We’re all in need of a little pick-me-up from time to time. Some of us are exhausted, demotivated, burned out, and we’re finding precious few things to be happy about (well… besides junk food…). The world’s so full of darkness after all. But life’s got plenty of wonderful things to bring us joy and make us smile, too! Sometimes, it just takes a gentle reminder. This one’s from us.

Dumbledore said that happiness can be found in the darkest of times “if one only remembers to turn on the light,” and we’re huge believers in that. So here’s us flicking on the lights for you! Our team at Bored Panda has put together this list of some of the most wholesome, heartwarming, and uplifting pictures and stories to bring that spark of happiness back into your lives, dear Readers.

As you’re scrolling down, remember to upvote the pics that made you smile the widest and be sure to share ‘em with those of your friends who you think might need a virtual hug. In the mood for some chicken soup for the soul? Check out Bored Panda’s other recent super-wholesome posts here, here, and here.

Sarah Vero from ‘Action for Happiness’ went into detail with Bored Panda about finding real happiness and how to move forward after the exhausting year that we’ve had. You’ll find her insights below.

#1 My Husband Passed Away 2 Weeks Ago And In The Garage Behind A Piece Of Paper Hanging On The Wall I Found This

In the months before his passing he was unable to talk due to his brain cancer, so finding this note from him meant the world to me and is something I will cherish forever. We were married for 24 years. I hope this post inspires people to take time to leave little notes for their loved ones. The comfort they can give is priceless.

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#2 My Son’s Gymnastics Teammate Didn’t Get Any Medals, So He Offered One Of His. “But I Didn’t Earn It”, His Friend Said. My Son Replied “You Earned It By Being My Best Friend”

Made me tear up, what a good little man.

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#3 The Whole Family Lost Weight By Working Out Together

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For Sarah from ‘Action for Happiness,’ living a life of happiness and a life of duty and purpose aren’t polar opposites: they’re both closely interlinked with one another. “Finding real happiness isn’t about always seeking a temporary state of feeling good. A lot of what actually makes us happy relates to duty and purpose,” she said.

“The 10 keys to happier living are giving, relating, exercising, awareness, trying out, direction, resilience, emotions, acceptance, and meaning. We are likely to be happier if our lives have direction, meaning and purpose and if we are part of something bigger than ourselves,” Sarah said that living a life full of purpose with a clear sense of direction while also lending others a helping hand is a more fulfilling one than blundering about aimlessly.

#4 A Single Gay Man Is Only Allowed To Adopt A Child With Disability, So He Adopts A Girl With A Down Syndrome, That Was Rejected By More Than 20 Families

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#5 My Son Always Texts To Say He’s On His Way Home. So I Open The Door, Letting His 17-Year-Old Cat, And 16-Year-Old Doggo Know That He’s On His Way. This Is Them Waiting For Him

Thought it was adorable and wanted to share.

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#6 The Client Was Supposed To Wear This Dress For Their Session That Was Canceled, So I Asked My Husband’s 87-Year-Old Grandma If She Wanted To Model The Dress For Me

After a little hesitation, I convinced her to do it. I did her make-up, brushed her hair and put the dress on her, she was the happiest little old lady I’ve ever seen. She said she felt like she was a bride again and how she wished her husband was still on this earth with us so she could remarry him again. Btw, it was also her birthday, so it was the perfect little gift to up her spirits

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“Giving or doing things for others is another example. Relating is about being connected to other people and being part of a community. Duty and purpose don’t have to be serious things, being part of a cause that you care about or taking part in charity fundraising, all these things make us happy and fulfilled. We should see these things as acts of service that help us to be happy and help other people at the same time. Awareness is about appreciating each moment no matter what we are doing at the time.”

Sarah gave us some very tips on how to deal with our current feelings of isolation, burnout, and exhaustion. She also shared how we can rediscover our joy of living. First of all, she highlighted the fact that it’s perfectly “ok not to be ok,” since it’s normal to feel isolated and burned out “during a traumatic experience like a pandemic.” The key is not to punish yourself for struggling during these difficult times.

