I am grateful for Recovery Dharma, which branched of from Refuge Recovery. They made some great changes. I am still grateful for Refuge, as that’s where I started the Buddhist principles journey.
I am grateful for my ex. He’s a challenge but no other two people could have made the children we did AND I am grateful for those children.
I am grateful my oldest took it upon herself to make a counseling appointment and I am grateful that though I struggle with it, I taught them asking for help is good and proper.
I am grateful for lessons learned in my launch weekend and they were many. Like I don’t have enough time to be a delivery driver AND a charcuterie artist.
I am grateful to be alcohol-free. I am grateful to say “I am a non-drinker.” I have had enough to drink for three lifetimes.
I’m grateful for the walk I just had with Lupe and that we have settled on our happiest time at 9 (missing rush “minutes” traffic and enough sunshine that we can walk more leisurely at times. I’m grateful we stood at the pond on the Convent property and watched Canada geese fly in and land to join the big flock already there. I’m grateful the geese don’t seem to eat the little koi fish there and the koi were busy eating bugs off the surface in a frenzy. I’m grateful for that small joy early in my day, watching critters in nature. I’m grateful for this raging hot, itchy mosquito bite on my inner forearm that has swelled past the size of a quarter. It reminds me that I did not get mauled by mosquitos this year like I usually do and I’m so grateful for that. (However the few bites I have gotten react really badly because I didn’t build up an immunity…still, a summer free of mosquito bites is glorious!) I’m grateful I’ve got an idea for the fresh tomato sauce I processed from garden tomatoes before our camping trip and it should make for a yummy dinner tonight. I’m grateful my friend who is fully vaccinated and has contracted COVID is doing okay and reminds me to continue wearing my mask in public like I have been doing, since it’s easy to think we are out of the woods. I’m grateful my stomach is grumbling and that I have food in my fridge to eat.
I’m grateful for the cognizance and familiarity I’m finding here. I’ve felt alone, sometimes even a little crazy, for a very long time, but I’m beginning to feel a sweet connection here. I’m grateful for that connection, because having not been on social media for many years, I’m essentially out of society’s loop. I’ve sheltered myself, but I don’t regret it at all. I’m grateful to now have this little space in the world to just be me.
Good evening all,
I’m grateful the day is done. I’m grateful I’m not as reactive as I was while drinking. I’m grateful for peace. I’m grateful I did a work out even though I was in a crappy mood and didn’t want to. And guess what- I feel better. I’m grateful I learned to do that instead of get drunk. I’m grateful I have this place and you guys. I’m grateful tomorrow is a new day.
Everyone have a wonderful evening
I’m grateful to God, thank you for helping me have a productive day, clean and sober. I’m grateful for all my family, friends, TS and the gratidudes. I’m grateful I spent time working steps with a sponsee this afternoon. I’m grateful that I got a call from a Dr. today that I sent an application to as I’m looking for a new one close to home, by the time I called the office back they were closed, I don’t imagine they called to say they won’t accept me as a patient. I’m grateful to be home safe and sound winding down in my room.
God bless you all. &
I’m grateful to have a husband who cooks for me most every night, especially on Tuesdays as that’s my long work day. Especially when it’s breakfast for dinner.
Grateful I still was able to get in two separate 1 mile walks today in all the chaos.
And grateful to have found this app. Reading everyone’s postings really makes me think and revelations follow. And you all are so eloquent!
Grateful my kiddo slayed her exam today so she can move forward in her course with confidence.
Grateful for boundaries and friends.
Grateful it’s bedtime.
I’m grateful to be all tucked in, ready to put this day to bed and me too! Am already nodding off, so I’ll end this here, before I post something that looks like emoji salad…
Grateful to be sober, tired but happy, sleepy too,
Grateful for today and all of you.
@KellyKelly
I will gratefully keep you in my prayers. I’m so glad you are here with us. I pray for Gods strength and peace for you. Congratulations you must be at 51 days now. We do get better.
I’m grateful for Grey’s Anatomy too. My favorite show for what 13/14 years now. @Peace
I’m grateful Franzi’s cats Paula and Dora are doing much better. I would love a video of you riding your bike to the vet with your 2 cats. You’re turning into Super Cat Mom.
I’m grateful for emoji salad.
And I grateful to see you all here tonight before I go to bed, I had a little catching up to do as well.
