Hey Pandas, What’s A Small Thing That Happened To You This Year, But Totally Changed Your Life For The Better?

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I received a kidney transplant 6 weeks ago. This has changed my life for the better. God has so blessed me.

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Shelby Moonheart

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lara 2 years ago

Bless you but moreso the person who donated, whether dead or alive, their kidney to make sure that you live to pass it on.

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The girl I like started actually hanging out with me and it's totally changed me. I'm more social and I'm not as drained and socially awkward. I feel really good and hope we stay friends even if we don't go out.

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25points

Little Bi Guy

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Dina Simoné 2 years ago

Aw, good for you 💚

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I got my dream job, on the top of a 2,500 m high mountain (Schlern) in the Dolomites. Ever since I have moved to South Tyrol, 10 years go, I always kept on dreaming about living up there. There is a refuge where tourists can eat and spend the night. I spent 4 months there, I was responsible for the laundry. It was the best thing ever, with all the scenery, the weather, the storms, the Haflinger breed horses, the good food and my own little room.

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23points

White Wolf

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Caro Caro 2 years ago

OMG that is fantastic. What a blessing !

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I started going to Youth Group at my church. It’s not really religious and we get to do fun things every week! I’ve made a ton of friends through it.

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19points

MikeWheelerFan

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Caro Caro 2 years ago

Making friends is great. Good for you Mike.

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Lost my job in February only to find a better job with better pay and better appreciation in July.

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18points

Luna Dusty

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Caro Caro 2 years ago

HA. That's good news. I'm happy for you Anjanette.

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Realizing that my dog actually loves me. Is also loyal and cares about me.

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16points

miss miss

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Caro Caro 2 years ago

I'm a bit sad that it took some time to realize this. Miss miss, of course your dog loves you!

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Moved into my grandparents place to avoid toxic people in family.Well,yeah! Good for me but I still live 10 minutes away .My Grandmom is very controlling but grandfather is the best.It's just hard.I wish I had a home.But yeah for me,I 'm ok.

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10points

MrOwlAteMyMetalWorm.

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Mya Lugar 2 years ago

Get involved in a group, club. or team, get a hobby, a volunteer position, etc. That way you don't have all your thoughts on those who are not supportive. You will also be distracted in a good way from your negative thoughts. It IS good that you were able to move away.

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I got help from the teachers with a bullying problem and it’s gotten a lot better
Now I’m starting to come out of my shell at school and I’m making friends

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10points

Animelover

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Mya Lugar 2 years ago

Bullies are the worst, especially if you are the shy (and more sensitive) type, which is what the usually make their target. Don't let them have you!

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My best friend of 10+ years, decided to blow me off over a dog biting people in the complex that she owns, found out very quickly that I what true gaslighting is and how much of a liar she was. She took the tenants word on all this over mine. She Actually convinced people in the complex that I was the crazy one. Fast forward a whole year now, I moved TF out of there and even out of the state of Utah. Best decision ever. Still not over the hurt she caused but I found out who my true friends are. And to top it all off, I know longer have to deal with Lilly white Mormon people. The world is so much more colorful in Nevada. Not being around a buttload of trumpers is also a bonus.

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9points

CJ Bovee

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Caro Caro 2 years ago

Some good came out of the bad. I'm glad you're ok and happy now.

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#10

Finding the courage to leave my mentally and physically abusive partner, biting the bullet and going to love at home. Had to leave my old job because he knew where I worked already got a job at a vet as a receptionist. The perfect job for me, starting tomorrow! Really nervous and anxious but can’t wait

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9points

Aimee Louise Pooles

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Birgit M 2 years ago

Congratulations to your decision and to your new job! I hope you‘ll have a great first day tomorrow, best of luck!!!

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#11

My boss gave me a substantial raise, half a dozen paid sick days, and a Tuesday-Saturday schedule. I feel like I finally have the respect I deserve after all these years of hard work!

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8points

Jaclyn Steinmacher

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CJ Bovee 2 years ago

Awesome. Way to go.

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#12

Before this year started I was am English Lecturer, preparing for Civil Service exams.
I got married at the beginning of the year and in the middle of the year I got pregnant with our first child. Marriage is amazing, but pregnancy is magical. I miss a lot of things I had last year, academics, achievements, freedom, shopping, lots of talking, lots of friends and the whole world is now ONE PERSON. It's worth it
We're truly soul mates, I don't even need to tell him things I want to say or I'm craving.

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6points

Sidra Badar

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Judy Reynolds 2 years ago

Congratulations!

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#13

I got very fed up with my minimum wage paying job and quit. On a whim I applied for a position way over my qualifications, got the job, and within a week started making double what I did before.

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6points

Elizabeth Klomp

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Mya Lugar 2 years ago

Live up to the faith that your new employer has put in you. Show him/her that they made a good decision in believing you could do a good job. Best wishes.

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#14

I was diagnosed with ASD. Basically, I have spent a lifetime believing that something was wrong with me, that I was broken. The diagnosis was a relief. Explains everything. I'm 36 and I learn how to be my true self.

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6points

June

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Judy Reynolds 2 years ago

So glad that you are learning this at 36. Better than if you were 68. We both have a lot of years to go, but the feeling broken has taken so many years from us.

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#15

This year I realized that I am beautiful…inside and out. I had been struggling for a long time criticizing myself and never cutting myself a break. Self love has done me a lot of good!

