r/CongratsLikeImFive • • Jun 24 '26

Looking for extra help with the subreddit

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Hi everyone!

We're looking to expand the moderation team of [r/CongratsLikeImFive](r/CongratsLikeImFive) in order to improve our response times. If you're interested to help keep the subreddit tidy, let us know by commenting below and I'll respond to you as soon as I can.

As a moderator, you'll be reviewing reports sent by fellow community members, as well as removing rule-breaking content or spam. The requirements for a mod are to have a kind and patient soul. Please only apply if you care about the subreddit, not if you're here just to collect a mod badge.

Our quaint subreddit doesn't get huge troublemakers nor does it require you to dedicate a huge chunk of your day or week to moderation. Just responding to notifications and somewhat regularly checking Reddit is OK!

Thanks you for your consideration! I will update this post once we have found enough extra hands.


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • Feb 23 '21

Really proud of myself We have created a Discord! Come join!

139 Upvotes

Heeyyaaa!!

Someone suggested a few weeks ago that we should open a Discord server! We thought it was an awesome idea, so we've created one: https://discord.gg/HzH5RDsadF

Right now it is a bit bare, but we're hoping that YOU will make it a great place!

So, come and chat about your accomplishments!!


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • 4h ago

Never been hired faster in my life

242 Upvotes

I was on Indeed looking at job postings when I saw an opening at Best Buy. I clicked the link and it took me to the Indeed page, where I read the description and all the details. Then I scheduled an online interview. I picked the date and the time, and then I waited.

The day came and I got ready. I watched a bunch of videos to prepare, but I knew generic advice wouldn't be as useful as I hoped. I wore some nice casual formal clothes, a quarter zip, and the interview began.

The interviewer asked me a few basic questions, like if I work well under pressure. It went really well and we were done within 15 minutes. At the end, he told me, "I really like you. I like your confidence and you already know where you're going." I wanted to stay humble, so I brushed it off and figured he said that to everyone. He told me to expect an email about the in person interview soon.

Two days later I got an email with the time and date options for in person interviews. I scheduled one and waited again.

The day finally came. I showed up 30 minutes early, just in case. I walked into the store, told a staff member I was there for an interview, and he said to wait because they were already in the middle of one. I said of course and waited patiently, browsing their selection.

Eventually a staff member came and told me they were ready for me. I walked in, and that staff member and the manager each asked me one question. Within 5 minutes of answering both, the manager stood up, shook my hand, and said, "You're hired."

I just stood there shocked for a few seconds. I thanked him and walked out confidently, then stood outside the store for a solid 30 seconds trying to comprehend what had just happened.

Then I got a text from the staff member who had interviewed me alongside the manager. It said, "I've never seen anyone get hired like that, congrats brother."


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • 23h ago

Managed to cope with something difficult My wife is cancer free after three years

491 Upvotes

We had good days, horrible days, but the best days are ahead.

It was hard to take care of three children and seeing my wife in pain in front of my eyes. I tried to hide my emotions from everyone, tried to be strong for everyone. It worked out, today we got the results, she is fully healed.

I have no one to share this, i'm sending big and happy hugs to you my internet friends <3


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • 12h ago

Really proud of myself I started a bookclub

67 Upvotes

I started a book club at work. And people came! They read the book, had a good discussion and looking forward to the next one. No obe thought it was dumb or silly!


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • 1h ago

Really proud of myself Down over 15lbs in a month with PCOS!!!

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Officially had my 1 month check in and I lost over 15 lbs in a month. I started a GLP1 2 weeks in, otherwise weight loss is almost impossible as I have PCOS/PMOS. I have a LONG way to go but I am so proud of myself ♡


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • 29m ago

BIG accomplishment my acne is finally getting better after 8 months and i'm so freaking happy

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guys i actually feel like celebrating because my skin is FINALLY getting better after 8 whole months of dealing with this 😭

my face has been breaking out so badly for months, especially those red, inflamed pimples with pus in them. and the worst part was that even when a few started going away, new ones would pop up somewhere else. it felt like i couldn't catch a break. i'd look in the mirror every morning hoping things looked better and then get annoyed all over again when i'd see more spots. honestly it was getting so tiring.

but lately i've been noticing that things are actually changing!! most of those pus-filled pimples have dried up and cleared, and a lot of the marks are finally fading too. i looked at my face today and realized that probably around 80% of the marks i've been dealing with have faded. THERE'S STILL ABOUT 20% LEFT but omg the difference is actually crazy compared to before.

i know my skin isn't completely clear yet, but i'm genuinely not even upset about that right now. for the first time in months i'm looking in the mirror and feeling HAPPY instead of immediately noticing everything wrong with my face. i didn't realize how much i'd missed that feeling until now.

