Daily Gratitude List. Gratitude The Air Of Recovery

I’m grateful it’s SHOWTIME!!
The car is pack and I’ll be ready to go after lunch.
I’m grateful I’m well rested. Sober. Not hungover. Can you ever say that too much? Not hungover. I’m grateful to relinquish my crown of being the hangover king. AND I STILL DRANK. Idiot :man_facepalming:
I’m grateful grateful grateful I STOPPED doing that.

I’m grateful to have Benson on my lap this morning and Benson sleeping next to me last night. :thinking: I think he knows something is up :thinking:

I’m grateful I’m not having a codependent relapse this morning. Not yet anyway. It is easier when I’m alone. I enjoyed movie night last night with a certain someone passed out on the couch. The movie was so good. So real. So sad. I wanted to share it with her but I couldn’t. And the kicker is I don’t feel resentment this morning. I could actually feel that resentment fucker trying to get to me this morning. But no fucking way! Not this morning. I pray when she wakes up I will be strong. I will not slip.

I’m grateful the thread Are You Affected By a Loved……… is getting some action. It’s unfortunate some of us have loved ones who are addicts but we can recover there too. It’s really hard. But it can be done.

I’m grateful I have no idea what I’m walking into in this new home this afternoon all by myself, but the rush of excitement is exhilarating. I don’t even know what I’m sleeping on tonight. I’m grateful I’m getting too old for this shit and this is my last move. Just burry my next to a saguaro :cactus:

I’m grateful the new house has a wet bar that I will use for coffee, and smoothies, and teas, with a little fridge for sparkling waters. I’m grateful there’s no wine room. It wouldn’t matter because I don’t drink. But it’s a waste of space.

I’m grateful my back doesn’t hurt this morning.
I’m grateful for my health.
I’m grateful for my new adventure in life.
I’m grateful I have no idea where I’ll be doing my gratitude tomorrow morning.
I’m grateful I’m not even thinking about drinking.
I’m grateful to have you all :heart:
:cactus::purple_heart::pray:t2:

When you release expectations, you are free to enjoy things for what they are instead of what YOU THINK THEY SHOULD BE.
Mandy Hale

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Good morning all ( I see you @Dazercat)
I’m grateful that I saw 600 days on my counter this morning. I haven’t been checking the counter like I used to because right now I feel pretty solid in my sobriety, but I really like the look of this number! I’m grateful that the sun is shining and it’s a beautiful day. I’m grateful that my husband is out with my son doing a driving lesson. I’m grateful that my daughter spent the night with her best friend across the street. I’m grateful my life is manageable now, I don’t feel like I have to hide. I’m grateful that I painted my bedroom a lovely and calming safety green yesterday. I absolutely love it. I’m grateful that today I will have an easy day- coffee, bathe the dogs, crochet some wash clothes for my kitchen. I’m grateful for you guys!
Everyone have a wonderful day :heart:

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On your 600 days :hugs:

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Thank you! I’m not sure if it’s a real milestone, but I think my mind decided it was going to be, so I had some of that good ole milestone malady ( is that the name of it?). Anyways, it’s a great number and I’m feeling much better today!

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I remember I use to make up milestones because say……139 days back then was a milestone for me.
600 is a beautiful thing.
:pray:t2::purple_heart::cactus:

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Lovely to hear this :sunflower:

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Thank you, Mae. :purple_heart::slightly_smiling_face:

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@Sunflower1 Congratulations on 600 days :sunflower::confetti_ball::tada::rainbow::bouquet:
@Dazercat Wish you a good ride and an absolutely joyful day :house_with_garden:

Today I’m grateful for roughhousing cats. They made me laugh so hard I spit my tea. Greatful I brought my mum a yummi chicken for lunch, she likes it. Grateful I have a nice and sober sunday :pray:

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G’morning y’all :sunny::sunflower::yellow_heart:

I’m grateful my oldest son is trying to quit drinking again. He lasted 2 weeks back in November before the anxiety overwhelmed him. I’m grateful his detox started last night, here at my house, so I can keep close watch over him.

I’m grateful to be home as of yesterday evening. I can’t be in two places at once, so I would have chosen to be here with my son. I would be grateful if y’all would send out some prayers and healing energy to him. I was up with him most of the night, because this second detox at home is really scary for me. I’m grateful for my strength. At this point I’m not even sure where it’s coming from, but it’s here and I’m thankful.

I’m grateful I was by my father-in-law’s side when he passed. I’m grateful my mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and husband relied on me to call his time of death. It was an honor to gently lay my hand on the side of his neck until that last heartbeat ended. I’m grateful that instead of feeling broken or damaged by that, I feel honored.

