she hung out for atleast 2 mins, which doesn’t sound like a lot, but in bug time…that’s like an eternity <3

He joined my family in July.

1st life skill accomplished in July- tying his shoes

Now he can ride a bike . I took a video of this huge accomplishment, starting off on his own without my help and then riding all the way down the street. I do not know how to post a video on here for some reason it won’t let me.?

These shifts come from our thoughts and the way we interpret what happens around us

A year ago, my life felt like a never-ending nightmare. I was struggling with addiction, grieving the loss of someone deeply important to me, and feeling utterly stuck—no job, no school, and no hope for the future. On top of it all, in one of my lowest moments, I narrowly survived a brutal attack from someone that I was friends with for 10 years. It almost ended my life. It felt like life was hell-bent on breaking me.

Fast forward to today, and I hardly recognize that person. I’m back in school, working a job I never imagined I’d be able to get, and-I rescued a stray cat who turned out to be pregnant. Now, I have a little fur family of six that brings me endless joy and love. And as if things couldn’t get better, I’m about to marry my best friend and embark on my dream honeymoon.

It’s been a wild, painful, and beautiful journey, and I’m incredibly grateful to be here today, living a life I never thought was possible. If you’re struggling, just know things can turn around in ways you can’t even imagine.

I have a ridiculous number of medical problems including mental health issues, but none of them affect my ability to play with her and take her on long walks in the countryside. The best part of my day is taking care of this excitable, sweet, and funny little puppy. She is the very best that this world has to offer and I couldn't be happier to know and love her 😍

I am really happy of how it turned out

Im so excited!!!

Got myself a new car back in early September, my old 99 CRV was barely hanging on anymore..wouldnt start sometimes, transmission troubles, windows wouldnt roll up, heater and a/c cut out..So I hopped into a 2021 VW Jetta R-Line :-D and it may have taken forever but i FINALLY got my license plates for it! Theres a backlog at the DMV here in Washington for whatever reason, and it took a full 2 months but YAY! I dont know what i like more- the backup camera, the heated seats, the push button start, the sun roof, or the fact that i can roll my windows up and down haha yes, me is happy :)

Edit: I did not expect to get so many replies, thank all of you for taking the time to share with me. Every single comment made my heart smile so big 🫶🫂

Just realized starting me day with cartoons completely changes my mood for the rest of my day. Specifically cartoons i used to watch with my daughter vs cartoons i watched as a kid.

I cried myself to sleep last night. Woke up with a dora the explorer ad, started watching dora, spongebob, fairly odd parents ... now it's time to get moving. I feel so good!

I’ve made a post several days ago that my kid was taken away from me by social workers.

For the past few days, I couldn’t fucking eat nor sleep. Went to a public attorney the day after to seek some help. Luckily, I was able to get a free attorney. Was told that it’s for the best to make sure that I stay composed and present that all the utilities that were cut off has been paid.

Met my kid last Tuesday too and the couple that were taking care of her seems genuinely nice. My kid doesnt look scared so I think thats a good sign that she’s being treated well.

Worked so hard for the past few days that I didnt really sleep. Reached out to several friends for help. Was able to pay my water bill but Im still short with the heating bill.

Im glad that my landlord was very understanding about the situation and agreed for a payment plan and she will provide a written letter that I can present to the court.

If I can take care of the last fucking bill and I intend to grind my ass off this weekend to do, i could have my kid back in weeks. Otherwise it could take months. But I dont really want to he pessimistic and just wanna stay positive for the sake of my kid.

I'm so happy for tomorrow. I'm leaving to Vancouver for a solo trip. I also just got paid a fat check so I am going to spoil myself for early Thanksgiving and Christmas. I rented a luxury loft for me in the middle of Vancouver, I am excited! I also rented a cheap car to go see mountains. I'm so happy, and can't wait to clock out of work today to go home and pack.

If you are from Vancouver or have been there, please feel free to give me restaurant suggestions. I am into seafood, Asian and Italian flavors.

Can someone suggest a good Asian grocery store and a good shopping center?

Also, how is whistler? Is it good for a day trip or should I stay there 1 night?

Thanks everyone! I have also solo traveled previously before to many places, such as the s/e Asian countries so I know what I'm doing.

Yes, no doubt, happiness is a choice. Different people may have different recipes for happiness, but we have to choose to be happy. We have to understand what happiness is.  Happiness is not something that we must achieve. Happiness is a state of being. Therefore, we should not say, ‘I want to be happy.’ We must say, ‘I choose to be happy.’ Because if you resolve to be happy, you can be happy. Happiness is not in what you have. It depends on how you feel. And you can feel happy when you learn the art of acceptance and surrender, when you live with enthusiasm and learn to smile all the while, when you are able to still the mind and find peace, which is the foundation of happpiness. Therefore, you must choose to be positive. You must choose to be in consciousness. Happiness is a choice.

As we grow up, we often imitate identities we aspire to. Unknowingly, I became the person I once dreamed of. I always wanted to be that care free girl who goes on solo trips and rides bike. Eventually i got very comfortable being alone and now i enjoy my company the most. In my family, most girls marry in their early twenties, and I thought I would too. But, over the time, things got better and I’m living my life the way I always wanted to.

There's so much more to come, and I believe that if we trust ourselves and work toward our dreams, we can make them happen.

I met this lovely woman on a video game actually surprisingly. I was the enemy and I let her live. She added me and we’ve been friends ever since. She introduced me to all of her friends and I get along with them all so well. The other night her friends were teasing me as to when I was going to ask her out. I didn’t realise they knew I had a huge crush on her. I then got to talk to her and asked her out for a whole day/date. I said I wanted to make her happy and give her an awesome day to remember and hopefully make more happy memories to come, and she said yes. I tried to hide my excitement but as soon as I stopped talking to them that night I was giggling like a little school girl. I’m taking her out next weekend and I have a whole day planned. Even if things don’t go further, I still got to do the unthinkable. I was 15 at the time we met, now I’m 20. Beyyer late than never.

I am so excited. It looks likely that I am going to get my own apartment! I saw the place last Friday and filled out an application on the spot. It’s a great location and a nice place. Only downside is that I wanted a two bedroom and this is a one bedroom. But overall I’m so excited to finally have a place of my own! I’ve been dreaming of this for a while now and to make it a reality is amazing. While waiting for the approval to come through, I’ve been looking on Amazon for furniture and stuff and it’s so fun to pick everything out! Hope I feel this way after paying rent and utilities the first month!

Any suggestions for things to get for my new place?

I'm 32 and I hit about rock bottom when I ended up living on the streets when I was 27. I'd say up until that point nothing had ever gone my way in life. Something changed though one day while I was out there, it was almost like the world itself actually got brighter. But whatever that change was, since then my life has gotten better and better every day albeit even if just a little bit. It was just kinda like a lightbulb went off and I suddenly had an epiphany and figured out how this whole living life thing works. And it's been great! I'm not in the best position in my life and I still have a lot of improvement to make, but I am light years ahead of where I was in my life before I had this life changing moment at 27. But I can say with confidence and certainty that this is truly the first time I've ever been happy in my life.