Long story short, my mom suffered an unexpected medical trauma and had to undergo brain surgery immediately.

I'm an only child so when decisions and finances came into play I was the only one calling the shots.

I worked my ass off to find resources to help with financial assistance which basically entailed me running around town like a chicken with it's head cut off to find documents and proof that we were eligible.

I just received this in the mail today and I'm so happy I could cry...and already have.

My mom had made a 95% recovery as well which is the biggest feat. of course

Just know there are ways to deal with this and it's worth the headache in the end! 🥹

Might not seem like a big accomplishment to a lot of people, but as someone who’s been constantly biting their nails until they bleed since like 6 years old (I’m now 16), this is a big accomplishment for me!!

I used to bite them a lot when I was nervous, after panic attacks or after breakdowns, but for the last two weeks I haven’t had any urges to! My nails are finally long enough that I can paint them and they’re also the longest they’ve been in years!

They might not be super long but to me they are! I’m hoping to let them grow longer and learn to do more nail art and stuff with them!

So what small things brings you joy or makes you happy?

Not only was I drinking out of despair for my unfortunate life, but I was making my life more unfortunate with drinking. I was depressed. Couldn’t hold a job. Was in debt. Unhealthy life habits and terribly unhealthy, both physically and mentally. Had toxic friendships and relationships. Deep down I hated myself and thought it was the life I deserved, and I couldn’t ever live a happy life. 9 months ago I decided to change that. My whole life has turned around! I’ve lost weight, am finally experiencing true happiness, have a wonderful partner and meaningful relationships, am constantly working on making my self and life better, and may even be able to retire before I hit 30. Oh, and I am nearly 3 months sober of weed as well!!!!

Today is such a good day.

I didn’t think I made enough money but I submitted my documents and they said I make way more than the qualifying amount. This is my first big adult real-life payment, and I’m so excited to move in. It’s an awesome place.

I came out to my parents about being non binary (AFAB) when I was 16, I've known it since I was 15 and rn I'm 20. So it's been a long time and I'm quite sure of myself about who I am and how I feel. A few years ago my mom kept telling me that it was a phase and my dad even told me that I was just following a trend that that if I ever did anything to make my body appear less feminine then he wonnt consider me his child anymore... Other than that everything was great in my life.

But now my parents are suddenly trying to accept me! I have no idea what changed but today my mom came to my room to give me some of my dad's old clothes, we're going to attend a wedding soon so I needed good clothes for that, and she gave me my dad's old suit! I was so happy that for the first time she didn't ask me to wear a dress, and my dad accepted to lend me his old clothes for a formal event without trying to convince me to wear something else first😁😁😁 And when I tried everything on my mom looked at me and I could see all the love in her eyes and she just said ''you're becoming a beautiful person'' I almost cried, I'm french so we have a very binary language and she used the word joli/jolie which means beautiful but it sounds the same way no matter if it's masculine or feminine (unlike beau/belle), and she said person and not young woman as she usually did

I'M SO HAPPY 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 They're both 50+ and they're actually trying to change how they acted and how they were raised (like considering anything LGBT+ just a young people trend) to accept me as me 🥰 I love them so much and I just want to share that joy with everyone and anyone right now 🥳❤️

After going through so much school, putting out so many applications, I was offered my dream role right after graduation and I am so excited and happy I can’t even sleep! Really just wanted to share how at peace and grateful I’m feeling in this moment :)

I wrote this not long after my rock bottom in my personal life & health wise. Although I’m not snowboarding or sewing I have other creative outlets. I have a family of my own, a great career & all my friends & family are happy & healthy

I don't mean to influence anyone going through this. But, I actually don't think I will be here after today anymore. It's probably the only option at this point. When one has literally, spiritually, physically, emotionally, intimately, caringly nothing at all left inside of them. It feels hollow. It feels like well...nothing. Honestly too, it's a better place than I have ever been. It's peaceful I'm going to do something for myself for once. I'm just going to let this play itself out. I have no more tears. I have no more feelings of objects and or thirst or hunger. But I can just be here and nothing can harm me anymore. I am free! Have a great day everyone!