8 months of this has been so frustrating and i'm just relieved to finally see some real progress. like okayyy my skin is finally giving me a break. please congratulate me like i'm five because i'm honestly so excited about this.


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • 18h ago

Showered for the first time in seven weeks!

150 Upvotes

7 weeks ago today I broke my pelvis from a minor fall due to developing osteoporosis (which I’m far too young to have and only discovered last Friday). Ive been washing myself in the sink ever since but I was given the all clear to fully weight-bear last week and had my first seated shower this evening! I feel slightly more human and a lot less gross. I absolutely love showers and I missed the feeling of warm water running down my back so very much!


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • 49m ago

Made a great change in my life I published my first digital book at 22!

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I was working on a manifestation book during summer as well as a fantasy fiction book. I knew that the fiction one would take a lot of time so I decided to mainly leave it as a pitch bible for now since I knew I had to research a lot to make the characters back stories the best possible. Although I have no sales yet with the manifestation one, I’m so happy I was able to bring it to life!


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • 2h ago

Did something for the first time [I finally started]

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Soo I today finally started working out ( it should be restarted ) on my physical health soo I have been doing this delay procrastination for a lot while like a month And I said restarted cause like a yr ago I had worked on it and lost 10kg but 6 months ago I stopped it all, and somehow even regained ir all back ( I got the hormonal issue too causing me to be fat like thyroid and insulin type) . I but today finally started and I have done it before thats why I know it that starting itself is toughest thing in this journey.


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • 19h ago

BIG accomplishment i finally cooked dinner by myself again after appendicitis surgery

76 Upvotes

i had appendicitis a while back and ended up needing surgery, and wow recovery was way more annoying than i expected. i thought once the surgery was over i'd slowly get back to normal, but everything took so much longer than i wanted. even little things around the house had me feeling tired, and i hated having to ask people to help me with stuff i could normally do without even thinking about it.

the hardest part was honestly getting frustrated with myself. i'd have a day where i felt pretty good and think okayyy maybe i'm finally back, then i'd do a few things and realize i still needed to take it easy. i missed my usual routine so much, especially just being able to make food whenever i wanted.

but today i actually made a whole dinner on my own for the first time since surgery!! nothing fancy, just a normal homemade meal, but i did all the chopping, cooking, everything. and i cleaned up after too, which probably sounds so boring but i was SO happy that i could do it without feeling like i needed to stop halfway through.

i sat down to eat and had this little moment of wow, i'm actually getting back to myself again 🥹 it's such a basic thing but i've missed doing normal everyday stuff on my own. anyway i'm ridiculously proud of my dinner tonight and needed to tell someone lol. please congratulate me like i'm five because this feels like a pretty big deal to me.


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • 16h ago

BIG accomplishment I became a father four hours ago!

36 Upvotes

My wife gave birth to the second prettiest girl in the world after her. I felt like everything changed in my life the moment I hold my little baby girl. I'll be the best father ever, I'll do anything and everything for her!

I'm too joyful, I don't know what to do. My wife and my tiny miny baby daughter resting now and I can't even sleep because I'm so excited!


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • 18h ago

Really proud of myself Working on overcoming anhedonia after a schizophrenic episode

35 Upvotes

I’ve become nihilistic and I don’t wanna be that person so I’m taking small steps to be better and find the joy in life again


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • 18h ago

I changed my car key fob battery by myself

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My car key had been getting weaker for a while and I kept putting off dealing with it because I assumed replacing the battery would be annoying. Finally looked it up today, opened the fob, swapped the battery and had it working again in like five minutes. Very small win, but I was weirdly proud of myself afterward.


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • 20h ago

Really proud of myself I had my first choir solo last night!

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Bit of backstory, I had been in choirs my entire childhood into college, I loved it. Truly my favorite part of any school day was my choir classes. It brought me so much joy and fun and a sense of belonging. In college I had to drop my choir classes because of conflicts with my major and I was so sad.

Now fast forward 9 ish years later, I’ve moved multiple times and haven’t been able to find a choir in my area. They’re all men’s choirs or other specific demographics I didn’t fit into. But I finally found a community choir in August and last night was our first concert.

