& i’m grateful for you sharing your story 
Sounds like you’re beginning to appreciate the little things, which in the end you’ll come to find out are actually the big things. And to nature - Nature will never fail you. Becoming close with her WILL help you heal. Walk outside with no shoes on, hug a tree, look up at the sky and thank it for being so beautiful. and you will wake up everyday feeling more than blessed to have a opportunity to have loved her.
I’m soooo rooting for you. And pretty funny i’m in the forest right now ! A sign to push on that way 
8 Likes
Yes it definitely is about the little things. I have been spending a lot more time outside And I have noticed my anxiety lowered a lot and my diet has kind of changed to being more healthy from being in the sun more. It looks pretty cool where you’re at. Have fun!!
5 Likes
2nd daily gratitude 
. I’m grateful I’m here and sober. I’m grateful I reached out today when I was struggling. I’m grateful I didn’t use my pain as a reason to drink. I’m grateful for Max and Riley curled up on the couch with me, they always bring me joy even when I’m lonely. I’m grateful for my home that I love. I’m grateful for the new shoes I bought last week to help when I was having walking issues (air cooled memory foam). And as always, I’m grateful for each and everyone of you all around the world. You give me courage, hope & faith that I can do this along side of you. 
13 Likes
Morning,
I’m grateful for not drinking yesterday or wanting to.
I’m grateful that I successfully managed a Saturday night away and in the pub/restaurant . I’m grateful that I didn’t drink. The option of ordering an alcoholic drink didn’t occur to me, I just ordered lemonade and then tea. It was just normal, I didn’t want a drink, I’m so pleased because I had been thinking about how I would order in the restaurant.
I’m grateful for sobriety and toolbox tools.
I’m grateful for this place, I look forward to catching up each morning
12 Likes
I’m grateful that my lower back hasn’t been hurting quite so bad today (after my 12 year old niece jumped on me after deciding she wanted a piggy back ride), and I’m not hobbling around like a 90 year old.
Also grateful that after two months of this God-awful restricted diet, I can now slowly try adding food back in. I’d thought to be more open about the whole thing, but it just came down to not feeling like doing much due to a variety of health issues.
Lastly, grateful that the medical industry exists for certain things, but not thrilled about having to subject myself to more medical tests and procedures. Grateful that while I feel fatalistic in the moment, I have learned how to feel an emotion and (for the most part) just let it go.
12 Likes
I’m grateful for another weekend without a desire to drink.
I’m grateful for nature. I went on a aggressive steep hike yesterday. It was magical! I’m grateful to live here.
I woke up really stiff today. My legs were angry! Its a good pain. Kinda like recovery. Sometimes it’s uncomfortable. No pain no gain! I’m grateful to be able to push myself.
I completed step three yesterday. I’m grateful for the results.
I’m starting step four, and I’m already starting to be flooded with old memories and resentments attached to them. I decided to sit on my step three cloud for another day. I am willing to walk through whatever feelings step four brings up. I’m grateful for willingness.
I was overcome with fear a month ago. It was paralyzing. It was all based on past experiences in sobriety.
When I got sober again, I felt like my fourth step was a walk in the park. I hadn’t done anything horrible other than check out for eight years. My amends list is pretty easy. As far as making amends to others.
It is a walk in the park. Through the hood in a bad neighborhood. My list of amends to people is pretty small, but it’s a huge list. I’ve had the realization that making amends with myself is my biggest obstacle towards inner peace. I’m grateful for this realization, and I’m looking forward to getting to the other side.
I’ve also had the realization that working with another alcoholic In recovery has had the best results.
I’m grateful I found the right guy. I’m grateful he hasn’t violated my trust. I’m grateful I’m learning to trust someone again. Someone besides me.
15 Likes
And I grateful that @maxwell relapse wasn’t eight years long.
I’m grateful she is back and seems focused.
5 Likes
Grateful:-
For my early morning river swim, certainly lifts your spirits
For sunshine
For my health (against all odds)
For feeling normal on wake up
For books
For meditation
So grateful for my sobriety, I shudder at the alternative
For you all 
13 Likes
This morning I am grateful to wake up tired, yet 100 % sober. For the first time since Covid hit, I went out again. I was worried, I wouldn’t enjoy it, without drinking. Truth is, I did, just as much. Maybe even more so. I missed dancing and the good energy it gives me so very much. I am grateful, some normal life is back. Especially grateful, I dodged the smoking as well, although I do have to be more attentive of that urge in the future. I love how all the indoors are cigarette free these days. Life ist good today 
12 Likes
That sounds truly wonderful!!
3 Likes
I’m grateful to God I’m sober.
I’m grateful to God I was sober last night.