#7 An Act Of Kindness

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#8 I And Two Coworkers Realized We Were Wearing The Same Coat. The Only Option Was To Zip Them Into One Three Person Coat

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#9 Some Kids Made A Stick Pile For Dogs Walking By

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“Don’t be down on yourself for struggling, most people are in the same boat. If we admit that we are struggling we can start to take steps to get better. Don’t suffer alone, talk to friends and family, let them know what’s going on, and make time for meaningful conversations,” Sarah from ‘Action for Happiness’ suggested that we open up to our loved ones more. However, that’s not all.

“Start taking small steps to support your mental health and wellbeing. Are you getting the basics right? Eat healthy food, get enough sleep, and daily exercise. Take time for yourself, go outside and be in nature, notice the way the seasons are changing at the moment. Plan time in your diary to do something you love like creating art or music,” she said.

#10 The Very Last Message My Lil Girl Minnie Made Sure I Had Before She Passed Away This Year

Daddy can hear your voice every time I read this and I miss ya more than you’ll ever know.

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#11 The First Selfie My Grandpa Took With His New Phone

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#12 I Don’t Have Anyone To Celebrate With But I’m 7 Years Clean Of Heroin Today. Yey Me

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What’s more, even though we might be feeling sapped and down, it’s the perfect time to think about others, not just ourselves. “Think about how you can reach out and do things for others, help a neighbour or volunteer for a cause, we get happiness high from helping other people. Or start small and simply list three things that you can be grateful for each night before bed. Take it slow and be kind to yourself, the world is starting to open up but go at the pace that feels good for you,” Sarah advised us how we can take the first steps to step out of the pandemic lockdown fog and into the sunlight.

#13 My Dad Was Worried My Deafblind Dog Wouldn’t Recognize Him After A Year Of Quarantine But I Think She Did

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#14 My Father Meeting His First Grandson

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#15 This 8-Year-Old Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity

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Previously, I spoke about the relationship between helping others and happiness with Vanessa King, the Head of Psychology at ‘Action for Happiness,’ a movement that’s dedicated to creating a happier, more caring society. The Dalai Lama is the movement’s patron and King is the author of ’10 Keys to Happier Living.’

King told Bored Panda that an important part of being happy is helping others and doing kind things for them.

“If you think about it human beings are social species, we evolved to live in groups so working together and doing things to help each other is the social glue that keeps us together,” King explained.

#16 Becoming Mothers Together

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#17 My Dad Poured A Trail Of Salt From My Vehicle To The Front Door Of My Work Building So That I, His 38-Year-Old Daughter, Wouldn’t Slip And Fall On The Ice

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#18 We Fed Our Backyard Squirrel ONCE… Meet Frankie At Our Backyard Door Waiting For More Nuts

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“Participating in group activities and community events makes us happier too. When we do things for others it activates the reward center in the brain, so when we give a gift it feels the same as receiving a gift,” King detailed to Bored Panda in an earlier interview.

Even if we’re not usually altruistic, King had some wonderful news for us: it’s a learned skill that we can develop step by small step. It all comes down to consistently working at it every day. “At Action for Happiness, we provide daily actions and advice on small changes you can take each day to start bringing more kindness into your life. Small daily actions one at a time can help us to make altruism a lifetime habit. You could start out small by deciding you are going to smile at everyone you meet or pay three people a compliment today.”

#19 The Firefighters That Helped Deliver Our Baby In Our Driveway Last Week Just Dropped Off Flowers

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#20 I Lost My Baby And Stranger From The Internet Made Me A Bear With The Same Size And Weight

It is so beautiful to have a physical representation of my baby that I can hold and I am so thankful.

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#21 Our Cat Had Kittens Two Days After We Had Our Baby Girl. This Kitten Climbs Into Her Lounger Whenever He Has The Chance. I Think These Two Were Destined To Be Best Buds

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There are other ways to develop your altruistic inclinations, too. For instance, giving money to charity, donating to a food bank, or volunteering your time for a cause that you think is worth it. “You can leave a food package or a note for an elderly neighbor,” King from ‘Action for Happiness’ said.

“All of these actions help others and boost your own happiness and if we are happier, research shows we are even more likely to help others.”

There’s some more good news on the altruistic front. We know that not everyone is willing to help others purely out of the goodness of their heart: they’re constantly thinking about what they get out of it. Fortunately, King told us that it’s perfectly fine to “fake it ‘till you make it” and not worry too much about whether you’re actually being self-interested or kind.

