I'm proud of myself today because....

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Post by pretty » Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:54 am

Because I went to the doctors.
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"if I don't let myself be happy now, then when?"' - jimmy eat world

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Post by Skyeler » Thu Nov 02, 2006 3:04 pm

I changed a diaper and it actually looks like a diaper... not some failed kindergarten art project.

I made supper and didn't make the house explode

I played piano for two hours.


Most of the time I feel like I don't belong.
But I got my new favorite record today.
My favorites change every single day.
Except you,
You'll always be number one.
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Post by (*Haven*) » Wed Nov 08, 2006 6:18 am

Because my therapist called me back from a message I left her on Monday and I told her how I was feeling although I refused to call her to tell her.
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Post by pretty » Wed Nov 08, 2006 6:30 pm

Because I rang the Dr's.
Because I got loads of work done.
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"if I don't let myself be happy now, then when?"' - jimmy eat world

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Post by bluefruitbowl » Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:42 am

Because I am crying right now for the first time in months/seasons/years.

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Post by (*Haven*) » Fri Nov 10, 2006 4:23 am

I'm proud of myself today because I went to my knitting group even though I really didn't want to.
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Post by TEDAIC » Sat Nov 11, 2006 2:15 pm

Im proud of myself today because for once in my life i stood up for myself
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Post by Spidey » Sat Nov 11, 2006 8:42 pm

i got out of bed.
and took a shower.
and put some stuff away.
there is, in the end, the letting go.
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Post by blackdaisy » Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:35 am

Because it has been 19 months and 2 days since I last cut.
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Post by 5th section » Mon Nov 13, 2006 1:39 pm

my SI tool is in the bin
...then one day I realised that the people you see in waiting rooms and car parks and on trains are really far more interesting. That they all have whole novels inside them, a fabric of scar tissues, photos and memories. They are comedies and tragedies and - more often - both at the same time.
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Post by little pixie dust » Mon Nov 13, 2006 5:19 pm

Because i managed to do my English talk without freaking out and taking a panic attack :D

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Post by handmade mute » Sat Nov 18, 2006 12:25 am

mentions SI

Because it's been months since I've hurt myself.
Because I'm getting through everything.
Because I'm letting myself cry again instead of forcing myself not to.
Because I'm trying.

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Post by 5th section » Sat Nov 18, 2006 1:01 pm

:1_week_si_free:
...then one day I realised that the people you see in waiting rooms and car parks and on trains are really far more interesting. That they all have whole novels inside them, a fabric of scar tissues, photos and memories. They are comedies and tragedies and - more often - both at the same time.
- Anna James (1984-2007)

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Post by Quiet little Angel » Sat Nov 18, 2006 2:11 pm

i got started on an assignment that isn't due until thursday... and i cleaned my room... very proud actually... :)
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Post by fuyumi » Sat Nov 18, 2006 10:42 pm

because i haven't harmed myself today
because i've organized some of my books in the new house
because i am still here

- so i turn myself inside out in hope someone will see -
- these precious things let them break their hold on me -

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Post by susanM » Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:58 am

because I was there with my dad when he was in a situation that was hard for him

because I allowed myself to have a nap this afternoon when I was exhausted (I get scared to let myself rest during the day)

because I'm still here and still trying my best, in every way really

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Post by angelic212 » Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:07 am

im proud of myself because


:star: i didnt stay in my pjs all day, and decided to go out by myself to some stores i wanted to go,

:star: i have started exercising again but in a healthy wayy

:star: i have started to eat breakfast daily
im not a breakfast person

:star: im drinking less coffee

:star: because of the 4 years si free i have!

:star: because im a year and 7 months cigarette free!


go me!!!!!

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Post by friarygirl » Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:31 am

I didn't cry.

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Post by the edge of the world » Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:39 am

I decided that I should take care of myself.

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Post by Quiet little Angel » Sun Nov 19, 2006 3:29 pm

i lost weight.... (shouldn't be proud... but i am...)
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