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Let's all of us take a chance to say why we are proud of ourselves!

PositivePossum6Senior Contributor

Let's all of us take a chance to say why we are proud of ourselves!

Hi all,

I wanted to create a positive space for us to respond to the following question: why are you proud of yourself today?

I will certainly start off. I am proud of myself because today I had to attend a critical emergency for my dear friend who was in a very precarious situation mentally. I don't want to go into great detail because I am unsure if it is a safe topic to discuss on an online forum. I am proud because I now know that my friend is going to be ok, and I am proud just because I turned up to see him at the hotel and now he is in safe hands. I am still a little bit sad about him, and I worry for him - but I know he is in God's hands and God will not abandon him.

Thanks all - looking forward to hearing from you all!

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Anna223Casual Contributor

Re: Let's all of us take a chance to say why we are proud of ourselves!

My authenticity. Not to name it for example, ‘suicide’ is counterproductive.

I feel we need to talk about suicide, that it happens, that I imagine most people would contemplate at some point in their lives. Sharing is caring and this forum is a way to feel less alone and validated. We may offer support or suggestions and empower each other.

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor

Re: Let's all of us take a chance to say why we are proud of ourselves!

@PositivePossum6 i am proud of my beautiful children

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Jade30Senior Contributor

Re: Let's all of us take a chance to say why we are proud of ourselves!

Great idea @PositivePossum6 to share proud moments!

I’m proud for watching some random TV today and sticking at it for more than 30 minutes. I struggle to watch tv other than what I usually watch because of the sensory stimulation it causes and it makes me nervous. I like quiet; I can’t handle much noise. Also, this is a win because I had an appointment with my psychiatrist yesterday and usually that sends me down a rabbit hole of emotions and thoughts over the next few days as I overanalyse what we discussed. But today I’ve been at peace and have been able to invite some extra noise into my life 🙂

I like what you said as well @Bunniekins and @Anna223 and @PositivePossum6. You should all be very proud of yourselves!!!!

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