Melissa, it has been so great to see how you have been making progress. I think I've said in each of your new threads that I'm proud of you - I really am! Your posts show a lot of thoughtfulness and reflection on yourself and the problems and challengs that you face.

It's definitely worth a pat on the back for how far you are coming in such a short amount of time! Of course there's more to do and you're the one choosing to keep at it - which is just another sign of how much you're growing. I think in your past you wanted things to be done instantly or for someone else to do it for you... so to see you recognizing how much time and effort it's taking you, and that you aren't getting frustrated or wanting to quit - in fact, that you're worried if you're proud of yourself that you'll slow yourself down! - is even more evidence that you're doing some excellent work!