Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #5

[JazzyS]

@Dazercat

I’m going with Sexy
Those days are over but I can dream

Oh hush! Go with sexy and own it!!

[Lisa07]

I agree with @JazzyS! Go with sexy and own it!

Sunshine is a good one @erntedank. I like it.

[Dilettante]

@Dazercat

I almost even started dancing around the hood Hopefully grateful there’s no videos

I’m grateful that @Dazercat has caught the dancing bug too
I’m grateful I am a strong link in our family chain again. I needed to step up and advocate for my daughter at her old school today. I was prepared, confident and…very mama bear. She has been bullied terribly this past year and the school have been worse than useless.
I’m grateful I had the opportunity to try and change their systems and policy so it doesn’t happen to others.
I’m grateful I didn’t feel the need to “reward” or “calm” myself afterwards with alcohol.
I’m grateful we had a nice family evening on the couch with a movie.
I’m grateful for a warm house in this rain.
I’m grateful for homemade cinnamon swirls.
I’m grateful for TS and all of you.
FAFAF ODAAT

[tailee17]

I am taking a Mindful online course to help with Depression and Anxiety. Today taught lessons on changing direction of thoughts by having a gratitude journal. I am grateful Learning these tools to live a happier life.

[Cjp]

I am checking in greatful.

Im greatful i sang @Soberbilly lyrics

Im greatful i feel like im not in a mental health crisis anymore (i was going on a week at full crazy)
Im greatful for medicine
Im greatful for my loving husband
Im greatful when he wouldnt stop listing “solutions” i was able to tell him im not looking for solutions
Im greatful i advocated for myself
Im greatful for good fortune
Im greatful i didnt want to use…although i did say i miss my old unhealthy coping mechanisms today BUT its just a thought without action
Im greatful for self awareness
Im greatful i let go of the should be/should ofs today
Im greatful for the kind souls here

[Mischa84]

Hi sunshines,
I’m grateful for no hangover,
For a quiet house when everybody else still sleeping,
For refreshing shower,
For comfy, fresh smelling clothes,
Warm strong coffee,
For a good day it’s gonna be

[Juli1]

Need some gratidude in the morning.

Today I am grateful for

• freedom and being sober
• authentic sourdough bread
• free time
• feeling my body healing
• 7 to 8 hours deep sleep without a break

[Lisa07]

Checking in with some early morning gratitude before work.

I’m grateful today is my 4 year soberversary! Yay!
So much to be grateful for about my sobriety over these past 4 years, but there’s not enough time to list them all. Mainly, I’m grateful sobriety allowed me to overcome a lot of life challenges. After 4 years, I’m finally feeling some serenity and peace. That’s a long time to wait but it’s well worth it. I’m grateful I never gave up hope.

I’m grateful we had a family day Sunday at an AA picnic. I’m grateful hubby agreed to leave when I was ready. There were a lot of people there and most from his meetings. Only 2 people from my meetings. I’m grateful he’s such an outgoing person and compliments my introvert self. I’m grateful I didn’t overreact when a few ladies hit on him. They didn’t know I was his wife and backed off immediately when he introduced me. I’m grateful he lost a shit ton of weight and looks handsome again. Not so grateful for all the attention he gets. Grateful I still have work to do in the jealousy department.

I’m grateful for my women only meetings. I’m grateful we laughed the entire hour last night. Grateful these women talk about things they’d never mention anywhere else. Grateful for hard belly laughs. I’m grateful I found these awesome ladies to share these crazy stories with. I’m grateful I lured a newcomer from Saturday’s meeting and she had the best time.

I’m grateful for all of you and your support. Grateful TS was here for me in some of my darkest times.

[Dazercat]

I’m so grateful for you Lisa For leading my way and showing me by example how it’s done. I’m grateful you found TS 4 years ago and welcomed me with loving open arms when I came crawling on here In despair. You’ve been my rock throughout my recovery. I’m grateful I watched such a strong woman overcome so much shit that life threw your way. And you did it sober. I’m so happy for you.
Thank you for being here.
Oh, and you’re a delight

Is it too early for cake?

Nah

[Cjp]

Congrats @Lisa07 on 4 years sober! Ive looked up to you since i joined TS. Your advice is awesome.

Enjoy your day of sobriety

[Lisa07]

I can’t thank you enough Eric! You’ve been a constant in my recovery and mean the world to me. Much love my friend. 🩷

[Lisa07]

Aww thanks @Cjp! When you joined TS, I knew you were going to be a regular. Watching your growth has been such a pleasure. Thank you for being a part of my journey.

[KarenKW]

Good morning grateful friends,

I’m grateful for another day sober.
I’m grateful I managed at least some sleep last night.
I’m grateful for my 3 kitties.
I’m grateful that when I do get cravings, I can recognize that drinking won’t fix anything.
I’m grateful I’m learning patience.
I’m grateful I’m learning progress over perfection.

