Today I’m grateful for 20 days of being AF!
I’m grateful to actually be experiencing and feeling.
I’m grateful to be back in the gym.
I’m grateful I was able to push through 20 minutes on the stair master.
I’m grateful for freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.
I’m grateful everyday is easier than the day before.
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Hey sober fam,
Doubling down on gratitude today.
Im greatful i could work through my self doubt and negative thinking today.
Im greatful for my family.
Im greatful my mom invited me in for dinner when i picked up Boscoe.
Im greatful my mom stocked up on my favorite strawberry buble. She loves me. She really loves me.
Im greatful i wasnt offended when my dad wouldnt eat with us because i still have covid. He had it bad and didnt want to risk it.
Im greatful i made a therapy appointment for oct 1st.
Im greatful hubby and i are still going camping this weekend.
Im greatful for my aa zoom meeting tonight.
Never short on blessings, just need to open your eyes and mind to see them all.
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Today I am grateful for:
- TS and all of your support day in and day out! Helping me to see what I unable to see at the moment.
- Eric @Dazercat for commenting and validating my feelings and always being a support and a friend to me
- Good food
- Sticking to my healthy eating for 3 days straight
- Seeing some physical results from consistent exercise the past 3 weeks
- The color orange and red
- My family
- My sons school and how well they are teaching him
- My sons homecare at night so I can sleep
- Nice showers
- Meditation
- Fresh bed sheets
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I’m grateful for the clouds. Running today just for the sake of running put me in a meditative state where I was very aware and content I guess and the sky just looked so real and I was present.
Very grateful for my wife. She travels with me, supports me, stabilizes me and I keep the idea that I owe her everything close, hopefully I can repay her a 10th of what she’s given to me.
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Today I’m grateful I finished all ice cream in the fridge.
I took to heart the advice that, in early recovery, everything that is safe and legal is ok to keep the drinks away. Even ice cream for dinner. (@Matt @Faugxh 
)
I’m closing in on 5 months, and the ice cream industry where I live is thriving, even with astronomical prices for crappy ice cream with frozen cristals in it.
I’m grateful I recognize that the amount of sugar I’m consuming on a daily basis absolutely needs to go down. My children think my husband is the culprit, as there is no way their fairly slim mom is responsible for the empty cartons they see in the bin in the morning. I use my husband’s mug to for the ice cream. It’s a great decoy. He has a giggle out of the ruse.
I’m grateful I bought “butter pecan no sugar added” ice cream to try and reduce my sugar consumption. I’m grateful I will let it stay in my freezer for a long time, one scoop missing and the rest remaining untouched for the rest of eternity. It tastes like the first four letters of its flavor name. I’ll keep it as a symbol that my 5-month free pass on “all you can eat ice cream” is expired. Or expires in 2 days 
I’m grateful I’ll start the weekend with a race with my oldest…I’m so grateful I won’t have to worry about being hungover when the alarm clock rings at 4.
I’m grateful to feel healthier again. Present. Clear headed. Strong to deal with the tough things in life. And honest with myself about things that need to change.
Much love to you all
PS: I’m also grateful I had one of the toughest, most heartbreaking conversations with my husband yesterday. I’m grateful I listen better. And know with a clear head that sometimes there is nothing, absolutely nothing I can do to take the pain from someone I love away. This has been a very tough lesson I learned in the last month.
But I can be there. Listen. Try to understand. Be present when they need to talk. And let them just be for a while, because they are the ones who need to process the pain.
Eric, could you share where this comes from? Always curious about new ways of thinking, ways to change my perspective. Always good to have a big tool box to dig in when things get tricky
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I’ve been listening to The recovery show podcast. Therecoveryshow.com
It’s Al-Anon based. I’ve been getting a lot of great tools from it. I’ve listened to so many episodes I can’t remember which one that was from. If I’m advising or suggesting something to my alcoholic loved one I hear it’s best to:
Get in.
Get out.
Be gone.
Otherwise it’s nagging.
