I am grateful I am sober today and have the freedom to evolve, not be stuck in my ways, not to have my future locked off from me as it used to be. I am grateful I am able to take care of myself, to deal with adversities, to soothe and stand by myself. that I don’t have to abandon myself first thing whatever happens. I am grateful I do not longer believe I am the worst person there is and I deserve all the badness. I am grateful to be able to tell better between what is real, what are feelings, which are based in the now and which stem from the past, from a childhood where I did not get what I needed. that makes navigating the present a lot easier, to be able to differentiate. and less scary. I am grateful the world has become a lot less scary for me now. and I am grateful I was able to grow some courage to act despite being afraid. knowing that the fear is internal, an internal reality but nonetheless not the only truth, I can counteract it and act despite it a lot. that gives me a lot more freedom. I am grateful I have become unstuck in this way.
I am grateful I am in good physical health and have less pains than I used to have. yday I walked through a gallery for hours and this would have given me knotted muscles in the back and shoulders at any other time in my life. I felt fresh and light as chicken when we left. I was grateful then that my body is there for me as I am there for it too with all the weightlifting I do. I am grateful I am strong.
I am grateful I am young enough to overcome the pain I feel towards my family and still form a better relationship with them before they are too old. they don’t change. but I have changed. so our relationship is less painful for me now. I am grateful I didn’t have to cut them out of my life.
I am grateful I am my own person more than ever. I am grateful I am in the process of accepting evermore what I am and what I am not. this feels very good every time I accept a little more. I can only recommend it. half a year ago I still thought I am mostly a loser and was pretty lost. now for the most part I don’t really believe that anymore. because I don’t have to. there is no law that says you must hate and sabotage yourself. it’s not good ethics to do so.
I am grateful I can feel my worth in relationships with others. if you don’t treat me with kindness and care, I will not sacrifice myself to make you do so or believe fully that it is because of something wrong with me. I will let you go, peacefully as I can.
I am grateful I am not as mentally ill as I was most my adult life. I have far far less days where the depression is so bad I am really disabled. I am grateful that I deal with it so much better. I am like a different person dealing with it now, and no longer slave to my self-obliteraing believes and feelings.
I am grateful I do not strive for material wealth beyond a certain baseline. I am grateful I am satisfied with the things I am and do not need brand things or expensive new things to feel good. it makes life a lot easier.
I am grateful I know about good nutrition.
I am grateful I enjoy reading and learning and thinking. I am grateful I am creative and am finally growing the bones to let myself be aswell.
I am grateful I have the most wonderful doglets who love their mamma and I get to care for them and give them love and everything they need forever so they’ll never feel less or abandoned or not good enough. I am grateful for every day I get to spend with them and their antics and exactly how they are.
I am grateful my partner found recovery. I am grateful he is doing so much better. no more lies. and a lot more love in my life again.
I am grateful for psychoanalysis without which I probably would never have got better.
I am grateful I didn’t take my own life in the years I could not help thinking about that every single day.
I am grateful I live in a peaceful country where I have the freedom and security to live this life of mine.
I am grateful for TS and the ppl here that I have met that inspire and awe me. it’s a miracle to be able to see into others like this, and to let others see. I really think so.
I am grateful I am on holiday a few hrs from where I live and it’s lovely to be away. and it’s not bad to be me anymore. I am grateful I am less stressed about looking bad and being wrong whereever I go. I am grateful I am kinder to myself in every way than I used to be. i am grateful my partner is also kinder to myself and himself in every way. I am grateful that although I lived vegan for many years, I’ll get to go out in a bit and eat a fisch bun for breakfast because it’s my fucking birthday and I want to. it’s allowed. I am grateful for my recovey because even though depression and self-loathing is hitting me hard at the moment, I knew if I’d write a gratitude list I’d feel better and I do now. I am grateful for that.
That’s beautiful Faugxh.
I hope you are feeling better about yourself now and you can have a wonderful birthday. Enjoy the fish buns. 
Had to Google that one.
What a great read to start my day. I love it.
Happy birthday 
Morning,
I’m grateful that I didn’t drink yesterday or want to.
I’m grateful that I slept in my daughter’s bed last night, I have woken up with no aches or pains as she has a lovely mattress.
I’m grateful to have been thinking and reflecting recently, not something that I’d usually do much.
I gave up my job last year, I was a teaching assistant in a primary school. I had done this for years, did a degree at 46 and another qualification to allow me to teach classes. I seemed to lose the passion, I don’t know what happened but I was very unhappy for a few years. Looking back I see that’s when and why my drinking increased. So I just left. Best thing I ever did for myself.
