Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #5

[Naomi]

Love you post @LAB! I googled Tybee Island, looks like a beautiful place to unwind.

I am grateful for the connection with the people in my live. Being sober makes me less self absorbed, more present and a better listener.
I am grateful I am able to keep the ones who are negative and/or not so supportive of my sobriety on a distance. To be able to be respectful to them and of course still love them, but to keep my own wellbeing and sobriety as a priority. To be able to say ‘no’.
I am grateful to have my parents and sister and her family over for diner tomorrow, even though they don’t celebrate Christmas. I am grateful we can still have a relationship with each other although we have different beliefs and opinions. I am grateful I don’t drink, so I won’t get into pointless discussions.
I am grateful for all the mistakes I made and how I learned from them.
I am grateful to wake up with a clear mind and energy, in stead of dreading another day hungover and relying on painkillers to get through the day.

[Sunflower1]

Good morning friends,
I’m grateful for the safety net of family, very grateful that I can show my teenage daughter that she has that safety net too. I’m grateful for the gray morning here, sleeping in, good coffee out of a Santa mug, my Christmas tree. I’m grateful for my family, and our home full of love. I’m grateful for love and forgiveness. I’m grateful I learned that there is help out there for anyone and anything, and that I can ask for and use help from others. I’m grateful I can teach my daughter that.

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful it’s stopped raining, hopefully we can walk Benson without rain coats. But he looks so cute in his. I’m grateful the window didn’t leak much last night during the hard rain.
I’m grateful I like this rainy cloudy miserable weather. I’m grateful it doesn’t last long in the desert. I’m grateful it’s the day before Christmas Eve. Let’s get this over with. I’m grateful I’m not really bah humbug but with no family around just wife and pets it just seems like another day. I’m grateful that’s ok. I’m grateful I got tons of blessings and great family throughout the rest of the year. I’m grateful who knows maybe next Christmas we will be living near family. I’m grateful that would be nice. Maybe

I’m grateful for my fireplace, dog, Christmas tree, swimming pool, with a view. I’m grateful for the saguaro cactus and the rain will make some desert flowers pop in the next few days.

I’m grateful we watched Die Hard last night
I’m grateful I think I’m hitting my limit on the Christmas movies this year.
I’m grateful I don’t think we need to go to the grocery store for a few days.
I’m grateful we found a Taylor Pork Roll, or Taylor Ham at the Fry’s yesterday. I’m grateful that use to be a Holiday treat for the both of us when we had a very young family.
I’m grateful I’m sleeping too much.
I’m grateful to share a sober Christmas with you all.

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful you get to enjoy your sober Tybee Island Christmas break with books and dogs and coffee. Sounds ideal. Happy Christmas Lab

[Lisa07]

@Dazercat

Taylor Pork Roll, or Taylor Ham

A taylor ham, egg and cheese sandwich is very popular here in NJ. It used to be me go to, to cure a hangover in my 20’s,

[Chiron]

I’m grateful I did not have any of the pie I baked last night for my man. He is a pie fiend and yesterday was his last day of work for the rest of the year, as he takes this time off every year. I’m grateful I will get to spend more time with him and that he can relax (for the most part, because he’ll be on call a few times) for a good chunk of time.

Also so very grateful I don’t live close enough to see my family, or have to deal with urgings to spend all my free time with them. I wish them the very best holiday–without me.

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@Dazercat Oh no! I hope B will be okay! And I am grateful for the same thing about calling the vet. If I think it’s needed, I call, and I’m very grateful I can afford to do that.

@TrustyBird Your husband’s family sounds like my husband’s family with so many people! These days I bow out of most family gatherings for many reasons. I used to actively encourage him to go to the various family events, even if I wasn’t, until his mother told him that I “shouldn’t keep him from the family”. After that I never encouraged him to see his family again (though certainly I always encourage him to go when he wants) and thus he sees them maybe once or twice a year. I will also go occasionally with him if I feel like it. I’m grateful I don’t care what they think anymore. We are very different people and I respect their right to live their lives in the ways they see fit. I also have the right to not subject myself to them.

@acromouse Great job on your one month!

[JazzyS]

@Its_me_Stella

I am grateful that I can feel God in me.

This was a lovely line to read! So grateful that you are feeling this way - absolutely beautiful.

