Grateful for second chances
Grateful for my heating pad
Grateful that my kids are all great humans
Grateful that my body can still do what I tell it to!
Grateful to be able to trust myself again
Grateful to be hitting my sober pillow tonight
Grateful just to be making a list at all honestly! Ive had a few hectic days so im grateful to have time for thus forum ![]()
Grateful i made it to and from my travels safely
Grateful i stayed sober in several very difficult/triggering situations
Grateful I was able to afford the medical care I needed out of state and didnt have to worry about that part of a hospital visit
Grateful someone came through for me to rebook my flight home for free (and in first class!)
Grateful for the time with my friends and family, even the extra 2 days with my parents i hadnt planned on
Grateful i have friends and family who will come through for me when i need them
Grateful to my friend who picked me up from the airport tonight, who is still on the right sober track getting all the help and a new job. Soooo grateful for whatever God did to change his heart this way.
Today Iām grateful for:
~New bedding
~Modern medicine helping both my mom & grandmother to feel better
~Fridays!
~When I have full weekends off
~Being able to brush my dog outside
~For ending yesterday sober and beginning today with recovery, keeping me further from a drink
~For being able to help others today
~Experiences in my life that have given and continue to give me opportunities for growth and helping to re-wire this new way of life, even (especially) when itās uncomfortable
~Having others in recovery (especially my sponsor) who are healthy that I can go to for advice when I have something going on that I need help with
~Trusting my HP
Good morning sober warriors
Im so very greatful for the 1st day of my 4th year sober. What awesome possibilities
Im greatful for
My good mental health
Was able to try jogging today after 2 weeks restriction
Physical therapy
Patience
Sharing about my higher power and how we need to save space for those nonconforming nonchristian higher powers in the rooms of aaā¦for the most part the reception was good and respectful ![]()
A space to share and grow in the rooms of aa
Honesty, willingness, openmindedness
Getting my chip tonight!
Growth
Understanding
Progress over perfection
My mom and our relationship
Hubby and i put in the time in our relationship and i will survive the next 4 days wo him as hes all acting all the time
Quality communication
Colorado trip in june is possibly back on!
Hope
Iām grateful we made it to Texas. Sober and not hungover this morning to go to dance class.
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Grateful for Friday donuts! ![]()
Grateful for morning drives with my girls ![]()
Grateful for feeling good this morning ![]()
Grateful for Godās grace ![]()
Grateful for long walks outside š¶āāāā”
Amen to the heating pad!
Grateful for:
224 days sober and hangover free
Having the strength to endure difficult times without poisoning myself
Completely changing the way I view alcohol⦠poison.
The next 5 days off and leaving on a road trip to see the ocean/beach in the morning⦠itās been along time
My blink cameras so I can see fur babes⦠seperation anxiety is fo real!
Knowing my 1st vaca alcohol free will stay alcohol free
A current feeling of lightness
Hope
My Family
This community ![]()
This is beautiful and HUGE congrats on your 4 years ![]()
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Oh my gosh.. It is so easy to forget that it is ACTUALLY poison we are pouring down our own throats!! I am holding onto that visual tonight! Thank you.![]()
Yes itās awful nasty poison that destroys your body! Drinking it is basically just a slow, and sometimes not so slow, death! ![]()
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No fronts i just earned my full 3 years working on my 4th
thanks @SarahBear
Whos dance class? Salsa? Ballroom?
Oh @Peace enjoy your first sober vacay. Youāll navigate it and if you hit a rough patch reach out! Were here.
P.s. send beach pics!
Thanks I definitely will! Also, congrats on ur completing 3 yrs, what an inspiration ![]()
I was where you were not too long ago. You can get here too one day at a time. Its this place and aa that made me realize its possible!
Today Iām grateful
- that Iām a strong, independent woman
- I have freedom and flexibility and can save money
- comfortable in my own company and can easily amuse myself with so many things
- I get to make my own decisions
- I have access to all the things I need
- that I have loving family and friends
- Iām planning a trip to Europe
- to have a say / get a vote
- i was able to vote at a location nearby and it was an easy stress-free process
- for the food I prepared and ate
- the beautiful trees and sunshine on my walk this morning
- rest
- a long weekend
Today Iām grateful for:
~Enjoying coloring in a coloring book on a friday night instead of getting wasted
~My car
~Having money in the bank instead of being broke like I used to be
~The things that didnāt go according to my own plans
~Conversations I have with my HP
~Being softer
~My roots
~Chat gpt
~Having ZERO pre-made plans for today
~AA literature
~Slow mornings
Good morning. It is May!!! Spring is really here and I am grateful to be here!
Iām grateful to be sober the last few years and to have really learned to live well without alcohol.
Iām grateful to be getting healthier each day, the last two weeks have been a nasty cold. Ugh.
Iām grateful for a safe and loving home.
Iām grateful that my husband has committed to sobriety and saw the date last week to celebrate 3 years sober!
Iām grateful that my mother stepped up and helped out my son with some money. ![]()
Iām grateful that we are approaching the summer break at school.
Iām grateful that planning for the next school year is underway and that some important changes are coming for students and teachers. Iām excited for these.
Iām grateful that with continued careful planning, my retirement is in sight and is likely to happen!
Iām grateful to be able to continue to learn and grow in everything for my life. Iām very grateful to be sober and free from the grip of alcohol.
One day at a time. Weāve got this!
Congrats on the 224 Jen
I too have the worst time leaving my babies. But once Iām gone and thereās no planning or fixing left to do. Itās out of my control.
and I can actually let it go.
HALT
Helped me on my first plane trip a lot. I was getting pretty anxious on the layover. Realized I was Hungry. Forgot I hadnāt eaten all day. Got the best grossest airport panini ever. And then I felt fine.
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired
You are going to have a beautiful well deserved trip.
Canāt wait to see a pic of your beaches.
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