I’m grateful to work for myself now. I’m earning more for far far less stress. I’m so glad I made the decision to leave, I look back and wonder how I managed to function some days.
I’m grateful it’s a gorgeous morning here, I’m going on a walk later with my daughter.
I am full of love this morning, I’m so happy and content, things are going well for me.
Thanks everyone, have a great day
I’m grateful for all the milestones to celebrate today. @Hotic congrats! 1200 is awesome!
It’s been good for me to spend more time here. I’m grateful.
I’m grateful @Scotie found us.
I’m grateful for @Faugxh birthday post. Happy Birthday! Your share hit home with me. Thanks for sharing!
I’m grateful I did some self care today. My anxiety was less than it has been. I’m grateful.
I’m grateful I finally have a dental appointment set. It’s been challenging to get in. It’s been stressing me out. 13 more days.
I keep getting busy and postponing it. For a few years now. I’m postponing my salmon opener for this. I’m grateful to not be willing to do it postpone it any longer.
Previous employer got out today. I haven’t heard from him yet. I’ve decided that if he drinks to celebrate getting out, I will not help him catch his cod. I told him I would before he went. I’m not willing to do it anymore. I’m grateful I don’t have to.
I’m grateful for healthy boundaries.
I’m grateful to be tired. I’m going to sleep good.
Your post is so inspirational! Thank you for sharing. I need to work on not desiring material things to make me happy. I know that I need to work on this. The more I pay attention to my HP, the less material things I crave. Your post really made a difference in my day today.
I’m so happy for you @PinkyP ~ thank you for sharing.
Good morning ~
I’m grateful that my sweetheart accompanied me to my AA speaker meeting. I’m grateful that she was able to meet my AA family and see who the people are that support me in my sobriety.
I’m grateful it is her turn to walk our pup this morning and I get to lay in bed and read everyone’s posts. I’m grateful that today is a day off and I’ll get to listen to records all day. Grateful to have held my sweetheart’s hand last night. We haven’t done that in some time. Lastly, I’m grateful that my 19 yr. old son finished his 4 th week of full time fire extinguisher 
work. So proud of him for keeping a job.
Good morning all,
I’m grateful to be able to feel happiness and gratitude from reading everyone’s posts here. I’m grateful to be able to feel again, and not be numb and stumbling through life. I’m grateful to know that all feelings pass, and I can just hang on tight when I feel bad or down and let it move through. I’m grateful for groceries in the house, especially my coffee. I’m grateful that my son is learning to drive. I’m grateful I don’t feel the crippling anxiety I used to when I start to think about his future. I’m grateful for sunshine, and plans to go thrifting with my daughter and mother in law today. I’m grateful to genuinely feel gratitude and love.
Everyone have a wonderful day
P.S. Happy Birthday @Faugxh , congrats @Hotic , hope the dental appointment goes good @JasonFisher - I work in that field and sometimes I think the anticipation can be harder for patients than the procedures.
Grateful for celebrating a Holy Week sober
I’m grateful to see Paula and Dora first thing this morning. Even if by accident. Alice says good morning. I’m grateful I’m not encumbered so I can let Alice out of the bedroom because I can hear her chirp and see a little orange paw sticking out under the door. Alice fucked us over on the subcutaneous fluids yesterday. I’m grateful we can try again today. I’m just hoping that means she’s feeling better.
I’m grateful we are proactive with our pets and testing Minnie for Cushings and Addison’s disease. Both treatable but Cushings is the less of 2 evils. But it would explain a lot about her changed behavior. I’m grateful we can afford to take care of our pets and be so proactive.
I’m grateful to have a nice warm little cat purring on my lap. I’m grateful we have so many pets. There’s always one for me. 
I’m grateful and blessed to think of the new house with all the windows and all the new places the cats will hang out.
I’m trying real hard to be grateful we lost all three multiple offers on the condo. It hasn’t even been on the market a week yet. I’m grateful, I kinda wish we should have ……… but we didn’t……… so what’s the point? I’m grateful I don’t have real estate stress today. I’m grateful the only thing that matters today is getting Alice her subcutaneous fluids in her 
I’m grateful I’m not drinking about any of this stuff.
I’m grateful I’m sober.
I’m grateful I got my Pilates lesson in yesterday. It felt so good to escape in a good healthy way.
I’m grateful for a beautiful weekend ahead of warm weather and less wind. Thanks for sending that over Jason.
