I’m grateful I woke up with a dreaded fear in my heart.
I’m grateful for the morning meditation Dana recommended @Butterflymoonwoman The third affirmation was about not living my life in fear. And that 6th affirmation about listening. Might com in really handy.
I’m grateful my reading in Todays Hope was about? …… you guessed it. FEAR! A strong fucking military officer afraid to go home to his wife because she’s an alcoholic. This disease has no fucking boundaries! I’m grateful I got to read his short story.
I’m grateful I’m not alone.
I’m grateful when I’m suppose to face my fears I don’t know what to do. I’m grateful I do know what Not To Do.
I’m grateful I will face my fear over on the Are You Affected By A Loved One………thread
I’m grateful, maybe I do know how to face my fears. I’m going to go deposit it over there on that thread. See what happens.
I’m grateful when I read Anna’s post this morning @desert_rose it brought me tears of happiness and love. The best kind. The ones that catch you off guard and are so unexpected. And I’m sitting here crying like WTF Thank you
I’m grateful this place works
”At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.”
Albert Schweitzer
Good morning all,
I’m grateful to be off work today. I’m grateful to let little comments on the subject from coworkers slide off my back( well, trying to anyways)- I took steps to improve my work/ home life balance and I’m proud of that. They can do the same if they are struggling, it’s not my job to do it for them.
I’m grateful to have a day to putter around the house doing chores, coming up with cooking and canning plans, working out…. And whatever else I want. I’m grateful it’s going to be a sunny and beautiful day. I’m grateful for my family and our home. I’m grateful for my simple life.
Everyone have a wonderful day
This morning gratitude is the top thing in my heart. I’m so very grateful that recovery gave me the gift of being able to book a cruise and spend so many days with my half brother I found through dna and get to know him face to face. I’m grateful my sister went also and we were able to mend a relationship that was damaged for decades. I’m grateful I got to spend that time with my granddaughter before she sets off to a working adventure in Alaska. I’m grateful my granddaughter found recovery and is able to partake of that adventure. I’m very grateful my brother is healing well from the Covid he was diagnosed with post cruise. I’m beyond grateful to some how be exposed for the third time and not catch it. This last week was very long waiting to wake up sick but so far so good. Eight day’s minimum post exposure and I’m ok. I’m grateful to be retired and able to have spent the last week recuperating from vacation . I actually slept in past eight o’clock this morning . Granddaughter and I attended the Chef’s Table on the cruise which was a three plus hour long fine dining experience. She answered the phone call in the cabin when they called to confirm and she told the person I was celebrating a birthday (28 years clean) so they had a special dessert for me. Pic included. I’m grateful to be alive and clean and able to enjoy the gifts life gives me and grateful to recovery for the tools given me to get through the thorns life also provides. I’m grateful for this site and every single one of you.
Sorry about your back. I hate it when I overdo it. I hate it even more when people tell me I over did it . I’m grateful for my ice packs. I invested in some good ones awhile ago. They are so worth it.
I’m grateful for my FlexiKold Gel ice pack.
I’m grateful for my Elasto-Gel Therapy wrap.
I’m grateful for Amazon delivering them.
I’m grateful we don’t have a convalescing gratitude thread.
Yet
I am grateful for my life and for the financial support that I recieve from my exhusband. I am grateful that for the last 3 years I have not had to work and been able to homeschool my child. I am grateful for all the precious time with her, the fact I am present and able to watch her grow.
I am grateful for my cozy home, for my comfy couches and soft throws. I am grateful that my home is modest and easy to keep clean. I am grateful that I am safe from the sharp cold wind and bone chilling rains. I am grateful that I dont have to hide from my landlords anymore and that I am not squatting in abandoned buildings.
I am grateful that I have a reliable car today and the money to keep it running well. I am grateful that my child has this car to learn how to drive in, and that I will sleep well knowing it wont break down on her when she ventures out on her own. I am grateful that my parents made sure I had a good little car without payments when I got divorced.
I am grateful that I found a great deal on some groceries and I had enough to stock my freezer a bit. I am grateful that my eating disorder is silent today and allowing me to feed my child properly. I am very grateful for that.
