Let’s take a moment to celebrate something radical:
I’m grateful.
Yes — like, actually grateful. Not in a “hashtag-blessed-while-crying-inside” kind of way, but in a real, spine-straightening, heart-smiling, “is this peace??” sort of way.
And honestly? After the chaos, the plot twists, the villains, the emotional gymnastics, and the occasional WTF Wednesdays… it feels suspicious. But also: absolutely amazing.
So here it is:
A not-so-serious, wildly honest tribute to all the good things in my life right now — because if we don’t laugh and celebrate, what are we even doing?
🧡 1. Peace and Quiet
After years of drama that made Netflix thrillers look like bedtime stories, I now wake up to silence, coffee, and the gentle hum of my own nervous system not panicking.
Peace used to feel like a myth — now it’s just Tuesday.
💃 2. Dancing in My Kitchen (And Not Being Interrupted)
I can dance like a deranged flamingo while singing badly to 90s throwbacks, and no one rolls their eyes.
Why? Because I live alone. Or because the dog is too polite to judge me. Either way, it’s working for me.
🌻 3. Healthy Friendships
Real friends who don’t secretly hate you? Groundbreaking.
Friends who listen, cheer you on, and don’t give you side-eye when you say “I’m going to therapy again”?
Elite.
10/10. Would recommend.
✨ 4. Boundaries (aka My New Favorite Superpower)
Once upon a time, I let energy vampires book double sessions in my life.
Now?
I say “no” like it’s a complete sentence and a love language.
And guess what — the world didn’t end. Not even a tremor.
😍 5. Rediscovering Joy (And Holding On With Both Hands)
Little things feel big now:
Good coffee. Sunshine on my skin. Uninterrupted naps.
Laughing so hard my stomach hurts. Waking up not dreading the day.
This is not just healing — this is high-level living.
🥂 6. Making Bad Decisions… but For Fun This Time
Spontaneous road trip? Why not.
New dress I don’t need? Add to cart.
Mild flirtation with someone entirely too attractive? Mind your business.
This time, I make me-approved bad decisions — and they come with wine, not regret.
💬 Final Thoughts from the Grateful Girl in Recovery
Gratitude doesn’t mean everything is perfect.
It just means I’ve stopped waiting for perfect to arrive.
I’ve started noticing — noticing the peace, the freedom, the small joys that used to be buried under someone else’s chaos.
I’m here. I’m healing. I’m hilarious. And I’m genuinely loving the ride.
So, to the universe, to the people who stayed, to the person I’ve become:
Thank you. I like it here.
#GratitudeWithAnEdge #FinallyThriving #ThisIsHealing #PeaceIsMyVibe #ThankfulAF
