I'm thankful for.......
Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: right here, right now
Posts: 6,516
~ 7 days of no contact with AXH. (It's positively astounding what a difference it makes not having to interact in any way with him.)
~ Sunshine
~ My awesome kids who, despite a ****** childhood, are shaping up to become some amazing human beings. Loving, caring, but with a core that can't be bent.
~ The fact that a little over a year after leaving AXH, I have come to peace with the role of alcohol in my new life, and decided I don't really care for it at all.
~ My new man, who is a wonder of patience and love, and who understands that for us to function together as a couple, we can never cease being individuals.
~ My job, my home, and all the people who have come out of the woodwork to make my life easier and more beautiful. You guys included.
~ Sunshine
~ My awesome kids who, despite a ****** childhood, are shaping up to become some amazing human beings. Loving, caring, but with a core that can't be bent.
~ The fact that a little over a year after leaving AXH, I have come to peace with the role of alcohol in my new life, and decided I don't really care for it at all.
~ My new man, who is a wonder of patience and love, and who understands that for us to function together as a couple, we can never cease being individuals.
~ My job, my home, and all the people who have come out of the woodwork to make my life easier and more beautiful. You guys included.
Today is a New Day
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,766
Good friends
Cuddly kittens
A shy kitten who is gradually coming to trust me and enjoy cuddling
Electricity
Calm weather
Good, cheaply priced restaurants holding half-price sales for earlybird cash customers
Good company at a cheap, fancy dinner
The sound of crickets
Being a grown-up, and actually being treated as one by my parents for once
Wrong turns that become fun and funny adventures
Collections of favorite television series on DVD
This forum, and the lovely people I have met here
Did I mention electricity?
Cuddly kittens
A shy kitten who is gradually coming to trust me and enjoy cuddling
Electricity
Calm weather
Good, cheaply priced restaurants holding half-price sales for earlybird cash customers
Good company at a cheap, fancy dinner
The sound of crickets
Being a grown-up, and actually being treated as one by my parents for once
Wrong turns that become fun and funny adventures
Collections of favorite television series on DVD
This forum, and the lovely people I have met here
Did I mention electricity?
Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Western US
Posts: 143
My kids (in their 20s) who write things like "Good morning Mommy, I love you" in chalk on the patio outside my bedroom.
My family who have always been there for me
The opportunity to go to school and continue as a life long learner
My job
And the fact that my home is (now) my sanctuary
My family who have always been there for me
The opportunity to go to school and continue as a life long learner
My job
And the fact that my home is (now) my sanctuary
Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Right here, right now!
Posts: 3,424
Two big dogs that are my great teachers
Friends that care
That I have a job that provides enough for me to cover it all, with enough left over for my support
Good health
The ability to read
The opportunity and support to face my life full on the good and the bad
Friends that care
That I have a job that provides enough for me to cover it all, with enough left over for my support
Good health
The ability to read
The opportunity and support to face my life full on the good and the bad
Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Ashland Oregon
Posts: 256
I am grateful for:
- Sylvie
- my kids, who think I'm a great mother
- my job, that allows me professional freedom
- my xabf, who taught me that I'm lovable
- my friends, who support me
- my health, so I can enjoy life!
- Sylvie
A jug fills drop by drop
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 6,784
A roof over my head
Storm at night and no need to go out
Rehab therapists, machines that make pain subside, the scientists, manufacturers, sales people, electricians that made the whole thing possible... doctors, medicines... alternative medicine practitioners...
My Pilates teacher
To have kindness in my heart as opposed to many people I had to interact with today
To have my mom well and alive and have laughed with her a lot tonight.
Plans for the future spending more time in my head now, instead of melancholy for the past.
My friend B. and future roommate, thanks to her I will be able to save money that was previously for rent.
The new boxing teacher because she got me out of my funk today.
Storm at night and no need to go out
Rehab therapists, machines that make pain subside, the scientists, manufacturers, sales people, electricians that made the whole thing possible... doctors, medicines... alternative medicine practitioners...
My Pilates teacher
To have kindness in my heart as opposed to many people I had to interact with today
To have my mom well and alive and have laughed with her a lot tonight.
Plans for the future spending more time in my head now, instead of melancholy for the past.
My friend B. and future roommate, thanks to her I will be able to save money that was previously for rent.
The new boxing teacher because she got me out of my funk today.
Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: rural west
Posts: 1,375
Needing so little.
A low cost home in a phenomenal place.
A job I love and am good at.
Wonderful, loving friends to enrich my life and love me.
