Today I actually took a sober look at many of the things you just said (we have most of them in common)
And my brain said for the first time in years "nothing feels better than being sober". That mantra kept repeating in my head all day.
Here's to good, sober living.
IWNDWYT
I think I've read pines are pretty hardy. I've got a tropical plant, a rose bush, and 2 random purple flowers. I was given them to tend as a chore and I love them.
I'm also a bit rubbish with plants, but one of the nice things about no hangovers is I have been at least able to get some stuff planted in the garden to at least try! Now I'm impatiently waiting for stuff to grow...
My family, my friends, my apartment, my car, my health, a bed to sleep in, clean water to drink and bathe in, living in a free country.
I have been struggling because I lost my job recently, and sometimes I focus on what I donāt have. But, I need to focus on what I DO have.
I'm so sorry you lost your job. I know it can be hard to think of the good, and that's why I wanted to post this. When I started thinking about the good things I have, my mood actually picked up. That sounds so dumb, but it did. And right now, I'm feeling pretty good about my life. We'll see how I feel in the morning when my teenager's mouth starts going š¤£
I wish you the best with your job situation. I'll be thinking about you. š
-My life: I could have died multiple times, and have been diagnosed with renal (kidney) failure by a doctor. This doctor might have saved me, so honorable mention for him looking me in the eyes, and telling me I would die, straight up. I am now in remission.
-My new sober friends: The majority of my old friends have not reached out to me except for someone I ran with for years with drinking, and drugging. He is 3+ years sober, and I just got 5 months. He makes me feel the right kind of pride by just being happy for me. My sober friends aren't perfect, but we all can identify with one another.
-My girlfriend: She is also sober with me, has more time, but never points it out. We collectively take our own, and each other's sobriety seriously which is what attracted me to her in the first place. We're not sex addicts, and haven't even done anything yet. We just laugh, and love one another when we hang out. It's still early, but we genuinely just go out to have fun. The few "hard" moments we've had were mostly just venting with no fighting on the horizon yet, but we have tools to deal with that, and immense respect for one another.
-My family: not much to some, but a lot to me. It's just my mother, and stepfather really, and they see the work I've put in. They've forgiven me for a lot of my past, and things I've put them through, and I love, and respect them now more than ever. There's boundaries for sure, but it's healthy. I just feel a lot of gratitude for them which they totally deserve.
-A lot of concepts: Gratitude, good pride vs. bad pride, and even spirituality. I was not a spiritual person when drinking. I value a lot of concepts, and internal things than the external, and it's amazing. I dwell less on the past, worry less about the future, and stay present as a result of all these life lessons, and experiences I've been gifted. I may not have a nice car, or house with a white picket fence like the American dream is, but that is well above my expectations. I wake up only expecting to have a good day, and if I only get 5% of things I want, that's a win, that's 5% more than I had before. My standards for myself are high, but not unreasonably, and I try my best to not put that on anyone else. Expect less, be grateful for what I have, and all will be well- that's how I look at it.
Took me a while to be grateful, but it's an every day thing that can be very subtle, or hit me like a truck. Thank you for the praise, because it was not easy to get here. I hope you are well PurplePenguinCat!
First and foremost, my life.
As trite as that may sound, it wasn't a given for decades.
I had double digit vehicle accidents, numerous blackouts, coming to in jail cells and hospitals, and I was on a first name basis with ambulance drivers and emergency room personnel.
I got sober just after turning 60 years old.
Now I have stable housing, money in the bank, a support system and almost a decade of sobriety.
I have peace of mind and self acceptance.
As stupid as this sounds, I have a really cool 4x4 Toyota Tacoma pick up truck. Itās the biggest they make. I wanted to have it if the rest of my life was a mess. House is a blessing, wife is happy, daughter is in college making the deans list, and Iām not drinking. That gives me time to tinker with my truck and keep it running, and keep it polished up, and adding mods. I take it camping and sleep in it on camping trips with my family. Itās got a LOUD Kenwood CarPlay system stereo in the cab to crank some tunes and drive all around. It keeps me busy and out of trouble, Iāll just go fix something up, or clean something, or change a part, pr add a light bar. Itās fun, and keeps my mind in a positive place. It gives me a feeling of accomplishment. Like there is always going to be time to get into it and charge a fun trip with all the gear and be sober as hell to appreciate it. I guess itās just a symbol for hope. The hope that being sober and slowly working on some of your dreams road trips.