I’m grateful I can recognize the stress building up in my back and I can actually feel it release as the stress goes away. Even when it’s good stress.
I’m grateful the parents to be of Norma G. Are going on a “Babymoon” 
are you kidding me? these Millennials will come up with any reason to travel or celebrate. Good for them 
“No son, we did not take you on a Babymoon before you were birthed.” 
I’m grateful for y’all.
Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.
Vivian Greene
I am grateful to be sober.
I try to come here. Somehow force myself to do so. My energy is so little.
I am happy that out of the blue I stared cleaning the windows and it really makes a difference.
I am grateful I still am in the April challenge.
I am happy that I’ll get to meet my brother and family tomorrow for a coffee in Ulm. Spontaneously.
I am grateful that today marks another day where I did not listen to the monster on my shoulder as enticing and convincing as it was. Those whispers of “c’mon just sample that wine, it’s just one glass, you are strong enough” are still lingering in the back of my mind. I cringe just even typing that. I am grateful to be stronger then my demons and to be wise enough this time to know be better. I am grateful for my support when I need it… my TS group, my meeting family, my friends who understand. I am grateful to have the strength to ignore the assh*les in my life who don’t get it and patronize and mock my decisions and actions.
Good afternoon
I am grateful when things finally click, and how that feels to my spirit. It’s often like a pressure valve has been released and I become lighter.
I am grateful that, as per usual, all of the right people have been put into my life at the right time.
I am grateful for the lessons I am taught and the fact I am in a position to learn them.
I am grateful for the full moon and the energy I can feel from it.
I am grateful for music, books and meditation.
I am grateful to be at a point in my life where I feel grounded, whenever something disturbing comes up, it doesnt take too long to recalibrate anymore. SO grateful for that.
I am grateful that an old timer shared at my cake on thursday and commented on the positive change he’s seen in me since coming to this area. It felt nice to know that I am exuding what I feel inside.
I am grateful that everyday I have recovering addicts in my life, everyday I am surrounded by the most amazing people who are dedicating the rest of their lives to being their best selves. I can’t imagine having anyone else as my people.
Grateful i have enough money to be calm today
Grateful to share
For my sister and seeing her
For a falafel sandwich and apricot cookies
For rage and reading instead of drinking about it
For laughing until i cried at a funny tweet
For a full tank of gas
For coffee
For two more days off
For 42 days sober
I’m grateful to God please help me to be my best self, do your will and help others, just for today. I’m grateful for my recovery, with all its blessings and challenges. I’m grateful for All my family, friends, TS and the gratidudes. I’m grateful I had a really nice day off yesterday and got to spend it with all my immediate family for Easter and my big Sisters birthday. I’m grateful I got a surprise message last night from a dear friend of ours(M) and that she is doing well, we chatted for quite a while. I’m grateful I opened the restaurant all by my responsible self today and will do it again tomorrow. I’m grateful that I am done work early enough to attend an in person twelve step meeting, AA tonight and my home NA group tomorrow. I’m grateful I got to the bank and realized I have exceeded my personal savings goal for this year and its only April. I’m grateful that even at 53 days without gambling and more money than I have had in a while I am determined to not gamble on anything, even though it keeps creeping in, just play one poker game, but to heck with you, you little gambling bug voice, not this minute, next hour or today. I’m grateful for the sunshine and nice breeze to accompany my walk home and around the city doing errands. I’m grateful for music. I’m grateful that the Nba playoffs start for my favorite team the Raptors soon.
God bless you all. 
&
p.s. You are incredible. Ya you!!
p.p.s. Congratulations @Hotic on 1200 days @Faugxh Happy Birthday!! and @Lionfish four years is stupendous, keep moving forward.
Morning,
I’m grateful I had a great day yesterday, I think @Faugxh 's post put me in a good mood straight away and it just kept going.
I’m grateful the weather was so good that I did a bit of gardening.
Then my daughter and I went for a walk, it was nice.
I’m grateful I caught up with a friend, she was asking about my drinking and I was proud to tell her I’m still not drinking, it felt good. She had told another friend and I was glad more people know.
I’m grateful the nice weather didn’t trigger me, it didn’t enter my thoughts at all looking back. I feel strong.
Thanks to everyone here
One week sober. Grateful. Two days of this has been an actual holiday away… That’s incredible, as usually I would have used the opportunity to DRINK AND SINK. I feel so Sober and grateful this am listening to birds singing. Going to have an early traipse around a bluebell wood later!
I was thinking about her and wanted to ask you about her. Thank you for the info, Brian. 