My priceless puppy, whom I love with all my heart.
Yoga. Swimming. Art. Guitar. Singing. Backpacking. Rafting. Hiking. Rock Climbing. All available to me for free.
Lighthearted flirtations on a dating site.
This one, precious life.
You all.
A low cost home in a phenomenal place.
A job I love and am good at.
Wonderful, loving friends to enrich my life and love me.
My priceless puppy, whom I love with all my heart.
Yoga. Swimming. Art. Guitar. Singing. Backpacking. Rafting. Hiking. Rock Climbing. All available to me for free.
Lighthearted flirtations on a dating site.
This one, precious life.
You all.
Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 741
My wonderful children
A snug apartment
Clothes
Books, books and more books
A job, when so many people don't have one
A car
My health
My freedom
Clean towels
The fact that my 2 yardmonkeys are learning to: flush the toilet, hang up towels, do their homework without whining (much) and put their dishes in the sink.
Having time everyday to work on myself
The ability to recognize bull****when I see it
SR!
A snug apartment
Clothes
Books, books and more books
A job, when so many people don't have one
A car
My health
My freedom
Clean towels
The fact that my 2 yardmonkeys are learning to: flush the toilet, hang up towels, do their homework without whining (much) and put their dishes in the sink.
Having time everyday to work on myself
The ability to recognize bull****when I see it
SR!
Member
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,637
I'm thankful for...
My beautiful children who inspire me to be the best mom I can!
My talents as an engineer
My Al-anon recovery program and all the wonderful friends/family I have made!
Yesterday... when I was able to take my kids to the state fair and watch them laugh and smile on the rides!
I'm thankful for this message that was sent to me today...
My beautiful children who inspire me to be the best mom I can!
My talents as an engineer
My Al-anon recovery program and all the wonderful friends/family I have made!
Yesterday... when I was able to take my kids to the state fair and watch them laugh and smile on the rides!
I'm thankful for this message that was sent to me today...
Remember the Sun...
The Sun Is Always Shining. If darkness has fallen, we know that the sun is still shining at this very moment somewhere not too far away.
There are times when gloom or darkness causes us to momentarily lose sight of the light. Although it is at these times when the thought of the sun can help us. Its warm, glowing rays brighten even our thoughts, and it’s good to remember that despite appearances the sun is shining right now. We may not be able to see it at this very moment, but if clouds block our view, they are only filtering the sun’s light temporarily. If darkness has fallen, we know that the sun is still shining at this very moment somewhere not too far away, and it’s only a matter of time before it will shine on us again.
When we remember that the sun is still shining, we know that things are still in motion in the universe. Even if life feels like it is at a standstill, sometimes all we need to do is have faith and wait for the time when everything is in its perfect place. Or we can we can choose to follow the cues of the sun and continue doing our work and shining our light, even when we can’t yet see results. In doing so we exercise our patience, making sure we are prepared when opportunity knocks and all other elements are in their right and perfect places.
The sun also reminds us that our own shining truth is never extinguished. Our light shines within us at all times, no matter what else occurs around us. Though the sun gives us daily proof of its existence, sometimes our belief in our own light requires more time. If we think back, however, we can find moments when it showed itself and trust that we will see it again. Like the sun, our light is the energy that connects us to the movements of the universe and the cycles of life and is present at all times, whether we feel its glow or not.
The Sun Is Always Shining. If darkness has fallen, we know that the sun is still shining at this very moment somewhere not too far away.
There are times when gloom or darkness causes us to momentarily lose sight of the light. Although it is at these times when the thought of the sun can help us. Its warm, glowing rays brighten even our thoughts, and it’s good to remember that despite appearances the sun is shining right now. We may not be able to see it at this very moment, but if clouds block our view, they are only filtering the sun’s light temporarily. If darkness has fallen, we know that the sun is still shining at this very moment somewhere not too far away, and it’s only a matter of time before it will shine on us again.
When we remember that the sun is still shining, we know that things are still in motion in the universe. Even if life feels like it is at a standstill, sometimes all we need to do is have faith and wait for the time when everything is in its perfect place. Or we can we can choose to follow the cues of the sun and continue doing our work and shining our light, even when we can’t yet see results. In doing so we exercise our patience, making sure we are prepared when opportunity knocks and all other elements are in their right and perfect places.
