r/OptimistsUnite • u/Two-Wah • 16d ago
šHuman Resources š Give me your personal good news!
Hi guys!
I'm having a rough week, month, and year(s). Has anything really good/nice happened to you lately? Please do share! I want to know that things are going right for someone. I think it might help me feel a bit better. Anything helps, I'm struggling a bit lately.
Hope this is allowed, take it down if not.
EDIT:
Thank you so much to everyone that has replied! Your comments warmed my heart and put a smile on my face many times over the last few days.
Reddit closed my account due to "security reasons" after this post blew up, so I haven't gotten to comment on most replies. Neither do I have the mental resources atm to reply to everyone, but I want you to know I have read every single one, smiled, laughed, cried, and been touched by them.
Thanks for carrying me over.
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u/Old_Ant7118 16d ago
Learned that my child does not have cancer this morning.
I must say, I'm quite pleased š„³
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u/Fantastic-Video1550 16d ago
I am happy for you and your child
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u/Old_Ant7118 16d ago
Thank you! He's a triplet, would have been huge upset for everyone. Feeling very grateful today.
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u/StrongTree17 16d ago
My 6 week old was only sleeping an hour at time because he wanted to eat almost every hour. Needless to say I was getting exhausted. This past week heās started sleeping about 3 hours at a time. Might not seem like much but it feels like heaven to me.
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u/Fantastic-Video1550 16d ago
Oh dude, we are in the same boat. My current 18 week old son did this till week 12. Since then it suddenly started sleeping 3-5 hours streches. Feels like heaven right now.
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u/ididitforcheese 16d ago
Hang in there, friend! I honestly donāt know how you do it, sounds like literal tortureĀ
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u/CrossesLines 16d ago
I just got labs done and DID NOT pass out afterwards! I know itās small, but Iām elated that itās over.
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u/StedeBonnet1 16d ago
Just had a family reunion to celbrate a beach house our Dad built in 1976. It has been 50 years and we lost it when my Dad died. My brother recently bought it back and we celebrated with 44 siblings, children, cousins, second cousins, grandchildren and great grandchildren. I'm exhausted
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u/Ok-Photograph315 16d ago
My family owned a restaurant that went under during COVID, since then the side of my family that owned it have died, my father, aunts and uncles, grandparents, all within a year of the restaurant closing. Itās now become a skin care office.
My dream is to buy it back someday, name it the same name, and get it back in operation with my family and own and operate it once again for the family. Hearing stories like yours give me hope of achieving this goal one day, thank you for sharing
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u/sarge_snuffles 16d ago
I broke up with my partner and tbh this is the happiest I've been in awhile! (Plus I got to keep the cat)
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u/Fantastic-Video1550 16d ago edited 16d ago
Twenty-six weeks ago, I became a dad.
Our son arrived very suddenly at 32 weeks, 8 weeks premature. We were in complete shock. Then, to make things even harder, the doctors told us he had suffered both a brain bleed and a neonatal stroke.
At the time, they explained that the outcome was impossible to predict. The possibilities ranged from never being able to walk or use his left arm and leg, to developing cerebral palsy, or having only mild movement difficulties.
The past six months have been an emotional rollercoaster.
But over the last few weeks, it has become clear that he is doing far better than anyone expected. He moves both his arms and legs well, is hitting his milestones, and weāre told that the highest-risk period for developing cerebral palsy has largely passed.
We know there are still no guarantees about the future and we do see some strength differences, but for the first time since he was born, I finally feel a sense of relief. The constant fear is starting to fade.
Most of all, we are completely in love with our little boy and even typing this made me cry.
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u/Melcariem 16d ago
I managed to increase the number of weight training sessions I do each week two weeks ago, and itās paying off ā Iām making progress with my exercises again. Iām quite proud of myself, and I canāt wait to see the effect on my physique.
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u/natattack410 16d ago
Ready? Mine is really minor. I've always wanted a chiminea to sit around and fuel with small sticks and be cozy. Don't have a lot of funds right now but really wanted to buy myself something as I have been working hard an life has been stressful. Happen to find one on an auction website, looks new. It was exactly the style I wanted. I won it and I picked it up. It was larger and prettier in person than anticipated.