I see ya up there Bootz 
And whatever Bootz says. It was Spenser.
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Love it! Will use it this weekend, as a matter of fact 
Thank you!!
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Congratulations Anna, that’s wonderful news. It’s not an easy road but it is the road that takes you where you need to be - and you’re already seeing the fruits. Happy for you 
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This morning I’m grateful for the waking up on my 8th day without alcohol and feeling like my body and brain are getting back to their natural states as opposed to being surrounded in a bloated fog. Not sure if that makes any sense, but that’s the best way I can describe it. I am grateful for my aching joints and muscles reminding me that I have worked very hard and stayed active for the last several days, which is helping my body to regulate (want to go to sleep when tired, feel appropriate physical hunger, etc.) On the other hand, I’m also grateful for the book Living Sober serving as a guide reminding me “Easy does it.” It talks about bout how we like to try to do everything that fell behind in active drinking all at once. Yup, nailed it. I’m grateful for the reminder that one day at a time is best.
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Good morning 
I am grateful my daughter accompanied me to another meeting last night. It was the 2nd time she has done so. Im grateful that seeds are being planted in her for future use should she need them and also grateful that my 16 year old WANTS to go sit and listen to a bunch of drunks talk about feelings to support her mom. 
I’m grateful for my sore body lately. Ive gone from being homebound fearing long term care to being a fully functioning member of society again and some mornings I just can’t believe how my health has returned.
I’m grateful for the 7th step prayer and meditation. I never could meditate well in the past. Seems today I thrive on it. I need that connection with my higher power…I need the quietness and calm in my mind.
I’m grateful for this chance to do it again. I almost lost it all and could have easily taken so much from innocent others. Im truly grateful my eye opener did not physically harm another person and that I have this chance along with my freedom to do differently.
I’m grateful for all of you and your shares. They really touch my heart and uplift me. 
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Grateful for sobriety
Grateful for 5th day no binge eating
Grateful for opportunity to study
Grateful for my kids’ easy first day at school
Grateful the rain stopped
Grateful for husband’s easygoingness about dinner
Grateful for cooler weather
Grateful to make a batch of oat pancakes to have yummy breakfast the next few days
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Good morning all,
I’m grateful to have slept hard with no dreams( that I can remember). I’m grateful I have a little time to sit in my rocking chair and have coffee with y’all. I’m grateful that I feel I’ve gotten more help around the house from my kids and husband since I asked for it- novel concept huh! I’m grateful for books and podcasts and documentaries. I’m grateful for my family and our home, and that we have what we need.
Everyone have a wonderful day
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Good morning sober fam,
I am so very greatful for
This forum and all who contribute.
My sobriety, 4 months free from weed and alcohol.
My family.
My hubby and his sobriety.
Boscoe and his cuddles.
My mom watching Boscoe while we go for a camping trip for my birthday.
A fulfilling, challenging job
A long weekend coming up
Excitement to pick up my 4 month chip tonight at the ladies aa mtg.
Baby steps
Learning patience
Growing spirituality
Let us go out and slay the day soberly!
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Grateful to wake up after a crappy night’s sleep and to a bitchy roommate and know that I’m still going to do what I do, make the choices that keep me clean and sober. Grateful I have the strength to continue on to work today no matter the obstacle, as I see so many around me just choose to not try and stay home for the smallest of reasons. Grateful to know this kind of behavior won’t get me anywhere I’m trying to go.
Grateful for the power I know I have to thrive in the face of any adversity. Grateful at this point that any adversity or struggle will just make me more determined to beat the odds.
Grateful I was able to make it down to dinner with my youngest last night before school starts this morning.
Grateful that I can feel a hell of a learning day coming on today. Grateful for the awesome lessons it is no doubt going to teach me. 
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Hi Anna,
I really like your shares. I had to laugh because I had just finished my breakfast that consisted of Strawberry Cheesecake ice cream, right out of the carton. 
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I am grateful to be sober.
I am grateful tomorrow I’ll be in my new apartment.