The sun also reminds us that our own shining truth is never extinguished. Our light shines within us at all times, no matter what else occurs around us. Though the sun gives us daily proof of its existence, sometimes our belief in our own light requires more time. If we think back, however, we can find moments when it showed itself and trust that we will see it again. Like the sun, our light is the energy that connects us to the movements of the universe and the cycles of life and is present at all times, whether we feel its glow or not.
Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Quebec
Posts: 2,708
My daughter
My parents
My not-so-exciting-but-stable/well-paid-job
A safe and happy home
XAH total disappearance from my life
Tango...a new dance partner, a new awesome milong and an amazing new teacher!!
My parents
My not-so-exciting-but-stable/well-paid-job
A safe and happy home
XAH total disappearance from my life
Tango...a new dance partner, a new awesome milong and an amazing new teacher!!
Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 3,095
I love this thread!
I am grateful most of all for my beautiful, amazing daughters. My oldest started 1st grade yesterday at a new school, new teacher, leaving her old friends at her old costly private school and I was/am in awe of her courage and positive attitude about her new place. She had a great first day and is such a darling little girl.
I am grateful for traditions that are heart warming that I've continued with my own daughters (baking chocolate chip cookies on the 1st day of school for ex)
I am grateful for my body that I've abused with stress, eating disordered behavior etc... that gave me 2 daughters and which is surprisingly healthy today and which allows me to run and exercise (which in turn helps me keep my sanity)
I am grateful for my friends who have been here for me unconditionally during what has been the hardest year of my life
Oddly, I am grateful for losing my job last Spring bc despite looking for a position all summer I didn't find something that was a right fit (hours, salary etc...) and it has resulted in my being able to drop my kids off and pick them up and spend time with them at the start of this school year that I otherwise wouldn't have been able to do. Money, material things, etc... will all come in due time. Right now TIME with my precious kids who are growing up before my eyes is the greatest and most valuable gift there is to me.
I am grateful for having the strength (though it still hurts, I am still struggling, sad etc.. but I am putting one foot in front of the other and not turning back) to remove myself and my daughters from an abusive homelife. I deserve better and THEY deserve so much more than what I've given them until now. Without al anon, educating myself about abuse and addiction, therapy and friends I would not have gotten here and my daughters would not have the mother that they deserve.
I am grateful for so much more but I'll stop here for now.
Thanks for the opportunity to be reminded that amidst the stress and sadness of our daily lives with addiction, there is much much more to be grateful for than there is to be sad about.
I am grateful most of all for my beautiful, amazing daughters. My oldest started 1st grade yesterday at a new school, new teacher, leaving her old friends at her old costly private school and I was/am in awe of her courage and positive attitude about her new place. She had a great first day and is such a darling little girl.
I am grateful for traditions that are heart warming that I've continued with my own daughters (baking chocolate chip cookies on the 1st day of school for ex)
I am grateful for my body that I've abused with stress, eating disordered behavior etc... that gave me 2 daughters and which is surprisingly healthy today and which allows me to run and exercise (which in turn helps me keep my sanity)
I am grateful for my friends who have been here for me unconditionally during what has been the hardest year of my life
Oddly, I am grateful for losing my job last Spring bc despite looking for a position all summer I didn't find something that was a right fit (hours, salary etc...) and it has resulted in my being able to drop my kids off and pick them up and spend time with them at the start of this school year that I otherwise wouldn't have been able to do. Money, material things, etc... will all come in due time. Right now TIME with my precious kids who are growing up before my eyes is the greatest and most valuable gift there is to me.
I am grateful for having the strength (though it still hurts, I am still struggling, sad etc.. but I am putting one foot in front of the other and not turning back) to remove myself and my daughters from an abusive homelife. I deserve better and THEY deserve so much more than what I've given them until now. Without al anon, educating myself about abuse and addiction, therapy and friends I would not have gotten here and my daughters would not have the mother that they deserve.
I am grateful for so much more but I'll stop here for now.
Thanks for the opportunity to be reminded that amidst the stress and sadness of our daily lives with addiction, there is much much more to be grateful for than there is to be sad about.
Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Western US
Posts: 143
I need the reminder.
Today I am thankful for a strong, supportive family who will give me a hand to reach for when am lost and emotionally drained and a kick in the behind when I really need it.
For Ben and Jerry's Chocolate Cheesecake ice cream.
For an overcast day that keeps the temp below 115!! Whew!
Today I am thankful for a strong, supportive family who will give me a hand to reach for when am lost and emotionally drained and a kick in the behind when I really need it.
For Ben and Jerry's Chocolate Cheesecake ice cream.
For an overcast day that keeps the temp below 115!! Whew!
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