#22 Adorable Meetings

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#23 The Late Great Black Panther Chadwick Boseman Visiting And Making The Absolute Day Of Cancer-Stricken Kids In The Hospital, All The While Quietly Battling The Same Disease

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#24 My Great Grandma, Who Turned 103 On Valentine’s Day, Laughing With My 2-Month-Old Daughter

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“Maybe at first, you start out doing things to help others only to get attention and praise, but you will find that doing things for others helps you feel good and when you see people’s responses. Once you see the difference you can make in the world and to your own happiness and altruism can grow naturally,” the Head of Psychology at ‘Action for Happiness’ said.

Kindness, according to King, has a ripple effect. We’re more likely to be kind when we experience kindness in turn. So helping even one person with a seemingly trivial task can have a knock-on effect that’s far bigger than we initially think.

#25 Jamie Couldn’t Play Sports Because He Has Cerebral Palsy, But The Team That He Works For As A Janitor Awarded Him A Ring

“I’m not a player or coach, yet greatly enjoy serving the Greenwood football program as their janitor. I was humbled today as they shared their state championship with me by gifting me with a ring. What fun it is to be a Greenwood Bulldog!”

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#26 This Mother Cat Has Taken In An Abandoned Baby Possum

My neighbor’s black cat had kittens and they found a baby possum on their deck that must have fallen off of its mom. The mama cat took it in as one of her kittens, but she doesn’t understand why this little funny kitten hangs on her all the time. At this point in time we need to be more like the animals, take care of each other in their time of need.

#27 Every Morning, Our Cat Patiently Waits At My Sons’ Bedroom Door For Them To Wake Up. And It’s Not To Be Fed – He Just Can’t Wait To See Them

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It’s best to do kind things without expecting anything in return. First of all, because it’s the morally correct way of living life. But secondly, because of one very practical aspect: we can never be sure that we’ll be rewarded for our troubles, so it’s best to have very low expectations (or none at all!) so that we’re not left feeling disappointed.

“It may also be helpful for the person to think about why they are seeking attention and reward from an external source, a key part of being happy is feeling comfortable with who you are and accepting life the way it is,” King suggested.

#28 Remember Me? The White Blood Cell Immunotherapy Girl? Well, Update: It Worked. Stage 4 To No Cancer In 3 Months! Science Is Magic

Zero evidence of disease at 3mo scan, and staying that way. 

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#29 After Stage 4 Cancer & 20 Months Of Chemo, My Kid Rang The Bell

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#30 This Little Guy Came To Say Hello While Walking My Pup This Morning. Am I Officially A Disney Princess?

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She continued: “I’d suggest that the person taking time to build up their self-care to become happier and more resilient. Perhaps start with a personal gratitude practice to appreciate what they already have in life, writing down three things each day that we are grateful for can boost happiness.”

#31 Anxiously Awaiting Toy Retrieval

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#32 Our Daughter Wasn’t Eating For Weeks Due To The Effects Of Chemo And Being Very Sick. Finally Home From The Hospital, I Made Spaghetti And She Finally Would Eat

Celebrating small victories here

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#33 Today’s My Birthday. I Work 3rd Shift Monitoring The Machines At A Tourist Attraction. The Security Guy Who I Barely Know Turned The Corner And Surprised Me With This

A great start to what could have been a lonely day.

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#34 I’ve Been Biking To Work In The Cold Every Morning, My Coworker Noticed And She Made Me This Scarf And Beanie

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#35 Twitter Can Be The Cutest App Ever

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#36 Little Boy Receives His “Salary” From Wholesome Electricians

“Possibly the sweetest act of kindness I’ve seen. Family had electricians in every week for the past 6 weeks and their little boy was obsessed with them. He hounded them with questions, kindness and constant offers to help!”

