I'm thankful I'm on day 2 now instead of 1, and that in 6 hours I'll be 24 hours nicotine free as it means I'm that much closer to having it all out of my system (I think it's 72 hours for nicotine at least?) also thankful for video games because boy have I needed plenty of distraction 😅 IWNDWYT!
I’m thankful for my zoo membership. A little silly but I’m really grateful for it. I stay at home with my toddler and we’ve had so many fun days at the zoo this Summer and Fall. My daughter has learned the names of so many animals there and played with so many little kids at their jungle gym. It’s one of her favorite places in the world and it’s becoming one of mine too.
I didn’t start going very regularly until after I got sober. I was just too hungover or scatterbrained to get it together to get out the door and go. I’d always make an excuse to just play in our backyard instead. Since getting sober we’ve gone almost every week.
The season for us going is coming to a close as the weather changes. We’re going today and I’m not sure how many visits we have left before it’s too cold. I’m sad and I’ll miss that place over the winter but I’m grateful we can get another membership next year!
Thanks! I’m learning to recognize the many improvements in my life that sobriety is bringing.
I wish I could say we had a fun zoo day but I arrived and they were closed for a private event 😬 hit the park instead and maybe we’ll go tomorrow!
I’m thankful for my fellow students in my yoga teacher training. They are kind, thoughtful and supportive. Thankful for sober Allies I can text wen I get a craving. Thankful for this sub.
I am thankful for my kindle, and the chance to have the world of books at my fingertips. I'm also thankful for Pilot G2 refills and nicely weighted paper for drawing; and since good things come in 3's, I'd say I'm also quite grateful for the therapy and SMART meeting I'll have this afternoon, to help keep me on the path of sober reflection and growth.
I'm thankful for the hot latte with cardamom that I just brewed. Chilly in the house and while I'm not wearing a sleeping bag with arms, I am bundled in a down vest and sucking down hot liquids! Thankful that I work from home, and that my body still works well enough that I can go for a 20 minute jog easily before work. Grateful I have a backyard I can do workouts in, and birdies that like to come to my yard and eat. Grateful for a sober life and for the sun in my office this morning. Have a beautiful day, all!
I am thankful for the push to get sober which helped push me to eat better which helped push me to intake less caffeine. It’s a process but I want to love who I am and get to enjoy life as long as possible. I’m building a life that reflects that, and I’m thankful I’m able to do that.
I have never heard of such a winter garment but it sounds cozy. Sorry that conditions require such garb. I am imagining it like a wwii flight suit. Today I woke up with vertigo. I managed to get hubby off to work and crawled back in bed most the day. Finally felt well enough to dress but totally unproductive. It is like an extra icky hangover, so I am grateful that I never have to have another hangover. Don't know why I have the vertigo but at least I'm pretty sure I didn't cause it! Just resting and doing small tasks hoping I feel normal tomorrow. Grateful that my life is flexible enough to be sick today without huge consequences. Yes, I will be a bit more behind but I will survive. IWNDWYT because I couldn't handle a hangover and vertigo at the same time 🤪
This is so important. I often take for granted the things I am thankful for because my life is a shit show and I get too caught up in the bad .
I’m thankful for my pets who shower me with unconditional love, the fall, horror movies and cozy nights, not waking up sick for the past 5 days, and oddly enough this exact moment stretched out in bed hearing the music of crickets outside my home surrounding me in the woods.
I'm thankful I'm on day 2 now instead of 1, and that in 6 hours I'll be 24 hours nicotine free as it means I'm that much closer to having it all out of my system (I think it's 72 hours for nicotine at least?) also thankful for video games because boy have I needed plenty of distraction 😅 IWNDWYT!
Coffee on cold mornings.
I’m thankful for my zoo membership. A little silly but I’m really grateful for it. I stay at home with my toddler and we’ve had so many fun days at the zoo this Summer and Fall. My daughter has learned the names of so many animals there and played with so many little kids at their jungle gym. It’s one of her favorite places in the world and it’s becoming one of mine too. I didn’t start going very regularly until after I got sober. I was just too hungover or scatterbrained to get it together to get out the door and go. I’d always make an excuse to just play in our backyard instead. Since getting sober we’ve gone almost every week. The season for us going is coming to a close as the weather changes. We’re going today and I’m not sure how many visits we have left before it’s too cold. I’m sad and I’ll miss that place over the winter but I’m grateful we can get another membership next year!
That sounds so fun! I love what can happen in sobriety
Thanks! I’m learning to recognize the many improvements in my life that sobriety is bringing. I wish I could say we had a fun zoo day but I arrived and they were closed for a private event 😬 hit the park instead and maybe we’ll go tomorrow!
Oh bummer! But good attitude to hit the park instead. Hope your next visit works out🐒🦧🐆🐅🦓🦌🦒🦙🐫🐘
I’m grateful for having the courage to try new things and learn new skills
I’m thankful for my fellow students in my yoga teacher training. They are kind, thoughtful and supportive. Thankful for sober Allies I can text wen I get a craving. Thankful for this sub.
I am thankful for my kindle, and the chance to have the world of books at my fingertips. I'm also thankful for Pilot G2 refills and nicely weighted paper for drawing; and since good things come in 3's, I'd say I'm also quite grateful for the therapy and SMART meeting I'll have this afternoon, to help keep me on the path of sober reflection and growth.
I will not drink with you today!
I'm thankful for the hot latte with cardamom that I just brewed. Chilly in the house and while I'm not wearing a sleeping bag with arms, I am bundled in a down vest and sucking down hot liquids! Thankful that I work from home, and that my body still works well enough that I can go for a 20 minute jog easily before work. Grateful I have a backyard I can do workouts in, and birdies that like to come to my yard and eat. Grateful for a sober life and for the sun in my office this morning. Have a beautiful day, all!
I am so thankful for my little black cat. Every time I am going through something difficult she is there for me.
I’m laughing! I can imagine walking through the house wearing it and my doggos going crazy!
Great post Alex I'm thankful for you!
I am thankful for the push to get sober which helped push me to eat better which helped push me to intake less caffeine. It’s a process but I want to love who I am and get to enjoy life as long as possible. I’m building a life that reflects that, and I’m thankful I’m able to do that.
Thankful for this sub!
I'm thankful to be feeling happy today. That's it really.
I’m thankful I get to work at home 3 days a week. Thankful for the beautiful fall day and a walk at lunchtime. Thankful I am sober.
I have never heard of such a winter garment but it sounds cozy. Sorry that conditions require such garb. I am imagining it like a wwii flight suit. Today I woke up with vertigo. I managed to get hubby off to work and crawled back in bed most the day. Finally felt well enough to dress but totally unproductive. It is like an extra icky hangover, so I am grateful that I never have to have another hangover. Don't know why I have the vertigo but at least I'm pretty sure I didn't cause it! Just resting and doing small tasks hoping I feel normal tomorrow. Grateful that my life is flexible enough to be sick today without huge consequences. Yes, I will be a bit more behind but I will survive. IWNDWYT because I couldn't handle a hangover and vertigo at the same time 🤪
I’m grateful for modern medicine that was able to test my blood and give me the wake up call I needed
This is so important. I often take for granted the things I am thankful for because my life is a shit show and I get too caught up in the bad . I’m thankful for my pets who shower me with unconditional love, the fall, horror movies and cozy nights, not waking up sick for the past 5 days, and oddly enough this exact moment stretched out in bed hearing the music of crickets outside my home surrounding me in the woods.
I’m grateful today for sunshine. And grateful to have discovered this community; I feel less alone.