I'm not sure that "truly happy" is a term that can be used, as it's not possible to be constantly happy. I think most people spend their time in a "meh" state, a state where you're not really thinking in emotions.

At any rate, when I take a look at my life I'm mostly happy with where I'm at. Comparing myself to 5 years ago, I was living at home with controlling, religious parents. I had no future ahead of me that I could see. I'd never been in a relationship (due to my parents).

Now, I live far away from my family, which I think was the number one factor in changing my life for the better. I have a very cute dog, I am dating and live with a great guy and have an awesome roommate, and I love my job. I feel I have a bright future. I am never having kids and it makes me happy to know that I will never have to worry about that. I am very happy with my body (I've been consistently going to the gym for one year, and three months ago started to really take it seriously).

However, I do get anxiety and depression at times. I thankfully have a way to cope (through marijuana) but some days I do not feel happy at all, but that's okay. Those days make the good days all that much better.