I’m grateful to God please help me be better today than I was yesterday and to stay clean and sober. I’m grateful for my recovery. I’m grateful for my family and that I had a really great visit with Mom when she was here for a visit slash belated birthday lunch for me. I’m grateful that my recovery has brought us so much closer and that she is learning as much or more than me. It’s truly incredible how parents can do that, all the while dad sits there quietly smiling and gratefully being nonjudgemental. I’m grateful for the ability I have developed and continue to develop as it pertains to sharing whether it’s on here or in person. I’m grateful to fully buy into the fact that it helps to have safe spaces to share all of yourself highs and lows. Speaking of lows, I shared a bit on mine recently and in so doing a bunch of you reached out and I need you to know it means alot and it really helps. I love you guys. @M-be-free49 your mention late last night had me tearing up ain’t that adorable @Dazercat . I’m grateful for the support around a milestone like 500 truly clean and sober days. One of my supports here when he heard I quit the drugs, booze, cigs and am on zero prescriptions for anything said no wonder your depressed I agreed but in hindsight I’m super proud of myself for that. It isn’t easy and if I let my guard down I can slip into said depression. I’m grateful that I got bad news yesterday that my financial assistance has been cut off and I didn’t allow just another set back to further depress or totally derail my journey. I’m grateful that I can get on the phone today and sort it out all by my adulting self Lmao I’m so grateful that it’s nice outside with my coffee on the porch in the shade listening to the birds chirp, seems like a common trend on here somedays it’s so calming.
I’m grateful for the twelve steps and meetings and treatment centers. I’m grateful that I get to go cook my favorite chicken and rice and brocoli dinner followed by game night. Last week myself and five others played a hilarious version of crazy eights, might have to try that again. I’m grateful for humor. I’m greatful for music. I’m grateful that my housemate that was struggling and was, in small part, a source of my recent struggles, woke me up today for some much needed one on one time and we worked out some stuff. I’m grateful again for this safe space and all who read this you are in my heart and prayers. God bless you all. &
p.s. that was a long post today and if you read it you’re amazing. Ya you!!
edit: p.p.s. listening to my music and a song popped on that i honestly forgot about thanks @Dazercat for the Brandon Heath recommend Give me your eyes. it’s a nice song
@I.cant.We.can I love your gratitude post today. Really honest and so full of courage. You are a legend. Hope you enjoyed your time with the birds, on the porch and coffee in hand. Brilliant picture. Thank you
A little afternoon gratitude is in order today.
I’m grateful for all the people here that genuinely care about my health.
I’m grateful I feel like we really do genuinely care about each other. And that is so cool.
I’m grateful I went to my dermatologist and he went over my precancerous moles situation. He wasn’t very concerned. He said we could just watch them or remove them. Since they are on my back chances are I won’t be watching them. He said being on blood thinners would not be a problem. I told him I didn’t want to bleed out all over his table. Again he assured me I’d be fine. I didn’t feel a thing as he simply removed both moles on my back. And said you’re good to go see you in six months. Of course they will send it out for a biopsy but it shouldn’t be a problem since it’s precancerous.
I’m grateful I can finish my root canal tomorrow.
Yay me !! @Alisa
Haven’t checked in for a while but have been feeling very grateful. I’m grateful for the opportunity to see new places. I’m grateful for friendships that are like family. I’m grateful to my family for being my rocks. I’m grateful to the NHS for patching/strapping up my newly fractured foot - not even going to let it ruin my holiday. I’m grateful for wild swimming and the feeling that takes your breath away when the water hits. I’m grateful for naps while listening to family chat in the car or in other rooms of the house. I’m grateful for every sober drink I’ve ordered this holiday so far while at a bar with friends. I’m grateful I was part of my friend’s wedding. I’m grateful I was strong enough to enjoy it sober. I’m SO grateful that not one second of this holiday has been blurred or tainted by a hangover. Grateful I’ve made time for some pilates. Grateful for the strength of my body (fractured foot aside). Grateful for our old family dog.
Wow. I could keep going but sleep calls. I’m really happy and proud.
I’m
Grateful that I resisted drinking tonight .
Grateful that I can go to bed and remember the day before .
Grateful for god ( I’m not a total Christian but he helped today )
Gratef I can spend another day sober with my children .
I’m grateful for the absolutely beautiful weather today.
I’m grateful I like early mornings, that when the sky started to lighten this morning - you know, before the sun actually rises - and that one bird closest to my window started chirping away before 5am, I just replied “ok, bird dude. You win. Let’s get this day started!”
I’m grateful he got me up so I could have a quiet morning at my desk getting ready for a full day at it. I’m grateful that even though this week is also a doozy (at least until end-tomorrow), I’m not rattled. I have my sobriety to lean on, and my gratitude.
I’m grateful I could sit on my patio tonight, the dog girl hanging out in some shade, and phone chat with a pal - just deeply enjoying the air temperature, the dappled sun and shade, the conversation.
I’m grateful for the little shout outs and conversations we have here throughout the day! It’s heartwarming, and yep @Dazercat - I really do feel we all just care about each other’s wellbeing so much. It’s pretty remarkable and I’m grateful for it.
I’m grateful I’m going to bed early. I think bird dude and I are gonna be having a little date each morning - at least for the next month or so - so I best get my coffee beans ready and tuck myself in!
