I am about to go clubbing with friends - wich I have neglected basically since the COVID lockdowns - and I am grateful this is happening. I am grateful my friends have time, that we have found this nice welcoming club, that I am healthy, and that my family is taken care of.
I am grateful I took care of myself today. I had a lot of errands planned, which was stressing me out. So I decided to concentrate on the most important ones: groceries for physical sustenance, and clubbing for love. I am grateful I was able to make this decision.
I am grateful I have found new ways to deal with my intense feelings and hormonal upheavals. I still feel very much like a novice with this new stuff, but I‘m on this way, and it is scary, and exciting.
Off to clubbing. Have a nice, peaceful and loving night my friends
I am grateful today felt just right.
I am grateful for my family.
I am grateful for love, even if it’s not said out loud.
I am grateful my partner and I had the time to watch a movie together in the evening.
I am grateful for this day, even though the weather was rainy with grey skies… I am grateful for grey skies!
I am grateful for the sober community. Not just my TS family here, but each and every person sober, from all programs who collectively support each other and all people struggling with addiction just by being sober. I am grateful for all those people with their experience and knowledge, who share their stories to help others, to help me!
Tonight I feel humbled by the realisation that I am truly not alone on this journey
Hey sober family ready to list out some Friday gratitude’s
I am so very grateful that i got my splint fixed yesterday and was able to use it during my nights sleep. Grateful that my jaw is feeling a little more relaxed today.
I am so grateful that i did get some coffee time with my mom today. Grateful that i was able to come home and try to rest as i was having some trouble staying awake.
I am so grateful that i was able to talk with a lovely friend this morning while enjoying my 2nd cup of coffee.
I am so grateful that i mustered up energy to get some errands run so i did not have to put off till Monday. Grateful that i am staying on top of my tasks rather than pushing them off.
I am so grateful that i am now relaxing at home and catching up on TS. Grateful that i enjoy coming here to read everyone’s gratitude’s.
I am so grateful for my family and friends and their unconditional support.
I am so grateful for my sister. Grateful she is coming to visit tomorrow evening. Grateful that we will get some time together.
I am so grateful that i was able to unravel a shawl that i had started a few years ago as i was unable to find the pattern. I am so grateful for working on my new pattern. Learning a few new stiches (thank you YouTube).
I am so grateful that i was able to make myself some vegan mac n cheese today with biscuits. Really had a craving and will enjoy with some lovely veggies on the side.
I am so grateful that i am drinking sparkling water drinks again. Grateful that i bought some yummy cherry Bubbly today.
I am so grateful that i will take time to practice some self care today.
I am so grateful that i woke up with the sensation to weep uncontrollably and poof that sensation has gone away. I am feeling exhausted and i know that my body is just working through something. Grateful that it will all be good.
I am so grateful that it is the weekend. Grateful that i mistakenly thought it was Thursday this morning – so happy to be wrong. TGIF
Happy Friday you beautiful souls! Wishing you all so much love and happiness - have a yourselves a wonderful addiction free day / evening! Sending you so much love
Today starts dog training at a nearby forest. I am grateful I get to be in nature this morning and I am grateful for my car which takes me safely from a to b.
I am grateful for dog walks. Even if I don’t feel like it, it forces me to get out of the house.
I am grateful for not having big challenges in life. My son is doing well and I have no financial struggles.
I am grateful a friend asked me to meet up tomorrow. I don’t really feel like being social these days but with him I feel okay. Two other (more emotionally demanding) friends I put on hold, I’ll see them when I feel better. I am grateful to set boundaries for myself.
I am grateful I keep myself accountable to write everyday. I’m a bit in a rut atm and writing gratitudes helps to be more mindful of the things in my life that are going well.
For having the day off
For hear the bird singing spring is coming
For rediscovering a supplement for my mood that helped me before so I start taking it
It’s also one who can help with migain and headaches so that’s another win
I’m grateful for making a good start with my labrarorite ring Made the bezel surrounding and the stone fits perfect!
Saturday morning gratitude.
I’m grateful for spring-ish days. They remind me to increase my vitamin D intake, I was sneezing horribly yesterday, fuck hayfever.
I’m grateful I helped a friend decluttering her appartment yesterday.
I’m grateful I rested afterwards, I needed it.
I’m grateful I found the energy to call back one of the friends I put on hold this week. An intense and needed chat.
I’m grateful for essential oils.
I’m grateful for eating healthy.
I’m grateful for modern home appliances. I’m grateful here we are able to drop broken ones free of cost at the recycling center. I’m grateful for recycling and re-use.
