After working at my job for two months, they took me off probation a month early, gave me a 2$ an hour raise, added me to the free health plan (doesn’t come off my paycheck) and they’re moving my phone number under the business account so I won’t have to pay a phone bill either!!! Everything’s coming up Millhouse 🥳

I'd love to hear your simple pleasures in life. The simpler, the better.

Personally, I'd say eating pop corn, being in a quiet environment, and talking to the few people I like.

We made it to another week, and I’m proud of everybody. Keep killing it.

I finally had some time to rest after work and got back into playing the witcher 3 while drinking coffee and I wonder what does bring comfort to other people ? Like what is something you would be eager to do when you have a day where you wanna feel cozy

I've been in such a good mindset lately. Albeit stressed as anything, but I can actually do things! I've been four months out of a controlling relationship and I can actually do things. I can eat when I want, I can sleep when I want - I'm not forced to stay up until midnight because they want me at theirs for longer, I can go out by myself, I can dress however I want without them saying anything or blowing my phone up if I don't respond immediately.

I'm actually eating properly, I'm making meals I like, with ingredients I like. I'm sleeping better, I'm working out, I'm actually talking to old friends who I haven't properly spoken to since before getting into the relationship. I'm working on my addictions, and I'm going to sign up for proper therapy to get help with my flaws and work on myself. My room is tidy, I'm saving money on food shops now that I have to pay for just myself and I don't have to lend money to someone.

I've taken up yoga, started going to Dungeons and Dragons again, I'm watching shows and movies I want to watch without being in constant fear of triggering my ex. I'm communicating better to people, my overall mental health is so much better. Holy fuck I haven't felt this good in years!!

Sorry for such a long wordy rant. I've just realised what I can actually do now!! :D

It's not linear, and I know that. I still struggle with shame and fear and all of these things. I can look at it differently now though. I can see when I'm elevating again and take deep breaths. I can recognize when I don't need to be in fight or flight and when I do.

All this to say it's a big win. It's been a year since I fled my home and uprooted my life. I lost my career and everything, and I think it was the best thing I ever did. I am so happy to be healing. Even when it's hard and feels like I've made no progress, I know that I have.

So it isn't perfect, but the healing is happening.

​[ ☕ ] Fresh cup of coffee / tea for energy

[ 🫂 ] Big warm, silent hug

[ 🛡️ ] Shield against bad vibes and workplace stress

[ 🍀 ] Pure, concentrated good luck

[ 💤 ] 8 hours of deep, uninterrupted sleep

[ 💖 ] Gentle reminder that you are loved and worthy

​Grab one (or all of them) on your way out!

I know it’s probably also my stress and busy schedule and my the way I absorb things but how do you guys stay positive?

What are the things that help you in times when it all feels so much that your chest can’t take it anymore?

One of the things that i’ve been trying is consistently journaling. Have any of you consistently journaled for years and how has that worked out?

How do make sure to not let the dark thoughts consume the positive ones?

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So a little over a year ago my life for the past 10 years basically came to an end. My marriage ended, I basically became homeless, and I bounced from job to job. A year of hard work later but as of today, I have a license in my new State, a new car and I have managed to actually start saving money instead of just living check to check. I am super proud of how far I’ve come. You can do it too! It’s hard and it is painful sometimes but it is doable. DON’T GIVE UP, I BELIEVE IN YOU!

had a pretty bad day so I had to cope.

im a fitnessy guy but today i just wanted to stay in bed and recover for all the stuff of life haha.

it was really nice and healing.

wishing the best for the next person ✨❤️

be the person to break the cycle of negativity, not the one that continues it ❤️✨💝🍫

So this happened tonight around 8 PM, and I'm still smiling about it an hour later.

I was sitting in my car near a local park in the rain because I usually stop by there to feed a stray cat every night While sitting in my car, I looked across the street toward a building and noticed that a cleaning crew's work van had its side door completely wide open to the pouring rain. I’m familiar with the van because they clean the building every night. At first I thought maybe someone was in the van, so I minded my business for a few minutes. But it was really coming down, and it's not the greatest neighborhood. I started thinking about all the tools and expensive equipment that could be packed in the back and if someone walked by they could clear that van out in seconds. So I threw on a hoodie, braved the rain in my shorts and sandals, and walked across the street. No one was outside so I gently knocked on the window of the building where I could see cleaners working through the blinds.

Cue the funniest moment of the night: A little boy (probably around 8 or 9 years old) came to the door, looked out, locked eyes with me for half a second, got completely terrified , and sprinted backward into the building shouting for his mom and dad in Spanish. 😅 Poor kid! He definitely thought I was a spooky late night apparition. It doesn’t help that I wear heavy black eyeliner and dark lipstick LMAO .

His dad came rushing to the door. Through the language barrier (the parents didn't speak much English), I managed to tell him: "Hey, your van side door is wide open and it's pouring rain. I just wanted to let you know so nobody gets into your tools." The relief on his face was immediate. They were so, so grateful, and immediately rushed out to shut and lock the van. Turns out it’s a family cleaning crew, 🥹 a mom, dad, an older son (around 15), and the little guy who I jump scared. 🤣
When they finished up their job about 20-30 minutes later and came outside they even tried to offer me money to say thank you. I waved it off and told them, "No, no, it's fine! Just a neighbor looking out for a neighbor."

Even with the language barrier the kindness and appreciation were so clear. I’m sure they’ve probably wondered about me too since I’m usually in park late as a solo woman feeding a cat lol. It was such a sweet reminder that looking out for each other goes a long way. Hope everyone out there is staying warm and looking out for their people tonight! 💙

It's fun to celebrate the wins

I searched for good sub where I can read some success stories, about beating depression and anxiety. But most of them are triggering and are wallowing in endless self-pity (which I understand, but that can turn into an endless cycle and it's not helping) So I hope I'm in the right place to read some I beat depression or life got better stories. I was bullied through my school years and I have ptsd, but I think and I hope I can overcome the trauma.