Morning,
I’m grateful to have fields behind my house where I can walk my dog first thing. I took my tea and enjoyed the quiet. There was a big patch of mist that looked pretty cool.
I’m grateful my friend asked me to go on a mini break with her. Not sure when or where but nice to be asked. Better start saving, these things cost a fortune now!
I’m grateful to enjoy my granola and tea (not together!) watching the window feeder birds. Mostly blue tits and nuthatches.
I’m grateful to be in a good mood this morning, full of positivity. Maybe it was the dog walk, maybe the tea. Probably a mixture of everything, a good sleep, an ok day ahead, evening meal already made.
See you later 
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Me too! Every morning
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Good morning.
Im forcing gratitude today and hoping it puts me in a better headspace.
Im greatful for,
Not drinking yesterday
No hangover
My sobriety, day 114 free from weed and alcohol
AA fellowship
Tears
Progress not perfection
Hubby and Boscoe
Having enough
Basic needs met
Running water
Air conditioning
A new day
Let us go out and slay the day soberly.
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Grateful for a gratitude list that I’m going to assume will help put things in perspective this morning. Gratitude is not flowing yet. 
Grateful for my recovery. Grateful for the progress I’ve made, grateful that I know these circumstances are forcing growth. Grateful I can see that this clean and sober living (just the housing situation, not the lifestyle!) is temporary.
Grateful that my fiance is on his last week in inpatient and I’ll get my best friend back in person! Grateful for all the very cool things that I can feel right around the corner.
Grateful for the immediate reminder to surrender.
I’m not driving this bus, I’m just a passenger. My higher power has got the wheel so it don’t make no sense to run up to the front of the bus panicking right now. Grateful for that visual, to just sit back and enjoy the ride. Trust the driver!
TRUST THE DRIVER!
Grateful I gave myself an extra half hour this morning for gratitude meditation and that #1 I did not push the snooze button and #2 I’m using it wisely, I knew I would need it .
Grateful to be able to try to open my mind to the possibilities that I don’t know best, that maybe I will be grateful Im getting a new roommate today, even though it’s out of order and I am definitely the last in line at the house to be getting a roomate, grateful that I can AT LEAST try to think that I might truly be grateful at some point. Again, lol, omg I’m going to have to say this all day, “TRUST THE DRIVER!!”
Grateful that I’m not bulldozing myself into ignoring my actual feelings on the subject, but grateful for the options that my recovery is allowing me to have. In active addiction my options and ability to make choices are so wildly diminished.
Grateful that I finished step one yesterday. Grateful for the little advance and to move on to step 2 today. Grateful I made it back last night from taking my daughter back to my parents to make it in time for IOP. Grateful I’ve stayed in compliance even though the dire consequences are now gone if I don’t. Grateful for the intrinsic motivators that keep me going. Grateful that I am looking to and know I will graduate IOP. When I first entered recovery I was surprised when I first met someone who was graduating. I really didn’t know that was something people actually did. Grateful for that shift in my vision and place in my recovery that I’m knowing and seeing people who are accomplishing things they start. Grateful that pretty soon that will be me.
Grateful for my employment, that takes me out of this squirrely place I get after a 3 day weekend, grateful it will take me out into the world and OUT OF MY HEADSPACE! Grateful for the therapeutic and cathartic power of cleaning and the satisfaction and exhaustion it brings me. No joke. Grateful that when I’m done with a day of work I have zero energy for that bullshit emotion we call anxiety.
I am grateful that even though I am not yet to a place where I’m grateful I have to share my personal space with a stranger (roommate) I went ahead and left a welcome card for her. Grateful that in the midst of my angst and worry about getting a roomate like the last one I tried to treat her as I would want to be treated, and that I’ve set out to create positive energy in every way possible. Grateful to have realized that any possible negative energy will be countered and won over by the positive and high vibrations I have intentionally set out to create in my room.
Very grateful to end this gratitude list on my 159th day consecutive clean day with a win, with a much brighter outlook on the day and the reminder to SURRENDER! TRUST THE DRIVER!
Let’s kill it today.
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I’m grateful for so much this morning 
I’m grateful I did a check in last night before bed and mentioned I was depressed but I’m not drinking. I’m grateful to share my pain to help reduce my pain. And it did. And I’m grateful I did a bed time meditation about letting go.
I’m grateful Maverick gently woke me up with his paws on my face and I didn’t get shredded. I’m grateful for the sense of knowing if his claws are out I’m toast and to lie there cautiously and let him pet my face without scratching me is indescribable apparently.
I’m grateful I see my Twins avatar. Good morning 
By the way I’m ready for a new avatar 
I’m grateful I woke up with one of my recovery songs in my head “Decide To Be Happy.” Now that’s an ear worm I can live with.
I’m grateful I didn’t trip and fall and kill myself walking to the kitchen with 6 pets bashing around me doing their thing. I’m grateful I didn’t step on any of them. I’m grateful for my pet entourage. I’m grateful I get to see Minnie wake up with a big old girl stretch. I’m grateful I say good morning to each of them.
