It’s always great to see how far you’ve come. Even if you can’t recognize what you’ve accomplished, someone else will. And they’ll be so thankful that they know you.
And Bored Panda has collected all the most heartwarming moments that people realized just how proud they felt of themselves or others. Ranging from small successes to huge achievements, it’s not so much about the end result itself. What matters most is seeing people work hard and put something on the line for what they believe in.
See all our picks here and vote for your favorites! Plus, read on for our two interviews with a psychotherapist and a motivational speaker on how we can learn to appreciate our pride in the best way possible.
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#41 My Friend’s Older Daughter (6) Dressed Her Younger Daughter (1) For The Winter, And She’s Just So Proud Of Her Outfit

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#42 When I Was Born, The Doctors Told My Parents I Wasn't Supposed To Live To My First Birthday. This Is My Cardiologist And I; In A Month I Start My First Semester Of University

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530points
#44 My Mom Has Been Protesting Nearly Every Day For Months In Her Rural Colorado Town. Proud Of Her

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496points
#45 I Got To Marry My Best Friend And Love Yesterday. I’ve Never Been So Proud To Call Her My Wife. Plus, I Think We Make A Pretty Cute Family

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491points
#46 My Dad, Earning His Bachelors Degree, At 62 Years Young. He Is So Happy And I Am So Proud

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486points
#47 Being Proud Of Their Accomplishments And Embarrassing Them All With The Same Outfit

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478points
#48 Proud Moment For Me: My Movie Comes Out In Theaters Today. I Spent Every Day Since I Was 12 Waiting For Today

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475points
#49 My Daughter Earning Her Medal For 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. So Proud Of Her. Sadly, And Awesomely, She's Been Through More Books In Her Life Than I Have

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436points
#50 My Husband Reached 10,000 Days Of Sobriety, So We Threw Him A Surprise Party! He’s Amazing For So Many Reasons But Mostly For His Strength

When things would get particularly tough, he would say, “I’m going to be so proud of all those days I didn’t drink…”
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