To share how far I've come

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Because it isn't really something I talk about in real life, but am reflecting and feeling proud of myself today. 30 years old, 2 young children, was severely depressed for years. Kids were running feral, house was a tip, I couldn't drag myself out of bed. Bailiffs turning up at the door because I didn't pay my bills and I had no motivation to sort it. All 3 of us living off crap food. Fast forward to now, I love spending quality time with my children, I have learnt how to keep an organised home. I adore our cosy flat. I get up every morning and put a home cooked meal in the slow cooker for us. I don't have a lot of money, but that is because I am repaying my debts. I no longer have the worry of bailiffs turning up to take our things. I'm even starting driving lessons next month. I know most of these are just basic to most people, but to me, after my life being such a mess, they seem a massive achievement. This morning I was feeling a little down about being single at 30, and I think it is helpful to look back at how much things have changed for me over the past couple of years. Good things take time. For anyone currently suffering with depression, I hope this post helps you ❤

Ah OP. That has really made me smile! Good on you.

This is lovely, well done 😀

Well done sometimes you have to hit rock bottom because the only way from there is up, and you have done a complete turnaround to some people all the household and parenting things come naturally without any mental health problems to others life is harder , pat yourself on the back you have been to hell and come back from it stronger xx

Love this! I'm glad you're in a better place now

Well done, it's a long journey but you made it

What a lovely post.
It's great to read success stories.
Well done OP.
You are proud of yourself, as you absolutely should be!
Keep going.
Single at 30 is fine.
Single at any age is fine.

Thanks everyone

Congratulations OP! This post has really cheered me up ☺️

Well done OP, a massive achievement - be very proud :-)

Go you

What an inspiring story for anyone else out there who is struggling. What an amazing transformation! It can’t have been easy so,yes, you absolutely should feel
proud

Op that bought a little tear to my eye......I can relate to you and this gives me positivity to know things can change well done you!!!!
You should be incredibly proud of yourself.
Is it your birthday today???

OP, that's a beautiful post. Well done to you. It's also so good that you feel proud of yourself. It's so easy to ignore our achievements and underline our failures, especially if you have problems with depression.

These are huge achievements because they affect the fabric of your everyday life and your children's too. You are raising them well and there is imo no job more worthwhile and rewarding than that.

They are a massive achievement, you are right! I hope your driving lessons go well.

Congratulations on how far you've come, you should be proud of yourself

What a great story - it sounds as if you have a lovely life now.

That's brilliant op. Can I ask how you turned things around?

Well done - and an encouraging story for everyone!

Great to hear and conratulations. So often we don't hear the success stories, the self improvement and the I was down there but have been successful/achieved this or that.

Some say "count your blessings " - in the current climate it is certainly true.

Well done, keep smiling.

Well done you, you should be proud of yourself. This was such a lovely read.

What a lovely post- I am so pleased for you and think you more than deserve to feel incredibly proud of all you've achieved. Your children are very lucky to have such a wonderful mum who has worked so hard to improve life for both herself and for them.

Such a lovely story to read. You should be very proud of yourself. Best wishes to you and your family 💐

Aww, OP - this made me feel a bit teary. Well done you superstar.

Lovely post. Well done. You are inspirational.

Keep it up

YANBU. Not even close. I rank those kind of achievements as among the most impressive I've ever come across. Pulling yourself out of depression and turning your life around should be celebrated as much as anyone climbing Mt Everest. You absolutely should pat yourself on the back every day for it. As for being single - doubt there are many out there good enough to deserve you. You will continue to do amazing things - what lucky kids you have. Best of luck with driving lessons.

Well done OP

You've managed to cheer MN up to which is no mean feat 😂

Also - don't worry about being single, you make your own decisions, your own rules and you haven't got to worry about pleasing someone else.

You've got this!!!!