I am so grateful to be able to live my life again! I cant say that enough!
I’m grateful for my quiet mornings, listening to the birds this morning while they were singing to me was lovely.
Rocky is off out and about, ornery little squirrel needs to come back and visit more. Lol its all about me! Doesnt he know that?!?!?
I’m grateful for my noon meeting, I always feel grounded there and seem to hear what I need.
I’m grateful for getting to spend some quality family time with my husband and daughter at a arts event even though everything was so overpriced and we basically went and paid to walk around and look at stuff. it was just nice to be out of the home together. Even if I was the only sober one. Warts and all I love them dearly.
I’m grateful for being able to go to the county jail and put on AA meeting for the ladies incarcerated there. It helps me to tell my story and hear theirs.
Its always so weird and hard to digest when someone tells me how my story affects them. But I’m grateful for the opportunity to be sober and be able to tell it.
I’m grateful to have a comfy bed and freedom to come home as I want and crawl in it and reflect on my day.
Morning,
Today I’m grateful for arranging to meet a friend tomorrow, I met her through a dog walking charity, i walked her dog for a time whilst she was recovering from surgery and we became friends. She’s not a drinker and I’m really hoping we can meet up regularly. I don’t have any sober friends.
I’m grateful to have just read through my journals on St from the past few months… Same things crop up over and over; sleep and mood. I’m grateful they’re both much better atm.
I’m grateful to have a whole Saturday with no plans, just potter around doings jobs.
I’m grateful to be back into my healthy eating after a couple of weeks off it.
Happy birthday to @Sunflower1
Have a great day everyone
I am grateful for this thread! You all fill my cup.
Last night, my daughter said yes to her boyfriend’s marriage proposal! We are very happy for them and it feels good to have something so joyful celebrate after losing my beloved Mom last fall.
My first fleeting thought was that we “needed” to get champagne. But, I am grateful that thought made me laugh as I thought more about it. One bottle, 2 bottles, toasts turning into tantrums… No thanks! I’ll celebrate their love and commitment with my own commitment to sobriety .
Oh gosh. It’s going to be rough finding gratitude this morning.
I’m grateful I’m not on a 6 day bender.
I’m grateful I’m sober.
I’m grateful for my recovery tools.
I’m grateful when I came on here I saw a bunch on replies to my post last night. I can’t wait to read them. But first. As always gratitude. I’m grateful I can dig deep for gratitude.
I’m grateful I found compassion last night dealing with my Al-Anon qualifier.
I’m grateful I have compassion.
I’m grateful I found the line between enabling and compassion by offering my wife my arm to help steady her walk so she wouldn’t fall. Instead of the fuck her! Attitude. I’m grateful I checked on her at home. On the floor. To make sure she was ok. A few times before I went to bed. Instead of the fuck her attitude. I’m grateful I get to set some real boundaries now. I’m grateful I feel I have a responsibility to my children to let them know this big deep dark secret. But is it a secret. I’m sure they know. I’m grateful I believe it is a disease and if her cancer was getting progressively worse I’d tell the children. I’m grateful I’m scared shit to do this. But where’s the difference.
I’m grateful she’s up and can help me walk the dogs before 6. I, grateful I had a moment to gratefully check in with the Homies.
Good morning all,
I’m grateful to be sitting on the porch swing, watching the sun come up. I’m grateful it rained last night, and all the porch plants look happy now. I’m grateful my husband had 3 job interviews already. I’m grateful he decided not to stay at other jobs that made him miserable, just because of money. It’s scary for us with only one income if I let myself think to far ahead, so I will ODAAT this too. And for today we are fine. I’m grateful I can do what I want today, and that is not clean . I think I’ll call my sister and see if she wants to meet for coffee. I’m grateful that we all have found how important gratitude is to our lives- especially when things are tough. @Dazercat , I sure am sorry last night went like it did- it’s a good thing God filled you with so much love. I hope tonight is better.
Thanks for the birthday wishes everyone! Someone asked for a picture of the sunflowers- they are past their prime but here ya go
I’m grateful to be up early, tired but not hungover!, and getting ready to pack the dog girl and I into my car to head to my pal’s cabin where we’ll meet up. I’m grateful to have friendships that span years and distance and… my recovery - she’s a solid support. Other dear old pals - not drinkers, really - seem to be in denial of my addiction, or ashamed on my behalf. I’ll let that be theirs. Me? I’m still setting down my shame and picking up life. Besides, where we’re going in nature? There’s no real room for shame.
Sometimes it’s hard to find gratitude. Sometimes life just… sucks. Or a huge thing in life sucks and it clouds all the good. Or a lotta little things suck and make it all a big sucky thing. @Dazercat? You’ve got a big thing going on, and I have no answers. Just sending you love and strength and a sense of peace and also, that you will know each next step to take on the path ahead. Grateful for you and your honest shares.
I’m grateful to feel strong in my sobriety, my recovery, and more at peace with my recent breakup. People have asked me how it feels to be single again. It’s weird, I don’t really feel single. I think it’s because I’ve doubled-down on living my M-life, and I’m getting to know sober me again, and - well, I am in a relationship. With me. (smiling). I know, I know - this singledom may lose its appeal one day! But like we’ve all said - we’ve all got green grass and some weeds too, no matter what side of the fence we’re on. For now, and for the road ahead, I’m grateful this is where I am. Grateful to indulge in the sweetness and messiness of my recovery, my own life.
