FabSwingers.com forum: What are you most proud of?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Today I have successfully passed stage one of an interview process that is the the job at the end of three years of study... and, i am not ashamed to say, I am incredibly proud of myself for getting to this point.

So my question... what are you most proud of yourself for?

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

This week I displayed awesome mum skills in the face of adversity. I showed my little cub that having a fierce lioness for a mama isn’t a bad thing and that we can get through absolutely anything as long as we stand together.

I’m proud of us.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My son turning out well rounded, confident, caring, considerate, hard working and just awesome despite growing up in an environment that could have very easily created the total opposite.

Coming through the other side of an abusive relationship, complete mental breakdown and wanting to be a beacon of hope for anyone suffering that not only can you survive, you can flourish.

Yes you'll carry wounds and you'll never be the same, but the same you whilst in that situation isn't the you that you were before it... the REAL you. You can find the real you again, and you'll love yourself once more.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"This week I displayed awesome mum skills in the face of adversity. I showed my little cub that having a fierce lioness for a mama isn’t a bad thing and that we can get through absolutely anything as long as we stand together.

I’m proud of us. "

That's amazing, well done xxx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My son turning out well rounded, confident, caring, considerate, hard working and just awesome despite growing up in an environment that could have very easily created the total opposite.

Coming through the other side of an abusive relationship, complete mental breakdown and wanting to be a beacon of hope for anyone suffering that not only can you survive, you can flourish.

Outstanding.... we are the sum of our experiences and morals.... not what someone else wants us to be xxx

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By *entileschiWoman
over a year ago

Norwich

My wonderful daughter

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I only feel pride for my children and grandchildren's achievements;

I don't feel pride for myself.

Maybe because I haven't done anything to be proud of.

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

"Today I have successfully passed stage one of an interview process that is the the job at the end of three years of study... and, i am not ashamed to say, I am incredibly proud of myself for getting to this point.

So my question... what are you most proud of yourself for?"

Congratulations! Fingers crossed for the rest.

I’m pleased that my houseplants are currently still alive. Even the maidenhair fern!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I only feel pride for my children and grandchildren's achievements;

I don't feel pride for myself.

Maybe because I haven't done anything to be proud of.

Oh, I'm sure that's not true....you did afterall raise your kids to be who they are today

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Surviving. There's a lot in there, but facing a lot of horrible stuff and getting through without losing myself.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Winning Rectum of the Year 2018.

I beat Fearne Cotton.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So my question... what are you most proud of yourself for?

Congratulations! Fingers crossed for the rest.

I’m pleased that my houseplants are currently still alive. Even the maidenhair fern!"

Thank you... I'm nearly there

As someone that cant even grow mould I salute you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm proud of a few things.

My children growing up to be fantastic adults & parents.

Giving up smoking over six years ago & being the incentive for my mum & a good friend to also give up & stay non smokers.

For getting out of a destructive, controlling & violent relationship & learning to love myself again.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My beautiful stunning daughter

And being the only one out of my siblings to step up and give up everything I had to care full time for our mother after her stroke

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Setting a good example to my neices and nephews from when they were first born to now the oldest is in his mid-twenties.

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

So my question... what are you most proud of yourself for?"

Well done you x

My greatest achievement is my two boys

and holding myself and my family together over the last twelve months.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My son has grown into s very fine young man. Probably more to do with my wife and him than me, but I can bathe in the halo effect.

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

This is an absolutely gorgeous read. You all rock!

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By *tella HeelsTV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire

My children

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm proud of me. Not in a big headed way but how I've turned my life around from a total mess mentally to having a normal life. It's not been easy but I've done it.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

Well done OP!

My children, without a doubt. Amazing humans and I simply can’t get enough of them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Doing stand up at mental health inclusion conference and getting over personal anxieties to perform poetry readings and act

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By *inn2000Woman
over a year ago

belfast

So my question... what are you most proud of yourself for?"

Well done you xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm proud of being British.This country integrates all peoples ..racism can't win here.

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By *ornylittlesubWoman
over a year ago

Grangemouth

For getting back up again and again and again....like Chumbawamba says "I get knocked down, but I get up again, You're never gonna keep me down.."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My kids. My eldest has struggled all through school with his autism but he smashed his GCSEs, smashing his way through college and has been accepted into his university of choice for September.

My middle one is off living the uni life at college in Brighton and makes me super proud (minus the bleached blonde green hairdo he has now

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And my youngest, he is the kindest sweetest boy even though he too struggles with autism.

I can’t wait to see them next weekend, I haven’t seen the eldest two since Christmas properly so I’m stoked at this!

Danish x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My children and taking the risk of setting up my own business and making a success of it. I’m damn proud of myself for that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Raising my boys alone, working hard, no benefits, bloody hard work but wouldn't change a thing x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I only feel pride for my children and grandchildren's achievements;

I don't feel pride for myself.

Maybe because I haven't done anything to be proud of.