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#37 So This Happened To Me Today

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#38 Spent The Second Half Of 2020 Homeless, NYE In A Mental Hospital, Then Caught Covid The Week I Was Released. Tonight Is My First Night In A Proper Bed, And I Built It Myself

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#39 My 4-Year-Old Nephew Drew A Very Flattering Portrait Of Me

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#40 This Lady Getting A PhD Graduation Postponed But Also Getting A Graduation Gift From Her Husband

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#41 Sweet Rat

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#42 My Brother Saved His Now Wife’s Fortune From Their First Date. He Gave It Back To Her 5 Years Later With An Engagement Ring

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#43 She Wins The Best Twitter Mom Award

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#44 Completed 28 Rounds Of Radiation Today

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#45 Lost 200 Pounds In A Year. Just Did The 20:4 Fast And Walked ~5 Km Every Day (360 Lbs To 160 Lbs)

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#46 Meet Bennie! It’s Been A Dream To Have A Corgi, And I Can’t Believe He’s Finally Here

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#47 My Mom Spent Hours Figuring Out And Changing Her Brakes By Herself Because She Don’t Need No Man

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#48 Today I Have 2 Years Sober From Fentanyl, Meth, Crack And Alcohol! This Is A Day I Felt Like I Would Never See, Definitely Smiling Today

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#49 This Is Amazing

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#50 I’m On Vacation For A Week And Asked My Neighbor To Go Check On Our Cat. He Checked On More Than That

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#51 Canadian Graffiti

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#52 Elementary School Kids Raised Over $7000 To Buy Their Janitor A Car, Whose Commute Was 4 Hours Long On 3 Different Buses

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#53 Little Victories

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#54 A Factory In Turkey Started To Produce Roof Tiles That Serve As Bird Shelters

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#55 A Very Awesome Mom

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#56 Helpful Postie

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#57 Positive Change

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#58 A Minor Example, But Someone Marked Which Button Would Silence The Ads On The Gas Pump

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#59 First Night From The Shelter To The New Home. I Stole Their Hearts And Their Bed. I Made Myself All Nice And Comfy There

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#60 People Have Been Leaving These Packages Of Socks, Hats, Scarfs, Gloves Etc Around My City

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#61 Happy I Got The Happiest Photo With My Best Friend

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#62 Hospital In My Home Town Celebrates That Their Covid-19 ICU Ward Is Empty For The First Time Since July 2020

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#63 My Dad Passed Unexpectedly And My Mom Found This In His Drawer. It’s A Piece Of Cardboard Wrapped In Construction Paper That I Gave Him As A Kid. He Kept It At Least 15 Years

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#64 Every Animal Should Be Included

“I wrote a report about aardvarks in 2nd grade and got so into them that I wrote a letter to a stuffed-animal co. suggesting they add one to their lineup. About 6 months later, I got a big box with a stuffed aardvark and a letter saying ‘We took your suggestion, and we named it Clark.'”

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#65 My 10-Year Cancer-Versary: Full Circle From Cancer Patient To Oncology PA Working In The Same Clinic That Cured Me

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#66 This Guy Bought A Box Of Pizza For Himself And This Homeless Man And Had Lunch Together

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#67 Sean Astin And His Daughter 20 Years Later

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#68 The French Welcome

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#69 My Boyfriend And I Just Picked Up Our Little Rescue Kitten, And I Can’t Tell Who’s Happier! Meet Frog

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#70 Retired Chemistry Teacher Bro. Martin Sellner Shared His Triumph Of Completing A Cross-Stitch Periodic Table After Two Decades Of Stitching

The 82-year-old Lasallian brother meticulously hand-stitched every inch of the 58″ x 54″ embroidery. ⁠
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“The table and border took six years. Then finally the last nine elements were named by the IUPAC and I was able to complete it.”

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#71 My Valentine’s Gift For My Wife. I Bought A Chest At A Craft Store. Sanded It, Stained It, Sealed It, Engraved It, And Filled It With 365 Love Notes: One A Day Until Next Valentine’s

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#72 It’s Been 16 Months Since My Grandmother’s Last Radiation Treatment To Cure Her Breast Cancer

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#73 My Local Tennis Center Donates Balls To Dogs In Need

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#74 Was Having A Dull Birthday When Someone Left This And A Chocolate Outside My College Accommodation Door. Made My Day

The note says: “Happy birthday. So not sure who you are but I see it’s your birthday thanks to the sticker on your door. So wish you a very happy bday. Enjoy every second. -Random Stranger.”