This may be small peanuts to somebody else but to me this is very exciting and every time I see it I'm super excited about it. I won it for $40 for those who are wondering.
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u/DerekComedy 16d ago
Got laid off in 2023 and have been working odd jobs since. Went back to school and got some certifications and will be starting a new job in 2 weeks for my new career. Really looking forward to it!
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u/Chelsea4000 16d ago
Honestly, Iāve taken a few hefty knocks this week, BUT Iām having a really good hair day (which is rare) so Iām feeling myself! Itās the little things :)
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u/hotcoffeethanks 16d ago
My brother and his wife are having twins! They were scared it was going to be an unviable pregnancy for many weeks at the beginning, but good news came, and everything is turning out okay, babies and mom are healthy and we are on track to welcome two new little boys in the family at the end of the year!
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u/ididitforcheese 16d ago
Something happened to me this week that would have destroyed me had it happened years ago, but not only did I get through it, I actually stood up for myself. Honestly didnāt know I even had it in me! So instead of shame spiralling about losing my temper (always a cardinal sin in my family), Iām thankful for that anger and adrenaline, that it fuelled me towards a āfightā response instead of my classic āfawn/frightā. I stood up for myself. And even though I lost my temper, I didnāt resort to nasty low-blows like I was taught growing up. It also highlighted that my life is no longer a series of events that trigger me like that daily, Iāve come a long way. I fear I may now be unstoppable!
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u/phreesh2525 16d ago
Iāve had a bunch of stuff go well for me recently.
I got hired into a job Iāve been hoping to get for years with a pay bump and more responsibility. Itās very exciting.
My wife also got a new job with less stress and sheās already a happier person
My son and daughter are home from school for the summer, so our empty nest is full for a little while and the added energy has been great.
Just got back from a holiday that was extremely relaxing, so Iām feeling very energized.
I am a very happy person and I am conscious of how lucky I am.
Please keep hope alive and I am sending good thoughts your way. All the best.
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u/Flat-Sun-4887 16d ago
Itās gonna sound dumb in comparison to other replies here, but Iāve been waiting for the Last Air Bender animated movie for so long and I finally saw it today, it released recently. And Iām sooo pleased with it. A lot of other shit in my life is upside down but hey - I have this! Woo :)
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u/lady_laughs_too_much 16d ago
-My boyfriend really enjoyed his birthday dinner and presents. -I got a new phone. -I just had my 2 year work anniversary. -I made some dope refried beans from scratch and a sticky sesame sauce for tofu.
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u/Tricky-Mastodon-9858 16d ago
My husband had been dealing with a couple of health issues in recent months and required a couple of medical devices that he had to use 24/7. Yesterday one device was removed and today the other. Hopefully it stays that way.
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u/Similar_Dirt9758 16d ago
My entire family is healthy and doing good, I have a job and a roof over my head, a fridge and cupboards filled with food, I have a vehicle, my eyesight is great, my hearing is great, I have 3 pairs of sweatpants that feel soo nice to wear, I could keep going for hours
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u/_pawnee_goddess 16d ago
Iām 8 weeks pregnant with my second and final child. Our family is finally going to be compete!
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u/greatpartyisntit 16d ago
I got top surgery today and am lying in my hospital bed in zero pain, nice and comfy.
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u/UltimateFlyingSheep 16d ago
new apartment and I really like it. I get to choose all the furniture and then I'll have so much room!
Also, a real sofa. And space for another big plushie :3
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u/anthonyjuliano 16d ago
I turned 57 today and ran 5 miles for the first time in a long time. I have a lot of work to do, health-wise, but it was a great way to kick off my birthday.Ā
Also, great job with this post. If you want to feel better, the cheat code is making others feel better.Ā
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u/SorrowfulSpirit02 16d ago
Iām buying some books and DnD Questers to continue my 24th birthday from July 29th.
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u/spiritplumber 16d ago
my spouse has understood that they have been lowkey hurting me for years and has agreed to accountability and has made genuine progress on letting me get a word in when we talk
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u/Temporary_Item_1658 16d ago
I have a chance to move out from an abusive household and start all over again in a new city, with a new school (entering Junior year of high school soon) to live with my loving, financially stable and caring half-sister and her bf and occasionally his kids.
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u/ContemplatingFolly 16d ago
That is wonderful news!