OFDAAT

[Cjp]

Good morning sober fam,

Im so very greatful for…

My sobriety!
Hubbys sobriety!
Boscoe cuddles
Modern medicine
My support network
Quiet time
My text buddies
Fresh water
Antibiotics and mucinex
In sickness and in health
I was able to help my sick hubby yesterday and he was able to help sick me. We were a pitiful sight but love emanated from our sick bodies.
Todays challenges feel manageable
Gained perspective
Taking the next right indicated step

[Sunflower1]

Congratulations on 4 years! I’m so grateful you are here with us!

[Lisa07]

Thank you @Sunflower1!
It’s nice to be able to come here and share something so special to me. No one at work knows and they probably wouldn’t get it anyway.

[JazzyS]

You are amazing Lisa - congrats on your 4 years of sobriety! Appreciate seeing all the hard work you are putting in - gives me hope.

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful Lisa got her 4 years.
I’m grateful I’m up way to fucken early but got to see some great stars in the clear early morning sky while Benson did his business.

I’m grateful it’s just my back that aches and kept me from a good nights sleep. I’m grateful my wife took charge of getting us vaccinations yesterday. I’m grateful she hassled with the insurance company who won’t cover vaccinations I guess they rather have us sick in the hospital. FUCKERS!! And the fucking Walgreens said they couldn’t give us a COVID booster because our insurance won’t cover it EVEN IF WE PAY CASH!! WTF I’m grateful in the end we did get our flu shot, RSV vaccine, and COVID booster. Thanks to my wife. I’m grateful to have her back sharing this load of getting things done for us. I’m grateful my arm just hurts a little and so far all is good. I’m grateful we got all these vaccines out of the way for our upcoming travels especially since babies are involved.

I’m grateful it’s 67 degrees out at 6 am and I don’t have to rush to walk Sancho. I’m grateful I didn’t have to set an alarm last night. I’m grateful even though I got up at 3:30 I can nap a do whatever I want or not do shit except Alice at 10 and meeting at 7. I’m grateful I’m retired.

I’m grateful I chose myself over my meeting yesterday and took a nap instead. I was too tired from all the running around and hassles and kept thinking I got to take care of myself first. Take a nap. Miss the meeting. I’m grateful I feel obligated to go to my regular meetings, but not at the expense of my health or tiredness. I’m grateful I made the right decision for me. It was hard. I was planning my whole day of errands, vaccinations, lunch and chiropractor around that meeting.

I’m grateful I’m learning to change my mind for me and not feel obligated to others.

I’m grateful we got an appointment with the Title Company to close early before we get traveling. I’m grateful the buyers want to close this Friday and all due diligence is done. I’m grateful I’m trusting the process and not worried about the “ what ifs.”

I’m grateful I got my wife back. Presently. I’m grateful she gives me reminders when I think I don’t need Al-Anon anymore, when she says she can have a drink when we’re in Cali on October 1st. I’m grateful her recovery is not my recovery or responsibility. But FOR FUCKS SAKE!!
Serenity Fucking Now!
I got this. I’m grateful I got support so I know I got this.

I’m grateful the coffee did its trick this morning. I’m grateful it never lets me down, if I’m making it.

I’m grateful for Al-Anon.
I’m grateful for gratitude and gratidudes.

“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.”
Voltaire
Ya it does

[JazzyS]

Its Tuesday - the sun is shining and the weather is sweet (Bob Marley) … I am grateful for being awake and having the ability to enjoy this lovely day with all of you beautiful souls!
I am so grateful for the lovely bear hug my brother gave me this morning (i so needed it).
I am so grateful that I am determined to start the day off positively. Surround myself with love and happiness and not allow for negative thoughts.
I am so grateful that I have this opportunity to work on myself and get better (in every sense of the word). I feel like i am working on my health but with sobriety i am also working on / connecting with my spiritual / emotional and mental self.
I am so grateful for my morning coffee with a date square. Grateful that I will find a way to do some movement today. I am grateful that nothing lasts forever and all of this too shall pass.
I am so grateful that I do still have some urges but nothing feels as good to me as sobriety and an addiction free life.
I am so grateful that i know if I was healthy right now that I may not be as lucky with my sobriety so need to be thankful for taking my time in the healing process.
I am so grateful for my loving family. My sister sent me over some amazing articles and methods to deal with chronic fatigue syndrome yesterday. So weird how the universe just knows when to deliver. Grateful for whoever is looking out for me.
I am so grateful that i did manage somewhat of a routine yesterday morning. The afternoon turned on me but maybe i needed all that sleep.
I am so grateful for my daily practices and now adding a few more light movements into my day. I really need to keep my mental health in top notch order - without it everything else falls.
I am so grateful for comedy and all sorts of wonderful music that just uplifts the spirits. So grateful for all the joys available at our finger tips. I am so grateful for all of you in this community - my friends for life on this sobriety journey.
Hope we all have a wonderful addiction free day! Sending everyone so much love

[tailee17]

Dancing 4 sobriety!