My biggest successes didn't start out that way. I had to fall flat on my face to pick myself up. Got relieved of duty (the movie version is taking your gun and badge, which they did but I've got extras of both....) for going off on a LT. and threatening to kick his butt. The Lt. I couldn't stand was the first to stand by my side (she has PTSD and saw it in me). Off work for 4 months, worked 2 months then off for a year when the seizures started again. During all this time off I was forced to spend alot of time looking inside myself, trying to figure out why everything was sooo screwed up, denying the fact that I already had PTSD and brain injuries. Finally when I got soooo low Kim (my wife) came back to pick up the peices. I know I wouldn't be here now without her. I learned to walk with my chin up, back straight and kickin the shit out of life. Even though I still have alot of problems I now feel better than I have in a long time. Just getting out of bed before noon is a success, the squirrel that I didn't run over is a success, finding my favorite summer shirt is a success. I think you get my message here. Don't try to measure them just enjoy them.
My punctuation SUCKS. Ain't gonna fix it either.