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This handsome devil is my dad. He spent most of his life working a job he hated to support his family. Once his kids were old enough he moved to his dream state (tasmania, aus) and became a volunteer paramedic. He has climbed a cliff face to rescue a man who drove off the side of a mountaun, helped a lady give birth and helped save 100s of lives. When i feel like giving up i remember that its never to late to follow your dream. My dad is my hero and i hope he can inspire you too!
MinimalMax
That's awesome!
DontExpectMeToSpoonFeedYourIgnorantSelf
Up vote from another dad of proud daughter.
Zultharr
Upvoting to support a fellow paramedic! Rock on bro!
roguelampshades
Yay! From one paramedics daughter to another, they're the best!!
screamingshits
he's hot and looks kind
Brickthedummydog
Thank you for being a guardian angel, Sir!
Glitchoff
Thats a man!
CaramelRhapsody
He is a handsome guy. I'd let him save me anytime.
TheRuanL
bexyrex
Your dad sounds like a selfless kind of guy. Doing things just for the wellbeing of others and not for personal gain A+ DAD
Selkii
As a Tasmanian myself, congrats mate, and thank you for all the work you do!!
rookerrocks
Nice, wish my daughter felt that way, haven't seen her since father's day
ItsMeToddKraines
This is the kind of post I needed today, thank you :)
NotGoneYet
My dad's a useless feck. Can I borrow yours some time? He seems just perfect. :-)
eyeLied
Funny, OP's mom is, too.
aspiringworldtraveller
+1 for a fellow Aussie and your awesome Dad
Sprite901
So impressed, happy for you and your dad. How cool to develop new skills and passions at any point in life!
GipsyDangerJaeger
Tell your dad he is awesome.
NorthAmericaisBestAmerica
Wish I could post a proud daughter post, but I'm a guy...and have no father
HeyWhaddaya
You're making me cry... in a good way.
SomewhatSuicidal
Mauntaun...i laughed
ladyferntreegully
Ive been laughing ever since i realised i did that. Dont drink and type friends.
DallasCoffman
That is the coolest spelling of "Mountain" i have ever seen. Sounds like a Nordic God
ladyferntreegully
Im still laughing about this.
Leonardomp
...i can tell this is made up cause WHO WOULD WANT TO LIVE IN TASSIE... but in all seriousness. bloody legend
Lord0fTheDance
Tasmanians represent! *hi5*
ladyferntreegully
Yeah Tassie!
sourorphan2112
I'm 30 considering becoming an emt. This is appreciated great post very inspiring.
ladyferntreegully
Go for it!
sourorphan2112
Once my husband can stay home to do the chores I will. Otherwise working full time + taking care of house + EMT would be overwhelming.
BrightSparke
Tasmania represent ????
gimme
I'm a Victorian but I love Tassie. I'm claiming closeness!
MappaTassie
Tassie, love this place!
ladyferntreegully
Im hoping to move there in the next year or so. It really is beautiful.
agumonkey
sir.
drumstel
Very awesome too make such a career move. And very cool that he no saves lives. Major karma booster
Cavalrysword
You could trade the spare "o" for a "w" and fix that right up.
Velocirabbit
Now*
Velocirabbit
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veeamjiias
#thatsthejoke
tangybreath
... Is it?
eyeLied
What joke?
Lokeen
Thank you for this. As a 41 yr old man recently divorced I'm feeling like life is over.
Dowtchaboy
You'll be surprised how many offers and hints you'll get, maybe even from your ex wife's friends. Is OK, bby.
bitchgotaname
Chin up dude, sending virtual hug
theplate
Hey man fuck that way of thinking ! you are allowed to go on a bender for 3 days but after that start the life you always wanted! god speed
Lokeen
That made me smile. Thanks I needed that.
Benegesseritwitch75
I started over at 38 now working as a Paramedic, live my job my kids are doing great and dating n amazing man, it's not over but just starti
Orwellwasright1984
I got my university accounting degree at 45. This time I enjoyed college. (except the F*ing group papers).
MrStarkLord
Step 1, get Tinder
Imguralterego
1/2 I was 41 when I decided to go back to tertiary study and become a nurse. Have had a wonderful career since then, including going to
Imguralterego
2/2 Myanmar (Burma) and running a trauma recovery course for young adults who grew up in the orphanage system. It's NEVER too late.