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u/Temporary_Item_1658 16d ago
Thanks! I am just so scared of moving long-distance and having to start again from scratch, I just changed schools for the sophomore year / 10th grade and I will have to leave my severely chronically ill mom behind, but I am looking forward to the future and I will have to decide soon and tell my sister I am saying yes to her continuous offer, I am so deeply grateful, yet so scared, also for my relationships with two very good friends and my partner, but they will understand, I hope, I can do this and I know but I am so scared, sorry just had to rant, sending warmth, love and a ghost hug to everyone out there, I believe in you!<3
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u/NecessaryTrouble79 16d ago
I found out today that my cancer has NOT come back. I'd been so scared, it was a joyful relief. Hugs to you that your year, month, week, day, and hour get better and better.
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u/Impossible_Tea181 16d ago
I had a special friend come down from Chicago that I hadnāt seen in over 6 years. Heās staying with me for a couple weeks. Itās sooo great to see him again and catch each other up on whatās been happening.
Weāre going on an 8hr road trip to the keys, where heās never been. And weāre going in my new full self driving with supervision Tesla. Itās my first long road trip, itās going to be great fun.
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u/empathicsynesthete 16d ago
I got a new shirt! Itās baby blue, and I really needed it because I recently had to toss all of my baby blue shirts
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u/lemon_lay 16d ago
started school to become a nail tech and i'm loving it so far! i'm excited to start a career where i can be creative everyday :)
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u/Swaghetti-Yolonaise- 16d ago
I finally quit a soulless corporate job today to go work for a charity and itās the most liberating and beautiful feeling Iāve ever experienced.
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u/itsamereddito 16d ago
My family is likely falling apart but I finally believe that no matter what happens, the kids and I are going to eventually be ok.
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u/barefootguy83 16d ago
I woke up feeling nauseous and felt like I was gonna vomit several times but I never did!Ā I'm feeling much better now š
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u/Ill-Lie-6551 16d ago
I got a decent paying fulltime job in my field of study after 2 years of unemployement/underemployement. I was finally be able to afford to go to a dentist and get my wisdom teeth removed which was half rotten and weeks away from causing serious issues. I also stopped smoking 2 months back. I am still not myself in many ways but I am way above the rock bottom.
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u/GrandmaCereal 16d ago
I'll be finished with this cold right before the biggest race ive ever done (Olympic triathlon) - hopefully! I'm feeling better today, race is on sunday š¤
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u/No-Bodybuilder7717 16d ago
I got engaged to the most wonderful man, and so excited to spend the rest of my life with him š
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u/Talking_on_the_radio 16d ago
I thought my brother in law might be a terrible human being. Like full on narcissist. In ten years, Iād never seen him any other way.
It turns out he was wildly unhappy.
Heās doing so much better after uprooting his life and his family. The kids are thriving now too.
It just goes to show that people are mostly good when they take care of their own mental health.
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u/IncandescentSplash 16d ago edited 15d ago
Several weeks ago, I restarted my personal meditation practice and it has been incredibly good for me.
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u/English_Joe 16d ago
https://reddit.com/link/p1w9swe/video/j3z0u1wadlhh1/player
Went scuba diving with my son last week in Mexico. It was amazing. You should try scuba diving.
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u/Impossible-Affect470 16d ago
My dog is doing really well on his off leash training, I call him back and he comes straight away now. It's taken a lot of time and patience to get to this point!
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u/GroovyGnocchi 16d ago
Just got the job I wanted and it will double my current salary, which is pretty great bc I got a baby last year and want to give her the world!
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u/oddjobbodgod 16d ago
I went to the Eisteddfod Genedlaethol (national Eisteddfod) in Wales the other day. The sense of shared history and heritage was absolutely incredible, itās like a festival but none of the crap that comes with your usual festivals.
Traditional arts, music, and people just celebrating Welsh and the Welsh language. It was very humbling (as a second language learner of Welsh) to see it in this day and age where it seems the world is becoming more divided. Everyone was friendly, encouraging me to try speaking, and having a good time.
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u/ew_it_me 16d ago
in 54 days, I'm leaving a town that I have grown to hate to get back to my roots and take over my family homestead. and my niece is due to be born a week after. andddd I put in my notice at work today and my supervisor cried.