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6points

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Ellie 2 years ago

Great job breaking free from negativity!!!! Stay strong! :)

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#16

Two things:
I finally finished the book series that I had forgotten about (The Land of Stories)
And..........................
I started (and finished) Keeper of the Lost Cities.
I do talk about Keeper of the Lost Cities a lot, but I'm totally obsessed with this series (No matter how many times it breaks my heart)

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5points

3 Trash Pandas (She/They)

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Pepper DeVoe 2 years ago

Land of stories! Love those!!!

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#17

Broke my back and my wrist in October. This has made me and my boyfriend so much closer.

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5points

Sonja Ayala

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Sonja Ayala (Submission author) 2 years ago

Getting better every day. If it wasn't for him, I'd probably still be in the hospital. Thank you for your concern ❤️

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#18

watching a few videos introducing the basics to buckdancing (like tapdancing). Now waiting around in one area has become so much more fun!

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Cowws

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My O My 2 years ago

For you and for others! It would brighten my day to see someone dancing when having to wait

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#19

I finally got the courage to tell the woman I love how I feel about her, after 19 years of knowing one another and 5 years of living together. That pretty much completely redefined my entire life in ways I never expected! What ensued was a wild ride of true love, self-discovery, HRT, and marriage, in that order.

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5points

Sky Render

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CJ Bovee 2 years ago

Love this! But what is HRT?

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#20

I’m a guitarist, and I broke my pinky on my fret hand. When it first happened, and my finger was pointing in a direction that fingers shouldn’t point, I thought my burgeoning guitar career was over. Turns out it was a clean break, and after surgery, and focused strength training and physical therapy, that it’s stronger and more nimble than it ever was.

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5points

UpQuarkDownQuark (he/him)

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Judy Reynolds 2 years ago

The training must have been so hard, but it was all worth it in the end.

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#21

I confessed my love to a woman, then she used me to hurt my other friends and then emotionally abused me until I broke and got Psychosis. I lost everything but now I have new friends because of it who do understand my situation and care for me as I care for them

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5points

Christian Meier

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CJ Bovee 2 years ago

Amazing. Keep that chin up. You'll be fine. Don't need that crap in your life.

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#22

Ran my first 5k

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4points

Snowman️

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Caro Caro 2 years ago

WOW

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#23

I had the same bestie for 6 years. This year , She ( and I ) got too addicted to roblox. My parents were mad at me and didn't allowed me to play roblox anymore. After I told it to her , In a few days , she started ignoring me and being toxic. I tried a lot to explain her that roblox isn't everything and I want her old self back . But NOPE ! And then , I understood how fake and toxic she was ! Im grateful that I found out her real personality

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3points

Official_Blink️

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Caro Caro 2 years ago

It's sad when you lose someone you thought was a friend but now you know and maybe that's better. Do you have other friends?

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#24

I finally met a couple new people that are interesting and fun to be around. At first they annoyed me bad, and they still kind of do lol, but it's fun to be around them and see what will happen since they're so interesting.

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3points

Black Pearl

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Muff_Fluff 2 years ago

Sometimes having something interesting can help out. Happy for you!

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#25

I'm selling my house and getting divorced-no house to clean and no judgmental spouse. Yay!

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2points

Maria B.

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#26

I’ve stopped tolerating bull$h1t that wastes my time and energy.

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2points

Solaris Ellipses

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#27

Oh boy...ok all in one year I realized I'm bi, confessed to a really really amazing girl and had those feelings returned. I'm currently still closeted but having her in my life has made me the happiest I've ever been.

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1point

Rockstar

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I had my first suicide attempt that got me to ICU. Finally got medical help for depression.

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Ake Na

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Rockstar 2 years ago

Congrats. seeking help is step one

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#29

I just started going to college and was nervous because I've always had trouble making friends. Then I met this new girl and we started talking. The next day, she directly came and sat next to me. It doesn't sound like a big deal but to me it means a lot that someone chooses to be my friend.

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Artsy Bookworm

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Lara Löwenherz 2 years ago

I bet she is a happy that you were there as you are about her. Go conquer the world!

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#30

1. Earned a promotion with 40% pay increase. 2. Bought a newer used car (saved for 2yrs while working the crap job), no more breakdowns. 3. Went to the Chiropractor, found out how messed up my back was now no more pain.

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Rider

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#31

My daughter was born in May this year, and is just the best thing there is. She was very small when she 'happened' 😄

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Margrét Hauks

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#32

I had weight Loss surgery in September. I did it for my health. I had gained a significant amount of weight in the last 2 years. I'm down 70lbs! My blood pressure is better and I feel better. clothes falling off of me and things looking better on me is an added benefit. It was no easy feat. But I'm glad I pushed through for my health and happiness.

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janel jones

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-6points

Ronald Anthony

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Sushi 2 years ago

I am a 30 year old mother of two boys, 5 and 3. I became an LVN (LPN) in 2020 and applied to an lpn-rn bridge program, and was accdepted! I just graduated with my associate of science in nursing, with honors. I start on the floor I've dreamed of (CVICU- it's a nurse residency program, so don't worry any fellow nurses) from the beginning in a month.

Hey Pandas, What’s A Small Thing That Happened To You This Year, But Totally Changed Your Life For The Better?

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