I’m grateful I’m a happy little weirdo watching my seedlings grow and getting exited when I find newly grown little ones in the morning. I’m grateful the cats are civil with the plants.
I’m grateful for quick catfood delivery! No extra errand to get some for the weekend.
I’m grateful I can stay home all weekend if I want. I’m grateful I can do whatever I want on the weekend. I’m grateful I’m still in my pj watching the sleeping cats, drinking tea and feeling at peace. I’m grateful that nightmares are not real.
I’m grateful I started to prepare for Lent. For me it’s a special time like Advent and I enjoy to practice mindfullness. I care for my spiritual life and deliberately cut back on things that are actually very present. I’m grateful this journey looks different every year.
I’m grateful that I’m healthy and safe. I’m grateful for boundaries and joy. I’m grateful for silence and laughter. I’m grateful for clean, delicious water from the tap.
I’m grateful for being alive.
I’m grateful.
Edit to add some lunchtime gratitude.
I’m grateful I break down overwhelming tasks in smaller tasks until I can handle one after another. I’m grateful for thinking out-of-the-box. I’m grateful I too can run the dishwasher twice Mental health memes and discussion (Part 3) - #650 by Alisa I’m grateful for the memory function of bookmarks on this app
So grateful for a beautiful walk in the countryside with Rocky this morning. Grateful for the beautiful scenery. Super grateful my boys are feeling better today. Grateful for having patience yesterday when blowing up roughly 160 balloons. Grateful for balloon pumps grateful the balloon arch turned out amazing. Grateful for another day sober. Grateful for meditation. Grateful for letting my ex husbands silly comments not effect me. Grateful for letting go. Have a beautiful day you gorgeous bunch
Im so very greatful i got the most sleep on this trip 7hrs!
650 days of sobriety!
A comfy bed
Called reception and they brought more coffee
Pacific ocean view from our room
A rest day plus a bit of adventure into town
Podcasts
Air conditioning
Blessings
I am grateful for a day (2 hours) with friends yesterday.
Grateful for the delicious lunch.
Grateful that the hubby said he’d bought me beer and I said, “Absolutely not!” Of course, it’s fine with them. They push nothing.
Grateful I earned them in my divorce more than a decade ago.
Grateful that the wife “asked” me to weigh myself because she didn’t believe I had gained weight after leaving the hospital. Um…grateful she was right and I should likely purchase a scale.
Grateful that despite “scary” things happening in my life, I own my it. I have purpose and power and know it’s something to stick with - always.
Grateful for all of you and better reading I am doing in this forum.
Edit: I am really grateful to those discussing supplements. I was always so good taking them and am hesitating those and meditations. Grateful for reminders - always!
Day #69
I’m grateful that i didn’t drink this week.
So this week was one of the most difficult weeks during the soberty. On Tuesday afternoon my “lovely” boss and the HR director called me for a meeting and I’ve been informed that the department doesn’t want me anymore to work there. On Wednesday i had a meeting again with the HR and they told me that the company offers one position in other department.
On Thursday I went to interview in another company ( ive been applied before this week because i had a feeling and didn’t want to work there anymore) and on Friday I went to see the other department working and decided that this job is not suitable for me. So i have informed the HR that i will not work anymore in this company and next week probably will receive the documents for leaving.
A lot of nerves and trrigers I had. I can share also that i wanted to drink - especially yesterday. But I didn’t Drink! I didn’t buy the wine bottle, i made the tea - a lot of tea.
It has a difference when you quit and inform the Managers and when they call you and tell -" ha we dont want you "
So yes I’m proud of myself and greatful that i didn’t drink
Have a nice weekend sorry - have a nice and SOBER weekend
Saturday morning gratefulness
I am so grateful that Claudia’s headaches are gone for now. Hope you have a wonderful Saturday @soberwalker
I too get super excited over seeing new growth in seedlings – so happy to see growth thriving @erntedank @cocojanie13 Beautiful balloon arch Janie So grateful for a balloon pump! @zse Grateful for your sober time friend. Sorry for your work situation. Grateful that you are looking into better opportunities. Wishing you luck! Grateful that you did not give in to the urges.
I am so grateful for a beautiful Saturday morning. Grateful that I had a heartfelt cry with mom. Grateful to talk our feelings and grateful for calmness and feeling so much better. Breathing easy.
I am so grateful for many little things on the to do list and grateful if I don’t get them all done today.
I am so grateful that my sister is coming to visit tonight. Grateful to have so much time with her.
I am so grateful that we are setting up my parents tv to get the Superbowl for tomorrow. Grateful that I will be watching it with my dad tomorrow evening.
I am so grateful that I am enjoying my coffee and hoping for a wonderful easy going day.