Oh, I'm sure that's not true....you did afterall raise your kids to be who they are today"

That was easy, and billions of other people managed it too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not being banned from the forums in th least 3 hours.

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

"Not being banned from the forums in th least 3 hours. "

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford

I find the notion of being proud of conscious decisions you made to be slightly odd.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I trained my dachshund to sit, lie down and roll over.

Now to put that into perspective....”Being the owner of Dachshunds, to me a book on dog discipline becomes a volume of inspired humor. Every sentence is a riot. Some day, if I ever get a chance, I shall write a book, or warning, on the character and temperament of the Dachshund and why he can't be trained and shouldn't be. I would rather train a striped zebra to balance an Indian club than induce a Dachshund to heed my slightest command.”

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My kids

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

My awesome humility and my ability to own my occasional twattery.

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

"I find the notion of being proud of conscious decisions you made to be slightly odd. "

What if someone makes a conscious decision to do something that scares them and manages it and are proud of themselves?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I find the notion of being proud of conscious decisions you made to be slightly odd.

What if someone makes a conscious decision to do something that scares them and manages it and are proud of themselves?"

Exactly like the butternut squash I bought earlier

Anything’s a butt plug if you’re brave enough

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford

"I find the notion of being proud of conscious decisions you made to be slightly odd.

What if someone makes a conscious decision to do something that scares them and manages it and are proud of themselves?"

It can't have been that scary if they did it, can it?

If people want to be that self-indulgent, it's up to them, I suppose.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm alive, healthy and happy. It's been a struggle getting here. I'm quite proud of myself for that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm incredibly proud of my son's. They are amazing and unique. I've raised them alone for 10 years now and I'm proud of our wee world. It may not be much to others but to me it's everything.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I find the notion of being proud of conscious decisions you made to be slightly odd.

What if someone makes a conscious decision to do something that scares them and manages it and are proud of themselves?

It can't have been that scary if they did it, can it?

If people want to be that self-indulgent, it's up to them, I suppose.

Having a sense of achievement isn't self-indulgent. I think it's vital for a good self-esteem. For some people even getting out of bed and facing the day is an achievement. Knowing you have done your best in the face of big challenges, whatever the outcome, should be a source of pride.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not being banned from the forums in th least 3 hours.

Welcome back

lovely to see you again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Finally having the balls to admit I want them gone

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford

"I find the notion of being proud of conscious decisions you made to be slightly odd.

What if someone makes a conscious decision to do something that scares them and manages it and are proud of themselves?

It can't have been that scary if they did it, can it?

If people want to be that self-indulgent, it's up to them, I suppose.

It shouldn't be.

I'm in constant pain and am fighting a chronic condition, but if I allowed myself to feel a sense of achievement about normal stuff, ie getting up at 5.15 to walk my dogs before work, I'd be making it optional.

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

The exams I passed to keep the job I have

An equivalent 2nd year Med degree and it was hell of a tough call I can tell you!

Good luck with the next stage!

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

"Finally having the balls to admit I want them gone

A very brave life changing step.... good on you Rachel

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I find the notion of being proud of conscious decisions you made to be slightly odd.

What if someone makes a conscious decision to do something that scares them and manages it and are proud of themselves?

It can't have been that scary if they did it, can it?

If people want to be that self-indulgent, it's up to them, I suppose.

It shouldn't be.

Agree to disagree then. I also have a lifelong condition and the average life expectancy for people with it is 58 because they kill themselves. I've fought very hard to learn how to manage the mental health problems that are inextricably linked to having my condition and I now have a life worth living. I'm very proud of that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My sons, extremely proud of them

At 25 and 23 they have grown from kind, sweet caring little boys who always worked hard at School, always looking to achieve.

Now my youngest is a game developer,my eldest bought his house at 23, got made redundant in his job. So, my boy being driven, and forward thinking spoke to his boss, had discussions and Friday signed an informal agreement to buy the business. Between his savings, his redundancy pay and a discount from his boss, he will own it from the 1st of May.

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By *oman wantedCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire/Liverpool/Manchester

I met Prince twice. That was nice xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Finally having the balls to admit I want them gone

A very brave life changing step.... good on you Rachel "

Thanks. Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Surviving someone attempting to break me, mentally, physically and emotionally, for the past twenty five ish years of my life, especially the past twelve years of my life. Still got some healing to do and I might always have healing to do but I'm a survivor and not a victim.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am very proud of myself for keeping a tough job while raising 2 kids.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Im proud for a lot of reasons but im going to go with the fact that its been 14 years since i was last sectioned under the mental health act and 14 years since i last attempted suicide. The longest period in my entire life by a long way.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Trying my best everyday to be a great genty.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Im proud for a lot of reasons but im going to go with the fact that its been 14 years since i was last sectioned under the mental health act and 14 years since i last attempted suicide. The longest period in my entire life by a long way. "

That's a definite achievement and you should be proud of yourself.

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By *U1966Man
over a year ago

Devon

My daughter

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