So I used to roll my eyes around Thanksgiving when teachers used to ask “What are you thankful for?” My first thought was: “I’m thankful I’m getting a break from school and these inane, regurgitated holiday questions for a few days.”
Wasn’t I a charming kid?
Recovery has shown me that, if nothing else, I’m a happier person when I’m considering all the awesome people and opportunities in my life. And so, I’ve become one of those simpleton, inane teachers. And I’ve asked my recovery friends — What are you grateful for?
“I’m grateful that recovery taught me to truly number my days. One day at a time.” — Shane S.
“I’m grateful for a second chance at life, to be a better friend, daughter, sister… not many people get that. I’m also thankful for the inner peace I feel, the true happiness that comes along with sobriety and doing the next right thing.” — Wesley A.
“I am grateful for the Grace that God gives me on a daily basis. I am grateful for forgiveness of myself and others. I am grateful that I can have hope, even in the darkest situations because I believe that I am never alone and that God is always with me.” — Jaime G.
“Thankful for the fact that I have a choice on whether to hit on a guy or not. (Seriously- that was a big deal in early sobriety.) I am thankful for restored relationships and the opportunity to be the shoulder that someone else might need to cry on.” — Rachel S.
“I am grateful to be able to spend the holidays with loved ones (able to show up for family). I am grateful to be free from the slavery of drugs and alcohol.” Tyson S.
“I’m thankful for the friends I have and the new person I have become due to the wonderful program and the steps!” — Jerica W.
“I am grateful to have my family in my life today and the amazing relationships I have built.” — Rich V.
“Today I am most grateful for the unconditional love I receive from my wife and kids. I remember a day when I was in the hospital, drunk and crying that I will never be able to have children, that the doctors did not know what was wrong with me and my life was over. I was 25 years old.” — Harry B.
“I’m grateful for the ability to even be grateful. I’m grateful for forgiveness.” — Nikki F.
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