Today I’m grateful for summer rain, you know, the light and quiet sound of it falling steady and calm. I’m grateful for the catbirds who’ve built a nest right next to the screened in porch in a holly bush so that I could sit and watch the parents feed those hungry yellow orange mouths that poke out when they come by with tasty morsels. I watched them almost all day. I’m grateful for time in the kitchen with my Mami, and the satisfying feeling of preparing food for the little family we are going back to visit tomorrow. I’m grateful that I get to see my nugget and bro + sis-in-law tomorrow and stay for 5 days. I’m grateful that my husband and I were approved for a big enough car loan and we have enough to put down to buy our very first new new car! A Suburu Forester, perfect for those Northern Iowa winters. I’m grateful a reliable vehicle means I can drive down to visit family anytime the mood strikes me. I’m grateful for vaccines and a health conscious family who has been super careful so we can enjoy this time together now.
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 I got up just after 5am. On my on.
I’m grateful the birds really are singing away like crazy just before the sun up over here too.
I’m grateful I can get my walk in with the dogs really early so my wife doesn’t have to do it alone.
And grateful I can then walk to my endodontist.
I’m grateful I can only be doing this because I’m sober and hangover free.
I’m grateful Benson is sitting on my lap and Maverick is up by my shoulders hitting me with his tail. They’ve all forgot the no feeding before 6am rule
I’m grateful for my long walk down Venice beach yesterday.
I’m grateful I’m starting to do things like going to the beach in the afternoon alone.
I’m grateful I reckon I’ve never been alone. Really alone.
I’m grateful for all the milestones here at TS.
I’m grateful for the joy in celebrating the milestones everyone reaches.
Grateful for TS and all you guys on this thread showing all your gratitude.
When we recover loudly, we keep others from dying quietly
I’m grateful to God please help me be better today than I was yesterday and to stay clean and sober. I’m grateful for my recovery. I’m grateful for all my family, friends, TS and the grati-dudes. I’m grateful that I have an A.A. meeting to attend this evening. I’m grateful that the meal plan changed yesterday so I get to cook the chicken and rice today. I’m grateful for my health. I’m grateful for music and excersise. I’m grateful that I can come here and re-read my gratitude and yours whenever I like. I’m grateful to God.
God bless you all. &
I’m grateful for the most amazing 10/10 day I had exploring and swimming with my family today. And for the cheese on toast I’m about to eat before falling into a happily exhausted sleep.
Good evening all,
I’m grateful to be done with work today, and sitting on the back porch with my husband and mother in law, enjoying a ginger beer and chatting. I can hear my daughter out front playing with her “bestie” that lives across the street. Son is being a typical teenager and listening to music in his room, but poking his head out now and then to see what we are up to. I feel pretty happy right now. I’m grateful for all of these little things, and grateful that I’m not thinking “ a glass of wine would make this better.”
I’m grateful for TS, and the support I see.
Everyone have a wonderful evening
I’m grateful to God for helping me make it to bed clean and sober. I had a bike accident today and will need to replace my bent rear wheel. I’m grateful that I can afford to do so. I’m grateful that even though I’m in pain I won’t drink or do drugs. I’m grateful that the hospital is very close by and if my pain worsens I can hopefully get there . I scrapped up my right knee, elbow and shoulder. My left arm and rib however where I ran into my friend on his bike is incredibly sore, I think I may have reinjured my previously cracked ribs and collar bone. I’m grateful that even though we both hit the pavement he at least says he is fine and seemed to be ok earlier, he says it’s cause he’s big young and dumb and I’m sore cause I’m old, he did just turn 26 the day after I turned 43 LMAO I’m grateful I can laugh about it even though it hurts a little. God please help me get some rest. i usually sleep on my side but both my shoulders are sore so we’ll see if I can sleep. I’m grateful that I already talked to my family and friends about it. I’m grateful that I got the day off tomorrow now. I’m grateful that I had a good day and was feeling emotionally, spiritually and physically better. It’s been five and half hours since the accident spent time since talking with people, convincing Mom that I am ok. Gratefully my phone didn’t get busted and I called a friend who came with his truck and brought me and my bike home. I’m grateful I decided to post I was trying to rest but my head is spinning. I’m grateful that I didn’t hit my head. I’m grateful I have Disney+ to keep me entertained while I rest up. I’m grateful for my revovery. I’m grateful for all you gratidudes. God bless you all. &
p.s. could use some get well prayers, please and thank you. damn I’m sore. btw you are awesome. ya you!!
Today I am grateful that I am okay with my thread, journaling. Was thinking about it the other day. This format keeps me writing out my thoughts.
Grateful I am good with my therapist and quit therapy. Still have 6 months before the remaining hours will be invalidated.
Grateful it’s Bank Holiday today.
Grateful the weather will be great before the storms and rain begin tomorrow.
Grateful I have people who don’t judge me.
Thank-you! Since Covid, I haven’t been to in person meetings. Mostly pod-casts. A few Zoom early on. Gratefully I do have other Sober people in my life and now this!!
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This cracked me up! I’ve said similar frequently: “Okay, okay, I’m up, I’m up, pajarito (little bird)” Hahahaha!!! Love it.