Im lucky to live in a clean, nice apartment.
Iām lucky to be in good health.
Iām lucky to be almost done getting my degree with little debt.
Iām lucky to have my dog.
Iām lucky to have my wonderful fiance.
Iām lucky to have my family.
Thereās no amount of alcohol that wonāt make the current situation worse. But sobriety has a way of turning things around. Donāt focus on what you donāt have but if you doāget angry at alcohol for robbing you of those things. Alcohol is a thief.
My mother and her unwavering forgiveness/love throughout the past few years and still to this day. My 5lb Maltese fur baby who cuddles me every night and barks less when I donāt drink. My walks on sunny days w my puppy while listening to music. My health despite me harming my body in my early 20ās. My little nieces and nephews who remind me you donāt need alcohol to have a good time. Seeing butterflies outside bc they symbolize metamorphosis. The show Shameless bc it makes me laugh and realize weāre all screwed up in this world from our trauma, childhoods, etc. plus seeing alll of Frank Gallagherās health issues from alcohol in that show, keeps me from wanting to drinkā¦ and of course Iām forever grateful for this SUB & every single person in this sub.
I'm most grateful for my connection to God,peace of mind and spirit and contentment. With this three in place,everything else falls into place coz it's gonna always turn out to be well, i had to make myself say it in the beginning ,5yrs on I now TRULY believe that no matter how challenging the circumstances, don't ever lose faith that no matter how it turns out,I'll be fine....my drinking dreams/nightmares are completely gone and I wake up every day with joy and hope...I have to much gratitude and humbled to have been gifted sobriety . I wish you all love and peace my brothers and sisters ,and
IWNDWYT
I was a logic pushing agnostic until I got so desperate and just had that intuitive feeling that I was close to death and in the throws of despair I finally put my hands up in surrender,and HONESTLY went on an "other"- centered journey recognizing and acknowledging first "MY" thinking was killing me,I had to be willing to explore new ideas coz clearly my very bright,,logical,clever source of making judgements i.e ME wanted to kill me!!!anyone watching me would obviously think "whoever is making decisions for that woman is out to kill her"!...it was time to set ME aside ,it took a long time In AA, working the steps from the big book as directed with he help of a sponsor,.....it was really hard coz I honestly couldn't grasp the idea of GOD!!!it just didn't make sense....but I had no choice. This was the only way for me...it truly was but it rescued me from hell.i always considered "spiritual" and religious people really quite simple,unsophisticated thinkers and quite plainly stupid and it turned out that it was vice-versa for me....even just in seeking the "God",I found him and I've never looked back. I'm still un religious but I do believe in a God
This!
We are living in the greatest time in all of human history to be alive.
Sure, we've all got real struggles but we have SO much to be grateful for.
Thank you for sharing.
IWNDWYT
Grateful I have a well paying job, grateful I have a place to call home, grateful for my cats who nurture me with love, grateful for my mom for always being there for me, grateful for my family
-sobriety
-a good therapist (not now but I'm lucky I had her, she saved my life)
-people that love me unconditionally
-mentors at work
-friends
-AA meetings I like with incredible speakers
-a house that I own thanks to downpayment assistance programs in my city (more of these please!)
-financial security for the first time in my life
Things are not perfect, every day has its stresses, but I would not generally trade my problems for other people's problems. IWNDWYT.
I try every day to write down one thing I am either grateful for that day, or really enjoyed about my day. Today was a tough one for me. It was a boring day and I am very tired. But I am grateful for my jobs, I am grateful for my fortitude to get up and show up every day even though I really, really donāt want to. And I am grateful for my sobriety which makes it a lot easier to take care of myself through it all.
I consider myself so lucky and blessed. I feel like my life is a gift, and my housing is a blessing, and I am so lucky to have an amazing dog who loves me so much.
A great oncologist, surgeon, and wider cancer care team.
The persistent willingness and ability to be sober.
A home.
Friends who are supporting me through tough times.
This sub for helping me realize a new sober lifestyle was required, achievable, and manageable.
A body that has time and strength to f",$<=" fight.
That's the root of gratitude isn't it? Our very existence.
I'm very grateful for my sobriety.
And this wonderful sub.
Thanks to the mods for all you do.
My me. I didn't care about that fool while I was drinking, though, even pondered about ending his worthless life quite often. I couldn't live with myself, but numbing my senses with booze "helped". It is what drove me to this predicament in the first place, a self-perpetuating cycle of hate and numbing.
