
u/harold_the_cat

Update on my last post. Here's some family pictures of my adoptive father, mom and I. From 2009-2026
My now father adopted me 12 years ago after my high school graduation (2014). He adopted me when I was 18 and here we are now he's the at my 30th birthday.
He's the best dad I could have ever asked for. He has always been by my side and I don't know what I would do without him.
I love you Dad
Edit: sorry for the typos in the caption!
Edit 2: yes I am aware I gained weight, I own a mirror. You don't need to keep pointing it out.
There and back again... A hobbit door. Done by Alex at Grave Garden - Houston TX
Next step is to color it in
My newest purchase! $8 for both pieces at my local thrift store
The top is ridiculously soft and I'm in love with the crochet bottoms! They were nowhere near each other in the store. But they match perfectly!
My [30F] great grandmother [90F] gifted me her wedding night slip from 1954! I'm saving it for when I get married
Picture of my great grandmother in her 20s and currently in her 90s posted as well.
$1 per lb of clothes at the thrift store today!
Omg I got 15 articles of clothing for $14
Our drug addicted father texted these to my sister and I
With the help of my friend I made my first ever pieces! Earrings and a bracelet for my mom's birthday
I have never made jewelry before. I'm proud of myself and I think she will love the aventurine stones
Went thrifting for my 30th birthday outfit! Advice wanted on accessories
The theme is "all dressed up and no where to wear it!"
I'm really excited, just wanted some advice if I'm missing anything or should add anything else.
My mom is getting me a tiara and sash as well for the party.
Edit: Bought all of this for under $50! The pearls, shoes and bracelet. What a score.
Scored this dress for $6.50!
It's so pretty and weird and unique. It fits me perfectly and I'm obsessed!
My sheets and pants are matching
My parents cat likes to yell at the automatic feeder for 30 minutes before it dispenses
My parents wallpapered the cat room with fancy cats
I got to meet my twin nieces in the NICU today. I was so happy I cried
I drove cross state to see them today. I'm so happy
My best friend [28F] and I [29F] first photo to now. 15 years of friendship!
I love her so much. She's that woman who has seen me in all my pain and glory and chooses every day to be my friend. We have lived cross country from one another and still find time for each other. I'm so happy that we met in high school and remained close all these years. Her family is now my family and vice versa.
35 days in rehab did me [29] F well! I hadn't realized how bloated from alcohol I had become. I took a picture the day I went in and the day I got out
Made Me Smile subreddit took down my original post. Posting here to show the difference in my face in just a month of eating right, staying sober, and getting back on my meds. I'm really proud of myself. I can't wait to see what this journey has in store for me!
A friend I met in the hospital in 2012 found me recently, by a post I made here. He just found this drawing he made of me during our weeks in the hospital together, where he helped me find joy in life again.
He was one of those people who changed my life in a very short period of time. This person made me find joy again when I didn't think I would. It feels incredible they felt the same way and after all these years we got to reconnect all through a reddit post.
Had to get them! They're surprisingly not that uncomfortable