Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #8 🪷

:crescent_moon:Grateful for second chances
:crescent_moon:Grateful for my heating pad
:crescent_moon:Grateful that my kids are all great humans
:crescent_moon:Grateful that my body can still do what I tell it to!
:crescent_moon:Grateful to be able to trust myself again
:crescent_moon:Grateful to be hitting my sober pillow tonight

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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 :pink_heart:

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.

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Today I’m 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 it’s 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

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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 aa…for the most part the reception was good and respectful :slight_smile:
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

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I’m grateful we made it to Texas. Sober and not hungover this morning to go to dance class.
:folded_hands:t2::yellow_heart::blue_heart:

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:folded_hands: Grateful for Friday donuts! :doughnut:
:folded_hands: Grateful for morning drives with my girls :school:
:folded_hands: Grateful for feeling good this morning :sun_with_face:
:folded_hands: Grateful for God’s grace :dove:
:folded_hands: Grateful for long walks outside šŸš¶ā€ā™€ā€āž”

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Amen to the heating pad!

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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… it’s 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 :heart:

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This is beautiful and HUGE congrats on your 4 years :glowing_star::raising_hands::tada:

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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.:skull_and_crossbones:

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Yes it’s awful nasty poison that destroys your body! Drinking it is basically just a slow, and sometimes not so slow, death! :prohibited::skull_and_crossbones:

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No fronts i just earned my full 3 years working on my 4th :slight_smile: thanks @SarahBear

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Whos dance class? Salsa? Ballroom?

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Oh @Peace enjoy your first sober vacay. You’ll navigate it and if you hit a rough patch reach out! Were here.

P.s. send beach pics!

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Thanks I definitely will! Also, congrats on ur completing 3 yrs, what an inspiration :two_hearts:

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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!

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Today I’m grateful

  • that I’m 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
  • I’m 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
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Today I’m 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 didn’t 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

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Good morning. It is May!!! Spring is really here and I am grateful to be here!

I’m grateful to be sober the last few years and to have really learned to live well without alcohol.

I’m grateful to be getting healthier each day, the last two weeks have been a nasty cold. Ugh.

I’m grateful for a safe and loving home.

I’m grateful that my husband has committed to sobriety and saw the date last week to celebrate 3 years sober!

I’m grateful that my mother stepped up and helped out my son with some money. :money_bag:

I’m grateful that we are approaching the summer break at school.

I’m grateful that planning for the next school year is underway and that some important changes are coming for students and teachers. I’m excited for these.

I’m grateful that with continued careful planning, my retirement is in sight and is likely to happen!

I’m grateful to be able to continue to learn and grow in everything for my life. I’m very grateful to be sober and free from the grip of alcohol.

One day at a time. We’ve got this!

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Congrats on the 224 Jen
I too have the worst time leaving my babies. But once I’m gone and there’s no planning or fixing left to do. It’s out of my control. :100: 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 hadn’t 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.
Can’t wait to see a pic of your beaches.
Hint hint nudge nudge :blush:

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