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What has been your biggest victory in the past year?
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Pour your heart out or read through the pages of someone else’s heart. Either way, we hope you find comfort in reading these stories from strangers.
What has been your biggest victory in the past year?
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January 25's question:
4
Who has shaped your life in the most significant way? Tell a story about them.
September 24's question:
22
Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give to your 16-year-old self?
July 24's question:
110
Are you where you wanted to be at this stage in your life? Why or why not?
May 24's question:
6
What is your happiest memory of your mother or a maternal figure?
February 24's question:
17
When it comes to work, what is your negative self-talk?
January 24's question:
November 23's question:
9
What is one event in your life that you wish you could change, and how would you change it?
October 23's question:
24
When you think of the word ‘rejection’, what memory comes to mind?
September 23's question:
17
What is the most intense pain you’ve experienced that wasn’t physical?
August 23's question:
18
When you think of the word ‘disappointment’, what memory comes to mind?
May 23's question:
6
What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced in the past year?
May 23's question:
23
When was the last time you felt lonely, and what made you feel that way?
April 23's question:
9
Is there a family tradition from your childhood that you have instilled, or would like to one day instil, in your own family?
March 23's question:
17
Who was your most influential teacher in school? What impact did they have on your life?
February 23's question:
15
What is the kindest thing someone has done for you in the past year?
January 23's question:
29
What has been your biggest victory in the past year?
December 22's question:
37
When was the last time you felt brave? What were you doing that made you feel that way?
Anonymous
Managing to stay alive despite of how hard life was Keeping the faith that things will work out regardless of the situation. Financially last year I was in the pit, and this year for a short period it looked promising but again it became slightly worse. Some of it it’s my fault but I’m glad I managed to come out of it
Anonymous
Finding remnants of the woman I was before becoming a widow and losing my life.
Anonymous
Paying off most of my debt- Only left with the monthly subscriptions.
It feels good
Anonymous
Staying alive. After crippling depression, six months of suicide ideation and one almost-attempt, I am still here. And determined to make it count.
Anonymous
Qualifying as a registered nurse and I recently started working, after 11 months of being unemployed.
Anonymous
I spent 10 months pregnant and gave birth to the most beautiful baby boy at the beginning of the 2024. A week later, he died in my arms. I knew he was special from the moment he was born and put into my arms. I knew he was sent to us and that we were made his parents for a reason. Now, although the pain still resides and the trauma still lives on inside my mind and body and there have been days where I’m not quite sure how I’m going to survive, somehow, I have been able to carry on. This is my biggest victory in the past year. I knew I was strong before but throughout this journey, i’ve found even more strength within me. To put on a brave face, to make hard decisions, and to carry on without my little angel.
Anonymous
Not giving up ;
Anonymous
Last year I managed to do a course I’ve been reluctant to register and I passed it, 9months later I got my dream job.. Started dreaming job this month and bought my first car in July last year..
Anonymous
My accomplishment for 2024, really began on 7 October 2023.
I’m a Jewish South African Israeli and the fear and trauma I lived through and felt that day, and all the days since is intense with horror.
I’ve learnt how to stand up for my beliefs, while so many ‘friends’ disappeared and said the most awful things. I have received hate mail and rejectionn.
I have never felt more alone, yet I stand proud of my history and Israel.
I think and worry about everyone’s lives daily, Jews and Palestinians alike. This war needs to end and the hostages must come home.