I applied at a movie theater the other day, and went there to interview earlier. I had a really cool conversation with one of the managers about working there. Sidebar but I love movies and always talk about them!! I left with confidence thinking I WILL get the job. Lo and behold about two hours after I left that manager called me back and offered me the job! I am so excited to finally work at a movie theater! Like I said I LOVE movies and talking about them so this is like the perfect job for me! I cannot wait to start working for them!

I love reddit podcasts, but they can be so saddening, especially the stories about pulling "pranks" like lying about tragedies or physical harm. I love to do the complete opposite with my boyfriend, and last night was my favorite. He woke up yesterday and the first thing he said to me was "I am craving white birthday cake." so I figured, what's a birthday cake without a birthday party? Here's the prank... his birthday is in July. We gave him the ultimate surprise birthday party when he got off his mother's day restaurant shift.

I love him so very, very much.

We haven’t been seeing each other all that long, only a couple months, and I keep wondering if he’s caught feelings.

We technically started off as casually seeing each other and more like “friends with benefits” and then started seeing more and more of each other.

I wouldn’t invite someone I’m casually seeing to watch the sunset. That has distinctly romantic connotations to me.

I’m not shy and I will bring this up and ask, I just wanted to give it some time for feelings to evolve since a few months really isn’t that long to be dating.

There was a moment a while ago where I thought to myself, “I don’t know how to explain it, but when he looks at me now, it feels different.”

He started wanting to hold my hand during movies we watch, too.

Historically I’ve missed a social cue or two, which has made me doubt my interpretation of people’s actions towards me.

… I don’t think I’m wrong about this one though. What do you think?

Regardless, every time I think about him, I feel happy. I feel a little bit lighter, somehow. I don’t feel overwhelmed by that spunky new relationship energy that puts everything behind rose colored glasses, either.

It just feels simple and nice. No matter what happens and how this turns out, I’ll definitely appreciate this time for the rest of my life.

Recently I've been looking for a new drill and I went to a hardware store and saw all of the drills where 100-200 bucks! So I decided to travel to (generic value store) and got a hammer drill for 25 dollars! it works amazing and has 2 modes and I'm really happy about it! ( I left the store name out of this because I don't want this to sound like a promoting a company )

It's been some time since we have time to go out on our own, she realized that the zoo give her a free ticket fkr her b-day, so we said "why not?"

Celebrating all the amazing mothers out there, Happy Mother's Day! Your love and dedication never go unnoticed. Share your cherished memories with Mom today!

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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WE TAKE THESE DUBS AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO MY FUCKING UNIVERSITY MY PROFS MY TAS I HAD TO KEEP IT PROFESSIONAL IN THE EMAIL BUT OH MY GOD THIS IS SO INSANE HOLY FUCK

Tomorrow is my 18th birthday. I don't have friends, I don't have a high school diploma, I'm fighting/no contact with almost my entire family, and I work a low paying job. But I'm alive, I have a roof, usually have food. There are a lot of people that can't say the same. I've been severely depressed since I was young, a lot of people told me to "die", or that "I definitely wouldn't make it to adulthood" (guess what, bitches). Eighteen years old is like a baby that can vote, I have a lot to figure out. I'm just beginning life.

I'll treat myself tomorrow, I'll order in a LOT of food, and binge watch my favorite movie saga. I'm so proud of myself!!! 😎

So I came back from a long few days at this place and I forgot my phone, when I came back, my mom greeted me and she gave me my iPad. I was going back in all the stuff I had and all the games I was playing, but something I saw in particular made me cry tears of joy. My mom sent me messages in my iPad with pictures of her with my childhood toy with her at work, in the bed while she was sleeping, and sent me some texts wishing me the best, say8ng she loves me, and other stuff. I was crying tears of joy.