I’m grateful for all of you Gratidudes, for this home thread, for all we share. @Tragicfarinelli oh, get well soon, friend! @Mermaid2000 congrats to your d and sil! And I just love your words - celebrating their love and commitment with your own commitment to sobriety.
Today I am grateful for music…. My husband went to the pub and I was tempted to join him, but opted to stay at home and listen to very loud music (everything from 90’s dance to slipknot to Old Crow Medicine Show) and dance around my kitchen like a loony instead. As a bonus I got my cleaning done…
I’m grateful for dishwashers … as they did half the dishes for me
I am grateful for being able to work on the deck, which really needs help lol. It allows me to learn how to be handy, and spend time with my dad and mom.
I am grateful for the beautiful dinner I shared with my man-friend and his adult child, she is lovely. When we saw each other off at the end of the night she gave me the warmest hug. It was long, tight and a beautiful exchange of energy. Hugging, heart to heart, is essential, it keeps us healthy. I am grateful for that hug. I am grateful once again for technology, What’s App, text messaging and easy accessibility. I know lots of people wish to be off the grid but not me, being available fills my spirit in another way. I am grateful for all the different ways I can fill my spirit, and that I keep a "spirit overfill " bag close by at all times. I don’t stop topping up when I am full so all the extras can be put in reserve for a rainy day. I am grateful my sponsor taught me to do that, although I am not sure if there is a past due date on spiritual energy. I am grateful to have a head swirling, boarderline obsessing, with creative ideas that I can’t seem to make fast enough. I am so super grateful for creativity and the way it feeds me. My quality of life has improved exponentially over the last year. My pain levels have decreased, my energy levels have increased and my attention, anxiety and sleep have all improved. I thanked my Dr the other day and she was just so pleased to hear how much better I was feeling. I am grateful that she was willing to trust me and medicate my ADHD knowing that I had abused meth for so many years. I am grateful for her experience, the medication she chose to put me on, and the fact I have never felt triggered by it. I am grateful to be heading out to a gem show with my momma now, bring on the rocks!!!
I’m grateful I woke up this morning. A good night’s sleep is wonderful, but taking that first, deep, waking breath is a blessing I try to not take for granted.
I’m grateful I don’t drink anymore. This is my first summer in decades that’s alcohol-free. Does it feel weird? Definitely. Does it feel better? Absolutely. The longer I stay sober, the more life I experience with mindfulness and clarity, the more solid my sober foundation becomes. I’m grateful I am free.
My gratitude is multiplied when I read y’all’s shares. @Mermaid2000 Congratulations on your daughter’s engagement, Molly! Lots of fun experiences are coming your way. @Dazercat Eric, I’m wishing you strength for the ordeal you’re living in. I’m grateful for your honest shares, because I know how much the feedback helps. I’m so glad I finally said enough is enough to alcohol. My family could very well be struggling with my problems right now, and being sober and thinking back on my past… well I’m just grateful I’m not in that lost place anymore. @Tragicfarinelli I hope you’re feeling better and stronger every day. Covid really took the wind out of my sails when I had it. Get well soon.
I’m grateful for the long conversation I had with my youngest son this morning. He’s doing so well and will soon be 4 months sober. It’s been amazing to see the shift in his mindset, the brightness in his eyes, and the clarity in his voice. He was on a short road to death, but he turned himself around, and I’m so grateful he is healing.
I’m grateful when I go to bed too late (230am). I have Riley who comes in and meow’s way louder than what you’d expect from her little body. I’m also grateful she seems to have a snooze button, I cover my head, she leaves and comes back in 15 minutes and meow’s again. She will continue this until I get up.
I’m grateful for Max and his unbelievable patience waiting for me in the morning. I definitely did some house training when I first rescued him as I don’t believe he’s ever lived in a normal home environment. But he’s amazing.
I’m also grateful to Max for making me laugh daily, his bed is next to me on the couch, and no matter how deep he’s sleeping, if I’m eating something, I see the twitch and then he bolts upright knowing there’s food.
I’m grateful I have a hobby that fills my down time, I just wish it didn’t kill my hand (diamond painting).
I’m grateful I’m on day 35. I’m especially grateful to all my friends I’ve made here on Day 1 as well as all the new people I call friends that have joined after me. And a huge Welcome to all the new Day 1s. Love to all.
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. I think I’ll call my sister and see if she wants to meet for coffee. I’m grateful that we all have found how important gratitude is to our lives- especially when things are tough. 
I am grateful to have a head swirling, boarderline obsessing, with creative ideas that I can’t seem to make fast enough. I am so super grateful for creativity and the way it feeds me. My quality of life has improved exponentially over the last year. My pain levels have decreased, my energy levels have increased and my attention, anxiety and sleep have all improved. I thanked my Dr the other day and she was just so pleased to hear how much better I was feeling. I am grateful that she was willing to trust me and medicate my ADHD knowing that I had abused meth for so many years. I am grateful for her experience, the medication she chose to put me on, and the fact I have never felt triggered by it. I am grateful to be heading out to a gem show with my momma now, bring on the rocks!!!