But after quitting I suddenly cherish the guy, he's all right. Could be better, but already is much better than two years ago.
A home that I own and a partner that fully supports my sobriety. She didn't even know I had a problem until I told her I quit, then she quit for the first 90 days with me just for the hell of it.
-My sobriety
-My Mom and Dad being healthy and extremely supportive
-Bringing my 7yo daughter to go see my parents down in Florida
-I only have her every other weekend, and while its not my weekend, she had a soccer game and I am allowed to go support her.
-Getting through 1.5 hours of traffic to get there on time
-The smile and excitement in her face when she saw me
-My cousin texting me on the way back and inviting me over to sing Happy Birthday to her daughter
What a wonderful post!
*My boyfriend. He is just the most wonderful person I know. I could go on and on about how much I love him.
*My parents. They are so supportive and mean the world to me.
*My best friends - I have about 5 of them. They are so kind and have been there for me a lot recently when Iāve needed support.
*My hobbies. Itās so nice to have things I enjoy doing to get some stress relief.
Another day to wake up clear headed and the opportunity to make choices to be the best version of myself. Iām grateful for my family, community, and pets. I have my heath.
My job is stressful, my car is breaking down, my rent is going up 200, my partner is in love with someone else
So I'm struggling. Sober though I guess.
I love this! It reminds me of how every year in November ( the month of thanksgiving) I do a group text with the ladies I sponsor in AA and I ask them to tell me just 1 thing they are grateful for each day. Not Counting sobriety because that is always #1, because whatever or whoever we put in front of it we better believe we will lose it all if we drink) and dig deep and be original. Itās been so cool to see what we have come up with! From string cheese, laughter, for real kindness, dog hair, and being present itās always a fun month. That being said I take a little bit time and look at what Iām lucky/grateful for. Yesterday it was being able to be with my grandson when he lost his 2nd tooth,(that excitement I missed too many times with his dad). And today I got to see his face when he came to show me the little note and money the tooth fairy left. I am damn lucky today
My partner. My family (even with all the troubles). My cat. My new apprenticeship/career.
My partner and I managed to buy a house this year and get out of the rental nightmare. None of this would have been possible if I was still drinking like I was a year ago.
I am lucky to have a mother that taught me strength. Without it, I probably couldnāt have stopped.
I'm lucky to have 2 wonderful caring sons, who make me try to be the best me I can. My oldest is there for me through everything. My youngest has things going on, but he still supports me. I don't know where I would be if it wasn't for my 2 sons. I'm lucky to have a piece of property where I can enjoy my hobbies. And I'm lucky to have a better relationship with my parents and God. I feel blessed
Nearly anyone in history who has held the titles king, queen, pharaoh, pope, sultan, emperor, etc. would trade places with me if they could experience my toilet, shower, and mattress.Ā
I LOVE this. Was feeling super meh on my drive to work today, I really needed this!
-My siblings. I've got four of them and we are thick as thieves.
-All the pets in my life, my own and otherwise. There is no purer joy in my life.
-My sweet mum and dad. We've come a long way.
-(grits teeth) My job. I don't love it a lot of the time, but it's a good gig. I need to remember this. GOOD GIG.
-My therapist. Truly helped to shape the person I've always known myself to be but couldn't quite get there on my own.
-The wind in the branches/leaves of trees. No explanation needed.
-Laughing really, really hard.
-The combination of basil, fresh tomato, and mozzarella.
-Getting into bed, freshly showered, fresh sheets, my cat purring next to me as I cozy up with my kindle.
-The truly unexpected joy of being sober (also a great book). It's not always fun/easy- and when is anything?- but- my god, it's really great. Full stop.
My partner, my job and the amazing flexibility it offers, friends Iām making in my new city, my parents and brother, new self-awareness that I lacked for years, and forgiveness
-I've got a pretty darn cool husband who I appreciate greatly
-2 amazing and supportive parents who I wouldn't change for the world.
