Day 2: What were the biggest challenges you faced and how did you overcome them?
Hello everyone,
I hope you are doing well. This post is part of the Group Support Event- Reflection Week with 7 Cups. This discussion is intended to explore gratitude and reflect on the positive aspects of our life experiences.
We all experience various challenges and struggles daily. These challenges can be social, personal, professional, or academic to pose a significant obstacle and test our determination and resilience. So this discussion is focused on sharing and discussing our experiences of overcoming challenges and how they shaped us into who we are today.
So, describe the most significant challenge you have encountered. What made it so difficult? How did it impact your life?
Let's join us and share your reflections on growth, resilience, and appreciation.
@ASilentObserver trigger warning.. Disabilities....one of the most significant challenges I faced was when I lost my legs and some fingers, and the whole broken spine thing. So limited movement, constant pain it's been hard. A few years ago I couldn't grasp a pen or hold a cup. But I'm not one to give up. If I want to do something (within reason) i workthrough the frustration and I can do so much more than I ever thought ❤ I am safe now and I have a great life ❤
@Tinywhisper11 happy New year obs ❤❤ gives you a giant tiny hug ❤
@Tinywhisper11
You are the classic example of someone who 'Fell Down 7 times, Stood Up 8'
@Positron2 🙂 thanks posi ❤❤
@Tinywhisper11 thank you for sharing your reflection with us, Tiny. I can't imagine the strength and resilience it takes to overcome such challenges. That is a lot to deal with. The limitations and constant pain is overwhelming. However I admire you that how you didn't let these obstacles define you. You are a true inspiration for many. Please know you have all of us here for you to support.
@ASilentObserver ❤🙂❤
You inspire me whispets!😭
Now that you’ve accomplished so much despite the challenges, do you have any long-term goals or dreams you’re working toward?
@JaceWayland awww ❤❤ your so sweet. I want to help people🙂❤and become a explorer😋 but being a explorer isn't realistic😂
That's amazing tiny you sound really ambitious!𥰠I love that!
It's also so sweet of you to want to help people!
What would you like to explore if you had no limits, no fears, jusf endless possibilities?
Where would you go 1st? What would you hope to discover?
@JaceWayland first place I wanna go is the seaside😁 I wonder what sand feels like and the beautiful ocean😍 then I want to stand in top of a tall mountain, and see a waterfall in the forest😁 and just regular things like going into a shop or cafe, seeing a fairground or arcade. And a river and huge lake 😍😍 yeah I've never been anywhere🙁 but maybe oneday😁❤
@Tinywhisper11 That's awesome. I'm glad you didn't give up or quit on yourself.
@intuitiveHickory2911 😁❤ thankyou ❤
@Tinywhisper11
Honestly, I had read a lot of times where our community members wished you good health! However I never knew about it!
Whisper 💕
I am sooo sooo soo proud of you for the way you managed your life!
God will be so proud of youuu for your perseverance!
That line I'm not one to give up! So strong it is and your strength reaches me! 💕
Wishing you allll gooooodddd health and most importantly utter happiness all through your life!
May your life be filled with all that you desire to achieve in it! ❤️
You are the example of bold inner power! I feel so powerful 💪 reading your words and the way you come forward and share your humour with all of us!
You are a swift angel! 💘 We all could have gotten!
Always there for youu!! 💕
@ASilentObserver
So, describe the most significant challenge you have encountered. What made it so difficult? How did it impact your life?
One instance was to challenge a university teacher who, out of spite, had given me a low grade with a flimsy reason, preventing me from getting both BA and MA. It took some nerve but the stakes were so high!!
Another was to enter the US with made-up documents (back in the 70s, folks!!) and bullish!t my way through immigration so I could get the position I had been offered and change that visa later on.
A mention also to the time I sniffed trouble late one night on the way home and managed to escape a mugging by the skin of my teeth, leaving a very angry man behind. What would he have done to me if he had caught me?
Another for helping a horse whose leg was caught in a barbed wire fence and do it by myself. It was risky because he was impatient. Unfortunately, at the time, no triumphant selfies....
@Fradiga thank you for sharing your reflection with us, Fradiga. Appreciate you. You have had a life filled with courage and I admire you for that. Your experiences showcase your courage and resilience.
@ASilentObserver
Thank you! It's much appreciated
So, describe the most significant challenge you have encountered.
My Psycho sister got angry at me. So she decided to call the cops and tell them I threatened the family and I was feeding my psych meds to her children.
She lied. I nearly went to prison.
What made it so difficult?
