Thanks for saying this, it is a good reminder. That sobriety is the right path to be on, no matter what the voice in the head says
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Where did saturday go? It’s sunday morning gratitude.
First of all I’m grateful for indoor plumbing and that I made it to the bathroom at 4 a.m. My intestines definitely did not like my delicious, opulent dinner yesterday.
I’m grateful for Missi and the Old Boy sleeping on me, mostly Missi. Their weight, warmth and purring makes me fall asleep. I’m grateful for naps, it was another crappy night.
I’m grateful I fetched the new slatted frames and mattrasses yesterday. I’m grateful I did all grocery shopping and don’t need anything until jannuary.
I’m grateful I stocked up on firewood in the furnace room. Grateful handling my green wonderwuzzi is so much fun. Always grateful for the new driveway to reach the furnace room. What a relief.
I’m grateful for this cozy house, the big couch and a fire in the stove. Will come back later, a nap is hitting me hard 
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Yes 
That voice is a liar!
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I am grateful to be sober.
I am grateful for some hours climbing with a friend. It was what I needed.
I am grateful for a warm shower.
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I’m grateful to really have serenity in my life.
I’m grateful I’m finally at the point if I don’t have serenity, then that’s on me.
I’m grateful my 3 minute breathing meditation in silence, is the perfect amount of time for the coffee to get to that perfect drinking temperature. That coffee didn’t stand a chance 
I’m grateful I’m in pretty great shape for Christmas. Not physically but all that other stuff and mentally.
I’m grateful I looked up and saw the pinkish orange cotton candy clouds of a sunrise out my window.
I’m grateful for the warm cat on my lap.
I’m grateful we got to baby sit Gus the other night.
I’m grateful we took 2 cars so the wife could get home to Benson and start the pet chores.
I’m grateful the little bugga didn’t wake up while I was there alone in the house with him.
I’m grateful nana is working the “if I drink I won’t be able to see my grandson,” program.
I’m grateful that seems to be working today.
I’m grateful it’s her recovery and I don’t know what kind of a program she needs to stay sober. But I’m going to enjoy every fucken minute of it.
I’m grateful I continue what works for me in my recovery and she sees that.
I’m grateful none of us have to recover the same way.
I’m so fucking grateful to be coming up on my 4th Christmas Holidays sober and this one is special because currently we are both sober and I’m having so much fun.
I’m grateful I get to go to a meeting this morning, if it’s still there. It’s been in the path of 2 Malibu fires and I heard they are back this morning.
I’m grateful for my solid daily gratitude work here my first 3 or 4 years of sobriety, and when I miss coming here, I am filled with gratitude during most hours of the day. And I do miss you guys.
I’m so grateful I retrained my brain with gratitude.
The practice of gratitude has a powerful impact in transforming any challenging situation. After all, as they say a grateful heart can never be negative.
Payal Mittal Talwar (PCC)
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Grateful for a third night of OK sleep.
Grateful that TLC had a 24-hour Solstice Day meeting schedule. It was fun.
Grateful that I read a lot yesterday about many things I am not doing regarding healing my TBI Land. One major number one is eating with a schedule and making sure you do it, especially without smell or taste. Still a lot to work on there.
Grateful for days I feel somewhat motivated to take things into my hands. I am grateful that I am aware of overcoming its difficulties.
Grateful for all of you.
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I often have hope that more people understand this early on. There is no primary activity for all people, except - NOT TODAY.
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I didn’t understand it early on. It’s actually taken me quite a while to get this, with the help of Al-Anon.
Grateful for you 
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I didn’t either (says 30 years of challenge). You know I HOPE you know that I have been grateful for you a long time. 
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Same here sistah. Same here.
You’re kinda with me on my Malibu lunches 
Where should I go today?
Hope you like Howdy’s.
Have a great Sunday.
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I’m grateful
For my friend staying the night and helping me calm down after a rough night
That my friend encountered me to get out and hike today
For the mountains and the cold air
For being sober
That despite all my anxiety I’m doing okay. I’m coping and it’ll pass
For good supportive friends who respect me and that I can be open and honest with them
For my moments of clarity and peace
That bad days pass and it doesn’t mean I’m going backwards
For cardamom tea
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Sunday evening gratitude before I fall asleep again.
Today I’m grateful I helped a friend by listening and being understanding. She is having a hard time and we are both grateful to be there for each other. Grateful for friends.
I’m grateful the day added up 4 naps and I hear my bed calling. I’m grateful I changed the slatted frames and mattresses with funny company by the big red furball. I’m grateful for my lovely cats. For their cuddles and purrs.
I’m grateful I made kindling today and stocked up the furnace room and the kitchen stove. I’m grateful for my green wonderwuzzi, this practical vehicle, work is so much easier with it. And it’s fun driving around with it. What a wonderful gift to myself.
I’m grateful I’m able to prioritize and skip things according to my energy level and needs. My life, my rules, no stress. I can do as I please as long as I keep scheduled dates and appointments. I’m grateful for my emotional support poster.
I’m grateful for the comfort and peace I find on the farm. The landscape is beautiful, the neighbours friendly, I love it here. Always did. I’m grateful I miss my ex only a little bit here and there these days. Our lovely together times at Christmas faded long before I left. No such experiences on the farm, the loving memories are from living at the townhouse. So I’m grateful to create new memories full of peace and joy. I’m grateful for my peaceful life atm. And for modern amenities 
I’m grateful I put my sober head on the pillow soon and I’m curious how I will sleep on the new equipment. ODAAT
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Day by day I feel better. I have less symptoms and more energy. I am very grateful for this.