I’m grateful I took my pixie outside and already had a major cry this morning. I’m grateful I guess that’s how I decided to be happy. I’m grateful I thought of Rain Drops on Roses and Whiskers on Kittens and balled as I thought of my mom, she was a music teacher. And Dad and sister. The 3 dead ones I was never sober for.
I’m grateful I thought I’ve been affected by loved ones, myself included, who are addicts all my life in one way or another. At home and in the work place. My recovery, codependency, is going to take time. And that’s ok. I’m grateful I think maybe it’s all being shoved on to my wife the only person I have in my life. And that sure as shit ain’t fair. I’m grateful I’ve had all these heavy thoughts and revelations and smiles and tears before I even got my coffee in.
I’m grateful one of my readings ask if I was wearing my martyr face. Fuck me! I wore it all day yesterday. I just couldn’t get it off I guess.
I’m grateful for this prayer I read from Todays Hope
Daily reflection.
Perfection and grace
Lord, help me to hold myself and others to a standard of grace, rather than perfection.
— Prayer
I’m grateful, I reckon the battle of my perfectionism will never be over. It’s so hard sometimes. Why can’t everyone be perfect like me? It would make my life easier
I’m grateful I smiled and was happy to see wifey this morning and we shared dream stories. Mine are always brief I can’t remember shit. But I was drinking a green beer 
Hers are a fantasy of chaos and confusion and she tells them in detail. I was drinking scotch in her dream I’m grateful for my sober deep forgetful dream like sleep.
I’m grateful it’s not even 7:30 and I’m emotionally drained and exhausted.
I’m grateful I got my Pilates trainer today and tomorrow afternoon.
I’m grateful I got my Al-Anon meeting tonight.
I’m grateful to share, apparently, ALL MY SHIT here with you all if you’re willing to read it.
I’m grateful for Sober Time and the Talking Sober Forum. It’s magical. And it works if you work it and you’re worth it. I’m grateful I know I am 
Music, it saved me
But it drives me crazy
'Cause it forces my eyes, to take a look and see
Got to decide to be happy
‘Cause it don’t always come naturally
Been feelin’ like a stranger in my body
I haven’t been myself in a while, I’m sorry (I’m sorry)
Got to decide to be happy (happy)
'Cause it don’t always come naturally
'Cause flowers, don’t grow without the rain
And goodness, don’t grow without the pain
Flowers, don’t grow without the rain
Goodness, don’t grow without the pain
Decide To Be Happy
Song by MisterWives
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Good morning.
I am grateful that I was up in time to watch the sunrise this morning, still grateful even though I didn’t make it out my door and I missed a beauty. I now know where my to-go coffee mug is and I am hopeful I will catch tomorrow’s.
I am grateful for the meditations I have been reading and listening to over the last week or so and for the place I am in my step work. It seems all the meditations have been focused around resentments and step 5. My step work ( Inner Bonding Steps) is in a very heavy area around pinpointing false beliefs. And my mom, well she has just started a fresh cycle in her ED of extreme restriction.
I am grateful that my dad feels he can come and talk to me about the insanity of my moms behaviour. I am sad that he has no idea how it affects me even after I have told him many times. I am grateful that I can cry today. I am grateful that even when I feel so alone fighting wars within myself I know that I am not alone anymore. I have all of you. I am grateful to be of sound mind today and see my parents behaviour for what it has always been so that I can understand myself on a much deeper level.
I am grateful that I don’t have to have resentments today, that I can look past the resentment and see what is really causing it… feelings of being unseen, alone, hurt, unheard, unloved. It feels good to be able to feel those softer emotions today instead of being stuck in the energy sucking darkness of resentment that makes me feel sick inside.
Feel and release your resentment.
Feel the feelings underneath it too.
You’ll become clear. The resentment
will dissolve. And you’ll return to love.
I am grateful for all of the congrats I received yesterday when I celebrated 16 months free from self injury. My recovery from self injury has been a journey just like everything else. I have been to lots of therapy to learn how to live with my very sensitive nature. While I was growing up my parents told me that my feelings were too big, that I was a good actress so I quickly started internalizing them. Being so sensitive and absorbing everyone else’s feelings too, I became like a pressure cooker and found ways to release that…all of them involved hurting myself. I am grateful that I had many years of remission from self injuring during my 20’s and 30’s. I am grateful that this behaviour came back with vengeance in my 40’s because I honestly believe it is the reason I am still alive. I am grateful that over the last 5 years I have only injured myself twice. I am grateful for my scars.
I am grateful I get to choose a new avatar for my Twinnie… or maybe not but I will send him a cool one anyways. 
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700 days!! 
Congrats!! Awesome number!