Not only did I find a choir that felt wonderful and welcoming, but I felt brave enough a few weeks ago to audition for my first solo, ever! And I somehow got it! It was only 15 seconds, and my voice cracked from nerves and it definitely wasn’t my best performance… but I did it! I did the scary thing!

If you’re considering reconnecting with a passion or hobby from your past, absolutely do it! My heart is so full right now 💕


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • 10h ago

Got over something difficult I finally reduced my screen time

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After many attempts, i finally started being productive at work and stopped doomscrolling, My Screen time is down to an average of 1h 30m.

I've also been exercising daily to stay active


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • 18h ago

Did something cool I Put the Trash Out Today

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I'm very, very forgetful. Possibly adhd, I don't know. I've struggled for years to remember to put the trash out on trash day. The responsibility always ends up falling to someone else when I forget, and I end up feeling so guilty.

Today I put the trash out, early and easily. Didn't forget, made sure to do it before I got distracted. Proud of myself.


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • 18h ago

I finally got a job that is relevant to my degree today!

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I graduated in May 2026, after 4 long years of uni and finally got a job in IT. I can't wait to start my professional life and certainly do not miss my time job hunting. I'm glad to gain experience.


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • 2d ago

BIG accomplishment I Haven't Cut Myself In A Year NSFW

737 Upvotes

Nobody knows that I cut myself in the past, I kept it secret and hit the cuts/scars well. That also means I have nobody to celebrate with. I have now officially been clean for one year today, and I am pretty proud. I didn't think I could do it.

Edit: Thank you to everyone here! This means so much to me!


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • 1d ago

Made a great change in my life I realized that my strengths lie in pattern recognition, logical, and quantitative reasoning, so I finally found the right career path for myself.

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Based on the strengths mentioned above, I decided to get into data analytics because of my above average pattern, logical, and quantitative reasoning. I previously finished my bachelors degree in psychology and I wasn’t too sure what I wanted to do with that degree. While I found the topics of psychology very interesting, I experienced so much burnout from intensive writing and reading due to issues with organizing my thoughts and doing them at a certain time. It was an uphill battle due to my severe learning disabilities at reading and writing. I still managed to graduate with a 3.2 gpa through hard work and accommodations.

Then lately, I have been thinking a lot about what I used to truly enjoy as a child and took a pre assessment tests to find out about my strengths and weaknesses. Once I got my pre assessment results, I put them on the google AI mode and asked AI what career paths and majors would be suitable and not so suitable for me. I have done that several times to see if I would get the same or different responses but it turned out that the responses I have been getting are the same which is data analytics and back end software engineering. I also decided to watch videos about data analytics and programming and it turns out that I really enjoy them. Therefore, I am proud of finally realizing where my strengths lie and what career paths and majors are suitable for me.


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • 1d ago

I was a big girl and got a pneumonia vaccine!

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Yesterday, I got the Prevnar 20 vaccine, which helps prevent against pneumonia. Because I am classified as high risk with my lung condition, the Canadian healthcare system covered it.


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • 1d ago

Got over something difficult Took a proper shower, brushed my teeth, went on a walk, and cleaned my room for the first time in weeks

183 Upvotes

I’ve been in a super bad place mentally. Was fired from my job in a mass layoff two months ago, and while I wasn’t doing too bad the first few weeks, job hunting hell got to me and I’ve felt super useless living in my parents’ house but not really doing anything and just being inside all the time when I wasn’t in interviews, and I kinda just quit for a while. Ironically the fact I felt so useless is what made my depression so bad I could hardly take care of my hygiene, which just made me feel even more useless.

I just feel good today, and it’s been a while since I’ve felt good. Having clean hair and no plaque feels so nice. Makes me feel a bit less useless while I’m jobless.


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • 1d ago

Really proud of myself Officially moving from therapy once a week to every two weeks

54 Upvotes

Hi all, long time lurker. I have been going to therapy weekly (sometimes twice a week) for severe depression for years now. In the past year I started a new treatment in conjunction with talk therapy and it’s done wonders. After almost a year on this treatment, I finally feel comfortable enough to reduce my time in talk therapy - because I don’t have many, if any, depressing thoughts to talk about!! My therapist and I both cried from joy because i’m in a much better place now. Happy to be here and i’m along for the ride.


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • 1d ago

It's my birthday today

91 Upvotes

Today's my 22nd Birthday and gosh I still feel like a kid


r/CongratsLikeImFive • • 1d ago

This is awesome! I got my new desk a day early and omgggggg it’s gorgeous🤩🤩🤩

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Shame I can’t figure out how to show a picture though, it’s sick as frick