Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #2

[desert_rose]

Congratulations, Eric!!! It IS a big deal, amazing! Thank you for being here with us, and for being an inspiration to me

[Its_me_Stella]

I am grateful for quiet time to wake up with coffee and morning readings… and look at this mornings reading.

I am grateful that I have found humility and that my life and choices are led by love. I am grateful that I know I am just a vessle here on earth and my purpose now is to share my story, spreading love. I am grateful to be heading out the door to watch the sunrise and meditate by the ocean. I am grateful for my life.

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful to God I don’t drink.

I’m grateful for all the great nights sleep I usually get. Last night or early this morning wasn’t one of them
I’m grateful for “plugging myself in,” with guided meditations that will put me back to sleep. This morning wasn’t one of them See where I’m going here
I’m grateful for recognizing the “Stinking Thinking,” that I think kept me awake.
I’m grateful to go back to “just the facts.”
I’m grateful I don’t know what someone else is thinking. Fact! I’m grateful I can know how I feel. Fact! I’m grateful for my exercise of thinking about “Just The Facts,” when my stinking codependent thinking starts taking over my mind. I’m grateful even thought it didn’t work last night. I’m grateful it’s a new thing I’m learning and if I keep practicing it I’ll make progress, because I’m not looking for perfection anymore.

I’m grateful I had a good cry this morning sitting in the dark with my coffee too early to read or feed. Thinking about my childhood and mother. And how I really miss her .
I’m thought I was grateful for when the 3 people closest to me died in my family, sister at 50, mom and dad. They were all suffering for a long time. And it was always a “blessing” when they died and now they aren’t suffering anymore. And I always flew in from across country and came to the rescue and held the family together, or what was left of it. And I guess I’ve never really grieved. I was always the strong, dependable, rescuer. I don’t know where the fuck I’m going with this. But I’m grateful I’m feeling it and maybe letting a little of this shit go.
Fucking inner child
I’m grateful I’m realizing I numbed a shit load of feelings. I’m grateful it’s not to late to actually really feel them.

[Dazercat]

Thank you Anna

[maxwell]

Congratulations on 3 MONTHS!

[maxwell]

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful for another round of gratitude after the dog walk.
I’m grateful when my wife asked me why I couldn’t sleep I told her some shit. Then asked her if she wanted the truth. I’m grateful she said yes and we or I ended up having another uncomfortable conversation this morning about the two of us. I’m grateful I’m working on myself. I’m grateful I could tell her it’s kinda lonely working on myself. And I feel like I’m the only one working on us and myself. And it makes me feel lonely. I’m grateful I’m responsible for how I feel and I’m not responsible for how she feels.

I’m most grateful Minnie’s blood work came back great. The vet called us late yesterday evening. Even though she has Cushing’s Disease and a 16 year old liver and kidneys, all the blood work came back good.

I’m grateful I was going to break my 43 day sugar streak at the pizza place on my 1000 day celebration because they had home made gelato. More specifically Stracciatella gelato. Well they were out of it . And I didn’t fancy any of the other flavors so I didn’t treat myself. And I call that another win.

I’m grateful I got a 10 am massage coming up and I got to just “buck up sissy pants!” and enjoy the relaxing CBD oil massage. I never had a CBD oil massage. Thought I’d see what all the hype is. I’m grateful I can go out to lunch after. I’m grateful I get to work out with my trainer after that. I’m grateful I can cook dinner tonight or not cook dinner tonight.

I’m grateful I came back here and posted another round of gratitude with you all. I feel better.
Thank you.
You all deserve a raise

I’m grateful for my struggle because without it I wouldn’t have stumbled across my strength.

