How To Turn The Simplest Act, Into A Moment Of Gratitude

Daily Gratitude List- February 15th, 2023

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I am so grateful to be sober today. I’m grateful for a wonderful night last night, for being halfway through the week, for genuinely seeing the difference, for having heard a friend speak last night, for having the opportunity to speak on Friday and for coffee…. always grateful for coffee.

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Hello folks…it’s me Jane making a surprise appearance this Wednesday! Our fearless leader, T.B.D. is unfortunately under the weather today with the flu so you’re stuck with me and we will be back to our regularly scheduled Diary of a Sober Girl tomorrow morning. (I know any well wishes in the comments will absolutely improve T.B. D’s wellbeing ;))

I hope everyone has been enjoying the week so far and got through yesterday okay. Valentine’s day can be a very challenging time regardless of if you’re an alcoholic or not. For myself, I am not one of those people who understands all the pressure around the holiday.

I prefer to feel loved most of the time, not just one day a year. I am very fortune to be surrounded by love even when I don’t always feel it, but to anyone who is struggling – us here at Thanks for Letting Me Share, the entire community, we love you and are always here for you.

One thing that has changed for me when it comes to Valentine’s is – by 9pm last night I was basically falling asleep at the table.

Timmy and I had dinner reservations at 8pm (already past our bedtime) and I could not fathom how people were still walking it at 9:30pm for their reservations?? What were they doing before?? How are they functioning??

One of the gifts of sobriety to me, is the act of getting into bed. Not necessarily going to sleep after a long day but the literal act of getting cozy under the blankets. I have experienced one too many mornings where I had to peel myself off the bathroom floor.  One too many nights passing out in bed fully dressed, with my make up smeared all over my face. One too many mornings waking up on the couch feeling like death, still drunk, wondering if I have enough time to shove a bagel down my throat before dragging my hungover self to work.

I am so grateful I don’t have to do that to myself anymore. That by 9:30pm the last little bit of energy I have left is rapidly declining and I can peacefully get into bed.

So, I hope everyone takes a few extra minutes to enjoy the act of getting into bed tonight, that you have a wonderful Wednesday, and I will see you again tomorrow!

xx,

Jane