@LAB WOW - Tybee Island looks like the perfect place to rest and relax. Hope the weather is perfect for you. Wishing you and yours safe travels and a wonderful getaway.
@dazercat Die Hard is a must – just reminded myself that i have to watch this tomorrow. I too am grateful for the rain helping the desert flowers pop - please share pics when they do

@Chiron

We are very different people and I respect their right to live their lives in the ways they see fit. I also have the right to not subject myself to them.

LOVED this - yes, you most definitely have that right and grateful that you are not subjecting yourself to anything uncomfortable for the sake of being cordial.
@erntedank Hey friend - how have you been? missing your gratitude’s - hope you are well

Saturday morning gratitude’s
I am so grateful to be wide awake and alert even with very little sleep and feeling exhausted.
I am so grateful that the new appliance worked well last night. I can’t open my mouth wide but whatever i do manage does not pop. Although my mouth feels like i got hit multiple times – starting to give me a headache but i think i can manage through it. I will sleep with it again tonight and if it does not improve by tomorrow may have to hold off till i am able to get an adjustment. The dental office is closed till Wednesday due to the holidays.
I am so grateful that i remembered that tomorrow is Christmas eve and most shops will be closed. I needed some wrapping paper which i was able to grab from the dollar store on the way to work.
I am so grateful that i am able to work on gratitude’s at work. Actually have some down time at the moment. Feels great to sit too
I am so grateful that the weather is not so cold at the moment. I am sorry for all those that wanted a white Christmas.
I am so grateful that i have reconnected with my aunt from Germany. When i had my house i had gotten a land line as she had a great plan and it was the charge of a local call for her to call me on a land line. We totally did not even think to keep talking through WhatsApp once i moved in with my brother.
I am so grateful that i connected with a friend. Was afraid that he had maybe moved on from our friendship. Grateful it was just old fashioned too much shit to do and not enough time.
I am so grateful for healthy foods, a warm safe home, good friends and support systems, connection to my HP, a loving and caring family, clean water, music, comedy.
I am so grateful for this community! Thank you for making this a wonderful journey!
Wishing everyone a safe and addiction free day / evening – remember you are not alone! Sending you all so much love

[M-be-free49]

Crikey. Long time, Gratidudes!
I’m grateful it’s the first of 10 days off for this G’dude.

I’m grateful, despite the last full month, that this thread and this forum were still here for me to pop in on. I’m still behind 100 or so posts, and I missed commenting on your milestones, struggles, wins, and all, but your words brought much-needed tears and laughs and “yeps” to me when I needed 'em.

I’m grateful for my work. I’m grateful for the break from my work.

I’m grateful that I had some (stressy) meetings in the city so I could also see my mom. I’m grateful, despite progression in her dementia, for our shared laughs. I’m grateful, despite it being (fucking) hard, for progression in my acceptance.

I’m grateful for all of the amazing memories of christmases of my childhood with my folks and my family. We’re definitely not the family today that we were then, there’s addiction and dysfunction and estrangement and all those things you can’t fit in stockings, but you know what? It’s okay! (See above re: acceptance. Sumthin’s starting to sink in. )

I’m grateful I’ve done enough obligatory socializing - mostly work, some with pals, navigating the soda water amongst the drinkers, etc - and have decided to scale back christmas now to do what I want, when I went, with whom I want! (Hint: the dog girl tops the list )
Traditions get to change too, right?
How can they not when we recover?

I’m grateful for my recovery.

I’m grateful for all of you.

I’m grateful for another day.

[TrustyBird]

@Chiron

I’m grateful I don’t care what they think anymore.

This is a lot of it. I used to go to many family gatherings, mine and his, with painted on smiles trying to be charming. I was very social and always made an appearance. If I look back on that time in my mind’s eye I appear nervous. Like I’m smiling so a predator doesn’t eat me.

Then after my drinking got darker it was harder to paint on smiles.

Now I am feeling closer to authentic. This is hard when I see my family because they still want me to match their enthusiasm in most interactions. I feel like I’m being smiled at almost as a guide and when I don’t match that they look concerned. I suppose most people just look and think “but she used to be so happy”. Onward, ever onward.