[Dakotahjae]

I’m grateful to be checking in here grateful. Grateful it’s my day OFF! I’m so very happy to feel back to my normal happy self and realize it’s not a mental health issue coming to the surface it’s just how I am when I’m sleep deprived. So glad I dont have another round of Dr.'s apts to make and fiddle with medicines, I was pretty sure that’s what i was feeling yesterday, so I’m grateful to the entire universe that’s not what I’m dealing with at this point.
Grateful for the weekend, grateful for the energy and mental health to get done what needs to get done.
Grateful I was asked to chair at my homegroup this weekend! Boy do I have a lot to share aboit. I’ve overcome many reservations I didn’t even know I was holding onto these past 2 weeks. I stayed clean no matter what was going on no matter where I was (on the street? Guess what I’m staying clean so I don’t have to stay here. Fuck living on the street). I’m pretty excited about that.
Grateful for the couple of really good friends that I’ve made in recovery. They’ve been my lifeline…
Grateful for all you here that keep me grateful and from ever feeling alone.
Grateful to be feeling grateful. Grateful to be nearing my 300 day mark, I’m grateful I’m going to go out today and do what I need to to keep my cup of well-being filled up so I can make it to my 300 celebration. I’m very grateful for milestones.

[erntedank]

Thanks @anon74766472 for the translation
Thank you @Dazercat for your sharing and congrats on tripple digits

Today I’m grateful that all chores are done. Grateful for some sunshine. Grateful for purring, snuggling cats. Grateful for catfood delivery. Grateful I don’t cry all of the day while I transfer the entries from my old 18 months moleskin calendar to the new one.
Grateful I’m not alone in realizing I did not really grieve the death of a parent. We talked about it in therapy lately. All the feelings were brought up 2 weeks ago when I looked for some documents my lawyer needed. Grateful to have the chance to process them now.
Grateful that I have a safe home, good friends and ODAAT

[Frazzetta]

I’m grateful for my sobriety because with out all the alcohol noise I’m much better able to evaluate my emotional space and understand how I feel and what the likely cause is. As a person with anxiety, it’s wonderful to feel less anxiety, and better equipped to deal with whatever comes up.

[mamador]

I’m grateful for family

I’m grateful for friends

I’m grateful for the people helping me reach goals

I’m grateful for myself for enduring and resisting self-destruction for the longest stretch in 14 years

[Dazercat]

I’m so sorry to hear this Billy. This family disease of addiction spreads all over the place and affects everyone. It’s so horrible and damaging. Especially when children and grandchildren are involved. As a therapist I hope she knows about Al-Anon. I’m glad your daughter was able to help you. I’m glad you feel comfortable sharing with us. That’s what where here for. Dump away anytime my friend.

[Dakotahjae]

Amen, I’m grateful for your share, Billy, and for Eric’s share. They all help me tremendously. And I’m very grateful for safe place I can vent and drop what is not serving me to carry around. Much love and gratitude.

[anon74766472]

I am grateful to be sober.
I am grateful for tiny steps and telling myself that they are good. Talking to people even when it’s only some words. Not hiding and avoiding people contact. It’s really strange. I like being around people and I avoid them.
I am grateful I went to the talk about fake news in the library yesterday. It was interesting and again some nice Smalltalk with some people there.
I am grateful that I slept well again tonight, until 6h30 am.
I am grateful I have enough.

[Shaunda]

My heart goes out to you Billy. It feels so helpless being on the outside and seeing/hearing the hurt. Addiction is so awful. Though im not abusive when i drink, my father was and it hurts my heart for your grandchildren. I will keep them in my prayers and also you.
Im grateful you shared this with us, i know its selfish to say but its things like this that remid me why i need to stay sober.

[maxwell]

@Shaunda
Hope the gif brings a smile to your face. Have a good day!

[Shaunda]

thats freaking adorable

[Cjp]

Good morning sober fam,

Happy fall saturday!

Im so very greatful for…

My sobriety, 5 months free from weed and alcohol
My hubby and all he contributes
Boscoe and his love
No hangover
Got thru friday night no problem
A busy day today full of fun
My family
This forum
Fellowship

Let us go out and slay the day soberly!

Good morning @maxwell and @Shaunda

[Shaunda]

Happy dance for @Cjp 5 months soberversary!!!
Congratulations!!! Im so happy for you

[maxwell]

That is AWESOME MY FRIEND!!