to ask what you're proud of?

[MaisWeee]

What have you done?

Whether that's consoling an inconsolable child, overcoming PND, losing weight, fighting for facilities for your child, leaving a shit relationship, getting a promotion at work, running your first 5k or running a marathon or simply getting up and brushing your teeth today, I'd love to hear positive stories and no I'm not a journalist - I wish

I'll start - though I'm not a journalist - I once wrote an article for a newspaper that was published. Lifetime achievement for me right there

I think we all need to recognise our own small achievements, however small they are. That's what gives us joy.

And this should not be intended to be a boastful thread - so anything goes - no matter how big or small. What's a massive achievement to some of us seems mundane to others. I just thought we all deserved a little pat on the back in apparently the most depressing month of the year!

Probably sounds weird and morbid, but when my kids were 7 and 4 my mum was diagnosed with terminal cancer and passed away very soon afterwards. The kids were very close to her and it was a very difficult time for us all. I tried to be as open and honest as possible with them about the diagnosis, what it meant, what would happen to her, what the processes would be after her death. Whilst it was devastating to lose her the kids held up like champions and I feel I contributed to that by the way we talked openly about her terminal status and about death in general. It's the hardest thing I've ever had to do, but I did it.

Then two years later I did it all over again with my dad. But the kids and I made it through.

Still quite pleased that I passed my driving test eventually. Mainly proud of my daughter though, and the fact I appear to be doing a decent job raising her thus far (still early days though).

Because- I came to say driving too. Every single time I drive I think "I can't believe I can do this!" And it's been 6 years since I passed so not fresh excitement.

I'm also proud that I own - albeit mortgaged- a house. My generation are not for the most part able to get in the property ladder, all my siblings and friends are lifetime renting realistically. There was a huge amount of luck, but also a huge amount of hard work for me to have got my mortgage and home and I'm proud of that security every day

@Welshmaenad Brilliant. It's the invisible things that no-one gives us credit for sometimes that lights up our soul and makes you go 'You know what? I did a good job here'.

Driving was a massive achievement for me too. Failed first time and passed second time. I can't explain the relief!

When my exh broke my soul I managed to rise and become more than I'd ever have been with him - I've worked so hard and overcome so much unbelievable shite. Now I have my own home, new qualifications, have moved up the career ladder to now lead a team of 200, and I'm happy.

Oh, I also went from zero to completing a marathon in 12 months, that was a real tangible achievement.

My son, he is amazing.
Still can't quite believe I produced a fully functioning member of society!

My career and my son.

My children are kind.

Last year I completed lots of things on my 'to do list' successfully

Grade 8 piano (theory and practical) at the grand old age of 55.

Failed all my grades as a kid.

Passing my driving test on the fourth attempt, like because, I always think I about it.

Lost my house 10yrs ago then ran two half marathons and paid all the money back.

Kicked out alcoholic abusive husband in June, working full time with a toddler DD and 1yr into an MBA.

Pretty fucking proud...go us!

Reaching C1 proficiency in French after failing at A level as a teen.

Some great achievements! I hope you do feel proud. I know what it's like to feel like we're going around in circles and getting nowhere, but actually, I reckon we're all doing a pretty ok job!

Over coming childhood trauma; getting a degree, having my 4 children and married to my husband for over 10 years.

I have my parents, family members and social workers tell me I would "amount to nothing"...

They were very wrong! I was the child who pointed people's wrong doings and therefore seen as the "problem child".. I was determined!
I'm opening my own business at the end of the month.

I've gone from homeless, crack and heroin addicted alcoholic with maybe a year left to live, to having a flat, my daughter, and being clean and sober, in 5 years. No help with addictions, I stopped cold turkey.
Ex left while I was pregnant and hasn't seen his child. I'm proud of how I've coped with that.

In the last 10 years Im getting better after being hot by a car. Overcome drug addiction, left the man who got me on drugs,. The best achievement is being a mum to.my 3 year old. Never thought I would be able to after the first 3.

Vampire thriller . Well.done it's so hard. Congratulations. It's my 4 year since stopping everything 2nd Feb. I plan on a nice meal and time with my son.

@vimperthiller and @Anyoed Very well done to you both!! Fantastic achievements that are possibly long term, every day challenges! I have great respect for you!

Amazing achievements, particularly those who have overcome such difficulties.

Mine are my children, owning a house (mortgaged), running a half marathon (never again but I did it!) and my doctorate which I studied for part time, with 2 children and full time job. I used to fantasise about giving up but I didn't.

What a lovely thread!

I'm proud of my children, and my tantrum soothing abilities. DD4 fortunately doesn't have too many, but I seem to have a knack for de-escalating.

Im also proud of my job. I suffer from anxiety and imposter syndrome - so though I generally always feel like I'm not doing so well as others, every so often I sit back and look at what I've achieved in it and feel really proud.

Yay us!!

I overcame a shit childhood, panic disorder and an alcoholic abusive mother trying to hold me back at every turn. I joined the armed forces, got a Masters, left and created a successful business (I've won some business awards ) married a wonderful man and have 2 lovely children.
I've achieved everything she didnt want me to.
I'm hoping to become so successful in my business I get invited to be a dragon and then my mum will see just how successful I am (she ghosted me years ago).

Did a Tedx talk 😊

When I am told by my son’s teachers that he is exceptionally kind hearted and inclusive.

Gives me a warm feeling. I know I can’t take all the credit for that but we actively promote kindness and inclusivity in our little family and my son is so good at it