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#75 Cheers To 2 Years Of Health! 100 Lbs Lost And Maintained For A Year

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#76 As A Dad, Giving My Daughter The Hairstyle That Makes Her Feel Like A Queen Always Is A Win In My Book

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#77 After My Fiancé Cheated On Me And Destroyed Me Emotionally 10 Months Ago, I Have Completely Redefined Myself And Became Someone I Like Being

I found new love with a supportive woman and even achieved my dream of owning a motorcycle! Never been happier than I am now.

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#78 I Bought My First Bike One Year Ago Today

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#79 Been Fighting Cancer (Leukemia) For Over 3 Years. Just Had My Last Treatment

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#80 Forgiveness Can Actually Heal Us. He Got His Life Back. May We Find It In Our Hearts To Forgive Those Who Are Truly Sorry And Need Us To Free Them

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#81 My Grandparents Play A Game Where They Take Turns To Hide A Telly Tubby Around The House For The Other To Find

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#82 My 6-Year-Old Son Just Decided To Play Cello. Playing With Him Is One Of My Greatest Joys. It May Not Last For Long, But I’ll Cherish Every Moment We Share

Pictured: my cello is size 4/4 and his is 1/8

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#83 After Years Of My Dad Tucking Us (5 Kids) In As Either A Mummy Or A Mermaid, I Asked Him What He Wanted… Mermaid It Is

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#84 20 Years Ago I Was 8 And My Grandma Bought Me A Yellow Game Boy Color

The box said it was supposed to be teal/blue. I was a little disappointed, but still loved it. Today my new switch came in the mail. Yellow on purpose, because it made me think of grandma.

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#85 Saved A Robin From A “Murder” Of Crows Yesterday

There was a robin getting his butt kicked by a bunch of crows in the Verizon parking lot today, I ran over and scooped the robin up. We pack bonded and then I brought him to a wildlife rehab center. He was stunned for a bit but not bloody. He became alert and mobile after a bit, so I’m confident that he will recover. He held my hand and I almost died.

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#86 She Is So Proud Too

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#87 1st Picture Was The Peak Of My Opiate Addiction. 2nd Is A Recent Of One Of Me Healthy And Sober

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#88 My Pupper Died Monday, And I Had To Return An Item Because Of It. They Refunded Me, And Sent Me A Huge Bouquet Of Flowers

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#89 1st Picture Was The Peak Of My Depression. 2nd Is A Recent One After Almost A Year Of Medication And Self Care

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#90 Neighborhood Succulent Exchange

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#91 It’s Those Little Thing That Reminds Us Of Our Family

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#92 Free Yoga

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#93 I Can’t Remember Ever Directly Speaking To This Person Yet They Still Reached Out In My Absence. It’s Always The Little Things

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#94 Someone Found My Stolen Wallet 2 Months Later And Returned It To Me With This Inside

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#95 First Day Of Chemo vs. Last

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#96 Brain Surgery Was Successful. The Craziest Moments Of My Life Are Over

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#97 The Way The Surgeon Made This Incision On My Boyfriend’s Arm To Keep His Tattoo As Unchanged As Possible After He Tore His Bicep

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#98 My Daughter Was Born Premature And After 11 Days In The Hospital We Got To Take Her Home To This

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#99 Finally Got My Prosthetics In

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#100 This Is My Mom. She’s Been Working Up To 16-20 Hours A Day At A Nursing Home In Full PPE Because Someone Broke The Rules And Introduced Covid To The Residents

She may not be the best at selfies, but I’m damn proud of her.

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#101 At 45 Years Old, I Finally Learned How To Ollie

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#102 Man Tattooed His Daughter’s Last Drawing Before She Passed Away

#103 She’s Just So Happy

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#104 “You Are Too Young To Be Tired”

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#105 Wholesome

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#106 My Son Is Proudly Showing His New Socks That He Knit Himself

This has been a really tough year for everyone. I just want to encourage you to follow your own path. So knit your own socks, plant your own garden, bake your beautiful cakes – do whatever makes you happy as long as it doesn’t harm yourself or other people. Appreciate your unique accomplishments – whatever they are.