I’m grateful for the time we’ve spent with my MIL after my FIL’s death. She is a strong woman, but I know she was glad we kids were with her during all the arrangements and things that had to be taken care of.

I’m grateful for @Sunflower1’s 600 days and @Tragicfarinelli’s 21 (22) days. I’m so grateful both of you are here. :revolving_hearts:

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Thank you so much. I’m taking strength in being here as and when I need to touch in. It’s a lovely place to draw resolution and inspiration. You guys are the cool guys. :+1::pray:

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I’m grateful for the simple homemade dinner I’ve just shared with my two kids. It’s a recipe I adapted myself so we call it “Mumma’s Special Chicken” and it’s comfort food for us all.
I’m grateful I got to go on the Harry Potter tour with my daughter and got to see her answering all the quiz questions. I am so proud of her.
I’m grateful for our peaceful and comfortable home.
I’m grateful my son is showing more independence. Yesterday he washed and dried his bedding himself so that he had the best experience of the new mattress topper I got for his bed. He slept like a baby last night.
I’m grateful for the neighbourhood we live in especially our proximity to good shops. I treated myself to a new nightdress today and the fabric is so gorgeous.
I’m grateful I’m sober.
I’m grateful for the recovery community especially this forum.

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I have noticed that hundred day increments are frequently celebrated as milestones here. I think its pretty cool. 365 days is a long time for wait for a reason to celebrate! Congrats! :partying_face: :cake:

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Thank you!

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Thank you! I’m glad your Sunday turned out good!

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Thank you for mentioning me- I hope you and your son are doing as good as you can be.

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Grateful to be sober and back to this thread.

Grateful for my fur babies and family.

Grateful for my bed, pillows, and blankets.
:purple_heart:

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I’m grateful to God for lovingly guiding me through today, please help me rest well tonight. I’m grateful for my recovery with its challenges and blessings. I’m grateful for All my family, friends,TS and the gratidudes. Congratulations to @Sunflower1 for 600 days, keep moving forward, your doing so good, thanks for being here. I’m grateful to see a happy joyous and free @Its_me_Stella . I’m grateful I walked home in the warm light spring rain, singing out loud with Sinatra, Eminem and Five for fighting. I’m grateful for the NA service workshop I attended yesterday, members from across the province spoke about there positions with area , provincial and world, I ended up having to get up and thank one of the speaker panels which was an honor, after the fact, was nervous and put on the spot, in the moment, it was a pretty big crowd. I’m grateful @Dazercat is maybe still finishing off that final move into his new place, awesome, proud of you Eric. I’m grateful my back is only a little sore tonight, I don’t think the rain helps. I’m grateful for the twelve steps. I’m grateful that so many of my coworkers had nice things to say but are saddened that I gave my two weeks notice today. I’m grateful for humor and laughter.
God bless you all. :v: & :heart:

p.s. You are so amazing, smile. Ya you!!

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I’m grateful I woke up after a good night’s sleep next to my husband who turned on the light - I snorred him out of the bed :woman_facepalming::grimacing: Grateful it’s already time to get up. Grateful my husband asked me to drive him to town today as it is raining hard. He has to run some errands, e.g. buy a bike so he can ride to the train station. What a DUI is good for … I’m positively surprised :blush:
Grateful I ordered catfood, the cats eat me out of house and home. Grateful they feel good and happy, it makes me feel good and happy.
Dear @ShesGotMoxie I pray for you, your son and all of your family. You are an amazing person. Don’t forget to take care of yourself :pray::orange_heart:

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I hit my five month milestone yesterday. When I started in December I wasn’t sure I would be able to go through with it. I had failed at sobriety so many times before. Alcohol then was my one way to give myself ‘a treat’. But what a treat it was: hangovers, shame, self-loathing and depression for a tiny tiny moment of relief. It was horrible. I was stuck in a loop, my life went nowhere.

The first weeks were rough. I wanted to drink morning, midday, evening. I am glad I didn’t. This community, all of you, helped me to stay on track. Still does. Today, alcohol doesn’t have a place in my daily routine anymore. The thought to pick up rarely pops up in my mind. I wake up sober, I make plans for the day and go through with it. I work on my life goals. I feel ready to face my challenges. Being sober is the greatest treat I have given myself. It means true freedom for me. I am grateful for it every minute.

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Congratulations on your 5 months Pandita
We do recover. And it’s wonderful.
I’m very happy for ya.
ODAAT
:pray::purple_heart::cactus:

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