Iām grateful to be sober
Iām grateful another work week is almost done.
Iām grateful for my pets
Iām grateful for Evenings with my kids
Iām grateful for good food and clean clothes
Iām grateful for hot showers and my comfy bed
Iām grateful for a warm home
Iām grateful for this community and everyone in it
Today Iām so thankful for:
Movie night with my son and movies that bring happy tears.
The unconditional love of my dog, Ranger. He is so smart and so full of this naughty but harmless and spunky energy.
Getting to take a fall walk with him to some territory Iād never explored before.
Having plenty of healthy food to eat.
Feeling in community in several different ways. At the sauna, at my sonās practice, bumping into friends at the store, at a small art show, and with you fine people.
The learning that only lived experience can bring and the depth of feeling that brings.
Today I am grateful for being hurt less and heard more because while I slept short, I slept somewhat okay and I feel motivated to get small steps done.
Today Iām grateful for:
~Naps
~Getting one in before the kids arrived yesterday
~Ibuprofen
~Heating pads
~Family time
~Childrenās laughter
~Pets
~Him shopping & making a healthy dinner
~People who inspire
~Saturdays
~Freedom
~Feeling loved 
Today, I am grateful to give myself a chance. I am fearful of the judgement of those around me and the consequences of my actions.
Iām grateful that I did 4 days sober last week before ruining it. I know I can do this. Iām grateful / hopeful that the pain of this withdrawal and all the symptoms will keep me sober this time.
4 days is a great start! We all know how hard it is but 4 days not getting anything is a great thing. When you try to see it as 4 days won with one setback instead of a 4 day streak lost, the weight of the setback will lessen as well. I am proud of you for trying once more.
Like tennis, you have won a set to win the match, even with one game lost within the set. You can do this!
Today Iām grateful for:
You can do it. Each time i slipped, i learned more about my condition. Each lesson brought me closer to achieving long term sobriety. Glad your here
Gratitude is a powerful thing in recovery.
Iām grateful for the kind words and advice from everyone. I am grateful for my parents showing up unannounced, pushing me to seek medical attention.
The heart palpitations from the detoxing was so bad that I had to seek medical attention. My blood pressure was consistently (stage 2) high for the few hours that I was monitored. ECG showed no damage to my heart. Blood work came back good. Iāve been given medication to help over the next few days.
Today I am super grateful that I am waking up sober! Yesterday work was extremely stressful and I stayed about 2 1/2 hours past my shift not even working but trying to help a couple people in need. Usually after something super stressful like that I would head straight to the bar. Instead I stayed as relaxed as I possibly could and just drove straight home after work. I did eat some junk food instead of my usual intermittent fasting that I doā¦ but I am still so grateful that I stayed sober.
Day 27.
Today I am grateful for my family.
Today Iām grateful that we have unseasonably beautiful weather for me to to rake leaves, put up Christmas lights, and enjoy.
Today I am grateful that the HBO show It: Welcome to Derry is good enough through the first three episodes to keep watching (although my āfiller" sense is beginning to tingle). Iām a big fan of the book and I was very skeptical of an original story being told in that universe that isnāt being written by Stephen King. Good writing in shows and movies is becoming more of an exception than a rule these days. Although for all I know King might even have writing credits on the show. I have noticed a few potential plot holes so far but nothing bad enough to overshadow a very fun and spooky show. Plus they have all season to close up the plot holes so I donāt want to jump to conclusions. I enjoyed the newer movies a lot, but they definitely made some artistic decisions to appeal to broader audiences. This show isnāt afraid to go all the way into disturbing territory, which is refreshing as a fan of the horror genre.
Anyway, happy Saturday everyone!
Brent
Iām a hopeless romantic so muuuuuuch love and congratulations on getting married @Butterflymoonwoman 
By the way, congrats on your weight loss too! We are the same weight atm 
Sending hugs and doing a happy dance for you 
Saturday evening gratitude.
Today Iām grateful I made it through the day without loosing my head, putting it in the fridge or forgetting it on the couch. Cancer cat wrecked my nerves today by not showing up when I called for lunch. I searched this fucker for one hour around the house, lay down on every floor and carpet to look under the furniture. Nothing. When I proceeded with putting away the shopping, I nearly stumbled over him because he was behind me 
Then I cried for half an hour relieved 
Iām grateful not all days are like this 
Iām grateful for a big grocery and household items shopping today. Allthough I nearly got a heart attack from the costs. It was necessary, I donāt have to spend a thought on it for the next 2 months and everything needed is stocked up. Now I can focus on my chaos again 
Iām grateful I invested time and money to tick that off the to do list.
Iām grateful I refilled the firewood storage, grateful for my green wonderwuzzi. More tomorrow, cold, rainy weather forecasted for next week.
Iām grateful for dogcuddles, insight timer and a nap.
iām grateful for my beloved cats even when they drive me crazy and are full of mischief.
iām grateful i am able to set priorities. iām grateful i act accordingly when i need rest.
iām grateful a saturday evening at home with petlove, virtual connection with friends here and via calls and a pot of tea is wonderful. Iām grateful Iām too tired to miss a partner, the pink princess in me would love to be loved and spoiled and enjoy together time, the queenager in me appreciates the quiet and not having to deal with someoneās presence. A snoring dog is enough disturbance 
Iām grateful for humor.
ODAAT
I am grateful my brother brought me back this journal from my grandma. I asked her to write down the summary of her life for me which she did. I was looking for it some weeks ago and almost freaked out when I didnāt find it. I am so grateful that my brother had it.
Oh this is lovely. So r great stories and gems Iām sure. So grateful it was in good safe hands 
Just like a cat.. stop looking and they will comeā¦take care my sober friend.
Saturday night gratefulness 
for not loosing my cool when confronted by some rude and inconsiderate people this morning
Being able to order and receive new goggles in time for my next swim (hopefully tomorrow)
being able to show the tire guys the low pressure in my new tiresā¦ have an appointment on Wednesday. Even they canāt figure out what is going on
quick and easy food prep - especially when I am tired and hungry
pro / con lists that help make decisions
Not allowing negative energy affect me - I was very good at letting it bounce right off of me
A warner than usual day in November Grateful I wore appropriate clothing
Bob Marley and his uplifting music
my family, my Higher Power, my bodyās ability to heal, my prayer and meditation practices
mobility - grateful to be moving about at a nice pace
this beautiful safe space with all you lovely folk
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day /evening - sending you all so much love 
Grateful for long-term sobriety, grateful for gym, grateful for a good year end review for work, grateful for feedback on my resume from a buddy of mine, grateful for still having a job and performing better than ever! 
Today Iām grateful for:
~My partner and I being different
~Being able to help my mom when she comes to me asking questions
~Planting over half of my fall bulbs
~Little hands helping with that
~Seeing I absolutely still have alcoholic tendencies & can go overboard with anything I do (like having 200+ bulbs to plant)
~Being 2807 days sober
~Knowing today is the day that matters most
~Learning new things every day
~Him bringing me home a coffee when he went into town
~Working together
~Being good being me today
~Games
~Cuddles
~Sleeping in
I am grateful for 7 days sober!
