Do you ever just feel PROUD of yourself?

[Anonymous]

My almost ex husband left us a year and a half ago after a long term affair that rocked my world.

I have 2 little kids, 1 big dog, and a house that are all my responsibility.

In the last 18 months I have:
Almost doubled my salary
Started a side hustle that is now reliably generating $2500-3000 per month
Fixed my oven, washing machine, dryer, and car by myself at various points
Kept the house in good, clean, working condition with some minor upgrades I did solo
Re-invigorated friendships with my closest girlfriends
Poured my heart and soul into my kids who seem to be doing much better than OK all things considered
Won $2000 on a lottery ticket and took the kids and I to Paris
Had the honor of caring for my beloved grandma at the end of her life

Sometimes I'm just like DAMN LOOK AT ME THRIVING IN THE FACE OF TRAUMA But seriously, it just feels GOOD to know that I'm capable and strong and that my kids can hopefully look back with some context some day and understand that their mom did her best.

What are you proud of yourself for?

[Anonymous]

I’m so happy for you! Great joh!

[Anonymous]

I am proud of you.👍🏽

[Anonymous]

Proud of you. Close to being your 18 month ago self - taking notes, hope to be like you.

[Anonymous]

Well done, OP. Love your outlook and mindset.

Sounds like the ex was dead weight and you can thrive!

[Anonymous]

Good work! Be proud!

[Anonymous]

Do you ever thank the universe for your shitty husband because you wouldn’t have done any of those great things if you had married a great guy.

Tragedy creates an opportunity to be proud of yourself.

[Anonymous]

Love this! Way to go OP

[Anonymous]

Amazing, OP! You have persevered and have done incredibly well for you and your kids!

[Anonymous]

You should be damned proud of all that you have accomplished❣️

You definitely came out on top here.
Not everyone can and you showed that leaving someone who cheated on you can be the best decision one can ever make for their children.

I cannot imagine staying w/a man who had been unfaithful to me.
As a Mother I would feel that I had a huge responsibility to ensure that my children had a positive role model for them to look up to vs. someone who chose to remain w/someone who treated her less than what she was worth.

I hope good things continue happening to both you as well as your children. ❤️

[Anonymous]

Keep it up, OP!

[Anonymous]

I’m very happy for you and wish I could be more like you. I wilt under any kind of stressors unfortunate circumstance and always make things worse.

[Anonymous]

Yes, lady!!!

[Anonymous]

I went NC w a family member and should have done it years ago but I did it recently. I finally have peace.

[Anonymous]

Good for you OP! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