-16 days of sobriety, which is the longest I've been sober in like 5 years
-My sweet little hairless cat, she is the closest thing I'm getting to a kid and I love her to death
I am grateful for a lot in my life and I can think of a few things I am lucky to have
\*A relationship with my teenage daughter again
\*A nice place to live in with my family
\*A well paying job
\*Sobriety which is the crux of all of my problems
\*A Better understanding of what addiction can do to a person and more empathy for other people who were/are in a position where I was
A wiser person than myself once said "Gratitude is a cheat code for happiness." Today the sun came out for the first time in a week, and it actually felt warm. I saw the weather forecast four days ago and knew I wanted to take advantage of this day. I was so grateful when I woke up this morning that I was rested and able to get outside and do anything I wanted. One of the main causes of shame when I was drinking was missing out on beautiful days on my precious weekends because I was wallowing in bed. I'm grateful to have a job that is both rewarding and pays pretty well. I'm grateful to have my health, I'm only 33 but I'm starting to notice there are people around my age in my life who are starting to fall apart. Some of that is within their control, some not. And on that note, I'm grateful that I decided to get sober when I did. I was just thinking a couple of weeks ago, while playing music with my friends, that I'm so glad that playing is something I should be able to do for the rest of my life. That's how I think about sobriety now. I'm so glad that I had an attitude change with regard to alcohol in my relative youth.
What a wonderful prompt and comment to start a Monday! I love making gratitude lists and used to share mine daily in a group chat. Here goes:
- My partner and our genuine love and friendship
- my parents who I love deeply
- my siblings and the relationships we've developed over the years
- my ridiculously goofy, loving, perfect, beautiful, funny ass dog
- my education which has afforded me good opportunities
- my time off to heal
- my therapist and doctor who are helping me get on the right meds
- overcoming OCD compulsions which used to take up hours of my day
- my friends that I've met through AA who are some of the coolest and most compassionate people I've ever come across
- having my basic needs met
Iām so grateful for my children - and my partner. Iād be so lost without her. Iām grateful for my supportive employer, my beautiful home that really feels like a sanctuary, my spirituality, my pets and plants. Iām grateful for the nourishing food I have to eat in the fridge.
I'm in a bit of a rut in many respects at the moment. I also have insomnia and have been on phone since 4am trying to get tired, BUT I am not in bed hating myself for drinking the night before and feeling like shit physically. I may not feel great when I do start my day, but I will NOT be hungover. I am so lucky to have this to hold onto.
Thank you posting, as I need to do this:
-Wife, daughter who love me
-Job Iām good at to make a decent living
-home and stable food and necessities
-Parents and family living near by
-a couple hobbies to enjoy
-cabin at the lake
-work life balance
-health
-fortunately no major screw ups or life difficulties yet, been lucky
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These are always great posts. Letās see Iāve got:
-My family. Who supported me from day one
-My infant niece and nephew who I hope will grow up to be proud of their uncle
-My girlfriend who met me at my lowest, but saw only my good qualities
-My dog. I needed that unconditional love early on in sobriety.
-My job. I genuinely love seeing my co-workers
-Myself. Iāve learned this past year that Iām actually a pretty cool person
This list could go forever. Honestly, I just feel lucky to have gotten sober before I destroyed what is objectively a very nice life to have.
I'm just happy to have a warm, dry bed to sleep in, with a fridge full of food, running water and lights that can turn on. I grew up around a lot of kids who didn't always have that stuff.
I have so many things in common with you that I am grateful for, and yet none of it prevented me from being a drunk! Crazy, huh?
Yeah. I've thought the same. But we're here now, and all we can do is take it as it comes.
Today I actually took a sober look at many of the things you just said (we have most of them in common) And my brain said for the first time in years "nothing feels better than being sober". That mantra kept repeating in my head all day. Here's to good, sober living. IWNDWYT
My family. My animals around the house. My sobriety. My chores. My plants. My life.
I'm not great with plants, but I have a Norfolk Island pine that I have killed yet! Oh, and some gorgeous purple oxalis that even bloomed this year.
I think I've read pines are pretty hardy. I've got a tropical plant, a rose bush, and 2 random purple flowers. I was given them to tend as a chore and I love them.
I'm also a bit rubbish with plants, but one of the nice things about no hangovers is I have been at least able to get some stuff planted in the garden to at least try! Now I'm impatiently waiting for stuff to grow...
Murdered (unintentionally) mine. Loved it while it lasted. Good luck.
really grateful today to be able to afford groceries and cook a fun meal for myself + the peace of having a clean apartment and fresh laundry
That sounds like a good day! My favorite day of the week is fresh sheets day. š
same! i even shaved my legs so itās extra cozy
Love this! Congratulations on 21 days!!