I’m so grateful to see Jené here putting in the work. I’m praying for you girl. Stick with us. You’re awesome and we need you on our team. @EarnIt
So my good friends… Today I am grateful that I posted my low feelings and situation honestly the other day despite the temptation to run from it. It’s so much easier to open up when things are looking up rather than down… Ah man… It’s good to be here and on a journey at all…! Here I am! I’m grateful for the loving responses some of you put your time aside to give, and you @Its_me_Stella for redirecting me here
This morning I am grateful for devoting thr time to sit with the gratidudes and gratitudes as I’ve started the day feeling foul. I know I need to redirect my energies and outlook. I am grateful for the home projects being almost complete. I am grateful to he employed and have to have income-generating gig/part-time jobs I can do if the full time job doesn’t meet the demand. I am grateful for my loving son and for his easy going nature. I am grateful for a work from home job and the extra hours of the day it gives back without a commute, etc. I am grateful for my sobriety books, self help workbooks and motivational podcasts that keep in focus the work I must do.
I feel you, woke up a bit miffed myself today. I find I must make myself try really hard to focus on the moments in the moments. So what if my sleep was a little off last night, I have my 2 toms meowing to me, tripping me in a race to show which one loves me more, at this moment that is enough. Grateful for these 2 brutes this morning.
Let’s make 3 in a row lol- not a great start to the day, but I’m gonna try and turn it around. I’m grateful for the coffee I had, the sunrise I got to see, for a job that allows for comfortable living, and for friends and family. Grateful to see people trying to better themselves and their lives.
Everyone have a wonderful day
I haven’t added my gratitudes lately and it is about time because, despite the recent stress and sadness in my life, I truly am grateful because:
I have 228 sober days behind me
I got up early and did a GREAT exercise session before work
Getting up early to do the exercise session meant I avoided morning traffic
I got my free flu shot
I am still heartbroken over the loss of my cat last week, but each day is a little easier
There are people in my life who I love and who love me
Although I grouse about it from time to time, I do have a job that I enjoy (most of the time)
I have a really nice office at said job with a window looking out at the sunshine, nature, trees, and flowers
I brought a delicious salad for lunch
And of course, TS and all the GREAT people who come here
Today marks 4 months of sobriety. It has not been an easy road there have been times I craved a bourbon or a nice cold pint. But after some breathing techniques I’ve learned through therapy I get past those cravings within a few minutes.
Today I am grateful. Grateful for this new life I am creating alcohol free. Grateful for all these new experiences and all the experiences that are now different because I am sober. Grateful that my life feels like it has meaning again.
I plan to check in with you all more often, but for now I wanted to congratulate each and every one of you for getting through yesterday and waking up to another day of sobriety.
@Dazercat Eric, I’ll try to take a picture of me and the girls in the backpack
I am grateful reading everyones list, pieces of their life’s which make you grateful. Such an inspiration some days when gratitude won’t come easy.
I am grateful being sober. I had a good day, meeting before lunch with the group of people in our company that is working on addiction. I volunteered to set up or initiate a group where people could meet. We ll see. It is still the beginning as bosses are somewhat neglecting addiction. Anyway, it was good to meet ‘normal’ aka non-quality people.
Grateful it was another warm day, lots of wind from the south (therefore the high temperatures) and I enjoyed a little bike ride.
I texted my mom that I won’t visit here before surgery so now it’s up to her for a response without the guilt tripping. I am not too positive about that but at least I got it out. It is laying heavy on me that I still haven’t found a way to communicate with her openly.
Ah, and I met someone funny at the meeting. He was talking like me, without thinking too much and it was such fun. Grateful, there are people like this here, even when you can count them on one hand.
Good evening, all.
Today I am grateful to be hangover free and clear headed. It never gets old. The further I get away from my last hangover, the bigger it becomes in my mind. The thought of feeling like that terrifies me now - which is great.
Grateful for the loooong walk that I went on with my good friend this morning, and for the tropical storm which almost washed us away. It was incredibly invigorating, and hilariously wet.
Grateful for my beautiful family. I wish you could meet them. They are great. You’d like them.
Grateful for the basics. The food in the fridge. The roof over our heads. The running water. The AC. We are a lucky lot.
Grateful for all of your posts - even when we are finding it hard. Picking out the positives is really worth doing.
Take care, all.
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