AmITheOnlyWomanOnImgur
Oh gosh honey. You're just beginning! New start - time to be YOU.
DonIsMe
Phhhhhhhpppppfffffthpppt. No no no! I was divorced, then found the love of my life at 44. You should be thrilled. It's a fresh start.
RegisteredFlex0ffender
It's scary, but think of it as an opportunity to create a whole new life. Wishing you all the best. :]
Placeboy
Bruh, you could be literally only halfway through your life. Think about that.
arsetechnica
1.2 miss that it's also a chance to make yourself even better. So grieve, and as you grieve, use that to push yourself to improve and
bmw5st
I'm a medical student, and there are several gentleman >35yo who are in my class. Life isn't over until it is <3
weaponspc
Hang in there man. Look out for number 1, you (Unless you got babies, then prioritize) Its a rough road. Get where you need to be.
LvAllen
Dad went to law school at 38. Graduated #7 in his class.
arsetechnica
1.3 become who you'd like to be. I'm sorry to hear about your divorce, but what YOU do now will determine your happiness.
bradleyscotch
You got so much to live for. Live For your kids. Or live for the chance to dance on your exwifes grave. Whatever the reason. Tomorrow i
Twinklepot
My husband started his training as a psych nurse at 42. Sometimes a crisis can be the beginning of a whole fresh new life!
GiraffesAndCrystalMeth
hey! psych nurse here! kudos to your man; psych nursing is for the strong. i'm sure he'll be amazing.
Twinklepot
Hello fellow psych nurse! Thanks for that, he is! Working tonight myself so all is good. What area of psych do you work in? We are in Acute
GiraffesAndCrystalMeth
hi there! i work in forensic psych - such FUN! never a dull moment ;) stay tough; i love my patients and hope that you do as well.
Twinklepot
Fair play to you! Forensic psych is a tough area to work in. Hope you are off for Christmas! Have a great time anyway : )
OmNachoMama
Your life is just getting started. Consider what you enjoy, and do it. If things don't make you happy, leave them behind.
OmNachoMama
52 year old divorcee here. Best time of my life!
Normandie
Not at all! Keep rolling; divorce is not the end of life and that you're 41 shouldn't hinder you too. You da man!
freakinspiderm0nkeys
My dad divorced at 43. He now has a lovely new wife, a beautiful baby and just bought a small farm. And I still love him! Hang in there!
Lokeen
Thank you.
regex99
you're getting divorced when you're hitting full fledged "man sexy", trust me the ladies will love ya.
AmITheOnlyWomanOnImgur
So true!! Guys turn full-fledged sexy in mid-40s and then confidence and self-knowledge improves it!
Lokeen
Hmm.
AmITheOnlyWomanOnImgur
You doubt me, @Lokeen? :)
DerekNugent
Never give up.
Lokeen
Thanks.
arsetechnica
1.1 Man - your life is just beginning. In a big way this' a huge opportunity - I'm not saying that it isn't also a very sad event, but don't
Lokeen
Thanks.
agent90nine
Over? No way! You get to start a brand new chapter in your life and you're the author. Choose joy! (and yes, I know it's not easy)
Lokeen
Thanks.
relicen
People trap themselves in their situations too often. It can be hard, but all you have to do is decide to change your life and make a plan.
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relicen
Don't be afraid of change, however big or small. I hope everything works out for you.
giometricallyfoxy
Going through this now. There's a rerun in my head and I can't stop it. Shit ain't easy.
relicen
You can stop it. Don't be afraid of change. Sit down and try to find the source of your problems and make a plan to avoid or change it.
Torpedoman69
Was it over when the German's bombed Pearl Harbor?
Lokeen
For many people yes....
Torpedoman69
I got divorced later in life (3 kids) and had the same feelings as you. It worked out well in the end. I wish you the best.
Lokeen
Thank you.
SemperFiSteph
Hey man, it's not over. It's totally okay and you're going to be okay. We are human, we fall down sometimes.
Cavalrysword
Humpty Dumpty was pushed!
Lokeen
Thank you.
SemperFiSteph
Check yo messages please :)
Lokeen
I did.