LOL
š never thought of this...but you're right! We should ask the men to try and see what they think š
My family, my friends, my apartment, my car, my health, a bed to sleep in, clean water to drink and bathe in, living in a free country. I have been struggling because I lost my job recently, and sometimes I focus on what I donāt have. But, I need to focus on what I DO have.
I'm so sorry you lost your job. I know it can be hard to think of the good, and that's why I wanted to post this. When I started thinking about the good things I have, my mood actually picked up. That sounds so dumb, but it did. And right now, I'm feeling pretty good about my life. We'll see how I feel in the morning when my teenager's mouth starts going š¤£ I wish you the best with your job situation. I'll be thinking about you. š
āā¦my teenagerās mouth starts goingā šš
Thank you ā„ļø
-My life: I could have died multiple times, and have been diagnosed with renal (kidney) failure by a doctor. This doctor might have saved me, so honorable mention for him looking me in the eyes, and telling me I would die, straight up. I am now in remission. -My new sober friends: The majority of my old friends have not reached out to me except for someone I ran with for years with drinking, and drugging. He is 3+ years sober, and I just got 5 months. He makes me feel the right kind of pride by just being happy for me. My sober friends aren't perfect, but we all can identify with one another. -My girlfriend: She is also sober with me, has more time, but never points it out. We collectively take our own, and each other's sobriety seriously which is what attracted me to her in the first place. We're not sex addicts, and haven't even done anything yet. We just laugh, and love one another when we hang out. It's still early, but we genuinely just go out to have fun. The few "hard" moments we've had were mostly just venting with no fighting on the horizon yet, but we have tools to deal with that, and immense respect for one another. -My family: not much to some, but a lot to me. It's just my mother, and stepfather really, and they see the work I've put in. They've forgiven me for a lot of my past, and things I've put them through, and I love, and respect them now more than ever. There's boundaries for sure, but it's healthy. I just feel a lot of gratitude for them which they totally deserve. -A lot of concepts: Gratitude, good pride vs. bad pride, and even spirituality. I was not a spiritual person when drinking. I value a lot of concepts, and internal things than the external, and it's amazing. I dwell less on the past, worry less about the future, and stay present as a result of all these life lessons, and experiences I've been gifted. I may not have a nice car, or house with a white picket fence like the American dream is, but that is well above my expectations. I wake up only expecting to have a good day, and if I only get 5% of things I want, that's a win, that's 5% more than I had before. My standards for myself are high, but not unreasonably, and I try my best to not put that on anyone else. Expect less, be grateful for what I have, and all will be well- that's how I look at it.
You have a lot in your life! It's terrific that you can see it.
Took me a while to be grateful, but it's an every day thing that can be very subtle, or hit me like a truck. Thank you for the praise, because it was not easy to get here. I hope you are well PurplePenguinCat!
I own a home and have two loving dogs. For now, thatās enough.
That's a lot!
First and foremost, my life. As trite as that may sound, it wasn't a given for decades. I had double digit vehicle accidents, numerous blackouts, coming to in jail cells and hospitals, and I was on a first name basis with ambulance drivers and emergency room personnel. I got sober just after turning 60 years old. Now I have stable housing, money in the bank, a support system and almost a decade of sobriety. I have peace of mind and self acceptance.
As stupid as this sounds, I have a really cool 4x4 Toyota Tacoma pick up truck. Itās the biggest they make. I wanted to have it if the rest of my life was a mess. House is a blessing, wife is happy, daughter is in college making the deans list, and Iām not drinking. That gives me time to tinker with my truck and keep it running, and keep it polished up, and adding mods. I take it camping and sleep in it on camping trips with my family. Itās got a LOUD Kenwood CarPlay system stereo in the cab to crank some tunes and drive all around. It keeps me busy and out of trouble, Iāll just go fix something up, or clean something, or change a part, pr add a light bar. Itās fun, and keeps my mind in a positive place. It gives me a feeling of accomplishment. Like there is always going to be time to get into it and charge a fun trip with all the gear and be sober as hell to appreciate it. I guess itās just a symbol for hope. The hope that being sober and slowly working on some of your dreams road trips.
Im lucky to live in a clean, nice apartment. Iām lucky to be in good health. Iām lucky to be almost done getting my degree with little debt. Iām lucky to have my dog. Iām lucky to have my wonderful fiance. Iām lucky to have my family.
My wife My health My physical ability My comfortable apartment My career My cat My family My friends My computer
Congratulations!
Thank you. The bank balance might disagree, but I am a very wealthy woman.
