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over a year ago
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Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.
But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.
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over a year ago
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I helped start a school football team and coached it where they once didn’t have one.  I’d have probably put that on a application if I got asked your question.
On here, fab. I once had a girl say yes   |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Probably going from being a couple of bad decisions away from a life of crime to being who I am now.
I’m still a dickhead but at least I’m a good dickhead. |
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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago
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Getting sober and quitting substances that can't be mentioned on the forums
Not dying this year
Not sure I'd put either of those on a job application so in that case and would go for my marathon finishes instead! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.
But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.
(Knees are completely knackered now though) "
Cool. Which ultra did you do? |
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over a year ago
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"I went back into education as a mature student and a single parent and got my degree. "
Well done! And that's a good one, actually. I did my masters after having kids. |
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"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.
But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.
(Knees are completely knackered now though)
Cool. Which ultra did you do? "
The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them  , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped. |
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over a year ago
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"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.
But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.
(Knees are completely knackered now though)
Cool. Which ultra did you do?
The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped. "
Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get? |
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So many.
But, after watching the Christmas Lectures at the Royal institute for so many years, actually getting to present there and be in that auditorium was a big moment.
Have ticked some pretty amazing boxes over the years.
Meeting Becky is right up there. |
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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago
Newry Down |
Staying calm and composed under pressure, in an increasingly challenging world that throws up a multiplicity of problems that I have to prioritise and resolve every day, and still remain positive and focused whilst encouraging and counselling my work colleagues and family members to do the same. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.
But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.
(Knees are completely knackered now though)
Cool. Which ultra did you do?
The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.
Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get? "
Sorry typo
Outside there official time of
14 hours inside my expected 16 lol
Still
Gave me a medal so I’m well chuffed. It wasn’t the longest of ultras by any means. But for me it will be my
Longest.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Holidays in Canada followed by moving to Canada for 2 years
Next step is permanently moving to the cold north!"
I'm so jealous...that's high on my "If I win the lottery" list |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.
But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.
(Knees are completely knackered now though)
Cool. Which ultra did you do?
The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.
Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get? "
And I did your recommendation…
Took sandwiches and ate them part way round  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.
But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.
(Knees are completely knackered now though)
Cool. Which ultra did you do?
The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.
Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get?
And I did your recommendation…
Took sandwiches and ate them part way round "
What sandwiches did you have? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.
But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.
(Knees are completely knackered now though)
Cool. Which ultra did you do?
The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.
Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get?
And I did your recommendation…
Took sandwiches and ate them part way round
What sandwiches did you have?"
Cheese and pickle. Nothing posh like your mate |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.
But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.
(Knees are completely knackered now though)
Cool. Which ultra did you do?
The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.
Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get?
And I did your recommendation…
Took sandwiches and ate them part way round
What sandwiches did you have?
Cheese and pickle. Nothing posh like your mate "
My mates are far too lazy to do Park Run let alone Ultra Marathons  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.
But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.
(Knees are completely knackered now though)
Cool. Which ultra did you do?
The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.
Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get?
And I did your recommendation…
Took sandwiches and ate them part way round
What sandwiches did you have?
Cheese and pickle. Nothing posh like your mate
My mates are far too lazy to do Park Run let alone Ultra Marathons "
It was a mate who bullied me into it |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.
But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.
(Knees are completely knackered now though)
Cool. Which ultra did you do?
The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.
Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get?
And I did your recommendation…
Took sandwiches and ate them part way round
What sandwiches did you have?
Cheese and pickle. Nothing posh like your mate
My mates are far too lazy to do Park Run let alone Ultra Marathons
It was a mate who bullied me into it "
Well I hope you're still friends! |
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"I've been asked this on a job application and I'm feeling uninspired.
Tell me your greatest accomplishment. Hopefully your answers will inspire me. "
Making it to 40 without being an inmate, long term inpatient or in the grave.
Still time though....especially as I go to Carnival tomorrow....here comes an unaccountable amount of rum...Redbull and pain killers... that's how I got through last Christmas. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.
But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.
(Knees are completely knackered now though)
Cool. Which ultra did you do?
The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.
Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get?
And I did your recommendation…
Took sandwiches and ate them part way round
What sandwiches did you have?
Cheese and pickle. Nothing posh like your mate
My mates are far too lazy to do Park Run let alone Ultra Marathons
It was a mate who bullied me into it
Well I hope you're still friends!"
Yes he’s convinced me to run the Conwy half in November |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.
