Gotta turn some attitudes around from post-holiday come-down:
-Even though it is snowing this morning, I am grateful to learn it is expected to be warmer this afternoon
-Even though it feels strange to be at work this morning, I am grateful to have a job
my messy house…because I have a house and belonging to mess with
my daughter with brutal PMS symptoms…because I have kept her alive and well to reach puberty (we’ll see if she STAYS alive and well with her nasty little attitude though)
early mornings…because it means that I have a purpose for the day
I am grateful that I will be able to see my siblings from out of state altogether down here with me in Florida starting tonight and throughout the week.
I am grateful for today as every day is a gift.
I am grateful for my husband who has been my rock through all of this.
I am grateful for this app and all of the wonderful and caring people on here.
Thinking of you Janny with your testing weekend coming up, stay strong. Grateful for family, grateful for relatives who are big drinkers to support my new path. Hope yours do too Janny x
I’m grateful to be able to (1) wake up another day and scream GOOD MORNING! to all you fine folks while on the bus to (2) work while listening to Soca (3) music😎
Im grateful not sister took me to group last night and is going to b pick me up some healthy griceries today, im grateful my other sister sent me the audible book the heroin diaries ive been dieing to read it, and im grateful even though i caught some sort of cold last night i have time to recover
Today im greatful for my friend shes pointed out somethings i already know but ive been putting to the back of my mind … im greatful to come to work and support my daughter… im also greatful ive made a big decision that will help my recovery.
My coworker was telling me about her very frustrating evening last night and how she rewarded herself with a very large glass of wine when it was all over. But the wine didn’t make her feel better, it only gave her heartburn. I used to make myself feel better with big glasses of wine too. But now I’m grateful that I have new tools to deal with those life frustrations. I have my tea and books and games to play with my kids.
Our local fitness center. Last night I was watching my son at swim lessons. Looking around the pool I realized that I knew almost everyone there. Had good conversations with good people and felt happy that he’ll benefit from being raised by the village that surrounds him.
Good friends who recognize that I need help on a bad day. Thanks to everyone who reached out with a kind word.
Books. I’ve read more in the past 6 months than in the previous 2 years combined. Not only for help, but also for entertainment. Such a great way to get out of my addict line of thought.
I am grateful today for:
My recovery, the foundation for countless good things in my life
My hopes and dreams and healthy acceptance towards the unknown in my future
Being valued for my contributions at work
(I keep track on the Gratitude app- lgo is a pink flower, no ads, I really like it)
Grateful for my loving family, and their gifts on my birthday.
Grateful for all of the well-wishes and loving messages from friends, family and old acquaintances.
Grateful for conquering my fear of the ocean and huge waves. I let them pummel me today, and then… caught the most exciting wave of my life on my surfboard. The rougher the seas, the greater the persistence - the more sweet and powerful the outcome. Found a lovely analogy there for sobriety. Night all!
I’m grateful today to be closing out 13 years sober, rolling over to 14 tomorrow.
I’m grateful for spending 12 years with my buddy in his good health, a year of worse and now preparing for him to die sober and with as much dignity as possible. Brain disease and cancer both suck, but they are part of our humanity. I’m grateful I can show up for him and his family and not write them off or crawl back into the bottle. I am privileged to feel these emotions and know they will not annihilate me.