the GAINS thread

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Originally Posted by skarlorn [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

M'Ladies and gentleElves,

About a year ago, I was going thru a second surgery. I was out of money, barely able to work in between surgeries, and had gone down to 150 lbs. Since then, I've gone up to 195, made strides as a business partner, and acquired enough currency to make the down payment on a house. I didn't get addicted to opiates. I drink only a small amount. I'm getting my dick wet when I want to.

Some days, I wake up and experience bleakness. I worry I've wasted my life and am critical about life choices I made in my youth. It's important to measure your incremental GAINS to offset the cacophony of existential dread that lurks beneath the surface. The meaning you make in life is what pulls you through the suffering and enriches the moments of joy.

Physically, mentally, and materially, I am doing better than I could have dreamed 365 days ago.

Thanks for participating in the GAINS thread. I love this thread and I love hearing about other ELVES being healthy and strong.

Here is my pic from this morning.

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Excuse the mess Jordan Peterson, I'm just pulling out of a 2 week weed binge.

Proud of you man!! Diggin the art in the back. Reminds me of my grandma's old home [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] My family is japanese, and she was very much into making things like that.