600+ days sober
Fighting to get to 5 months vape free
Im greatful for…
Ive lost 12lbs of fat in the last 4 months.
Im mobile
New size smaller pants even tho the scale is up bahumbug
Ive avoided cookies so far this week
Boscoes companionship
Time to rest before a loud family get together
AA alcathon, 24hrs of in person aa mtgs starting tonight at 6pm
Im done wrapping presents
Glasses to help me see
The grocery store was open and well stocked
Soft blankets and pillows, even if i have to share with Boscoe
This app
Wifi
Hulu live
Roku
I dont have to do anymore chores today
Love
Joy
Nieces and nephews
Family
Quiet
All of you
@naomi So grateful for finding that gratitude on days when it is super rough.
So lovely Twissle – I do love just being present and feeling all the gratitude around us. Glad that you did all the yummy cooking today. @erntedank so sorry to hear about the Covid – hope the symptoms are mild and you are fully recovered soon.
Checking in on Sunday afternoon
So grateful to have awoken with a sadness of sorts… i really felt like i was going to start crying. Grateful that when i gave myself the permission to cry - well then i didn’t really need to.
I am so grateful that i got to spend some time with my family this morning. My brother was able to start talking a bit. Looks like he is healing well.
I am so grateful that my mom finally called my sister and let her know what is going on with her. My sister lives 1.5 hrs away and feels like she is not included in our lives. We don’t always want to discuss things over the phone.
I am so grateful that this week has come to an end. It was hard but i did make it. I am a bit swollen and hurting more but i do hope that this will subside soon. Super exhausted so i do hope that will get easier as i rest today.
I am so grateful that i was able to take back the gifts my siblings bought me for an exchange. Grateful that i did go today to shop (it was not busy so that was nice and with the holiday sales i was able to get 3 hoodies and 3 pair of woolen socks. Really good deal.
I am so grateful that i will attempt to wrap presents for our lunch with friends tomorrow. I am grateful that i will not have to cook or clean tomorrow.
I am so grateful that next week will be easier work wise.
I am so grateful that we have decided not to host New Years celebration. I am really not up for it and i am grateful that my siblings understand and are ok doing their own thing
I am so grateful that i will be able to take a nap shortly. I was trying to fight it but my eyes are getting heavy and i don’t think i will able to last too much longer LOL
I am so grateful to be home safe and sound - indoors. Really dense fog out today. Grateful to not be out on the roads.
I am so grateful for my HP - grateful for the serenity and peace i feel - grateful for the gifts of sobriety.
I am so grateful for this community and all of YOU.
Wishing everyone a safe and addiction free day /evening! Remember that we are here day and night – YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Sending you all so much love
I’m grateful for a binge-free Christmas Eve.
I’m grateful for not really caring too much about the food.
I’m grateful for my daughter’s acting passion.
I’m grateful I’ll be going to bed in a few.
I’m grateful for yoga.
I’m grateful for family, singing and laughing.
I’m grateful for family recovering from COVID
I’m grateful that my Christmas obligations have been fulfilled.
I’m grateful I shortened my visit with my Mom because I’m a little under the weather. I wouldn’t want to spread illness to my 80 year old Mom.
I’m grateful that I will spend all day tomorrow cooking, eating and resting.
I am not yet grateful that I picked up 20 hours of overtime this coming week, but I will be grateful when I get my paycheck.
I’m grateful that I’m sober and I’m grateful that if you are reading this you are also fighting against a soul crushing addiction.
I’m grateful you are fighting.
Merry Christmas.
Happy holidays, and a safe and happy 2024 to each of you.
I’m grateful to God for lovingly guiding me and helping me abstain from my addictions, just for today. I’m grateful for my family, friends, TS and the gratidudes. I’m grateful for attending two Church services today and that I got asked to light the candles for the candlelight Christmas eve service. I’m grateful I prayed for strength to do so as my addict brain was trying to convice me I don’t deserve to participate in such an event and light the Christ candle, that addict brain of mine can still really be a dick sometimes, FRO old thinking. I’m grateful I got through it with only one slightly teary moment. I’m grateful the choir performed a wonderful series of songs while I sat with my Sister and waited for cues from the conductor as to when I was to go up and light the five different candles. I’m grateful I took a walk down to the park afterwards with hot chocolate in hand to take in the annual Christmas festival of lights as my new possible tradition. I’m grateful that I actually enjoyed it all by myself. I’m grateful I can share the photos I took on the selfie thread. I’m grateful for music and for discovering a michalel buble and bing crosby duet on you tube this evening to add to the holiday spirit. I’m grateful for sports to participate in as a fan and participant and that I don’t have the desire to be super competitive about them today or place any bets. I’m grateful for prayer and meditation accompanied by my kitty, the angel of Peace. I’m grateful for humor and laughter. I’m grateful for the twelve steps and that two my AA homegroup members celebrated one and two years this afternoon and the speaker who is also from our group is highly inspirational and has a harrowing but beautiful message. I’m grateful I played a game of chess after the meeting with one of the long timers and he schooled me, I didn’t mind, he’s a wonderful man. I’m grateful God puts these things in place to keep me humble, clean, sober and happy.