Enjoy your quiet weekend, if that is what you have chosen. I’ll see my Mom and sister tomorrow and writing this out helped me immensely. It seems weird to wish you happy days after that post so I will wish you days full of peace. 🩷

[acromouse]

I’m grateful for long walks and running in the woods.
I’m grateful for a good book.
I’m grateful for meditation.
I’m grateful for taking a nap.
I’m grateful for hearing the rain

[erntedank]

I’m just ckecking in grateful for my friends. We had anice get together at my place and suddenly I felt sick. Really sick. Feeling horrible and wanting my mummy and my ex to cuddle me. A clear sign that I AM seriously sick. I’m so grateful they cleaned up the table, stored the leftovers, brought me water and comforted me. I’m grateful I’m downtown and not on the farm. I’m grateful I am in bed with a cat on me, sweating. I’m grateful I have anxiety meds to stop the crying like a 3 year old child in need. I’m grateful my friends can count on me when I say I call/text tomorrow. They don’t worry too much because I reliably call when I am in need or that I call an ambulance before I break down. I’m very grateful for this awareness and sensitivity in me.
I’m grateful I’ve been in bed for about an hour now and feel emotionally safe and calm. Grateful for meds in case of emergency and need
Maybe this again is one of this nasty 24 h noro fuck I caught already about a month+ ago.
Now I officially hate Christmas this year. And I’m grateful for my wonderful townhouse where I can stay as long as I want ODAAT

[Cjp]

Day 601 sober and free

Im greatful for…

Time to cleanup the house b4 we have visitors
Im not too bothered about doing chores today
Hubby and Boscoe
Friends
Folks
Our home
Our health
Our safety
This place

[Twizzlers]

Grateful to see your 601 days congrats @Cjp

Grateful I did put in an effort for Xmas. Grateful I knew if I didn’t I’d wish I had.
Grateful for food and water and prayer for those who don’t, those struggling around the world.

Grateful when I look at the bigger picture, my problems… we’ll most of them can changed just by changing my perspective.

I’m grateful my family are ok, although we aren’t very close I’m grateful for what we do have.

I’m grateful I have a day tomorrow of cooking the Xmas Ham, and crispy aromatic duck pancakes for Xmas eve. I am grateful for the foodie thread, it is something to look forward to seeing everyones meals. Il post mine too.

I’m grateful for all of you, truly grateful.

I’m grateful that I have this temporary place to spend Xmas whilst waiting for the last bit of permanent home to be finished. Prayers for all those struggling through this homeless crisis.
Grateful for the kindness of people, and that I still know in my heart through everything that’s happened that there is joy, kindness and love in the world still.
I’m grateful my heart did not turn cold during my deep struggles.
I’m grateful for my pets.

[Dilettante]

Congratulations @Cjp on 600 days
I’m grateful for my family.
I’m grateful for safe travels.
I’m grateful I feel happy.
AFAF ODAAT

[Pandita]

Good morning, grati-friends.

Not feeling the xmas joy much this year and the mood has been a bit subdued the last few days. I miss my ex and my grandparents who died years ago. Maybe I just miss feeling home and safe. But I am grateful I can accept, that’s just what it is, this year. It’s alright. I will be alright. I am still grateful for my tiny christmas tree which I decided to buy last minute. It has two tops. No one wanted to buy it, so it found a home here. I am grateful all the presents are wrapped. I am grateful we are being modest this year about the amount of presents. I am grateful for holiday pictures from my Canadian chosen family, making me feel all connected across the ocean. I am grateful for friends and family to spend the holidays with. I am grateful for all the presents I got myself I am grateful for music. I am grateful the jingle bells rock makes me dance every year.

Congratulations @cjp. Really grateful you decided to join us some 600+ days ago.
Sending love @erntedank Hang in there, this too will pass.

Merry Christmas, everyone. I am grateful for every one of you.

[Naomi]

My night was short, I felt really anxious for hours and couldn’t fall asleep. I slept only for a few hours and woke up exhausted, feeling kinda hungover. My family arrives in three hours, so I have to get started with the last of the preparations. Even though I’m not feeling my best self and was thinking about how the hell I’m going to show gratitude this morning, I still came up with plenty I am grateful about

I went out for diner yesterday with my son and his gf, I am grateful for the beautiful evening!
I am grateful she is baking cookies this morning and how delicious the house smells.
I am grateful for the presents I got them, tonight we will open them since my son has to work tomorrow.
I am grateful my family is visiting today and I’m grateful I already prepared diner!
I am grateful to be three weeks sober tomorrow.
I am grateful I can go to bed early tonight and sleep in tomorrow

Last but not least I am grateful to read all your stories here. Wishing you a beautiful, sober Sunday!

