Stories of people who have drastically turned their life around?

[Anonymous]

Just as the title says. Looking for stories of people that made significant changes in their lives for the better. Could be losing 15lbs and getting that beach bod you've always wanted, or seeing both extremes like going from poverty to wealth. I'm always looking for stories of success, but it's extra special when they were the underdog.

[petitedollbabee]

I developed a rare health problem called cyclic vomiting syndrome when I was 17. Became severely sick, lost 30kg within 6 months from vomiting uncontrollably and I became anorexic. I had to drop out of my final year of highschool and didn’t get to graduate or move on to university. Spent almost every week in hospital. Became so sick when I was 20 that I practically lived in hospital, my organs were started to fail from malnutrition and I was just waiting to die. Doctors had no cure or treatment. Then doctors trialed a medication on me and I managed to stop vomiting. Met my ex and he helped me to eat good meals and gain healthy weight. After a couple years together, I got pregnant. Our son was born last year and the pregnancy somehow cured the vomiting syndrome. I haven’t been on medication since and im very healthy now. Im currently studying and have been able to pursue a higher education due to my good health. Im also currently pregnant with our 2nd baby. I have a family, im getting my qualifications to start a career, im very healthy and happy.

[Asker]

That's an incredible example of resilience. Congratulations on all the milestones so far and an ode to many more