AIBU to ask what is the thing you've done in 2016 that's made you proudest?

[Saggingninja]

For me - despite being diagnosed with Cronh's disease, I carried on doing yoga classes all year. Now I'm looser, more relaxed, and a nagging shoulder pain from a 20 year car accident has gone.

What are you proudest of? It can be big, small or miniscule.

Obtained a professional qualification which will hopefully open up loads of new doors for me.

Started training towards becoming a counsellor, something I've been interested in for years. Completed the Intro to Counselling course in the summer term, and nearly through the first term of the Certificate in Counselling Skills - though with an essay to write before next Wednesday!
Met such lovely people on the courses too.

Also went back to the Brecon Beacons this summer, where I completed my gold DofE expedition as a 17 year old, this time with 17 yr old DD, for our DofE Diamond Challenge. Re-climbed Pen-y-Fan together, also with a friend.
Raised funds and awareness for our two charities, DofE and WaterAid.

Also got us all through another year following a tragic family bereavement in 2014.

Got DD ready to send off her UCAS application any day now after some lovely Uni visits together. Met DS off the coach after his school music tour to tell him he got his place in Britten Sinfonia Academy (plays trumpet) Watched him on stage at Saffron Hall being conducted by lovely composer James MacMillan.

Great thread! Such a wonderful variety of achievements
Well done everyone!

PS Love the top price sheep sale achievement

Love this thread!

I gave birth to my DD now 6 months and was a bridesmaid for my best friend.

What a lovely thread. I wish I could remember all of those 'oh wow's' who've lost weight, ran marathons etc but well done all of you.

Then people like bonnet who've not only lost weight but coped admirably with a marriage breakdown.

And a little mention to CPTart because what she went through was so tragic.

All the other mnetters whose relationship split up when they hadn't wanted it to too and all the other brave souls who extricated themselves from bad relationships.

All of you who have studied, while working, kids etc I take my hat off to you.

I couldn't think of anything for myself. I try to be a kind person. I try to help when I can. Most days are difficult. 2016 has been a hard year in many respects. It's the year I've realised I'm now feeling my age. Soon to be 65.
I'm battling mh issues again. Much of that was caused by my dear mum's severe dementia worsening and finally having to say goodbye to her last month and my dh stroke just after new year which thankfully has left him well in himself but partially sighted and now no longer able to drive.

We got married last year. Had an amazing brilliant year and then January everything turned on a sixpence.

To sum it all up I'm proud of the fact I've stepped up to the plate and taken on all of the driving . I wish I Could tell you I'm a fantastic, confident driver. I'm not. I've had to drive in all weathers, when I've felt awful and so on . It's not something I see getting any easier but I will keep on doing it as long as I feel I'm safe to do so.

And I drove through the Brecon Beacons this summer juggling. ;-)

Dowser, be kind to yourself too
I'm so sorry for your loss of your Mum, and the difficult journey for you both with her dementia.

Well done to you for taking on the driving. Remember you can set your own limits for the driving you're happy to do - I try to keep driving after dark and also long unfamiliar routes to a minimum.

Being kind is a brilliant thing. The world would be a better place with more kindness x

Supported my eldest through to getting fab GCSEs
Got my health back on track post menopause
Took up a musical instrument again after 20 years and joined a group
Started recognising and standing up to DH's manipulative behaviour
Seemed to have reached a 'good place' again after the death of parents a few years back

This time last year it was seven months since my Dad's death. I had miscarried in the August too. I felt so very sad and didn't think I would ever feel happy again.

In May we got a dog. He has made me so very happy. His pure joy and unconditional love really healed me.

I'm still alive

Staying sober.

Got to my 1 year anniversary of working outside the home (after 8 years as a SAHM) everyone has survived the year, the house is still running smoothly and I've rediscovered a long forgotten part of myself. I've even started thinking about a career plan for the next 10 years.

Maintained my weight, happy and healthy without being overtly abstemious!

Been a good friend to a couple of people who really needed me and a good sister as well.

What a lovely thread, it's nice to look back at the positives!

I've learnt to sew and now have some lovely, unique items of clothing in my wardrobe.

I fixed an internal door handle. Took it apart and wedged some card in to stop the handle slipping. Worked a treat.

And I got into the 25 minute times at parkrun.

Finally stopped the disgusting habit of picking my toenails thanks to a very patient beautician and gel nails. Now I have no idea what nice toe nails are supposed to look like and I'm afraid I'll end up with grotty claw-nails...

Went through two miscarriages privately (friends still don't know) at the same time my friend went through a very public miscarriage.
Proud of myself for being strong through it all and not bursting into tears when two of my friends announced their pregnancies on the same evening!
Proud of myself for not allowing self-pity and for being genuinely excited for my friends!

I got another job. I already had a great job but I knew it wasn't right. So, I went for it and got it. I am going to be in in a very senior position within a great business, close to the ceo in an advisory role. I am scared to death about getting it right and balancing the family etc but I am so proud of myself for going for it, and I am going to earn a fortune for however long it lasts. This is so far from the life that I was born into.

It's not much compared to others but passed my grade 8 instrumental exam with distinction at the age of 49.

Comparison is optional Minstreld - fixing door handles, selling your sheep for a good price, getting a new job in a senior role, passing your grade 8 with flying colours, climbing a hill with dd (my proud moment) ... it's all good.

Congratulations on that grade 8 (distinction)

Congrats on all achievements everyone!

Adopted 2 amazing kids

Wrote a chapter of a technical book in my field, it's published later this month

A truly inspiring thread to read. x

Walked 500 miles (over the year - OK I still have 30 to go), They are 500 miles extra to my normal day, ie: I have to deliberately go out for a walk. Started studying A level maths after failing it twice as a youngster and am loving it and doing well. Took over as major wage earner for a bit so DH can have a well earned break from work (and have reaped the benefits in meals cooked for me and house being redecorated). Supported the DCs as they cope with some difficult early adult years.
Love this thread - what a talented and gritty lot we are.

I made it to 2 years breastfeeding on demand, day and night, with DD2. What a journey. We did it though. Bloody well did it.

Had my DD