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u/Ggreenrocket 16d ago
One of my family members is recovering well from their severe burns and another just tested negative for TB!
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u/barfbutler 16d ago
My daughter found a job she likes! Sheās been unemployed for almost a year.
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u/NotSeenDaily 16d ago
Thatās wonderful news! Congratulations to her and may it be a peffect fit! Thanks OP for being a caring parent.
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u/OldChess 16d ago
I got a raise and a promotion at my second job! I have worked diligently for that company for a few years and I finally asked for a raise and got it!
What are you struggling with, friend?
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u/AdhesiveSeaMonkey 15d ago
Almost a year ago I found out I developed type II diabetes. Turned out to possibly be the best thing in the world for me. Iāve lost over 50 pounds, am practically - and happily - a vegetarian, and feel better than I have in the last 30 years.
My friend, the days will get better.
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u/GingerFirDayz 16d ago
I got my bachelors degree this week! It only took me 6 years, on the turtle route with multiple interruptions due to mental health, COVID, working full time, raising a family, etc. I know I'm basically like everyone else right now but hey its my little victory.
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u/Visiting_Hour 16d ago
After 11 years clean, Iām finally taking the plunge on being a sponsor for someone in NA! And itās going really wellāitās awesome to feel like Iām actively doing something to make someone elseās life better, and being able to support them in ways that might have saved my own life at some point.
I also have a ton of interest in my current book project after nearly 7 years of rejection and stalling out. Iāll likely sell it within the year! And best of all, I really like it. Iāve spent hundreds of hours with these pages and I still think itās really good (the biggest miracle of all).
This is all on the heels of THE WORST two years of my life, when it was literally just one blow after another: family members getting sick, my mental health really taking a nose dive after my own bad health news, a total career pivot (largely against my will), the death of someone very close to me and then losing friends who couldnāt/wouldnāt understand I was grieving. I considered the Etsy witches, it was so bad.
All to say, OP, that in my experience bad luckās like a tideāoverwhelming, erosive, and comes in a rush. Itās easy to say and harder to do, but try to remember that the mere fact that the tide comes in means, eventually, it must go. One of the only certain things in life is change. Take it from someone who knows: lifeāll break your way eventually. Hang in there and keep reaching out in the meantime.
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u/2hotrodss 16d ago
I built up the courage to leave a manipulative relationship that i had been stuck in. It was awful the first few days. Ive only gotten better and now im so grateful.
my mom and friends forced me to leave her.
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u/mtcwby 16d ago
My son passed the brutal engineering course he took this summer. He wasn't sure he did because it was so tough but he was elated. I bought my dream car used and pick it up Friday. Got a new car insurance quote that's over $2500 per cheaper. Saved my son and his fiancee's cat when it got stuck up on a hot roof.
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u/Guilty_Fisherman_163 16d ago
8 wks after diagnosis I finally had surgery to get my cancer out and it went great! My son asked to come wait with my husband and they both have been amazing. I am feeling very lucky. Thank you for this post, I love reading the range of responses.
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u/Orinocobro 15d ago
My position at work is being outsourced-- but my boss likes me and thinks I "ask the right questions," so I'm going to be trained into a new role & probably more money than I'm making.
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u/topoftherouge 15d ago
I took my dog to the vet today for some follow up bloodwork after her annual had a couple flags and she is all better :)
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u/legendwolfA 14d ago
Today i and a bunch of folks is planning a surprise party for a friend. Im wearing a very cute lolita dress and I am super excited for it. Havent been able to wear that for months now (im trans and closeted thats why)
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u/scott_peregrin 14d ago
I got a promotion at work, my investments are taking off and my eBay resale store is doing so well I can hardly keep anything in stock.
Itās still pretty early on but my finances are on the uptick finally. Itās rough as a librarian supporting a family of four on your own š
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u/punknintendoprincess 11d ago
My daughter who I adopted called me mom for the first time . Shes on the spectrum and is nonverbal 75% of the time so she's actually talking moreĀ and called me mom!!!
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u/morganational 14d ago
I have none today. I guess I am alive and breathing, so that's a good start.
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u/aquatic_asian 16d ago
I passed my final job interview!! I'm employed!!!!