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Post by ~KellyAnn~ on Apr 2, 2015 22:28:34 GMT
Divorcing my ex after 23+ years of marriage. It truly was like the weight of the world was lifted off my shoulders.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2015 22:46:40 GMT
Just ONE thing? Letting go of my ex finally. Once I was able to let that relationship go once and for all, I was able to find a happy and healthy relationship with my current DH.
More recently, I've gotten my lazy butt in the gym. By adding the gym to my routine, I've been able to make little changes in my eating habits and now my weight is creeping down instead of up.
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Post by ~summer~ on Apr 2, 2015 23:11:54 GMT
Going back to work. LOVE it.
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Post by Native New Yorker on Apr 2, 2015 23:21:03 GMT
Finally realizing that my ex didn't love me "in his own way," he just didn't love me. I put up with a lot of garbage and I'm so much better off. I see him in a different light but at the same time I appreciate the good things he brought to my life.
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Post by roundtwo on Apr 2, 2015 23:22:46 GMT
Divorcing my now ex-husband after more than 26 years together was the biggest and best change I could have ever made to my life. I am still just blown away at how much of me I had lost during my marriage and it has been quite a journey rediscovering myself. I'm loving it!!
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Post by Merge on Apr 2, 2015 23:38:29 GMT
Leaving religion behind entirely.
Also, having kids and then getting dogs to "mother" when the kids wouldn't let me cuddle them any more.
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Post by gonewalkabout on Apr 2, 2015 23:43:01 GMT
Become a much stronger person. The circumstances that occurred to get me that way were hell basically, but you know the expression, 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger' ... Oh Yes it does. I don't allow people to walk over me anymore.
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Post by cherrie on Apr 2, 2015 23:54:29 GMT
Retiring!! I had so many migraines while working, those and the stress is finally gone!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2015 23:55:42 GMT
Going back to work!
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Post by birukitty on Apr 2, 2015 23:58:18 GMT
Changing my diet to a healthier style starting with eliminating soda and drinking water instead, then eliminating all fast food, and finally when grocery shopping only buying whole foods instead of processed foods. The biggest change came last year when we switched our diets (DH and I) to eating a whole foods plant based vegan diet. It's been 13 months now and I've never felt better.
The whole process took about 3 years and I think that's why it was successful-I did it slowly, a little at a time.
Debbie in MD.
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StephDRebel
Drama Llama
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Location: Ohio
Jul 5, 2014 1:53:49 GMT
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Post by StephDRebel on Apr 3, 2015 0:34:53 GMT
The change that has the biggest impact overall is definitely my attitude.
Your attitude impacts every event of every single day of your life. It's astonishing how great things can be with the right one.
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Dalai Mama
Drama Llama
La Pea Boheme
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Jun 26, 2014 0:31:31 GMT
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Post by Dalai Mama on Apr 3, 2015 0:40:36 GMT
Another vote for working out. It has improved so many different aspects of my life.
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Apr 3, 2015 1:30:21 GMT
Letting God take control of my life and creating a much closer relationship with Him.
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Post by ajsweetpea on Apr 3, 2015 1:40:18 GMT
Leaving a town where I was unhappy and moving someplace else. I am SO happy with where we live now. I have made some great friendships and my kids are getting a great education. I love how family oriented our town is too!
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pridemom
Pearl Clutcher
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Jul 12, 2014 21:58:10 GMT
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Post by pridemom on Apr 3, 2015 1:54:37 GMT
I went back to college and finished my degree.
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Post by epeanymous on Apr 3, 2015 1:55:35 GMT
Took a sabbatical. Now I'm totally recharged and looking forward to my work return.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2015 1:56:09 GMT
Lasic surgery!!