I am grateful that I have my first appointmebt booked with my ED therapist at my GPs office at the begining of Feb. I am trying to get a bit of weight on before then. I am hopeful I will have gained all the weight I lost when I was sick. I am grateful that I feel safe with her and I feel like she wont completely lose it if I cant.
I woke up this morning and I almost couldnt believe my life. I feel so lucky.
Today I’m grateful for the first normal feeling day since monday one week ago
I’m grateful I felt ok today. I’m grateful it was a busy day with lots of chores and some paperwork.
I’m grateful for new moon, the cats were incredible today, roughhousing, needy, hoggish, cuddling, always on me the moment I sat down. I enjoyed them having a good time and being loved.
I’m grateful for a long relaxing nap in the afternoon.
I’m grateful I’ll try an evening appointment with my therapist today for the first time. Might fall asleep. Normally I’m heading to bed at this time of the day. We will see. I’m already tired and still more than an hour until the appt Today is the 1 month anniversary of our divorce, I’m grateful I can talk about it, even if it’s late.
I am grateful to be sober.
I am grateful I have work.
I am grateful for a short chat with my brother.
I am grateful I have found this apartment in this house. The small talk I can have here is multiple compared to where I lived before and it’s good for me to have these interactions.
I am grateful that I discovered in my recovery that my world which I see as my reality is not only black and white. This is a great thing because I am very judgemental again me (and as a consequence also against other, in twisted disguise somehow. Well, it’s complicated).
I am grateful I am doing good at the moment. Can I say this. Yes. There is no shame in feeling okay by my standards.
I am grateful I can laugh about myself.
I am grateful I have enough.
Taking a moment from all the crappy things that happened today to be grateful. I am grateful that I am allowed the fantastic privilege to teach high school students. They amaze me everyday and lift my spirits when I am ready to give up. I am grateful for my family. I am grateful for this group and every one here, just knowing I am not alone means a lot.
Thanks for reminding me by a like @Nowenbrace and thanks for reminding me in our conversation @anon74766472, my dear Franzi
I am grateful
for coffee
for still living in relative safety
for not having annoying neighbour’s
for still being physically healthy
for possibilities to deal with mental illness
for strengths
still for the 3 possibilities to swim all seasons on a 50 meter lane
for some extra money from a saving investment, where i will still save half of it… and enjoy spending the other on some upgrades in my 2 floor barn (yes I live in a modernised barn)
Grateful to wake up sober
Grateful for a warm home
Grateful for my kids … my initial motivation
Grateful for coffee at 730am
Grateful for a day off the organize and do a little cleaning
Grateful for the health food store I went to yesterday (first time in since moving back)
Grateful for finding recovery dharma
Grateful my kids are sleeping in
Grateful to be at peace
Grateful for this body that put up with me mistreating it for so long
Grateful for my partner
Grateful for my parents
Grateful for the internet
Grateful for Walmart delivery so I don’t have to deal with people
Grateful for the weekend
My sobriety
My husbands sobriety
Boscoes sobriety
Our pack
A weekend to recharge
Not letting a few bad days dictate today
Hot coffee
Therapy
Hot showers
Insight timer sleep meditations
Health insurance
Ability to pay bills
Cooking healthy meals
Keeping on with my healthy eating
All of you
Happy Saturday morning from a cozy chair in my home in Wisconsin!
I’m grateful to be sober after a week of celebrating my birthday! All my strategies have supported my decision this week and I had two lovely dinner dates go without a hitch!
I’m grateful to be sober this week and that I got to swim laps early in the morning 3 times. Endorphins and movement are so important to my mental health and sobriety. I’m grateful to be healthy and strong even tho I’m not getting any younger. Hehehehe
I’m grateful for good work. Working in a school is challenging and rewarding. And challenging. Baby steps each week.
I’m grateful to be married to my husband. We are in a wonderful place right now and I treasure that. Sobriety is good for us.
I’m grateful to have a good relationship with my grown sons. My oldest boy is 32 and is a chef. He was excited to tell me he’s doing a dry January and is getting a sense of my sober experience from it. I’m proud that we have the type of relationship where we can speak about these things in a loving way.
I’m grateful to be halfway through the school year and getting ready for the road to my next summer of adventures.
I wish you all the best today. Enjoy the freedom of sober life and celebrate all that comes with it!
