Proud of The Man I Became

Torrington, Connecticut
June 24, 2026 8:29am CST
We all have a story, whether good or bad we all have had a hard life at some time and its important to reflect upon yourself and see how far you have come. Lately iv been finding peace mentally whenever I look back 5-10 years of my life and how far I have came. Whenever I'm having a tough day, I use my wonderful kids and wife to lift my spirits and its thanks to them that I'm a hard working man with plenty of ambition to keep moving forward in a positive way! Wishing you all a great Hump Day! Image is my own
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (57327)
• Canada
24 Jun
You always have such a positive attitude, and this post is no different. It is refreshing and appreciated. I think that you are all spokes in your family wheel, and I am sure that they would say that you give them the ambition to be the best that they can be. Happy Wednesday!
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Baconstripsxxx
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18920)
• Torrington, Connecticut
26 Jun
Thanks Julia!
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JB_girl
@sol_cee (39071)
• Philippines
24 Jun
That's a great way to look at it. Sometimes we don't realize how far we've come until we stop and look back
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Baconstripsxxx
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18920)
• Torrington, Connecticut
25 Jun
Agreed, its good to look back every soo often and see how far we came
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snowy
@snowy22315 (212621)
• United States
24 Jun
You're a good dude, with a great life. I think you should be proud of yourself! I hope you had a good one too.
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Baconstripsxxx
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18920)
• Torrington, Connecticut
25 Jun
Appreciate the positive feedback
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Anna
@LadyDuck (508929)
• Italy
24 Jun
You are looking at your days with the right attitude. We all have good and bad days, but we must keep a positive attitude.
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Baconstripsxxx
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18920)
• Torrington, Connecticut
24 Jun
Agreed
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (69806)
• Centralia, Washington
24 Jun
Folks like you are what keeps America going. I'm glad you have a sweet family to lean on.
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Baconstripsxxx
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18920)
• Torrington, Connecticut
24 Jun
Amen to that!
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Michael
@Wrexxo (6777)
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24 Jun
When you have a family, life gets worth living. Wishing you and your family the very best
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Baconstripsxxx
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18920)
• Torrington, Connecticut
24 Jun
Agreed and Thanks Mike
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Amber
@AmbiePam (126491)
• United States
25 Jun
You seem like a fine, upstanding man, and I’m glad you can look back and see how proud you should be.
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Baconstripsxxx
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18920)
• Torrington, Connecticut
25 Jun
Thanks Amber
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Stacey
@xstitcher (40137)
• Petaluma, California
14 Jul
Looking back at my life reminds me of how far God has brought me!
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Stacey
@xstitcher (40137)
• Petaluma, California
14 Jul
@BACONSTRIPSXXX In my case, no--for me it's good to look back, see what God has brought me through, and praise Him for bringing me though. It's Him, not me.
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Baconstripsxxx
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18920)
• Torrington, Connecticut
14 Jul
Amen, its good to look back sometimes and pat yourself on the back
MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (92045)
• United States
30 Jun
You should be proud of yourself and seeing how far you've come. Its easy to lose track of our blessings
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Baconstripsxxx
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18920)
• Torrington, Connecticut
30 Jun
Agreed thanks Marilyn
Fleur
@Fleura (36145)
• United Kingdom
24 Jun
And you know what? You have been on here for that time and we have watched you grow and develop and mature Congratulations and I hope you go from strength to strength!
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Baconstripsxxx
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18920)
• Torrington, Connecticut
26 Jun
Thats very true, I think I have like 10 years or more on this site lol
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (387704)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jun
Good for you. Yes, most people have tough patches and it's all the more credit to them when they come out better off for it.
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Baconstripsxxx
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18920)
• Torrington, Connecticut
26 Jun
Agreed Judy! Have a great weekend!
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (125038)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
30 Jun
Counting your blessings is a step in the right direction.
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Baconstripsxxx
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18920)
• Torrington, Connecticut
1 Jul
Agreed, Thanks George
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (125038)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1 Jul
@BACONSTRIPSXXX You are weocome.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (113640)
• United States
26 Jun
We all live and grow...granted, some don't. But every step before shapes every step after. I never look back. I only look forward.
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Baconstripsxxx
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18920)
• Torrington, Connecticut
26 Jun
Thats the way to go
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Jehanne
@Jehanne (2476)
• Philippines
26 Jun
The people we have in our life is what make us keep moving forward. Having a strong support system is what keep us going. Just a smile from them can melt all the tiredness from the day to day working to make a living. Let's stay positive! yay!
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Baconstripsxxx
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18920)
• Torrington, Connecticut
26 Jun
Agreed! Have a good weekend!
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Jehanne
@Jehanne (2476)
• Philippines
26 Jun
@BACONSTRIPSXXX thank you.
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Valentina
@valherma00 (5256)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
27 Jun
that's really wonderful what you said. mental health is important, as well as peace inside yourself and people around you. can i ask you, what does it says on your tattoo?
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