I love stories along the lines of those written by FantasyLover, SW_MO_Hermit, KaHmnd, Ernest Bywater and others were the main character makes, or remakes,their life into more than they or others thought possible.
Looking for recommendations on stories or authors I may have overlooked. Thank you.
Deja Vu Ascendancy is along those lines.It'll take quite awhile to read though.
https://storiesonline.net/s/57098/deja-vu-ascendancy
Reluctant_Sir has several stories about people overcoming physical or mental trauma and becoming more than anyone expected.
Dark Days - Darkest Before the Dawn (one of my favorites)
Echo
Incoming!
Unending