But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.
(Knees are completely knackered now though) "
That is some achievement!! And what a great cause……. Take a bow mate |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.
But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.
(Knees are completely knackered now though)
That is some achievement!! And what a great cause……. Take a bow mate "
Eurgh. Don't encourage him. The results are published and they say he retired after 3.5 hours. He knows how to spin a yarn does 'Tom'. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.
But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.
(Knees are completely knackered now though)
Cool. Which ultra did you do?
The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.
Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get?
And I did your recommendation…
Took sandwiches and ate them part way round
What sandwiches did you have?
Cheese and pickle. Nothing posh like your mate
My mates are far too lazy to do Park Run let alone Ultra Marathons
It was a mate who bullied me into it
Well I hope you're still friends!
Yes he’s convinced me to run the Conwy half in November "
Did he convince you to run off??
Unlos.  |
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"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.
But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.
(Knees are completely knackered now though)
Cool. Which ultra did you do?
The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.
Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get?
And I did your recommendation…
Took sandwiches and ate them part way round
What sandwiches did you have?
Cheese and pickle. Nothing posh like your mate
My mates are far too lazy to do Park Run let alone Ultra Marathons
It was a mate who bullied me into it
Well I hope you're still friends!
Yes he’s convinced me to run the Conwy half in November
Did he convince you to run off??
Unlos. "
He’s only been back 3 weeks!! Was just starting to chat again 
Pixie |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.
But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.
(Knees are completely knackered now though)
Cool. Which ultra did you do?
The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.
Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get?
And I did your recommendation…
Took sandwiches and ate them part way round
What sandwiches did you have?
Cheese and pickle. Nothing posh like your mate
My mates are far too lazy to do Park Run let alone Ultra Marathons
It was a mate who bullied me into it
Well I hope you're still friends!
Yes he’s convinced me to run the Conwy half in November
Did he convince you to run off??
Unlos. "
I think I touched a nerve when I pointed out he was telling an untruth. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've been asked this on a job application and I'm feeling uninspired.
Tell me your greatest accomplishment. Hopefully your answers will inspire me. "
Ive raised over 10,000 pounds for a few charities doing different sporting activities. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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raised 3 kids by myself. The only thing my ex wife did was harass me and try to steal money. It was bloody hard and my mental health went down the toilet but they're all happy, healthy and wonderful young adults now.
MrWho
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"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.
But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.
(Knees are completely knackered now though)
Cool. Which ultra did you do?
The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.
Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get?
And I did your recommendation…
Took sandwiches and ate them part way round
What sandwiches did you have?
Cheese and pickle. Nothing posh like your mate
My mates are far too lazy to do Park Run let alone Ultra Marathons
It was a mate who bullied me into it
Well I hope you're still friends!
Yes he’s convinced me to run the Conwy half in November
Did he convince you to run off??
Unlos.
I think I touched a nerve when I pointed out he was telling an untruth. "
Looks like it! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Airborne school at fort Benning Georgia. Being a female. It still my pinnacle. "
lol when DI tells you to wear a tampon as a female and you ask why on a jump. She responds so you don't sound like a whistling bomb on your way down . Well it's was freaking hilarious standpoint.
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"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.
But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.
(Knees are completely knackered now though)
That is some achievement!! And what a great cause……. Take a bow mate
Eurgh. Don't encourage him. The results are published and they say he retired after 3.5 hours. He knows how to spin a yarn does 'Tom'. "
And he came 8th I believe… on the published results |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.
But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.
(Knees are completely knackered now though)
That is some achievement!! And what a great cause……. Take a bow mate
Eurgh. Don't encourage him. The results are published and they say he retired after 3.5 hours. He knows how to spin a yarn does 'Tom'.
And he came 8th I believe… on the published results "
His name isn't Tom. |
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By *aptain VMan
over a year ago
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"I've been asked this on a job application and I'm feeling uninspired.
Tell me your greatest accomplishment. Hopefully your answers will inspire me. "
Are we talking personal or professional accomplishments? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Mine is finishing University despite being in a horrible toxic relationship and having a psychotic break half way through
I only got a 2:2 mind but at least I finished and didn't top myself  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Mine is finishing University despite being in a horrible toxic relationship and having a psychotic break half way through
I only got a 2:2 mind but at least I finished and didn't top myself "
Wouldn't put this on an application form though lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Mine is finishing University despite being in a horrible toxic relationship and having a psychotic break half way through
I only got a 2:2 mind but at least I finished and didn't top myself
Wouldn't put this on an application form though lol "
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If I was asked the same thing at an interview, I'd say "That's a very subjective question. What is a great accomplishment to one person isn't necessarily for another.