I had a bit of a rough night and am very grateful that could sleep in after that.
I am grateful my daughter is enjoying her role in the nativity play.
I am grateful I could do a few things around the house.
Grateful for the good food I had today, warm food, food I cooked myself.
I am grateful for TV and books.
I am grateful my partner and I handled the short argument we had easily.
I am grateful for this day, grateful for this life.
Sleep tight sober friends 
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I love all your gratitude. A little emotional after I read this. I am so happy for you and I believe in the promises of a wonderful life sober. Rewards in abundance. Yes I look at your sobriety and want it a too. I am grateful you are here and share your experiences.
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Grateful for my sobriety.
Grateful to read Aga is home from the hospital and feeling better day by day. Sending you well wishes my friend.
Grateful Eric is enjoying a sober relationship one day at a time.
Grateful I’m looking forward to 2 days off this week. Grateful 1 of them is xmas eve to get all my wrapping done while my daughter is at her program.
Grateful I remembered 1 last gift she really wanted and Amazon delivered it today. Phew!
Grateful I’ve come to terms with these drones and I’m in a much better place mentally.
Grateful for how well my new car handles the roads in the snow.
Grateful the car dealership confirmed no major damage from that foreign object I ran over and they’ll replace a small piece under my front grill for free.
Grateful work stress is expected to lighten up in a few weeks.
Grateful my daughter’s social life is expanding. She had 3 night time activities in a row this past week. Grateful hubby and I are working well together getting her to and from all these places.
Grateful she’s loving her new day program. So much so that she wants to go 5 days a week rather than 4.
Grateful all these changes have improved her attitude dramatically.
Grateful the holidays are coming to an end. The older I get the more it’s a hassle.
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Thank you so much Tailee
You are very kind and I’m happy we can be on this sober journey together.
I hope you and yours, and Yunna & Woody have a sober happy Christmas together.
We got your back
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I am grateful for my comfy bed with warm blankets and cozy home.
I am grateful that both of my parents are healthy and tucked away in their grand home across the lawn.
I am grateful that my daughter is safe, that she has decent friends, and has no interest in partying.
I am grateful that I have enough to share; love, food, time, energy…
I am grateful for Divine Abundance.
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I am grateful for
- A warm and cozy home
- A decent job with good people
- Christmas shopping is now done and finished
- Being hangover free
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Grateful that lack of sleep came after a couple days of good sleep.
Grateful to read the quote from Sober Time, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
Grateful that though yesterday I spent quite a bit of time beating myself up, I am aware that I can’t move things that still need help. I will eat. I will walk. I will journal.
I will be grateful to be alive.
I am grateful that this holiday will not be like all the rest of my holidays. Grateful to know that only I can make that happen for myself.
Grateful to know that other people can’t control me and I can’t control them. Knowing and operating that gives more grateful moments.
Grateful for this space and grateful for you.
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It’s Monday morning of my winter break and I am very grateful to be sober and alive and healthy. It’s also some hard times. I’m grateful to be available.
I’m grateful that my son trusts me to share the terrible times he is experiencing while his wife is in a mental health crisis that is causing so much pain.
I’m grateful that we decided to stay home during this holiday season and that I can be locally available to my son.
I’m grateful that my husband is sober and available to be kind and supportive to me while I’m a worried mama.
I’m grateful that my ex husband has been responsive and respectful to me and to our son during this terribly difficult time. It would be very easy for him to throw some blame around.
I’m grateful that my daughter in law’s sister allowed me to talk to her about our worries and that she assured me she will share our love and concern with her mother. I’m grateful that the parents are going to attempt an in intervention for some help today.
I’m grateful for the technology that allows them to probably be able to determine her whereabouts so they can intervene.
I’m grateful that my son trusts me to let me be a support to him.
I’m grateful that I have the experiences that I have with mental health crisis so that I can be appropriate in my responses to this situation and not escalate my son’s fears or dismiss them.
I’m really grateful that my mother is out of town for the holidays so that I do not have to have an explanation for my absence at her Christmas event or engage her in any of this in any way right now because that will not go well.
I’m grateful that I am sober and committed to my recovery, so this stress is not causing cravings in me.
I’m grateful that my best friend is available to support me while I support my son.
I’m grateful for every few hours that go by without terrible news. I’m grateful that when there was terrible news, my son shared it and I was able to be fully present to support him in his pain and fear.
I’m grateful to be on a break from work. I’m grateful that I know I need to take good care of myself right now so that I can be present for my son in a loving way no matter what may come next.
I’m grateful to have learned the importance of practicing gratitude and other mental health strategies so that I can lift this burden off my heart enough to focus on other matters that need attention as well.
I’m grateful for this forum and the support that I can have in my pocket.
I’m grateful that I have understanding that there is a long road ahead for my son and his wife and that they can only travel that road one day at a time.
I’m grateful that there is access to healthcare for them. I hope they will use it.
I’m grateful for the love and support from my siblings.
I’m grateful for this early morning time to consider all of this and try to be calm and present for the hard things that will come our way today.
I wish peace for all of us.
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