May our higher powers grant us hope.
p.s. Don’t forget to smile and breathe it feels good and looks great on you. Ya you!!
I’m grateful for this day I’ve had.
I’m grateful for the long slow walk with the dog girl this afternoon - the day was mild for here, and the sky blue.
I’m grateful for text, email, phone, and of course, home threads.
I’m grateful for the sweet tunes I have on, for candlelight and christmas lights, that I’m tucking into bed warm and safe and sober and content.
Grateful to be alive today. Grateful for my family and all the love in my life. Grateful that ive been sober for almost 2 weeks for the first time in a year. Im grateful i get to wake up tomorrow and not have to worry about when my next rush from drugs will be. Im grateful for this life
Good morning!
I am grateful I was able to sleep untill 10.30 am, that doesn’t happen often.
I am grateful for the beautiful day yesterday with my family. I am grateful I learned some new music from my brother in law. Danced with my little nephew. Hugged my mom an dad. Laughed with my sister. I feel blessed.
I am grateful for being sober yesterday and therefore present. Otherwise I would have been constantly thinking about drinking: am I not drinking to much, do I still have enough for when they leave, does anybody notice I drank before they arrived? Etc., etc.
I am grateful for a lazy day ahead.
I am grateful for having the opportunity to write this all down here and read your gratitude posts
@kasc Welcome and congrats on your two weeks of sobriety! How beautiful it is to be present right! Also welcome on this thread.
I just started to write here every morning and love this way of starting the day with a positive mindset
I’m grateful for my husband and that we get to spend yet another wonderful Xmas together. He really is the best husband on the planet and I’m so so happy and grateful to have him in my life.
I’m grateful for my little dog and his ability to make me smile.
I’m grateful for my mom.
I’m grateful to be sober and not have to do Xmas dinner with the family on a hangover.
I’m grateful for all my presents. Especially this really cool planner that is basically me on paper. (And it matches my purple laptop ).
Im grateful for my team and extended family
Yesterday was such a simple day but one of the happiest days of my life. Spent time with my family at home, did a puzzle with my wife, played my my baby son, hands with my oldest, just a great day.
Im greatful that our local AA chapter holds round the clock aa meetings christmas eve thru christmas day!
Im greatful i was up super early and hit not one, but 2 AA meetings.
Im greatful those meetings have put me in a mindful, greatful space.
Even experienced moments of peace.
Its snowing today only. We got our white christmas.
Sweatshirts and joggers
Heated seats
Time with hubby
Boscoe
The gift of desperation 600 days ago that led me to the rooms of AA
Get to be present for my second christmas sober
Im not hungover
Love
Joy
Family i like
My good fortune
My determination
All the little blessings
Good morning and happy holidays to you my dear gratidudes! I’m grateful for you all, I’m grateful for an eventful but not too overwhelming Christmas. I’m grateful I don’t have to do anything but throw the egg bake in the oven at some point and open presents and be lazy all day. I’m grateful I never even considered picking up even though this time of year can be stressful to me, and sometimes I think it gets me into weird brain loops where I get stressed out and then I think I must be a terrible person because I should be jolly as heck and laughing and having meaningful interactions with loved ones like in the movies. I don’t even like holiday movies! Anyway, I’m grateful my momma spent Christmas Eve with us overnight, and I can’t wait for her to wake up because Santa knew she was here instead of at home and left her a stocking alongside ours! He’s so magical! I’m grateful we have a secure and comfortable life, I’m grateful I’m not stressed out about being drunk during holiday parties or hungover at celebrations, I’m grateful I have money for gifts that I didn’t spend on liquor. I’m grateful my office building had a big holiday festival with reindeer, and I’m grateful to me for loving to participate in all the fun things. Here is me with baby reindeer Basil, my new bestie, and with it I’m sending all my love and warm wishes for a wonderful holiday.
I’m grateful I picked up a little potted evergreen type tree at the grocer a week or so ago. We spent some time decorating it last night with some small ornaments I originally bought years ago to decorate my houseplants (which I’ve done many years). It was a fun activity and now we have a sparkly lit up little tree, which I will repot and try to keep alive.
I’m grateful you shared this beautiful pic. So wonderful to finally meet you Jenny. I’m so grateful you stopped by today.
Here’s to good enough sober Holiday done
I really love this pic. Thanks for sharing.
I’m grateful to God and pray for his help and guidance to remain clean and sober and do the right thing, just for today. I’m grateful for all my family, friends, TS and the gratidudes. I’m grateful for this home thread and how it helps keep me focused, grounded and gives opportunities to connect with people around the world. I’m grateful for service work that helps keeps me humble, busy, accountable and provides opportunities to become aware of my shortcomings and defects so I can make ammends or pray for the courage to change. I’m grateful for my Sister and her car who will take me to see more of our family this afternoon. I’m grateful for music, prayer, humor, meditation and laughter.
Merry Christmas everyone.
God bless us all. &
p.s. You are right where you’re supposed to be, great job. Ya you!!
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