For example, I think my greatest accomplishment was making some toast for a guest that stayed with me once. When he received said toast, he punched the air and uttered several cries of "Oh man, that's awesome."
My perspective was that the toast was quite banal and ordinary yet to this chap it was comparable to the second coming of Jesus.
It did make me wonder if I had somehow underappreciated my skill at making toast, and this gentlemen, a true connoisseur of carbonised bread products had witnessed a marvel so sublime that my toast-making capabilities were sui generis.
So whilst I have accomplished many things in my life, as I am sure we all have to lesser or greater degrees, I'll have to put down my toast-making as perhaps the most significant endeavour I have ever attempted. If truth be told, I wasn't even really trying."
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By *xydadbodMan
over a year ago
Milton keynes |
I can list a few.. my kids, my job
I may not have much but to think I everything I've accomplished was my own doing with a little nudge from friends (on fab and non fab) taught me that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. Best to regret the things you done, not the things you haven't done |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I would have said my children but now i'd say one of my children as the other has chosen to cause so much trauma, pain, hurt, fear, stress that i no longer see them  |
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By *xydadbodMan
over a year ago
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"I would have said my children but now i'd say one of my children as the other has chosen to cause so much trauma, pain, hurt, fear, stress that i no longer see them "
I'm so sorry to hear that. Often families drift apart but hopefully old wounds will heal and repair over time. I do hope things work out for you though |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.
But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.
(Knees are completely knackered now though)
That is some achievement!! And what a great cause……. Take a bow mate
Eurgh. Don't encourage him. The results are published and they say he retired after 3.5 hours. He knows how to spin a yarn does 'Tom'.
And he came 8th I believe… on the published results
His name isn't Tom. "
Ooft. …. Mine isn’t Woody |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I would have said my children but now i'd say one of my children as the other has chosen to cause so much trauma, pain, hurt, fear, stress that i no longer see them
I'm so sorry to hear that. Often families drift apart but hopefully old wounds will heal and repair over time. I do hope things work out for you though "
It will never change. |
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By *omRachCouple
over a year ago
Wirral |
Went from not being able to run a bath to doing a 10km (without stopping) during the 1st lockdown.
Started off doing Couchto5K and over time I slowly progressed to going just that little bit further and then this one day (with the sun out and a fantastic breeze) I just kept going and did my 1st (and only) 10k.
I have hardly ran since but am still very very pleased with that achievement. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Thank you everyone. You're an inspirational lot. 
I think my biggest accomplishments are completing an ultra marathon and training for another one next week and being a completing my Masters degree. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Thank you everyone. You're an inspirational lot.
I think my biggest accomplishments are completing an ultra marathon and training for another one next week and being a completing my Masters degree. "
Impressive! |
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By *n080971Man
over a year ago
Billericay |
The obvious, kids etc.
The frivolous, an eagle on a 396 yrd par 4 (which I still talk about boringly often to anyone who’ll listen)
The achievement, setting up and running a business with no financial backing or external input which is 10 years old this year and employs people both in the uk and India |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Outside of parenting I’d probably say graduating given my experience at uni, mental health struggles and having to take a leave of absence.
I cried a lot when I got my results. |
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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago
Not all that North of North London |
"I would have said my children but now i'd say one of my children as the other has chosen to cause so much trauma, pain, hurt, fear, stress that i no longer see them
I'm so sorry to hear that. Often families drift apart but hopefully old wounds will heal and repair over time. I do hope things work out for you though
It will never change."
Never say never, I got in touch with my mother earlier this year and we'd had zero contact for almost 15 years. |
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"I would have said my children but now i'd say one of my children as the other has chosen to cause so much trauma, pain, hurt, fear, stress that i no longer see them
I'm so sorry to hear that. Often families drift apart but hopefully old wounds will heal and repair over time. I do hope things work out for you though
It will never change.
Never say never, I got in touch with my mother earlier this year and we'd had zero contact for almost 15 years. "
It will never change. |
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By *ANDA!Man
over a year ago
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Hard to pick a greatest.
My 4 kids.
Quit smoking 6 months ago after a 30a day habit
Finally opened up about my MH issues after keeping it bottled up for 25years as I thought it was normal and I'd got used to it |
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