Are two gratitude posts a day allowed? I hope so as I like doing them on an evening but wanted to put this out in the world now:
it is 5.30 am and I’ve woken up naturally. Last night I easily could have one glass and taken it too far. Instead I came home, ate good food and went to bed at 9pm as I needed it. I feel amazing today.
I’m really grateful to quiet mornings with a hot drink in bed listening to the birds outside. A new weekend ahead.
I’m grateful that although I got up too early I’m feeling pretty good. Grateful to be sitting here in my own place having a good mug of coffee, reading around here a bit, looking at my quiet little square outside, watching the sun come up, just taking it easy, having some time to reflect on happenings here and abroad. Grateful to all of you sharing your victories and struggles here. Grateful that we are fighting the good fight together. Grateful we all get to share our love around.
Today I’m bursting with gratitude! I went to sleep feeling kind of mixed up, proud yet nervous, confident yet questioning. But I woke up to so much sincere love and support from my TS amigos, and I’m just so grateful. I am grateful I downloaded the Sober Time app in the summer of 2019, I’m grateful that some time later I got curious about this forum option on the menu, I’m grateful for the hours and hours I spent reading in the fall and winter through the new year of 2020, I’m grateful for plucking up the courage to post my first comment somewhere around the end of Feb/beg of March, I’m grateful I spent so much time building relationships and interacting offering support to others during my first full month sober, I’m grateful that after a long lapse with lots of restarts that I decided to come back to TS in August and was welcomed back with open arms and celebration of recovery, and I’m grateful I’m here today with 229 days of sobriety. Phew. Close calls are scary, but when you beat that addiction beast it’s pretty empowering. So I’m grateful that I almost relapsed but didn’t, I pulled from not only my experience and tools but others’ as well. I’m grateful to be sober this morning. I’m grateful for TS and my gratitude amigos here.
I’m grateful to God I don’t drink.
I’m grateful to God I don’t depend on booze.
I’m grateful to God my life isn’t centered on drinking every day.
I’m grateful I don’t have a hangover this morning.
The old me? Fucken aye!! After not going out for 13 months trigger warning
the old me would have had a couple of cocktails last night. Probably a primer or 2 at home before dinner. A bottle of really nice wine. Then after dinner a couple of nice cognacs along with a big piece of chocolate cake. But no I didn’t!! I had sparkling water. Appetizer and main. And I wasn’t in the shower at 3am praying to God to take away the headache and misery.
I don’t know if I’m grateful or not about my wife asking me if it would bother me if she had a cocktail? But it was nice of her. I don’t want that power. Power over her is not the right word. I gave that up years ago But you know what I mean. She only had one. It was one of my favorites we use to drink together. And it really didn’t bother me. Not a bit. It bothered me the bartender was so fucking slow. I was already on my second sparkling water before she got her drink. Ya I don’t miss that at all. I was a son of a bitch if that drink didn’t get to be right away. I mean they saw me coming. I reckon we saved probably
$400.00 last night . I mean we haven’t had a night out in 13 months.
I’m grateful I can share that here with y’all. Sorry it’s so long. I’m pretty proud of myself. But ya know, seriously folks. After 45 years of drinkin I really am tired of it. I’m not missing it. And I’m very thankful for my strength. But that 45 years was exhausting. Keep up the good fight folks. You all are so worth it.
I’m grateful Daisy Cat is on my lap.
And I’m grateful for all the stuff I got done this week: roof. Irrigation, pet checks, car maintenance, wife’s hair done. She’s so happy all to be ready for the big trip next Saturday.
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.
2 Peter 1:3
Good morning all,
I’m grateful for all the victories I’ve read on here ( Rosa and Eric and many others). It’s such a wonderful reminder that being sober can be hard and scary, but it’s worth it. It makes my heart happy to read the strength of others here, and that will help give me strength when I need it.
I’m grateful for sunshine and a lovely breeze today. I’m grateful for having the courage to begin looking into possible options to help manage my work stress and resentment. I’m grateful for TS, and the Gratidudes and I’m glad to see @Its_me_Stella and @anon60334405 back
Everyone have a wonderful day
I am grateful for God directing my path in life.
I am grateful for waking up this morning.
I am grateful for being blessed with wonderful children
I am grateful for having the opportunity to be able to change into the woman God has intended for me to be.
I am grateful for sobriety.
Today I’m grateful to be tired. Grateful for no adverse effects of the jab yesterday. Not grateful I got my period today in the morning. This sucks. Want the menopause to speed up.
Furthermore grateful for purring and funny cats. Grateful for the garden work I’ve done today. Proud on the result. Grateful my mom felt good today. Grateful I cooked a tasty meal with saisonal vegetables. Grateful going to bed sober.
I’m grateful for my sobriety
I’m grateful for the weekend so I can rest from the hard work week
I’m grateful to have gotten to meet with my sponsor this morning
I’m grateful for my grandkids they bring me so much joy
I’m grateful for the rain to water my lawn my husband just fertilized
Tonight I’m grateful for the lovely, putter-y day I had - a virtual visit with some pals, some desk, some time on the trails, and making a yummy ginger chicken soup.
I’m grateful for a few lighter weeks, workload-wise, to catch-up at work and also on home stuff. And I’ll just say I have time to set new records beating my iPad at scrabble!
I’m grateful for where I’m at in life right now: that work has responded well to my request for a demotion and ramp-down! for my wee little home, that I was married and that I’m divorced and for the small kindnesses my ex-beloved and I can still show each other, that I have some friendships going on 30 years old.
I’m grateful for this chance to live life sober, for my health (menopause - yes! ), that I can take care of myself and all kinds of things in my life.
I’m grateful for the things I have to look forward to: planting my small patio garden, seeing spring turn to summer here, hopefully getting some hikes in the closest mountains this summer, and another writing course starting in a few weeks.
I’m grateful for TS, for this thread, for all I learn through others here, and of course for the gratitroops.
There’s lots of that soup I mentioned , so please help yourselves to a bowl.
Today I am grateful that I’m sober.
That I’ve got up at 5am to do some studying, as opposed to only crawling into bed at 5am and wasting away for the entire day.
Grateful that my coffee tastes great.
Grateful that I’ve managed to get through the weekend, with the help of you lovely people xx.
Here’s to trying again
absolutely you can post more than once a day. i went through a phase of gratitude list every morning and every night. actually not a phase i just don’t post them all the time
I’m grateful to God thank you for helping me be productive, clean and sober on this fine Saturday.
I’m grateful to be getting ready to lay my head down. I’m grateful for all my family. I’m grateful that I won’t let this pain or depression stop me.
Dear God , please help. Amen
Hey pal - you doing okay? We’re here for you, and always grateful for your words, so please reach out if you need anything, ok?
You really do inspire me very, very much. Ya you.
I’m sorry you are having a hard time. I am always grateful to see your posts, and value your thoughts and perspective. @M-be-free49 is right- we are here for you.
I’m just grateful. My life is sort of upside down/most of my family isn’t talking to me, but I actually feel that it’s healthy. Beats a fake relationship. Time will heal all wounds and I can’t get down. Getting an MRI tomorrow for my tinnitus and have my 2nd vaccine shot Monday but I’m not scared and I’m looking forward to being healthier.