I am grateful I had enough boxes. I still have some left.
I am grateful my friend will be there tomorrow with me. I stress a lot because of the missing wallspace I will have. But I will find a way.
I am grateful I didn’t have the worst withdrawal without caffeine. Now i am almost 14 days without caffeine. I have a mild headache but it’s my neck. It’s stress. I am grateful that I sleep slightly better. Almost until 6 
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I’m grateful Daisy just jumped up in my lap for some gratitude and purrs. I’m grateful my coffee bean grinder worked. I think it’s trying to tell me something though. Like that brush that came with it should be used once and while. Or at least once!
I’m grateful I noticed I’m falling into an afternoon rut again after lunch which is easy to do for me. I’m grateful I’m going to try my best to break out of it today. I’m grateful I had a bit of a codependency relapse last night/this morning but it’s not so bad. I’m grateful I’m recognizing I’m getting better.
I’m grateful for the article I read on gratitude this morning. I’m grateful Maxi reached out last night. I’m grateful a lot of my gratitude is directed towards you but it’s helping me. 
Thank you for that.
I’m grateful for ODAAT. I’m grateful for another day where I get to choose to focus on my problems or this wonderful cup of lean green tea, mixed with a ginger turmeric green tea and this wonderful thread I get to post my gratitude on.
I’m grateful for patience.
I’m grateful for the clean sink I had this morning. Spenser likes a clean sink in the morning too Bootz We got a lot in common. I’m grateful I get to listen to Spenser anytime I want to on his Recovery Show Podcast. His wife is from Texas. He is from New York. My wife is from Texas. I’m from Boston? Both his parents had Alzheimer’s. Both my parents had Alzheimer’s. And get this! He can’t control his wife’s drinking! So ya. Spenser is my sponsor . I don’t think he knows it. But that’s ok. I’m grateful God still puts the right people in the right place for me. That’s why your here Bootz.
I’m grateful I did my 3 and a half mile trail yesterday. I’m grateful I stretched after it. And I’m most grateful my body doesn’t hurt from it. I’m grateful it’s a reformer work out day today.
I’m grateful for you all.
I’m grateful I get to work on this every Fucken day 
In life, you get more of what you focus on. If you focus on the problems life, you will get more of them, because your perception is all you have. If you focus on the great parts of life, you will get more of them too. It’s that simple! Gratitude helps us change focus.
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Hahahah.
Super grateful for the chuckle this morning.
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Good morning fam-dam.
I am grateful for Zoom therapy, on-line grocery ordering and next day pick-up. Grateful that my headache seems to be subsiding, and I am hopeful that reading wont be so difficult today. Grateful that I didnt wake up fevered last night, and I think that part of the virus is over with. Grateful that my kiddo thinks she is feeling “ok” still, fingers crossed she doesnt catch this.
I am grateful that my child has never left my side although there were many times I am sure she wanted to. She has lived with fears for her mother from such a young age and for that I am very sorry. I am grateful that I can live clean today and make choices that reflect a different way of thinking to what she grew up with for 12 years of her life. I am grateful that she notices the change in me. Grateful that she misses me when there is only a wall separating us. Grateful that I miss her too.
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I’m grateful to God please help me. I’m grateful for my recovery with its challenges and blessings. I’m grateful for ALL my family, friends TS and the grati-dudes. I’m grateful for support from so many here thank you all. @Mno @Cjp @maxwell @Soberbilly @ greatcanadiangroup😉 @Bootz @Sunflower1 @Lisa07 @JasonFisher @ShesGotMoxie @Piglet86 et I’m grateful for music, exercise, humor and laughter. I’m grateful for my apartment and that rent is paid, its clean and there’s food, heat, air conditioning and warm water, internet, indoor plumbing and electricity. I’m grateful for prayer, daily readings and the twelve steps. I am grateful that I can take as long as I like to catch up, on all your posts.
God bless you all. 
&
p.s. You are a frickin star, shine bright. Ya you!!
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