AIBU to boast about this.

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I am sorry to boast about this. But I have been on Mumsnet for so many years. I have to celebrate with the people who have provided virtual help to me when I was feeling low, about to give up... particularly to the Mumsnetters on the AIBU, Relationship, SEN and Chat Boards. I have NC as this is very identifying. But I....

But to start from the beginning.... Had DD child at 15. Found out DD was autistic. Devastated. Spent over £ 10,000 and most of my savings on private therapy and schooling on her. No help. DD's dad had been physically, emotional and sexually abusing throughout the years. Lockdown came, I was juggling exams, work whilst schooling and entertaining my DD. Four weeks prior to my summer exams, altercation with DD's dad left me in hospital. Thanks to the tireless help of Mumsnetters, I took the courage and took DD's dad to court. He is now out of our lives. But 26, I attended my virtual graduation today and have an MSC in speech and Language therapy and currently work with Adults who have Mental Health, learning disabilities, Aphasia and complex neuromotor disorders. I love it!

I'm crying as I'm typing this. I'm a private person and hate sharing things about myself. But I did it! When I was 15 and pregnant and had DD, I was deemed as a failure. When she was diagnosed with Autism, I thought OHNO. When I was going through abuse, I thought is this it? Discovered Mumsnet and I haven't left since. If it wasn't for Mumsnet, I don't think I will be in my position today. Thank you :)

Congratulations OP, that's lovely!

You are amazing and your DD is a lucky girl to have such a powerful and inspirational mum

🌟 What a brilliant story! Congratulations and well done for all that hard work.

Hi Op
Congratulations you very inspirational person and a real good role model for your daughter,

I am glad you have told us about your life story and personal achievements
You are definately not boasting saying this on here.

Its refreshing too hear such a postive post..

I often struggle with life stuff,
You post encourages me to stick to goals and not give up etc

Awesome news! You go girl xx

Just fantastic OP. You should be so so proud of yourself. Congrats on all your achievements. Lovely to read great news like this.

Awesome.
As others have said, YOU did this.
You must have SUCH strength.
Fantastic.

.......and thanks for sharing with us.

Congratulations! Far from being a failure, you sound amazing and have every right to feel proud of yourself.

Heart warming to read about among all the doom and gloom about just now.

What a star you are. Amazing, revel in your achievements - you boast all you want.

Congratulations! What an amazing achievement! You are an inspiration.

Bloody hell OP what a warrior you are!

Always, always celebrate your achievements

This is amazing OP. Congratulations, you have great grit, resilience, courage. 💐

YOU ARE BRILLIANT.

Boast away! You deserve to feel incredibly proud. You've lived a thousand lifetimes in your mere 26 years and the strength you've gained along the way shows. You are in incredible role model for your DD. You've shown her that anything is possible no matter the circumstances.

💐

Absolutely amazing!! Go you!! And well done for giving yourself the recognition - that counts for so much more than the rest of us telling you that you’re epic (you are....obvs!).

Thanks for taking the time to share the good stuff

Passes tissues and a beverage of your choice to celebrate. Chin chin ! Congratulations.

Incredible. Well done you superstar.

Oh well done! This warms my heart. Good for you, OP

I'm touch by everyone's responses. I'm very private and don't really say too much about myself. The only thing a small number of colleagues know is that I have a DD and her age- I do get raised eyebrows. But that is to be expected! I shared my post to really thank Mumsnet- it was all the advice and support that kept me going. I broke down numerous of times and I'm not perfect- but I had to keep getting up. I had DD that needed me. Really touched this very early morning.

Well done, YOU have done incredibly well for yourself & your DD. You definitely deserve to be very proud of yourself!

It's good to know people are still getting help/advice from MN that helps them to believe in themselves. It's changed so much from the 'old days' and currently feels particularly awful, so it's great to have faith restored.

Keep going from strength to strength 💐

What a lovely thing to share with us. You SHOULD boast! You are a shining example of how to get back up and win, no matter what is thrown in your path. You are absolutely a

Big congratulations, and and to you

This is so lovely ☺️
You're so strong op x

CONGRATULATIONS. What an achievement. Well done

Just wonderful. What an inspiring, uplifting achievement. Congratulations. You deserve to celebrate.

Well done you! Be proud.