What are you thankful for?

I am thankful for my wonderful sons.  I'm thankful for my very special friends.  I'm thankful for my church and my job.  I'm thankful for good health.  And I'm thankful for this community, which gives us an support in our time of need, and an outlet when we need to vent.  I'm thankful for the friends I've made here, and the opportunity to help others.

Have a wonderful holiday, everyone.

I am thankful I didn't just have a gun when I went over to get my son from my stbx's slut's apt. b/c I definitely would have shot the SOB.

In Believing: That everything is going to get better. Through the help of family and friends to help me to get through this tough time. This is my first time on the site, thank you everyone.

I am thankful first of all, for my family, my children and grandchildren. I am thankful that I was strong enough to walk out of my situation of my spouse cheating on me....it did take too long for me to do that, but I did eventually do it for which I am grateful to not have to worry about his cheating anymore.  I am grateful that I am in decent health and that I have people to listen to me here on divorce360.

I like this question, RocketWoman.  Here are a few things that I am thankful for, in no particular order:

Good friends, who have listened to my sad stories this past year and given me so much encouragement.  That includes so many on this site, who have made me laugh and cry more times than I can count.

My health.

Finally changing jobs two months ago.  Here's to a brighter future.

Co-workers both past and present, who have been there for me in so many ways. 

Understanding my own parents, especially my father, better.  Watching my own marriage fall apart helps me to see why they did some of the things that they did back when they split up.  I spent too much time in my earlier years angry with them both.  Nothing like repeating dad's mistakes to see things through his eyes.

And before I get all weepy...the NHL.  What would I do without hockey to distract me from all of this pain?  I can follow my favorite teams and players for months to come and the playoffs haven't even started yet.



 

 

At this moment, I'm especially thankful for having overcome my fear of being alone.

OK, why aren't there more "good post" tags here? This is a great question, given the season, as we all have things to be thankful for, no matter how tough the moment is. But we often don't focus on them, and writing them down is a good way to realize just how much there really is to be thankful for. So, for me, here goes...

A couple at the club, for giving me a written invitation to Thanksgiving dinner at their place (it should be a fun group).

My STBX, for finally convincing me that staying in an unhappy marriage wasn't a smart thing.

My "old friend", for supporting me in my efforts to save the marriage. She convinced me to make sure I knew there was nothing more I could do to save it before I gave up.

My "new friend", for becoming my friend and helping me through the first months of separation. Her conversations and support made all the difference.

My "dinner date", for caring about me, doing things with me, enjoying being with me, and introducing me to new things (some of which I like, and some of which I don't, but at least I'm experiencing them).

My STBX's son-in-law, for doing his best to help us reach an equitable settlement without making some lawyer rich.

And, last, but by no means least, my old friend (again), for making my birthday one of my best ever. No great presents, no party, just dinner and a drink after with someone "comfortable". As the MasterCard commercial goes...priceless.

I wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving! I know it won't be the greatest, for many of us (myself included). But if you look, I'll bet you can find enough to be thankful for that the meaning of the season still applies.

I'm thankful for my beautiful, healthy children. Every day they amaze me, frustrate me, make me laugh and cry and want to explode with love!

I'm thankful for my grown children & the people they have grown into.  I'm thankful that I have a good job in a bad economy.  I'm thankful that I didn't shoot my ex when the impulse to do so was stronger than life. ( I so understand the "temporary insanity" issue). I'm thankful that this year is almost over and a promise of a new year is coming.