[Dazercat]

I’m grateful I’m feeling better and better. 98% now. Almost there.
I’m grateful it’s the Christmas weekend or whatever Eve day and next day is Christmas.
I’m grateful for our first little Christmas in this house. Albeit strange. I’m grateful we have each other. Especially our pets. Minus one
Grateful for dinner out tonight. I don’t have to cook and clean. Grateful for that. I’m grateful for dinner out tomorrow night too.
I’m grateful it’s not raining this morning.
I’m grateful we got a bit of the house cleaned yesterday. I’m grateful for another lazy day around here with only one more to go.
I’m grateful for such mixed feelings for Christmas. Grateful to get this shit over with and grateful for all my blessings and my little Christmas drug store tree from our condo in Santa Monica. I’m grateful I’m getting the itch to get a place in Cali again. I’m grateful maybe next year we can spend Christmas with or near family. Not too close though
I’m grateful for all the wonderful Christmases I’ve had as a child and a father with young children and an adult with no children and now an OG and blessed and grateful for what I do have.
I’m grateful for Maverick and his adorable face looking at me in his heated bed under the fireplace.
I’m grateful for my wife.
I’m grateful for my children and their spouses.
Grateful for my Norma and Gus.
Grateful for this forum for us to share and support each other the best we can.

[Lisa07]

I’m grateful wrapping is all done. I usually procrastinate and do it all after everyone goes to bed Christmas eve.

I’m grateful my doggo only opened one gift (not his). He loves to open gifts and it’s so cute to watch. He sits patiently waiting Christmas morning whIle our daughter opens hers first.

I’m grateful my tree survived storage and moving. All the lights work. Yay!

I’m grateful for a simple Christmas. I don’t know why but I dread this time of year. Maybe because I don’t have any of my family nearby. My parents have passed and my sisters all live far away. I’m grateful to celebrate with hubby’s sisters.

I’m grateful to have a few days off from work. Having time to get things done around the house is very unusual but I like it. I’m grateful for hubby’s help. He’s normally a slob, but I guess me blowing up a few days ago got put a fire under his ass. I’m grateful he took it upon himself to sweep, vacuum and mop. I’m grateful he planned and will be cooking nice meals the next 2 nights.

I’m grateful we’re all healthy to celebrate the holiday.

I’m grateful for our sobriety. We’ll both be going to separate meetings xmas night to support newcomers that may need of fellowship.

I’m grateful for everyone here on TS helping to keep me sober today.

[Twizzlers]

I’m grateful that I have pushed myself today through the waves of tears to get up and carry on - to do the things I didn’t really want to do. It’s been worth it.

I’m grateful this evening nice food can be enjoyed.
Im grateful Xmas is tomorrow so it goes faster.
I’m grateful the people I miss were in my life and the time I had with them was precious and although it breaks my heart to pieces.
I’m grateful for my son, my rock
I’m grateful for him so much. I’m grateful for the 12 years I had with my beautiful daughter and miss her so so much.

I’m grateful I look around and see so much to be grateful for. It wasn’t easy but over the past 2 + years even the simplest things, even a leaf can make me see the beauty in the world around me.

[erntedank]

Merry sober Christmas, checking in grateful

I’m grateful for endless youtube streams with christmas songs playing quietly all afternoon. How nice and comforting.
I’m grateful I woke up rested and was able to make myself human again, do cat chores and have breakfast and tea. I’m grateful I slept the rest of the morning.
I’m grateful one of my friends from yesterday texted me she has covid. Surprise, me too I’m grateful I have a box of testkits at home.
I really hope we didn’t infect our other friends yesterday. Time will tell. This shit is every around here.

I’m grateful I texted my ex that I’m sick and he will care for the chimney sweep on the 27th at the farm. Covid and Christmas causing a miracle?

Maybe the universe wants to tell me that I should park my ass in my cozy townhouse after this strenous, exhausting, intense and frustrating year and stay here until I’m healthy again and also found my mojo again.
I’m grateful the beautiful christmas decoration sparkles. I’m grateful for all friends and neighbours who wished me a speedy recovery. I’m grateful for anxiety and pain meds. I pray that I don’t infect my cats
I’m grateful this evening I feel less crappy than yesterday up to now. I pray for a light and smooth course of the disease. ODAAT