I’m grateful for @Cjp @TrustyBird @Alisa @Miranda for being around for me last night. It meant and means a lot. I’m grateful I saw there’s been even more action on the Are You Affected By A Love One Who Drinks thread. It’s amazing to feel all y’all’s love for me. I’m so fucking sad and nervous this morning but I’m grateful I can feel it and a hangover is not one of those feelings.
I’m grateful my AlAnon reading said keep it simple and don’t fret. ODAAT.
And I’m grateful for my Hazeldon Betty Ford daily reading that I can and deserve to call on my higher power for help.
I’m grateful CJ and Boscoe are going to check up on me and see that I went to a meeting. I hope I don’t let myself down.
I’m grateful for tears.
I’m grateful I got everything a man could possibly want at this stage of my life. And an alcoholic wife that is proving to me she is getting worse. What the fuck did I think was going to happen as long as she keeps drinking? Was there a great big denial thing in me that thought she might get better? I know better than that damn it!
I’m grateful only I can do something about me if I’m willing. I’m grateful all I got to do is leave the house and go to a meeting for an hour. I’m grateful my AlAnon reading said keep it simple. How simple is that?
I’m grateful to be outside on my deck this morning with the sun warming me up. I’m freezing.
I’m grateful I didn’t even have an urge to drink about it last night.
I’m grateful for the bunnies.
All the birdly chatter. And the desert flora. And my barking dogs.
I’m grateful I’m not going to numb myself so I don’t feel my pain today and have drinking get in the way of my actions as the day goes own.
I’m grateful I plan on thinking 2 or 3 times before saying anything.
I’m grateful to wrap this up.
And grateful for all the caring loving people on TS and especially this thread and that other thread about Loved Ones……
I’m grateful I’m not drinking today. And I’m probably not drinking tomorrow. 
TB
When you are grateful fear disappears and abundance appears.
Anthony Robbins.
19 Likes
Good morning all,
I’m grateful for sunshine and birds singing outside. I’m grateful for clean laundry. I’m grateful for exercise and that my body lets me. I’m grateful that we have enough- food, water, shelter, love. Everything else is a bonus. I’m grateful for you guys.
Everyone have a wonderful day
15 Likes
Grateful for the heating blanket last night.
Grateful for my friend who helps me help others today.
Grateful for those who check in on me.
Grateful for the ability and my drive and passion for my work.
Grateful to keep learning and not know it all
Grateful for the love I feel from the ladies I live around
Grateful to be grateful even under stress
Grateful for my sponsor
Grateful for church and worship
Grateful for group and lunch after
Grateful for the all women’s meeting I’ll be attending today
Deep breath in . . . .
Gently breath out…
Carry on brothers and sisters.
Chin up.
16 Likes
So stinking greatful, i hate when i repeat the phrase so ill make a list:
I am so very greatful
For hope and joy, very refreshing from my bipolar depression which was only amplified by hangovers and shame
My growing faith
A beautiful sunny day at the farmers market with my mom
My mom spotting me with cash bc i only had card
Being able to get something for my mom
My mom telling me shes proud of me and my sobriety!!! (I love hearing it. It never grows old and is so fullfilling even in adulthood)
Period panties - whoever invented them thank you
Sparkling water was on sale
Having monies not wasted on poison
My hubby and Boscoe
Meeting a sober buddy on an anonymous app and his encouragement although i found it very annoying when i was in active addiction
My home
My new job
Being greatful - its amazing how gratitude can fuel a positive mentality
Little lessons in patience, which remind me to take a breath and slow down
Introspection
A clear mind
Hope
21 days free from pot and alcohol
Everyone who contributes here!
18 Likes
I’m grateful for today and for being sober. I’m grateful for my home, it’s my happy place (upstairs needs a little work). I’m grateful for the food in my fridge. I’m grateful for my new friends on here that help me get through each day. I’m grateful I can relate to so many of you. I’m grateful that even though I live alone, I’m not lonely. I’m grateful for God who’s always there to listen. I’m grateful for Max and Riley who always know when I’m sad.
14 Likes
I love it, one of my tools, just been out in nature gives me a lift …
7 Likes
So sorry to read this Eric, must be so hard and draining especially when you love them. So.pleased you got the support you needed, I pray that your wife will realise that drinkingdoes not work for you both. I had the same with my parents and seeing loved ones spiralling is so sad and frustrating. You are amazing keep strong .
7 Likes
Books, cats, sunshine and a cool breeze through the patio door on a day off, feeling enough (having it and being it) and the big one that makes all this gratitude possible, sobriety.
I am grateful that I am sober with all you lovely peeps today. 
12 Likes
I’m grateful for uninterrupted sleep.
7 Likes