Reality Check!

[christine]

Hey everyone, I've been really down and negative so I am stopping and putting together a list of my achievements as a reality check!

- Escaped 21 years of abuse and control
- Learnt to talk about my experiences and ask for help
- Not self harmed for 5 months!
- Have my own flat and car
- Live independently
- Attending University
- Work one day a week
- Connected with my Grandmother
- Made some acquaintances and first ever friend!
- Connected with great psychiatrist and working through stuff

just to name a few... I don't feel it at the moment but I know I am doing well and heading in the right direction.

[Pi.R^2]

Oh wow, those are amazing achievements!!!

It sounds like you've put huge effort into moving forward with your life; you should be so proud. I hope life brings you loads of happiness from here!

[Wonderland.]

So many big achievements right there. I hope you can begin to feel proud of yourself, you are definitely heading in the right direction.