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One thing you like about yourself - the self-esteem thread.

^ this. Definitely this.

I like the fact that I have my eyes wide open now and can see life more clearly, and so fully appreciate anything sparkling, rather than existing in a haze and not realising what I had... had to twist that out of a negative statement but it is definitely true.

I like it that I am learning to be single and be okay about it (despite missing Dave horribly)

I like it that I survived the really hard times, gives me hope, even though I am sure there are more to come! :)
 
I like the fact that I can help people. That if people have problems they feel that they can trust me with them even if I can't help... and that I have the life experience to be able to be blunt with people when they need it.
 
effie said:
^ this. Definitely this.

I like the fact that I have my eyes wide open now and can see life more clearly, and so fully appreciate anything sparkling, rather than existing in a haze and not realising what I had... had to twist that out of a negative statement but it is definitely true.

I like it that I am learning to be single and be okay about it (despite missing Dave horribly)

I like it that I survived the really hard times, gives me hope, even though I am sure there are more to come! :)
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So much to celebrate and be proud of, effie. I like that about you, too.:) <3
 
Keeping it simple , I am in like of the fact that I have had the guts to quit 'scripts and mary jane.

Enjoying reading all your posts . . .
 
In my defense, I have not read the first page and if there are rules or anything, but at the risk of having to choose something else (and I will later in this post ffs), I must say One thing I really like about myself is my cock and balls setup, and that they have their own lil fanbase. I also have a pretty good muscularly toned physique, I work out but I'm not totally confident there yet, my bi/tricepts aren't where I want them to be but my abs are another desirable feature, call it bragging but this 8-pack did not come by taking shortcuts it was cold hard exercise.

And since I'll feel even better if I name THREE things I love about myself, I'm proud of being a damn good driver, driving cars and trucks are a big passion of mine (despite the near fatal accidents ive been in), especially offroading, but these are all things I don't do too often anymore due to pain and the isolation it can cause.

DexterMeth said:
I'm glad I'm still alive and have been given more than a second chance at life.
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Absolutely, in my case multiple times. People KILL people with cars. I was one of the "lucky" ones, you deal with survivors guilt and it doesn't go away overnight. And of course there's overdosing...
 
I think this deserves it's own distinction from my last post, since liking one's penis is a rather shallow answer (but still my answer to the question, lol), I want to compensate:

I have a terrible smile. But I like to make people feel safe, comfortable, and at home no matter where. this makes me an excellent trip buddy or babysitter (I don't know what you guys call it, but I call it babysitting since I don't like to overmedicate often unlike some pain patients and friends and family I have, You know basically making sure they chew some food and swallow without choking (watched a relative die on the table like this once, DOC was slapping weeks worth of fentanyl on daily+morphine+dilaudid+benzos, need to say she had an insane tolerance having taken them and, well, abused them for decades)

But due to my background (first hand, second hand, thirdhand experience) and constant quest for (pharmacology,biology,chemistry,chemical) knowledge (which I like about myself, I love education and learning) is that people look up to me and come to me when they need the no BS rundown that their dealer told them about how to use/dose/administer whatever drug it is.

I bring harm reduction to people everyday, and spread at least the most basic knowledge (and advanced to those who care/want to learn) about how to safely use drugs if they're going to. I've volunteered at the needle exchange etc. Have family working in methadone clinic, and all over the medical field. And people trust me they don't treat me like the cops because they know I actually went through it all too, with alot of the people in my area who still use illicit opiates (unlike me, who does not "abuse" his opiate prescription, and have not in a long time, as it is much needed and cannot risk anything.
 
I have been pondering what to post here for ages now, Just kinda dawned on me...... Re-invention. Ive done it more than once, and am told its a good quality. I suppose thats what i can pick after much pondering. Esp being in the messy process of starting doing it.
 
tricomb said:
I think this deserves it's own distinction from my last post, since liking one's penis is a rather shallow answer (but still my answer to the question, lol), I want to compensate:
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since the entire capitalist paradigm is based on us all hating every single solitary thing about our bodies, I don't think loving your penis is shallow at all. =D
 
i like my ability to keep on. though it might not always seem like it, i'm pretty optimistic and i know that hard times are just temporary and i get through them stronger than ever.
 
There are plenty of things I used to like about myself but they are overshadowed by the fact that I'm just a shy little pussy around girls. That makes me want to slit my wrists all day and scream at myself, so it doesn't matter anymore what else I have going for me.
 
I like my ability to use a new start in the best way I'm capable of. Went to detox & rehab for nearly four months, cancelled my thesis and a prestige research job, ended a six year relationship, dismissed my old flat, and five months later I'm on top again: I have a new place with nice roomies, got back into uni very well, have a great new part time job and hopefully not one but two promising traineeships/clinical electives soon. Hell, I even made some great new friends. %)
 
^That is completely inspiring. Congratulations. Do you notice that you let go of a lot of things in order to concentrate on what you knew had to be the one and only first priority? That is not easy to do and I give you tons of credit for doing it. You broke it down into steps and concentrated on step one and then lots of new things fell into place--that is just awesome!:)
 
Thanks a lot! Yeah, I set the one goal to stay as sober as possible. But I stopped trying too hard in all aspects of life. Clenching is so freakin counterproductive. In the past I made plans over plans over plans that I would never fulfil. Now I use my goals as landmarks and take the chances I get offered on the way, if you understand.
 
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