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Grateful God gave me another day
Grateful for shelter, food, water
Grateful for friends and family …
Im grateful for my help and support
I’m grateful my mind and body is recovering. I feel stronger and more stable then last year . I feel like I understand myself better . I feel like I found a common theme in why I drank and did drugs . And now understand there is so many better options for making it through difficult times . And to celebrate I definitely don’t need alcohol .
I’m grateful for everything that got me here … the insane times and all
I’m grateful for the basics which keep me on track . I’m grateful for all the ways I can hold myself accountable.
I’m grateful for the new running shoes I bought . I’m pretty excited about them. I never buy anything. I’m grateful I will be adding running and weight lifting to my recovery. I’m grateful I’m healthy enough to do this
I’m grateful for the sun 
because it gives me energy and balances my mood
I’m grateful for this community
I’m grateful for sleep because that is when I get to take a break
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I am grateful to be sober although I am frustrated that I still haven’t reached the amount of days of continuous sobriety that I would like despite trying various methods. Odaat.
I am grateful that I never quit quitting.
I am grateful that I am about to get a quick 3 mile walk in as my brain and body really need the boost. Frustrated I haven’t been good with this lately and it is showing in my mood.
I am grateful that eventhough I am feeling frustrated with myself today, tomorrow is a new day.
I am grateful to be here with everyone. 
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Congratulations on 700 days!!! Very inspiring and so proud of you!
Thank you for all the encouragement also.
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I am not eloquent with words so I am grateful when others are and seem to write out how I feel.
I am working on this and you wrote it beautifully.
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Hi Stella, congratulations on 16 months, a day late. I appreciate you!
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Thank you, and a BIG congratulations to you! 700 
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Hi Everyone,
I’m grateful I’m on Day 10. I’m grateful I haven’t thought about drinking today.
I’m grateful for my home and things I need for myself, Max and Riley.
I’m worried about Riley, but researching her symptoms, I’m thinking she may have Hyperthyroidism. If it is, I’m grateful it’s treatable. I hate I have to wait 11 more days until her vet appointment. I’m grateful she will see the only vet she’s ever known since she was young.
She will be 13 on Halloween. As most rescues, it’s a guesstimate. But probably close since even though they said 3 when I adopted her (I think Eric said, they always say 2 or 3, which is so true!). She started to grow, so the vet and I realized she was more like 9 months.
I think a lot of my funk is being concerned. I’m grateful I’m sober for her. I’m grateful for all of you. Here’s a framed pic of Riley, if anyone wants to wish her well or send her a prayer. 
Unfortunately this is an older healthy pic. She’s lost some weight and her coat is a bit shaggy. She asked for me not to take her current picture right now. You know, teenage girls. 
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I am grateful no-one bought my punching ball. It is a good training. I rediscovered it this morning.
I am grateful to be sober.
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I’m grateful that I see the dentist tomorrow and that I have proper insurance coverage for it. There’s nothing wrong with my teeth, but rather I appreciate the thorough cleanings and look forward to being praised for taking such good care of my teeth. That might sound a little shallow, but I thoroughly floss every night (and sometimes during the day if needed). This is a bit of a task when you have permanent retainers, but I am very diligent in my oral care. This was not always the case, so I bask a little in the independent positive comments I receive from the staff.
Also grateful that whatever food poisoning I seemed to have had earlier has abated. I make these basic “green smoothies” (not because I really want to) and I think one of the lemons I squeezed in was not good or something.
@Bootz congrats on your 700 days!
@maxwell what a lovely picture of your old lady. My kitty has hyperthyroidism and is too old for the irradiation therapy (she is 20.5 years old), so I give her pills. It does seem to help (when I can get her to take them). I also give her Cerenia, which helps with the nausea that the other meds seem to give her. Daily brushing helps my kitty’s fur along with taking a little time each day to gently separate the fur as it clumps then gently brushing over the area to smooth it out. I just work on one section of fur each day. It’s a process, but it helps over time. Sending your old lady baby some good thoughts.
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Grateful for sobriety
Grateful to attend first oa meeting
Grateful for kids doing homework without fuss
Grateful to tidy up
Grateful for curry that nourishes
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Good morning sober fam
Forced gratitude. Hoping it frames my day.
Im greatful for 115 days free from weed and alcohol
Waking from using dreams
My hubby
Boscoe
My mom
A job that provides for my family
A lunch date with my aunt
Changing my attitude yesterday
This forum and everyone sharing on their sober journies
Let us go out and slay the day soberly.
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I’m grateful I completed my 5th step.
I’m grateful I am healthy enough to sit with my uncomfortable feelings afterwards and not drink to mask them.
I’m grateful I chose to go to a 2nd meeting yesterday.
I’m grateful I reached out on the forums and found I was not alone as well was given the suggestion of a book to help. The pdf file that was sent has already been helpful.
I’m grateful I have the money to order the book today.
I’m grateful I dont have to drink to numb out my feelings. I can sit with them, talk about them, write about them, feel them, fully experience them no matter how much I really prefer not to, but I dont have to drink because of them today.
I’m grateful for the experience of others and their willingness to share that.
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