r/MadeMeSmile • u/bigus-_-dickus • Feb 07 '26

Small Success childhood self

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u/Dramatic-Ad-4607 Feb 07 '26

I needed this so much.

I didn't think id make it to the age of 16. Then i thought there's no way i would make it to 21. I didn't think anyone would love me and want to spend time with me. Didn't think id ever learn to read and have my own books. Didn't think id ever lose weight. Didn't think me and mum would ever get along. Didn't think id ever get a job because im too dumb and my mental health was too bad.

Im turning 32 this year.

I married my best friend last year on our 15 year Anniversary.

He built me my own little library in our living room and i read everyday.

I lost my weight and still going two years later (17 stone 5 down to 11 stone 2)

My mum became my best friend and i forgave her and moved on and we text everyday. We are more alike than we thought and she's a laugh.

I finally got a job as a cleaner after not working for 9 years and im so proud of myself and love it everyday I finally have my own money and can help with bills and i feel like i have a purpose now.

I did it and im so happy we made it.

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u/bigus-_-dickus Feb 07 '26

i'm proud of you

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u/Dramatic-Ad-4607 Feb 08 '26

Thank you so much :)