I’m grateful I don’t wake up every morning with a splitting headache. 
I’m grateful it’s not from drinking.
I’m grateful to try and find some gratitude anyway because that’s what I do.
I’m grateful for my coffee.
I’m grateful I found out it was my fault the recyclables didn’t get picked up this week. I made a mistake 
it’s next Monday they get picked up. I was 
sure it was this week. Grateful I found the email with the every other weekly pick up schedule before I called them.
I’m grateful for my meeting last night.
I’m grateful Minnie finished her breakfast this morning after I reminded her a couple of times. 
I’m grateful I don’t have the chills anymore just the headache.
I’m grateful Sarah tagged me about the show Shrinking and she loves it. @pdebs
I’m grateful for my big beautiful deck in the pines.
I’m grateful I haven’t felt like doing shit all week and that’s ok. I’m grateful I’ve done the bear minimum, take care of my share of the pets and go to meetings. And my exercise walks. I’m grateful this too shall pass.
I’m grateful to see Daisy’s butt bashing into Minnie’s face as she walks by Minnie. I’m grateful Minnie is such a good sport. I’m grateful the wife kicked Daisy out of the bedroom at 4:30 because she was chasing Minnie around and I couldn’t move because of my headache.
I’m grateful I think that’s enough gratitude to get me going.
Grateful for y’all.
Oh and grateful I didn’t have to watch the Celtics loose last night because I had a meeting and by the time I got home I could tell it was too late. Sorry Karen.
Gratitude in addiction recovery can also help people recognize the progress they are making, no matter how small, and encourage them to continue down this path. It will keep them from getting discouraged along the way if they can continue to look on the bright side and be thankful for what they do have. For most people, this more positive mindset can be a key to their long-term success.
Alyssa
Seaside Palm Beach