The day that I came of age and had full access rights to the trust fund I received from my biological parents after they died. I made a very public escape from my foster parents and their (Mormon) church.
All during my six years of living with them, the foster dad had been gaslighting me into handing over the money when I had rights to do so. Once I had those rights I did a very public "f### you" and left on my own terms. I used the money to fund my education. Then I landed a dream job with a promotion, and an atheist/Unitarian husband. I'm living my best life!
When my mum passed away, everyone around me broke down and despite my shock I was able to function properly and keep a cool head and be there for my siblings and my dad.
I still don't know how I did it, grief is a weird thing, it makes you or breaks you.
Climbed Kilimanjaro. Didn't feel powerful at the top, more like a zombie high on ecstacy or something. But after I came back down and looked back at the mountain it was like shit I climbed that.
Feeling strong in my body not for how it looked, but for what it could actually do was incredibly empowering. Strength training shifted my focus from appearance to capability. Watching myself lift heavier, move with confidence, and trust my body changed how I carried myself in every part of life. It gave me a grounded, physical sense of power that wasn’t dependent on anyone else’s approval.
When my husband had a heart attack and I had to take over everything and do it all myself.
I did some minor repairs that I learned on YouTube, I took over the yard work even though those tools always scared me.
I took care of him as well.
I never felt so powerful and for the first time in my life I had self confidence.
When I negotiated my starting salary out of pure spite, upon learning management thought I’d accept their lowest offer. I got everything I asked for, and respect as a nice dessert.
I did exclusive pumping to feed my daughter for 14 months, she was exclusively on breast milk ! It took 2-3 hours every day for me to pump, but I made it for her. I still can’t figure how I did it alone!
Had to have surgery a decade ago after they found a massive tumour on my left ovary. I had been told my entire life by my abusive mother that I was a wuss and whined about everything and that I’d rather never be hospitalised because it would be too hard for me to take.
I had a complete laparotomy and was supposed to stay ten days at the hospital… long story short, after my initial 48 hours in ICU I was discharged exactly 70 hours after my surgery. It made me realise that I am far more of a badass than I was led to believe.
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When I got my promotion announced at work, I had surpassed people who had worked there for years, I work in IT and my manager gathered everyone in the office to announce it, I could see the jealousy in their eyes.
I have had anxiety literally for as long as I can remember, like since I was a toddler. Ive also always been afraid of heights, ive had panic attacks, last one being early 2025.
Started with a new therapist last year, learned some new ways to cope. JUMPED OUT OF A FUCKING PLANE in September and felt no fear leading up to it, during it, or after. I have never felt stronger mentally in my life!
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I made and pushed out a whole person
always this
Damn that's metal as hell, literally creating life and then evicting them from the womb like "your lease is up kiddo"
A literal body builder
Wtf, How?
um... pregnancy and birth?
Wtf, How?
birds & the bees, storks or the cabbage patch. take your pick, i'll explain it to ya.
Wtf, how?
Magnets I assume
i came to write giving birth❤️
Truly this!
I bought my house with a plan to pay it off in 10 years. Did it in 8. Mortgage-free in my 40s has me feeling unstoppable.
The day that I came of age and had full access rights to the trust fund I received from my biological parents after they died. I made a very public escape from my foster parents and their (Mormon) church.
All during my six years of living with them, the foster dad had been gaslighting me into handing over the money when I had rights to do so. Once I had those rights I did a very public "f### you" and left on my own terms. I used the money to fund my education. Then I landed a dream job with a promotion, and an atheist/Unitarian husband. I'm living my best life!
This one’s my favorite!
Wow! Thats incredible at such a young age. Cheers to you!
When my mum passed away, everyone around me broke down and despite my shock I was able to function properly and keep a cool head and be there for my siblings and my dad.
I still don't know how I did it, grief is a weird thing, it makes you or breaks you.
Thank you for your story
Climbed Kilimanjaro. Didn't feel powerful at the top, more like a zombie high on ecstacy or something. But after I came back down and looked back at the mountain it was like shit I climbed that.
Feeling strong in my body not for how it looked, but for what it could actually do was incredibly empowering. Strength training shifted my focus from appearance to capability. Watching myself lift heavier, move with confidence, and trust my body changed how I carried myself in every part of life. It gave me a grounded, physical sense of power that wasn’t dependent on anyone else’s approval.
Successfully completing natural childbirth, no drugs, twice.
When my husband had a heart attack and I had to take over everything and do it all myself. I did some minor repairs that I learned on YouTube, I took over the yard work even though those tools always scared me. I took care of him as well. I never felt so powerful and for the first time in my life I had self confidence.
When I negotiated my starting salary out of pure spite, upon learning management thought I’d accept their lowest offer. I got everything I asked for, and respect as a nice dessert.
You don’t get what you don’t ask for.
Right now. I'm 48 and I've been slowly growing muscle over the past 4 years with no injuries. I hit PRs most weeks which is amazing!
I did exclusive pumping to feed my daughter for 14 months, she was exclusively on breast milk ! It took 2-3 hours every day for me to pump, but I made it for her. I still can’t figure how I did it alone!
Right now.
In my dreams I can move things with my mind. Sometimes...
Not being afraid
Had to have surgery a decade ago after they found a massive tumour on my left ovary. I had been told my entire life by my abusive mother that I was a wuss and whined about everything and that I’d rather never be hospitalised because it would be too hard for me to take.
I had a complete laparotomy and was supposed to stay ten days at the hospital… long story short, after my initial 48 hours in ICU I was discharged exactly 70 hours after my surgery. It made me realise that I am far more of a badass than I was led to believe.
Birthed 3 kids naturally 💪
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Gave birth to triplets.
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When I got my promotion announced at work, I had surpassed people who had worked there for years, I work in IT and my manager gathered everyone in the office to announce it, I could see the jealousy in their eyes.
Felt like a fucking Goddess.
Is giving birth the #1 answer? I feel most powerful when I stand up for myself and after a good gym session
Deadlifting 350lbs in my third floor apartment bedroom gym
I put in my resignation and suddenly nothing I did or said to a rude as hell customer mattered.
I have had anxiety literally for as long as I can remember, like since I was a toddler. Ive also always been afraid of heights, ive had panic attacks, last one being early 2025.
Started with a new therapist last year, learned some new ways to cope. JUMPED OUT OF A FUCKING PLANE in September and felt no fear leading up to it, during it, or after. I have never felt stronger mentally in my life!
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Gave birth, all natural no drugs, just me and my baby fighting for life
Giving birth unmedicated