It was so ridiculous I thought nobody would believe her. I will just explain myself and the cops won't believe her lies. But my sister is a Very accomplished Liar. The Judge believed her. I should have hired a lawyer. The worst thing of all was even our Mom believed her. I was like "How could you think that I would ever harm my loved ones, even my sister?"
I got a 30 minute eviction notice and a 500 meter restraining order. Homeless.
How did it impact your life?
My life got shall we say interesting for a few years, hospitals, homelessness, percecution. I finally got fed up, hopped in my car, pointed West and didn't stop driving for 800 miles. I am much happier away from the drama. It's my own life v 2.0. Sink or Swim - It's my responsibility and I answer to no one.
@Positron2
How come no lab testing was done on the children to check if there actually was anything left in their system?
If her sister gave fed the children the meds herself, I wouldn't be surprised.
@Positron2 😮😮😮 wow! Your sister is evil😮😮 I'm so glad you got away hugs you tightly ❤
@Positron2 That is really difficult to navigate, Posi. It is okay to take your time as you are still processing the trauma of that experience. Everything that you experienced seem to be compounded by the trauma, leaving you feeling isolated and helpless. But I admire your resilience and strength to leave that situation and rebuild your life.
A significant challenge i have encountered and what made it difficult that impacted my life is doing college it’s my biggest challenge and it’s stressful and hard it’s impacted my life because I’m 14 years old. It’s so difficult and I’m trying to act like I know what I’m doing
@Calxb your very young to be in college ❤ that's a good thing your doing really well🙂❤ don't be afraid to ask your teachers for help ❤
@Calxb I am sorry to hear that Cal, you are facing a tough challenge. I understand how college can be super demanding. It is understandable to feel stressed and overwhelmed. Please know it is okay to not have all the answers. We all feel that sometimes. Please know you have all of us here to support you. You are not alone in this.
I'm been seriiously dysregulate for 8 days now since my computer decided not to not want to turn on Sunday Dec 29th. I been forced to use Mom's computer since last Tuesday (family had a reunuion on Monday). I'm coping the best I can but all I want is MY computer and my games again. How many times do I have to play stupid FB games or random online games? all I want is my own desktop games where I can make ice cream or make theme parks.
Mom says I'm coping really well despite having meltdowns everyday. But it's not enough for me- I want them to call but they don't want to since "There's no point" "The store will call when they get to my computer to ask Dad to order parts"
@Disneywoman you going through a tough time, Disney. I am sorry to hear that and I understand that you are feeling dysregulated and missing your own games and the ability to do the things you enjoy. That can feel frustrating but know your every step is counting and you have all of us here to support you. You are not alone in this.
@ASilentObserver
The more days I waste waiting around for the store to call the more my mental health is going down the tube, on the rocks or whatever the metaphor you want to use. I think my patience has almost reach Wonderland.. I think it has travelled 20,000 leagues around the world in 160 days (I think 80+80=160).
I'm never actually thought of self-harming but that's what I'm afraid I will do if something doesn't get done soon. Either my parents calling or getting me a laptop of my own so I could play something other other then solitaire games on FB or mom's computer.
I'm getting serious hurt by using mom's computer because I have to be bend over it so much. I went to Achllies to get lunch today just to do something for my mental health. Which is worse to spend money on.. pyschailly rehab for me once I get my computer back or getting a laptop so I can play my own games?
@ASilentObserver as of 6:56 my time my computer is being set back up by Dad. I want to thank you for having this topic out during my tough period.
@ASilentObserver
So, describe the most significant challenge you have encountered. What made it so difficult? How did it impact your life?
would be becoming disabled at a young age and not being able to work. as we had worked from a very young age with family. then at 14yr we started working summers. so for us to not be able to work was very hard. seeing we only worked as a stay at home mom. we could only get SSI. we was only 32yr when this happened was still with hubby. it also was hard due to the living in pain even after being DXed. seeing things kelp being added to first DX so now we have many health issues. think the hardest part after the pain is living on a very low money. so that was a big impact on us.
the other one was leaving our parents and the daily abuse. as we had already left hubby and already lost our kids to government. that all was very hard for us. we feel it kinda all goes together. as was lost of family and really being alone. but this was needed for us to be safe. but also was a real challenge for us too. impacted was freedom from abuse. being alone, new city after we moved and having to learn to use buses and other ways to get around. this was all very hard as family did not want us to do this. then they said we was selfish for doing it. that we should have stayed to take care of parents. so this kinda made it so no family talks or visits with us we do try to keep in touch with parents as they have many health issues they did not have when we moved. but we moved to get out of abuse. most of the above is for that reason. other then losing our kids. but that to was about abuse.
so at 47yr old we got free from abuse by moving away. we left hubby at age 34yr old. not sure around 2000 when we last saw the kids and when we lost parental rights to government so that was really hard and well impacted was hard too. as it changed everything in our life. to us all this is connected so we could not say what one was most challenging to us as they all were. the abuse also was too. the things all changed everything for us.