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irener
Junior Member
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Mar 4, 2015 0:45:43 GMT
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Post by irener on Apr 3, 2015 2:05:58 GMT
having NO CONTACT with my narcissistic mother, and my dad, brothers and sister divorcing my abusive husband and putting his a$$ in JAIL accepting that family is not biological and real friends can love you just as much
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Post by pb on Apr 3, 2015 2:18:03 GMT
Two things.
Finally excepting my brain needs realignment and going on antidepressants.
Meditation.
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mlana
Pearl Clutcher
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Jun 27, 2014 19:58:15 GMT
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Post by mlana on Apr 3, 2015 4:58:58 GMT
Fencing in my garden.
We have a problem with deer and rabbits and planting anything in my garden was an ex recipe in futility. I had planted a few beds with critter resistant plants, then given up. I didn't work in it for years while I was busy with the kids. Last year, for Valentine's week, DH gave me the fence of my choice, to be purchased and installed at once. Letting go of the money was hard, even though it wasn't my money LOL.
My landscape guys built me a six foot fence with top, bottom and middle boards with chicken wire stretching from the top rail to the bottom. ( Do you know how hard it is to find six feet tall chicken wire? We had to order it off the internet!) it has gates surrounded by trellises and is a work of art.
Since the fence was built, the garden has become my sanctuary, gym, and entertainment center. It's where I go to work off stress or just to work. My DH and DD have discovered a love for vegetables and have become my most ardent supporters. While home for spring break, DD spent hours in the garden, helping, watching, listening to books or just watching the lizards fight. DH comes out to sit in the swing when he gets home from work and we talk about the day and what's growing or will be growing. After DH had his stroke last month, I used my time out there to recharge and count my blessings.
There is no place that I feel closer to God than in my garden. Maybe that's because the first thing that you learn as a gardener is to keep your mouth shut. literally. Between the bugs and the 'organic fertilizer' (manure) you really don't want a mouthful. I think I listen better with a closed mouth. I go out all stressed and angry and then I get my hands dirty and the tension. Just melts away. My muscles may hurt, but my soul feels so much better
Marcy
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Post by lightetc on Apr 3, 2015 4:59:44 GMT
A new specialist - I've made more process with my chronic health issues in the last two months than in the preceding two years.
And cutting off contact with my ex - I met someone that showed me what positive interaction looks like (work trip, nothing happened except work and a light bulb moment for me about my "kind of people") and it took me two years to give up trying to convince him to stop needing so much from me and just stopping communicating at all. I was trying to be nice and gentle but it was a stupid approach. Now I'm happily single because I know there's at least one person (and therefore theoretically many others) in this world that world wouldn't require me to "settle."
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Post by SweetiePie Pea on Apr 3, 2015 7:46:23 GMT
I lost 170lbs after being diagnosed with diabetes at 36.
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Post by leftturnonly on Apr 3, 2015 9:18:43 GMT
Becoming a part of the 2peas community.
You guys are the best. Any hour of the day or night, any topic under the sun, anytime there's a crisis, someone is here.
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craftykitten
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 4,304
Jun 26, 2014 7:39:32 GMT
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Post by craftykitten on Apr 3, 2015 9:35:26 GMT
Meeting my BF. He truly has made my life complete. And becoming vegetarian - I feel much better now physically and emotionally.
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Post by Blind Squirrel on Apr 3, 2015 13:59:31 GMT
Learning to be happy for other people's successes and good fortunes.
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Country Ham
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,313
Jun 25, 2014 19:32:08 GMT
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Post by Country Ham on Apr 3, 2015 14:09:55 GMT
Turning my life over to God and Christ.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
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Post by tracyarts on Apr 3, 2015 14:27:13 GMT
I started eating a lot less and a little bit healthier around 2003.
In the years since I've slowly lost 150 pounds and am keeping it off without any struggle, the pain from my back injury has gotten a little bit better, and my health has improved to the point where I was able to completely reverse a few obesity related health conditions and manage other health issues much more effectively with fewer medications. I not only made my life better but will get to live longer now barring any unforeseen terminal illnesses or accidents.
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