I’m grateful to celebrate my birthday. Fourth time in a row sober
I’m grateful 4 years ago I wrote in on here that I was planning a relapse for my sixtieth bday. I had the restaurant and wine list all picked out. I could always start over.
I’m grateful for the thoughtful loving support that came pouring in on here that talked some sense into me.
And first up was Paul. @Dolse71 I didn’t want to think about it and you told me I should think about it A Lot ! @Yoda-Stevie saying NO to that first drink. The only drink that matters.
Stella, my Twinnie who has been my guardian angel. @DLS you apologized if I thought you were being rude, and @SassyRocks like me, transplanted New England supports. @HoofHearted it “Was Totally Worth It!” Staying sober. @Leveller@ThajokerNL and @VSue
And especially you @aircircle your thoughts on Romantising. Yes only alcoholics fantasize about our drinking. I never see you around here. But you’ll never be forgotten. I do hope you are well.
And @Ray_M_C_Laren what was it you said Ray? Go to a meeting? ya I think that’s what you said. And that you’ve had 36 sober birthdays.
Anyway…… I think that is when I knew I was in this fight for the long hall. Every New Year I’d be totally wasted and then I’d try and stop. Then my birthday. Then the Super Bowl. My 3 biggest occasions to drink. I’m grateful you guys pulled me through. This unknown stranger. Why did y’all care about me so much? Now I know why. I’m so fucking happy to be on this team. And this birthday, SOBER, I get to meet my 4 day old grandson. My grandchildren will never see me drunk. Today. There is no drink in the world that can make my life better. I’m just so grateful for you all. And I feel like I can actually say. Cautiously. “I got this.” If I dont. I know where to go.
Thank you so much
Thanks to y’all. I got 99 blessings and my recovery is Number 1.
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Happy birthday sober Grandpa!!! So much support and loving kindness along your journey. Such a blessing!!! Thank you for the daily reminder of all we have to be grateful for.
Having a day where I’m anxious and it’s causing my breathing and heart to be all over the place, and I knew I just needed to post here.
Today I am miserable inside emotionally but I am grateful my heart is beating.
I’m grateful my lungs are healthy from quitting smoking over a year ago and I can breathe.
I’m grateful for the patience those around me have when I’m not coping to well.
Even though I mentally don’t feel up to it I’m grateful for the good food I will cook for dinner today.
I’m grateful that I know when we cry it releases something to help us feel better and Rids us of the emotional toxins built up… I just wish the tears would come out.
I’m grateful for this space right here where I can come and know that people that care will see it, and I can come here and read into their space too and share this experience, I’m so grateful this helps me not feel so alone.
I’m grateful for TV and my pets and the new addition to the pet family, all the love and cuddles we share.
I’m grateful to be able to take today and try to switch off from the world around me and just breathe.
I love your post, Happy birthday and another congratulations on your grandson
I really enjoyed reading this today thank you
Having your support and seeing sober times that are huge like yours is so inspirational, it really helps to know we can maker it to the other side, your amazing !
Wow… Happy, happy birthday dear Eric!
And also much congratulations
to your grandson!
And… Thank you for this inspiring post again.
It’s always good to read you
Might com in really handy.
Thank you 
. I actually slept in past eight o’clock this morning 
. Granddaughter and I attended the Chef’s Table on the cruise which was a three plus hour long fine dining experience. She answered the phone call in the cabin when they called to confirm and she told the person I was celebrating a birthday (28 years clean) so they had a special dessert for me. Pic included. I’m grateful to be alive and clean and able to enjoy the gifts life gives me and grateful to recovery for the tools given me to get through the thorns life also provides. I’m grateful for this site and every single one of you. 
. I’m grateful for my ice packs. I invested in some good ones awhile ago. They are so worth it.
Today is the 1 month anniversary of our divorce, I’m grateful I can talk about it, even if it’s late.
my Twinnie who has been my guardian angel. 
Now I know why. I’m so fucking happy to be on this team. And this birthday, SOBER, I get to meet my 4 day old grandson. My grandchildren will never see me drunk. Today. There is no drink in the world that can make my life better. I’m just so grateful for you all. And I feel like I can actually say. Cautiously. “I got this.” If I dont. I know where to go.