@stormieandpaws I am sorry to hear that you faced challenging series of events, stormie. I get that you are struggling to pinpoint the most difficult aspect, as they all seem to deeply intertwined and impacted your life. You have experienced significant trauma throughout your life. But please now you have all of us here to support you and you are not alone in this.
@ASilentObserver
thank you yes almost all my life was trauma but someone within all it our faith has been strong. within most it as at times it was very low like hot coals. but we feel that what kept us going. we felt a love that was not earthy. it hard to put into words even. we had many near deaths most at the hands of others. but a few at our own hands too. God always spoken to us within them. that gave us hope no matter what was going on in our life. we feel it what kelp us going a lot of the time. but we been told we really that we seem to bounces back even when times out as h#ll on earth. we know there another word for it that starts with a R but could not spell it lol.
@ASilentObserver
So, describe the most significant challenge you have encountered. What made it so difficult? How did it impact your life?
my academics getting hard, it made me more stressed and depressed, but im trying to keep up xd
@daydreammemories you can do it ❤❤
@daydreammemories you going through a tough time right now. I understand how it feels stressed and depressed when academics get challenging. But please know you are doing a great job by trying to keep up.
Well other than battling depression I have to say that my potassium dropped to 2.3 and I almost died. But I recovered and five months later placed third in a three mile walk/run for an event at work.
@wjglory omg! I'm glad your still with us ❤ and wow! Placing third just weeks later in the walk/run that's amazing, well done, gives you a giant tiny hug ❤
@wjglory That is really challenging. I admire your resilience and efforts to achieve such a personal victory. Realy significant one. If I can ask, what has been the biggest lesson you have learned from this experience?
@ASilentObserver I learned to observe the warning signs of low potassium I am on medication for potassium and changed up my diet to supplement potassium rich foods.
@wjglory i'm glad to hear that you've recovered. If i may ask, how did your potassium level drop so low?
@pinkKite8784 Poor diet and not eating enough healthy foods the doctor gave me a list of high potassium rich foods and I've been eating them ever since.
@wjglory That shows resilience. Congrats!
@intuitiveHickory2911 Thank you!
@ASilentObserver
So, describe the most significant challenge you have encountered. What made it so difficult? How did it impact your life?
The most significant challenge I have encountered was moving into a different country with a different culture. All over sudden it was just me, not the businessperson anymore, not the animal protector or sports person. I had no one, no friends, nothing and had to face a lot of stigmas. It was a hard time but taught me a lot, opened my eyes about life and made me more resilient at the end and with the help of 7cups. Today I feel fit to face practically any challenge.
@amiablePeace77 I hear that, starting over in a new place where you feel like a alien, having so much to learn all over again ❤ I think your amazing, I'm glad 7 cups has helped you so much🙂 gives you a giant tiny hug ❤
@Tinywhisper11
You're always so kind tiny, thank you for the giant hug, I give you one back too 😀
@amiablePeace77 That is a challenging experience, peace. I am sorry to hear that and i appreciate your efforts to navigate such a significant transition. I am glad 7cups played a small role in your journey. Please know you have all of us here to support you.
@ASilentObserver
Thank you Obs! 7cups actually played a big role on my journey in the last years for what I am very thankful for.
@ASilentObserver
I'm glad you made this thread. It's exactly what I needed right now.
@amiablePeace77 Sounds like a blessing in disguise.
@ASilentObserver I am 76 and have been married 41 years. My husband has dementia and has asked for a divorce. We are selling our house but temporarily living in separate apartments in the same place. I am not sure how much money there is to divide and there may not be much. I will need to find a new place to live that I can afford. I am hoping to find a new love but at my age that’s not going to be easy, especially since I am a little overweight and have some mobility issues. Men on the dating sites all want fit, active younger women. The only support I have are my two 40ish daughters who also support him. i am afraid of poverty, loneliness and getting older.
@Bubblegram Thank you for sharing with us Bubble. That is difficult as it is heartbreaking to go through this at this stage in your life. I understand how you must be feeling overwhelmed by the uncertainty of your situation. But please know you are not alone in this, we are all here with you to listen to and support.