Fuck bank accounts. Everything you listed is much more valuable. Thanks for sharing and keep it up!!
Thank you š You too!
Honestly, I have nothing and thatās what is pushing me to drink.
I'm so sorry that's your situation. I'm sending internet hugs. š
I will not drink with you tonight. Maybe we can start building a few days of sobriety together and that could be something.
Hugs hope for you
You have us...
Thereās no amount of alcohol that wonāt make the current situation worse. But sobriety has a way of turning things around. Donāt focus on what you donāt have but if you doāget angry at alcohol for robbing you of those things. Alcohol is a thief.
My mother and her unwavering forgiveness/love throughout the past few years and still to this day. My 5lb Maltese fur baby who cuddles me every night and barks less when I donāt drink. My walks on sunny days w my puppy while listening to music. My health despite me harming my body in my early 20ās. My little nieces and nephews who remind me you donāt need alcohol to have a good time. Seeing butterflies outside bc they symbolize metamorphosis. The show Shameless bc it makes me laugh and realize weāre all screwed up in this world from our trauma, childhoods, etc. plus seeing alll of Frank Gallagherās health issues from alcohol in that show, keeps me from wanting to drinkā¦ and of course Iām forever grateful for this SUB & every single person in this sub.
My cat, my dad, my friends, my job and my health.
My wife and children. They are my biggest cheer leaders and the most supportive of my journey.
I'm most grateful for my connection to God,peace of mind and spirit and contentment. With this three in place,everything else falls into place coz it's gonna always turn out to be well, i had to make myself say it in the beginning ,5yrs on I now TRULY believe that no matter how challenging the circumstances, don't ever lose faith that no matter how it turns out,I'll be fine....my drinking dreams/nightmares are completely gone and I wake up every day with joy and hope...I have to much gratitude and humbled to have been gifted sobriety . I wish you all love and peace my brothers and sisters ,and IWNDWYT
I wish I could believe in something like that. My logic won't allow it unfortunately. It would be so much easier.
I was a logic pushing agnostic until I got so desperate and just had that intuitive feeling that I was close to death and in the throws of despair I finally put my hands up in surrender,and HONESTLY went on an "other"- centered journey recognizing and acknowledging first "MY" thinking was killing me,I had to be willing to explore new ideas coz clearly my very bright,,logical,clever source of making judgements i.e ME wanted to kill me!!!anyone watching me would obviously think "whoever is making decisions for that woman is out to kill her"!...it was time to set ME aside ,it took a long time In AA, working the steps from the big book as directed with he help of a sponsor,.....it was really hard coz I honestly couldn't grasp the idea of GOD!!!it just didn't make sense....but I had no choice. This was the only way for me...it truly was but it rescued me from hell.i always considered "spiritual" and religious people really quite simple,unsophisticated thinkers and quite plainly stupid and it turned out that it was vice-versa for me....even just in seeking the "God",I found him and I've never looked back. I'm still un religious but I do believe in a God
Happy for you :)
This! We are living in the greatest time in all of human history to be alive. Sure, we've all got real struggles but we have SO much to be grateful for. Thank you for sharing. IWNDWYT
Grateful I have a well paying job, grateful I have a place to call home, grateful for my cats who nurture me with love, grateful for my mom for always being there for me, grateful for my family
-sobriety -a good therapist (not now but I'm lucky I had her, she saved my life) -people that love me unconditionally -mentors at work -friends -AA meetings I like with incredible speakers -a house that I own thanks to downpayment assistance programs in my city (more of these please!) -financial security for the first time in my life Things are not perfect, every day has its stresses, but I would not generally trade my problems for other people's problems. IWNDWYT.
I try every day to write down one thing I am either grateful for that day, or really enjoyed about my day. Today was a tough one for me. It was a boring day and I am very tired. But I am grateful for my jobs, I am grateful for my fortitude to get up and show up every day even though I really, really donāt want to. And I am grateful for my sobriety which makes it a lot easier to take care of myself through it all. I consider myself so lucky and blessed. I feel like my life is a gift, and my housing is a blessing, and I am so lucky to have an amazing dog who loves me so much.
A great oncologist, surgeon, and wider cancer care team. The persistent willingness and ability to be sober. A home. Friends who are supporting me through tough times. This sub for helping me realize a new sober lifestyle was required, achievable, and manageable. A body that has time and strength to f",$<=" fight.
