Hello loves, ❤
The time has come, the day is here!
I cannot believe the day has come where we have hit our 2 year birthday!
This post is going to be quite the emotional one *tear*
I cannot believe how far I have come with my blog.
It was November 2014 & I was at a very dark place within my life, I suffered with severe anxiety & depression – I truly couldn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel.
I had support from some of the most important people in my life, who would take the time to check on me, counsel me, support me & listen to me.
I was reading a BUNCH load to books on self care & anxiety. I also even started watching documentaries on how the foods we eat can trigger anxiety as well as documentaries on people who has come out of a dark place dealing with anxiety.
I also got into blog reading, which captured my eye bc blogs were a place for people to share their experiences & thoughts.
Don’t get me wrong, this didn’t happen over night – It was a YEAR AND A HALF of chaos. Crazy panic attacks, sleepless nights, lost appetite, sad, depressed, constantly anxious.
If you have not read my anxiety story, be sure to read this to understand my experience.
After training my brain to think differently & altering my thought pattern my dark days seemed to become more brighter & I started experiencing the rainbow after my storm.
After experiencing this first hand, I wanted to create a space to share my experience, my thoughts, my memories. I wanted people out there to know that there is light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to mental illness.
Then in April 2016, I wanted to make a blog, I worked on this day & night, I set this up to the best of my ability.
DISCOVERING OUR HAPPINESS WENT LIVE ON 1st of MAY 2016.
Haha, & THIS is my FIRST BLOG! Oh how the times have changed!
My goal was to share on my blog that just bc you have a mental illness… Your life IS NOT over!
It takes the same amount of energy to think negative as it does to think positive!
And, experiencing this first hand, I wanted to movitiate all of you & share that THIS IS POSSIBLE.
It wasn’t easy, it was MIND OVER MATTER!
There were days that my brain & body wanted to give up & there were days where I was SO motivated.
But that’s the beauty of being human, knowing that everyday isn’t going to be sunshine & rainbows, but accepting that the power is in out hands that when we fall… GET RIGHT BACK UP!
My goal was to create a place of love, peace, happiness, safety & relaxation.
I truly didn’t think anyone would read my blogs or follow me but it made me happy just making the posts so I wasn’t bothered ❤
I cannot believe the love & support I’ve received since Day ONE! Every one has been so lovely, supportive & motivating. If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t be where I am today.
So… THANK YOU! Thank you to each & every one of you bc without you, my blog wouldn’t be where it is today.
Here we are 2 years later.
With 73,000 views, over 6000 followers & 620 published blog posts, I can’t wait to see where Discovering Your Happiness will take me.
But, I know wherever I go, all you lovely people will be there right behind me, every step of the way.
Wherever you are in the world, have a lovely day ❤
Whoa!! 😃😃👍🏻
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Many congratulations !
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Thank you ❤
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Many congratulations, and happiest of birthdays to Discovering Happiness! ❤
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Thank you so much ❤
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Glad you’ve been here for 2 years already! Always great to find safe havens for positivity 🙂
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It’s gone so fast – Time flies when you’re having fun ❤ Thank you for your kind words 🙂
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Happy 2nd Anniversary, Lovely A! So glad God had you start blogging, and then kindly lead me to your blog! ❤ Me and God love you!
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Thank you so much Gail ❤
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Congratulations and your title is wonderful
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Thank you so much ❤
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That is so awesome! Your writing is helping so many people! Congratulations!
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Thank you so much for your kind words ❤
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Congratulations!
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Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaanks ❤
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You’re welcome.
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That’s amazing progress. So glad you shared. Happy 2nd anniversary!
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Thank you so so so much ❤
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Congratulations!!!
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Thank you so much ❤
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Yay Anita!!!
I’m so happy for you…
2 years is quite a while. And your blog really is awesome!
Happy blogging 🙂
Love and light…
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Thank you so much Eliza ❤ So happy to have your support ❤
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Happy birthday!
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Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaank you ❤
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What an achievement. Congratulations. All this does not come without self effort and the blessings of our GOD.
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Thank you so much for your kind words ❤ Your support does not go unnoticed ❤ God bless ❤
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Thank you so very much. God bless.
Regards
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Thanks. God bless.
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God bless YOU ❤
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Happy Blogiversary/blog birthday! What a magical journey. Happy to be part of your blog life. Best wishes with lots of joy and sunshine ☀️ xx 💋♥️
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Thank you Ingrid – you’ve been here along my journey for SO long. And, I thank you for supporting me the whole way! Love your support ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Congratulations 👏🏽 Here’s to many more to come! ❤️
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Thank you so so so so much ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️
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Congrats girlie! That’s awesome! I love reading your posts because they are so uplifting and helpful. Keep being awesome, sister!
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Thank you so much for your kind words. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am so happy to hear that my blog has been so motivating for you. 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
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Congratulations!! And more than the anniversary the happiness is about how you managed to overcome depression and anxiety and also shared it with us all!!
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Thank you so so so so so so so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
As mentioned, it wasn’t an easy journey but with support from so many resources, I have learnt to control my anxiety.
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I can understand it’s not an easy thing to do! I have seen so many people unable to recover. So your willpower to recover and final recovery is commendable!! 👏
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Thank you so much for your kind words ❤
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Congratulations!! Incredible testimony! You are proof of what can happen when we choose to OVERCOME inspite of our pain. This inspired me SO MUCH! Thank you for sharing from your heart
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Thank you so so so so much Tiarra ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am so so happy this has inspired you.
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Congratulations and a very happy birthday. 🌼
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Thank you so so so so so much – Appreciate the love & support.
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Happy birthday! Congratulations! 🙂
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Thank you sooooo much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
So grateful for your love & support.
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Always!💕
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Bless youuuuuuuuu 😘
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:* :*
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Happy birthday! The blog has definitely developed into something truly amazing.
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Thank you so much 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
I am so happy to hear that my blog has supported you.
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Well done you! I can only aspire to your success, but hopefully one day I’ll get there… Sx 🙂
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God bless you 😘 You can do anything you set your mind to, I have faith in you!
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Congrats!
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THANK YOU SO MUCH ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️
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I am so happy that you started your journey 2 years ago or I would never have met your beautiful soul! Congratulations, you deserve all the happiness in the world 🙂
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What beautiful words Nat ❤️
I am so happy that I’ve chosen to continue my blogging journey as I would’ve never met you.
Thank YOU for making my dark days seem so bright.
And, you too, deserve all the happiness in the world. You & your beautiful family.
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☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️
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Congratulations and warm Irish blessings as you move forward with conviction!
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Bless you – Thank you for your love & support ❤
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Always available and eager to hear of your continued progress!
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Thank you so much, appreciate it ❤️❤️
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Happy birthday.
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Thanks so much Lawrence ❤ 🙂
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Congratulations! I am so proud of you!
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Thank you so much for all your support ❤
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Congratulations on your 2 year anniversary , I am so proud of you , you are a very strong person , you have come such along way , love you with all my heart ❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you my mumma bear ❤
Thank you for all your support – You're the best mumma ever!
Love you so much ❤
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Happy 2nd Birthday and Congratulations!
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Thank you so much Sheree ❤
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