Much love to all you beautiful souls – wishing you all a wonderful addiction free day / evening
I am grateful that my husband and kids went to an NBA basketball game with me last night. A few months ago they wouldn’t have because they hated going out with me where I would be drinking. We had a wonderful family night, so grateful for their continued support.
I am grateful for my sober journal. I get to write my hard truths in there every day and somehow it feels better putting them out there somewhere other than my crowded head.
Grateful for Saturday, grateful for you all. ODAAT
I am grateful my migraine started only in the afternoon, late enough to have had a nice pain free day till then and early enough to cancel meeting our friends without it being to much of an inconvenience for them.
I am grateful for pain meds, my unbelievably patient and loving partner, and a two hour nap.
I am grateful for reading good and sad stories here.
I am grateful for having found a new outdoor exploration game - explorer tiles. It‘s exactly my kind of fun. Taking walks around my city and scoring points by going to new places. Perfect fit.
I am grateful for the nice walk I took in the afternoon, the sun, life waking up slowly from the long sleep of winter.
I am grateful for allergy meds. It‘s that time of the season.
I am grateful for empowering reads: Your body is not an apology, and Yoga for Addiction.
I am grateful the day will be coming to an end soon and I can hope for a day without migraine tomorrow.
I’m grateful that I’ve learned not everything needs a response from me. I grew up with a narcissistic (covert type), manipulative, addict mother who was constantly trying to pass over to the great beyond, and it was always on me to try to make her feel better, it was me she to for help, but always it was not what she needed or wanted, and therefore I wasn’t doing anything and I “didn’t care”.
But I eventually learned that she wasn’t my responsibility, and I’m grateful that I learned that. I’m grateful that I slowly learned to implement techniques that would prevent me from being drawn into her passive-aggressive / manipulative bullshit.
This took many years to fully integrate into my life. One of the last things I needed to learn was that even if I could help someone, that didn’t mean that I should try to help them. It was difficult because it felt so harsh, and it can feel harsh to those who want from you and you will not give. I’ve had to learn how to be “less friendly”, in general, as a result, and while I felt sad at first, I eventually realized it allowed me to be more objective, and to really think about things before I said or did anything.
And I’m grateful for all of that because it has made me a better person, but it’s also prevented me from making mistakes while acting on my desire to help. I may want to help, but the kind of help I might be able/willing to give may not be what another person wants/needs. I am the type of person that I want to reach out. I want to help. I genuinely feel sad when I know that I cannot; however, it is wisdom to know what I am responsible for and what I am not.
All of this was hard won, and while the multitude of life battles were painful and hard, I’m grateful I accepted each of these challenges so that I can become the person I am today.
This is a great share Chiron!! I really appreciate your thoughtful perspective (as I often do). Your post reminds me of many things I would like to incorporate into my own way of being in my day to day relationships, and on TS…ways of acting and/or reacting that could use some fine tuning and updating. Definitely a work in progress. I do so appreciate you sharing your experience, I am bookmarking to return to.
I’m grateful to have work I mostly enjoy and resources to take care of myself and my family
I’m grateful for how well things went last weekend for my husband’s family to welcome friend to mourn the loss of their mother.
I’m grateful that resources are coming together to help my sister in law and her kids
I’m grateful to have enjoyed an amazing evening last night with my best friend while dining at the restaurant where my son is the chef. Fine dining indeed! So delicious and I was able to enjoy it all without any booze.
I’m grateful to be in a safe and loving marriage.
I’m grateful to have been able to buy a ridiculously expensive plane ticket to go visit my other son in late March. Whew!
I wish you all peace and the sense of calm and dignity that can come with sobriety. You do get to be safe and happy and you are worth the effort to make that dream come true.
Grateful today to be well rested, despite working a 24hr shift yesterday. Was a quiet night in the end.
Grateful to now be able to spend a good day with the family
Grateful for my wife who in my absence yesterday organised our kids rooms for the delivery of some new bedroom furniture today
Grateful for these days that I have nightshift in the evenings. feels like freebies getting added to my sober tally, as even in my drinking i was never drinking before nightshifts so the habit and craving never occurs these days.
Grateful I get to go watch the kids swimming lessons today.
ready to list out some Friday gratitude’s
Made the bezel surrounding and the stone fits perfect!
grateful the balloon arch turned out amazing. Grateful for another day sober. Grateful for meditation. Grateful for letting my ex husbands silly comments not effect me. Grateful for letting go. Have a beautiful day you gorgeous bunch 
sorry - have a nice and SOBER weekend 
Grateful I have Buddy & Alex sitting with me like bookends 
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