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#107 Wholesome Star Wars Content

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#108 Today Is My Great Grandmother’s 100th Birthday

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#109 I Am Overwhelmingly Excited Because Today, For The First Time In Over A Year, I Got To Visit & Hug My Dad In Long Term Care! The Birds Really Did Fly South

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#110 It’s Never Too Late To Meet The Love Of Your Life

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#111 Our Cats Came To Comfort My Girlfriend After Her Surgery

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#112 I’ve Made A Commitment To Stay Sober And Take My Life Back. I’ve Made It 2.5 Days, Which Is The Longest Streak I Can Remember

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#113 I Haven’t Had My Hair Done Professionally In Years Because It’s So Expensive So My Husband Gave Me This For Valentine’s Day

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#114 This Painting My Grandpa Made Of The Pope

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#115 I Learned That You Should Be Able To Breathe Through Your Nose. I Underwent Sinus Surgery And Breathed A Real Breath Through My Nose For The First Time In 26 Years

It’s silly but I cried.

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#116 8 Years Sober From Heroin Today And A Week Without Cigarettes (Though I’m Having Trouble). I Don’t Have Anyone Really To Share With So Here I Am. Here’s To The Future

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#117 8 Years Ago, I Got Into Some Legal Trouble. I Struggled, Going Through Over 30 Interviews Before I Found A Job. Today, All My Hard Work Paid Off When I Bought My First Car By Myself

 I’m so proud of myself I just had to share.

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#118 Doesn’t Matter How Old You Are, Sometimes You Just Need A Hug From Grandma

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#119 Don’t Get Poked

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#120 Wholesome Dad

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#121 3rd Generation “Roof Dog”: Our Neighbor’s First Husky Learned How To Climb Onto The Roof, Then Proceeded To Teach The Next Husky That Came Along, Then The Present Generation

The home is near a school and the kids always look for him on their walk home.

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#122 I’m Not Going To Turn Any Heads But I’m Doing The Little I Can Do

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#123 Some Pics Of Our Simple Cripple Wedding

I’m Holly, from Australia, you may have seen me around as I often post about my life with a severe late-stage disability. I have Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy which is the degeneration of all my muscles from the chin down.

 

I’m at the stage where I need help with mostly everything; toileting, showering, eating, etc. Muscular Dystrophy isn’t a very well-known condition so a couple of years ago I decided to open my life and show all the ugly, heartbreaking, annoying, and non-inspirational sides to having a debilitating condition. I’ve posted previously about our little ceremony. It was just parents and the celebrant.

 

I was so excited to have a reason to glam up! Lying in bed wearing pajamas all day everyday is so boring considering how much I love makeup and dressing up.

 

Officially married!

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#124 Not Only Am I 120 Days Sober, But Today Was My First Day On My Dream Job As A Web Designer. I’ve Lost A Bunch Of Weight Since Getting Sober And Just Feel Great About Myself

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#125 I Was Diagnosed With Leukemia Months Before The Pandemic Started. We Got This Little Bug Last June, And She Is The Reason Why I Smile More Than I Cry During All Of This

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#126 Hired A Guy To Put In My Grass. Dude Showed Up With This To Feed His Crew At The End Of The Day

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#127 Alabama Is Officially Letting Teachers Get Vaccinated And I Got Mine Today. After Having The Virus In September I’m So Happy Knowing This May Help Save My Parents Or My Students

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#128 Not Sure I Will Ever Take A Sweeter Photo Of My New Parakeet

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#129 Progress Pictures. Aug 20, 296 To March 27, 210. Starting Weight Was 330, December 2019

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#130 I Know This Isn’t That Great To Anyone, But After Years Of Drug Addiction And Police Trouble, I Got My First Smart TV With My First TV Stand

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#131 It Took 3 Months Of Being Sweet And Kind Everyday To This 33-Year-Old Blue And Gold Macaw (His Name Is Taco), Before He Finally Stepped Onto My Arm On His Own

We think he was abused before. He’s happy now though

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#132 After Years Of Applying And Disappointment, My Mom Finally Got A Job That She’s Longed For. I’m Very Proud

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#133 Today Is My 25th Birthday. Instead Of A Birthday Cake, I Made Myself Birthday Lasagna

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#134 Dad (57) Is Proud Of His Invention That “Makes Cooking Omelets Way Cooler”

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#135 My Dad Is First In Line At Our Local Ice Cream Shop Opening Every Year

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#136 My Grandma Sent Me These Pictures Of Her In Her New Shirts

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