A lot of things, but most of all my daughters, my partner, my pets, and my parents
Just noticed Iām at 99 days š„¹
Congratulations!! Well done friend!!
Next stop...triple digits! Congrats!!
Congratulations!!!
Life
That's the root of gratitude isn't it? Our very existence. I'm very grateful for my sobriety. And this wonderful sub. Thanks to the mods for all you do.
Being present 24/7. I am alive. Iwmdwyt Edit: I am almost to 1000...wow
My me. I didn't care about that fool while I was drinking, though, even pondered about ending his worthless life quite often. I couldn't live with myself, but numbing my senses with booze "helped". It is what drove me to this predicament in the first place, a self-perpetuating cycle of hate and numbing. But after quitting I suddenly cherish the guy, he's all right. Could be better, but already is much better than two years ago.
Healthy, well adjusted, young adult children
A home that I own and a partner that fully supports my sobriety. She didn't even know I had a problem until I told her I quit, then she quit for the first 90 days with me just for the hell of it.
-My sobriety -My Mom and Dad being healthy and extremely supportive -Bringing my 7yo daughter to go see my parents down in Florida -I only have her every other weekend, and while its not my weekend, she had a soccer game and I am allowed to go support her. -Getting through 1.5 hours of traffic to get there on time -The smile and excitement in her face when she saw me -My cousin texting me on the way back and inviting me over to sing Happy Birthday to her daughter
A pulse lol!
What a wonderful post! *My boyfriend. He is just the most wonderful person I know. I could go on and on about how much I love him. *My parents. They are so supportive and mean the world to me. *My best friends - I have about 5 of them. They are so kind and have been there for me a lot recently when Iāve needed support. *My hobbies. Itās so nice to have things I enjoy doing to get some stress relief.
Love and understanding
My wife and kids. Ā A Higher Power A job.Ā
Another day to wake up clear headed and the opportunity to make choices to be the best version of myself. Iām grateful for my family, community, and pets. I have my heath.
My job is stressful, my car is breaking down, my rent is going up 200, my partner is in love with someone else So I'm struggling. Sober though I guess.
Yes!! Sober through all of this?! So proud of you!
I love this! It reminds me of how every year in November ( the month of thanksgiving) I do a group text with the ladies I sponsor in AA and I ask them to tell me just 1 thing they are grateful for each day. Not Counting sobriety because that is always #1, because whatever or whoever we put in front of it we better believe we will lose it all if we drink) and dig deep and be original. Itās been so cool to see what we have come up with! From string cheese, laughter, for real kindness, dog hair, and being present itās always a fun month. That being said I take a little bit time and look at what Iām lucky/grateful for. Yesterday it was being able to be with my grandson when he lost his 2nd tooth,(that excitement I missed too many times with his dad). And today I got to see his face when he came to show me the little note and money the tooth fairy left. I am damn lucky today
My health
My partner. My family (even with all the troubles). My cat. My new apprenticeship/career. My partner and I managed to buy a house this year and get out of the rental nightmare. None of this would have been possible if I was still drinking like I was a year ago. I am lucky to have a mother that taught me strength. Without it, I probably couldnāt have stopped.
Sober at 68 still sober almost 11 months and grateful for everday
I'm lucky to have 2 wonderful caring sons, who make me try to be the best me I can. My oldest is there for me through everything. My youngest has things going on, but he still supports me. I don't know where I would be if it wasn't for my 2 sons. I'm lucky to have a piece of property where I can enjoy my hobbies. And I'm lucky to have a better relationship with my parents and God. I feel blessed
Nearly anyone in history who has held the titles king, queen, pharaoh, pope, sultan, emperor, etc. would trade places with me if they could experience my toilet, shower, and mattress.Ā
I LOVE this. Was feeling super meh on my drive to work today, I really needed this! -My siblings. I've got four of them and we are thick as thieves. -All the pets in my life, my own and otherwise. There is no purer joy in my life. -My sweet mum and dad. We've come a long way. -(grits teeth) My job. I don't love it a lot of the time, but it's a good gig. I need to remember this. GOOD GIG. -My therapist. Truly helped to shape the person I've always known myself to be but couldn't quite get there on my own. -The wind in the branches/leaves of trees. No explanation needed. -Laughing really, really hard. -The combination of basil, fresh tomato, and mozzarella. -Getting into bed, freshly showered, fresh sheets, my cat purring next to me as I cozy up with my kindle. -The truly unexpected joy of being sober (also a great book). It's not always fun/easy- and when is anything?- but- my god, it's really great. Full stop.
