done

Next year I would just like to get fit/healthy, focus on my career again and if I can catch up on sleep

yellowallpaper · 20/12/2019 18:30

Became a charity befriender to support parents of children with special needs when they are newly diagnosed and just plain bewildered and upset.

CherryPavlova · 20/12/2019 18:37

Been offered a book publishing contract
Swam across the Solent

MamaGee09 · 20/12/2019 18:43

I love threads like this! Well done everyone.

I’ve gone back to college to gain a qualification to help me leave a job that isn’t for me anymore and to help me into a career with progression, can’t wait to see what 2020 brings once I’m qualified!

fresh · 20/12/2019 18:45

Picked myself up after H left, navigated my way through the divorce, left my beautiful home with my head held high, bought my own place, looked after my sons and made new friends.
Roll on 2020.

FAQs · 20/12/2019 18:47

Didn't kill anyone, felt tempted at times but held it together. (Only half joking)

Ithinkwerealonenowtiffany · 20/12/2019 18:50

Ran 3 marathons😃. Super proud of myself as training was gruelling.

QueenOfCatan · 20/12/2019 18:56

I got 94% on the first module of my OU degree in engineering.

x2boys · 20/12/2019 19:03

I, m kind of proud that I took my sons DLA award all the way to tribunal and won he's severely autistic and has learning disabilities and although he has had a DLA award since he was three it' was mid rate care and low rate mobility in view of his needs I felt he met the criteria for high rate in both ,DLA disagreed twice but the tribunal agreed and whilst obviously I wish he didn't need DLA at all times m glad I fought for ,him ,I'm now beginning the mammoth task of fighting for the private ( special) school.I want him to go to ( at high school ) rather than the special school the LEA says will meet his needs so winning this has inspired me I can win that too.

maddy68 · 20/12/2019 19:04

I left my stressful job (high pay) and I am so happy. :)

MercuryRising · 20/12/2019 19:07

I joined a beginners running course at Easter then ran my first half marathon at the beginning of December.

IWillWearTheGreenWillow · 20/12/2019 19:23

What a lovely idea for a thread! I was going to say this year was much like all the others, but actually I've

  • kept us upright and afloat while DH was very ill for 6 weeks with what turned out to be glandular fever
  • supported two DC through major exams
  • supported 3 DC through various diagnoses of dyslexia, autism, ADHD and dyspraxia
  • started homeschooling the 2 youngest DC because mainstream schools basically off-rolled them.
  • made huge strides with CAT in understanding how my relationships from my childhood still effect my life now, and making changes to how I respond.

But I really do hope 2020 is a bit quieter and more straightforward.

newyearoldme · 20/12/2019 19:25

Broke my ankle in the spring and whilst being out of action had a bit of an epiphany about my health and personal circumstances.

Since then have lost nearly a stone, got far more active and fitter, signed up for half marathon, am giving less fucks in general about so much, am owning my tricky past and relationship decisions, have distanced myself from toxic friendship, ditto toxic job and colleagues and some family members, decluttered (and stayed decluttered!), become organised and stayed organised, started to understand autism more to support myself and daughters, reduced plastic use in household and generally kept going until the end of the year.

AdoptedBumpkin · 20/12/2019 19:25

Moved from Surrey to Derbyshire and helped my daughter and partner settle in. That's something I'm quite proud of anyway.

AdoptedBumpkin · 20/12/2019 19:26

Ran 3 marathons😃. Super proud of myself as training was gruelling.

Fantastic @Ithinkwerealonenowtiffany!

bubblesforlife · 20/12/2019 19:27

Survived it!
It was a hard year. A good year but it was so god damn hard and I’m so glad I’ve made it to the other side.

Rainbowbrite11 · 20/12/2019 19:28

I drove a long way from home by myself. It sounds silly but I always get lost and panic about getting lost.?

1990shopefulftm · 20/12/2019 19:29

quit my job without another in place because my dictator manager who only wanted to pay the same amount for work everyday, just wish I had taken 3 years to do it.

1990shopefulftm · 20/12/2019 19:29

*hadn't

pinkyboots1 · 20/12/2019 19:30

I've lost 7 stone and saved my own life .. I also got a new job and have worked hard on accepting my Mental Health are 'part of me' and nothing to be ashamed of

Hedgehogparty · 20/12/2019 19:34

Left a challenging course when I finally admitted the job it was leading to wasn’t right for me
Feeling much more relaxed.

SimonJT · 20/12/2019 19:37

I got a promotion in March that I thought I had zero chance of getting, I only applied so when my time came I knew what the interview process was like.

I bought a flat to live in which will hopefully be my forever home.

Lived on my own (well, without another adult), for the first time in my life and largely coped well.

My sons adoption was finalised and I can now definitely say he’s mine!