We feel like the odds are against us when life gets overwhelming. In times of great despair, we must remind ourselves that it is not too late to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and try again. Maybe the next time will be our lucky one.
We are all about beating the odds and doing the impossible, so we decided to share the inspiring stories of 16 Redditors who went through a lot to get where they are now.
1.“After being a stay-at-home dad for 6 years, I started college alongside my son who just started kindergarten.”
2. “After 2 and a half years, I’ve reached my goal weight.”
3. “Born at 25 weeks, they told us she might not survive, and if she did, she could be disabled. Yesterday was her first day of school.”
4. “Just paid my fifth month’s rent since quitting my job for art. It’s possible!”
5. “Overcame a tough summer and leaving a toxic job thanks to my passion and faith in my art.”
6. “I started college the other day after being out of school for 6 years and never thinking I was capable of doing it.”
7. “After about 9 months of living in my car and a lifetime of unstable housing, I finally have a home to call my own!”
8. “A 5-year-old leukemia patient, all grown up, received her white coat today as a medical student at UVA. No words to describe my feelings about this miracle.”
9. “A 5-year-old leukemia patient, all grown up, received her white coat today as a medical student at UVA. No words to describe my feelings about this miracle.”
10. “50 pounds down, 100 more to go! It took 6 months, but it’s so worth it and definitely made me smile today.”
11. “On my way to ENG 101, my first college class since I failed out and gave up on my degree 15 years ago.”
12. “4 years ago, I dropped out of college. On Friday, I graduated with both my associate’s and my bachelor’s. In 2 weeks, I start grad school! :)”
13. “4 years ago, I dropped out of college. On Friday, I graduated with both my associate’s and my bachelor’s. In 2 weeks, I start grad school! :)”
14. “After 6 years of being bullied, I finally passed primary school and I’m moving on with my life. I feel happy like never before. High school, here I come!”
15. “I’ve been self-conscious of scarring and weight gain from medical issues, but yesterday I felt happy again. I am beginning to learn to walk again.”
16. “I have cerebral palsy, which has always made it difficult for me to jog. Today, despite my disability, I jogged 6.6 miles (3 km) and I couldn’t be more proud of myself!”
Which one inspired you the most? If you have a similar story, please share it with us in the comments.