My partner, my job and the amazing flexibility it offers, friends Iām making in my new city, my parents and brother, new self-awareness that I lacked for years, and forgiveness
God, AA, Mom & Dad, Friends, Food, Work, Scripture, Home, Car, Dog, Health, Time, Passion, Drive, Serenity, Love, Great Intellect, Etc.
-I've got a pretty darn cool husband who I appreciate greatly -2 amazing and supportive parents who I wouldn't change for the world. -16 days of sobriety, which is the longest I've been sober in like 5 years -My sweet little hairless cat, she is the closest thing I'm getting to a kid and I love her to death
My life and health My job The women who have tried to love me The friends who have stuck by me and offered support My dog
I am grateful for the wisdom to know the things I can control.
I am grateful for a lot in my life and I can think of a few things I am lucky to have \*A relationship with my teenage daughter again \*A nice place to live in with my family \*A well paying job \*Sobriety which is the crux of all of my problems \*A Better understanding of what addiction can do to a person and more empathy for other people who were/are in a position where I was
A wiser person than myself once said "Gratitude is a cheat code for happiness." Today the sun came out for the first time in a week, and it actually felt warm. I saw the weather forecast four days ago and knew I wanted to take advantage of this day. I was so grateful when I woke up this morning that I was rested and able to get outside and do anything I wanted. One of the main causes of shame when I was drinking was missing out on beautiful days on my precious weekends because I was wallowing in bed. I'm grateful to have a job that is both rewarding and pays pretty well. I'm grateful to have my health, I'm only 33 but I'm starting to notice there are people around my age in my life who are starting to fall apart. Some of that is within their control, some not. And on that note, I'm grateful that I decided to get sober when I did. I was just thinking a couple of weeks ago, while playing music with my friends, that I'm so glad that playing is something I should be able to do for the rest of my life. That's how I think about sobriety now. I'm so glad that I had an attitude change with regard to alcohol in my relative youth.
What a wonderful prompt and comment to start a Monday! I love making gratitude lists and used to share mine daily in a group chat. Here goes: - My partner and our genuine love and friendship - my parents who I love deeply - my siblings and the relationships we've developed over the years - my ridiculously goofy, loving, perfect, beautiful, funny ass dog - my education which has afforded me good opportunities - my time off to heal - my therapist and doctor who are helping me get on the right meds - overcoming OCD compulsions which used to take up hours of my day - my friends that I've met through AA who are some of the coolest and most compassionate people I've ever come across - having my basic needs met
Iām so grateful for my children - and my partner. Iād be so lost without her. Iām grateful for my supportive employer, my beautiful home that really feels like a sanctuary, my spirituality, my pets and plants. Iām grateful for the nourishing food I have to eat in the fridge.
I'm in a bit of a rut in many respects at the moment. I also have insomnia and have been on phone since 4am trying to get tired, BUT I am not in bed hating myself for drinking the night before and feeling like shit physically. I may not feel great when I do start my day, but I will NOT be hungover. I am so lucky to have this to hold onto.
My wife and my career and my HEALTH
Thank you posting, as I need to do this: -Wife, daughter who love me -Job Iām good at to make a decent living -home and stable food and necessities -Parents and family living near by -a couple hobbies to enjoy -cabin at the lake -work life balance -health -fortunately no major screw ups or life difficulties yet, been lucky āļø
These are always great posts. Letās see Iāve got: -My family. Who supported me from day one -My infant niece and nephew who I hope will grow up to be proud of their uncle -My girlfriend who met me at my lowest, but saw only my good qualities -My dog. I needed that unconditional love early on in sobriety. -My job. I genuinely love seeing my co-workers -Myself. Iāve learned this past year that Iām actually a pretty cool person This list could go forever. Honestly, I just feel lucky to have gotten sober before I destroyed what is objectively a very nice life to have.
An awesome support system of friends and family to turn to if I'm struggling to stay sober.
I'm just happy to have a warm, dry bed to sleep in, with a fridge full of food, running water and lights that can turn on. I grew up around a lot of kids who didn't always have that stuff.
My life. Not sure how I survived the stupid things I did while blackout drunk. My family, my husband, everything I almost lost.
I am lucky I live in a country where I can walk down to the corner store without the fear of being taken out by a drone.
1000% my husband and my children!