What Are You Proud Of?

[pandora]

I am proud that I have learned to deal with my PTSD symptoms, that I completed the CBT and started the EMDR...that I went back to criminal injuries to get the additional funding. I am proud that I am good Mom to my son with disabilities and that I do everything I can to make his life as good as it can be.

I am proud of the people i have met on this forum that always seem to know what to say in the right way!!!

 

[Mina]

I am proud of the fact that although I had a bad nightmare last night, I dealt with it better than I ever have, and didn't let it ruin my day today. I chose to fully wake up, got out of bed, talked through it in detail with my DH and told him all of it (occasionally it's nice he gets off work at 3am), and used some of the tactile sensation suggestions I've learned here. After being up for an hour, I was able to go back to bed, and fall asleep quickly and without fear. :smile:

Oh, and I'm proud of myself that I watched the movie "Troy" tonight. Never thought I could sit through a 2.5 hour movie - that's way longer than my usual capability!

 

[cragger65]

First of all, I am proud of all of you - if you are the company I keep, I am a wise man.

I am proud that I dealt very well with a flashback of the hospital the other day better than ever. I was able to fight off my negative thoughts that usually consume me.

I am proud that I stood up for myself recently, when it would have been so easy to roll over.

 

[littlegirl]

I'm proud that I'm willing to face my real self and it is not so bad. I was abused, I was wounded, but now I'm starting my life over. I no longer have to even think about my abusers. They are no longer part of my life. Instead my wonderful loving husband and my beautiful two sons love me unconditionally.

I used to think that because I still have PTSD symptoms and my personality has been significantly shaped by my trauma, they still have power over me. I see differently now.

They no longer have power of me and I'm the only person who is responsible for my life. I blame no one and I owe no one to do things I don't want to do.

I'm proud of the my life and I'm proud of who I am.

I'm proud of the fact that I'm doing so much better with my anger.

I'm proud that my sons know that I love them so much.

 

[Grama-Herc]

I am proud of the people in this forum.

You guys are stronger than you think. Just look at your accomplishments.

You deserve to be proud.

 

[littlegirl]

I am proud that I have learned to deal with my PTSD symptoms, that I completed the CBT and started the EMDR...that I went back to criminal injuries to get the additional funding. I am proud that I am good Mom to my son with disabilities and that I do everything I can to make his life as good as it can be.

I am proud of the people i have met on this forum that always seem to know what to say in the right way!!!

I am proud... just in general lol. I'm proud to be the type of person that can endure several traumatic events throughout her life and still come out a strong, independent woman. I know that it sounds silly but I've learned to be thankful for the unfortunate things that have happened. It's all made me strong enough to be the kind of woman that I am today. I look back on how bad it all was... how bad I was... it feels like a lifetime ago, though sometimes I take a brief visit to negative town. If it wasn't for all that, I wouldn't have what it takes to have made it through some of the things that I needed to make it through to be a great mom and person. I'm proud of the mother that I am and of the daughter that I've given to the world. I'm proud of the boyfriend that I plan on spending the rest of my life with that has risked his own life to defend this beautiful country that I am also extremely proud of, regardless of our economic situation. Today hasn't been a very good one, but thinking of all the things I'm proud of sure makes me smile. =)

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I'm proud of you for the kind of person you are and being able to see things clearly.

 

[Mahtalat]

I am proud of Shamstalat and Mahtalat for getting through a crash and coming out on top. That really made my night/morning/day :).

 

[Grama-Herc]

Today, I am bursting with pride that "MY" duaghter has come to me to vent her frustrations about her mother-in-law.

She did not call her stepmother or her stepsister---as usual---she called her mama!

I am proud I have been able to relax enough to ALLOW this rebonding between the 2 of us. For so long I was anxious and unsure of what to say or do. I am proud I have relaxed and just let it happen.

Every day is better than the day before, even if she is ranting and raving about this incredibly rude, pushy, overbearing, hostile and vengeful woman. She really is the
monther-in-law from hell!!!!!!!!

 

[Mahtalat]

Today I am proud of everyone who has managed to do something out of the norm for them, healing, (or for any other reason that has made them beam with joy!). I think that all deserves a pat on the back :) and a nice huge smile :-D.

 

[midi]

I'm angry! I'm really angry about stuff this one chick (who I thought was my friend, but wasn't) did to me! It's a good anger! I'm sticking up for myself!

 

[Mina]

Go, Midi!! :thumbs-up

I am proud of myself for going to go play racquetball with my yoga instructor. I don't know how to play racquetball, and I don't have any local friends, so it was fun on both counts. I'm not usually very good at just jumping in and trying something I know nothing about...stresses me out...so to do so and still have fun was cool.

I am also proud of myself for both taking good care of my piglet, and of myself as well - I needed a mental break.

 

[Grama-Herc]

Am I proud today? You bet your sweet arse I am

I was able to make my daughter laugh, I mean really laugh and we both laughed and then she thanked me, really thanked me for it!

As sappy as it sounds, we had a true bonding momment! Something I've not had in many, many years! It was fantastic! And, I let her take the lead in our laugh fest and well, I'm just so proud it happened and I am over the moon with it. Can't wipe the smile off my face.