Have you led a charmed life?

[Inspoporn]

Disclaimer, I know nobody has a totally blessed existence.

However there are some people who do acknowledge they have had a lovely smooth life, with no extremely difficult hurdles to date.

Those lives are like something off the telly to me Let me live vicariously, and tell me about your lovely life, whatever that looks like to you - family, career, whatever really.

I just want to read cheerful or glamorous stories about (all or any of the following) happy childhoods, amazing uni experiences, career success, warm loving families or anything else that sums up an amazing idyllic life.

Recently bereaved here to cancer after an awful time, so just looking for some inspiration about how joyous and beautiful life can be.

I have a lot of problems with my mental health and I had a very difficult upbringing BUT I am married to easily the kindest, gentlest, cleverest, funniest, bravest, most patient human being who has ever walked the face of the earth and that is something I never take for granted. I read on here all the time about women in the most appalling relationships and I am so grateful.

I feel very lucky. I am mid 40s

I have 2 dc who are happy and healthy. We own our house outright. We have a nice holiday every year. My job is challenging but I generally enjoy it.

However, my relationship with DH is very boring and we nearly parted company a few years ago after some awful behaviour from him. He was made redundant during covid which came at a really challenging time for us. I have a chronic health condition. I have lost both of my parents and grandparents. I have a sibling who I’d very happily never have anything to do with again.

The pros definitely outweigh the cons and I count my blessings every day

@Inspoporn sorry to hear you’ve had a difficult time. My life looks very charmed. In some ways it is… lovely home, friends, enough money, wonderful son, still have my pre baby figure! But… I desperately miss the person I thought was the love of my life, and I’m very lonely. I think a charmed life can happen now and then but nothing stays the same, good or bad.

I'd fit your definition OP. Happy childhood, wonderful sibling, parents alive and would go anything for me. Had to put some effort in at school and uni but that was worth it because whatever I put my effort into went well and I did extremely well academically.
Met and married a wonderful man who is just so supportive and helpful to me.
A healthy energetic toddler.
Work in a rewarding job I can do part time for good pay and lifestyle.
Blessed to have a nice body even though I do love cake. Even the more chunky bits and a specific birth defect I don't really mind.
But I don't really have great female friends like some people, I'm friendly with lots but long for that best friend.
And I do wonder when/if it might all come crashing down. The fear of the police knocking at the door to tell me DH or someone is dead...

I used to work with someone who did, at least going by everything she told me. Was uncanny how everything in her life worked out perfectly at the right time.

Just as one example, she met her future husband at a party when she was 18 and discovered he was going to the same university as her, purely by chance. So lucky!

No! But not terrible either, just very mixed.

Not close to my birth family. But love my own adult children. Very much on my own but love my own company. Not dependent on anyone. I like my life.

When my aunt was dying (in her 80s surrounded by family) she said to my mother that she had had a charmed life and regretted nothing. It was a lovely thing to remember about her.

The thing was there were many aspects of her life that others would have found traumatic. She battled infertility. She had a child placed with her for adoption for 6 months and then the mother changed her mind (this was way way back when this was really unusual). She had some chronic health issues. She married a wealthy man who adored her though. I think money eases a lot of troubles.

On paper I have a charmed life. But I battle demons like everyone else.

The best "charm" I got though was a happy childhood. I think of and thank my parents every day for that. They didn't just give me a happy childhood but also gave me an example of how to live a good life.

Not perfect... I never established a career as Dh was in the Forces and I married him not long after University and I regret that.
But... my dh is a kind, good man, my four children are happy well adjusted adults . One has autism and learning disabilities, but he's kind, gentle and happy at home. They all adore each other. My Mum is still alive, I am a Granny to a little boy who I would walk over hot coals for and I only work part time so that I can care for him while my dd2 has a career that fills me with awe.

My DD1 is a doctor and she tells me statistically we are charmed indeed... no serious accidents or illnesses, no one has had cancer or died suddenly. We are lucky.

We aren't wealthy, but we are getting by. We have enough food, a home, and we have each other... that seems pretty good to me!

Not born to millionaires, but very lucky.
Grew up in a stable home, with 2 parents who, whilst divorced, were both hardworking, attentive and I wanted for nothing as a child. Had amazing grandparents who doted on me. Did well at school, fell into a good job after university and now in my late 30s I am happily married, a homeowner and have 2 lovely kids. Sadly lost my Dad far too soon while I was still in my 20s, but overall, life has been kind to me. I count my blessings every day.

A charmed life? Certainly a good one. married nearly 50 years, DD + DS. Had our troubles, redundancies/unemployment, failed own business. Somehow we clawed our way back. Probably be able to leave something to each DC if care costs not big.

Health probs, yes. DH nearly lost during an operation. He is recovering step by step.
God did test us but not to breaking point. We eat quite well and can afford to keep warm. Much to give thanks for.