Okay, so we see a lot of sad stories and situations on here every day, and I thought maybe it would be nice to share some of the things we're thankful for; some of the good things in our life despite all of the other baloney. I don't think I've seen this on here before, but if there's a thread the same as this then sorry!

Okay, so I'll start.

I'm grateful for my family, who despite everything still seem to at least believe that I know what's best for me, and who continue to support me as best they can. I'm grateful for my puppy who loves me unconditionally, and for my fish who don't care what gender the person is who feeds them. And I'm grateful for my work, which covers transgender people in it's anti-descrimination policies.

Anyone else?

I'm grateful for my dad, who's trying the best he can to support me. Also my old English teacher at school, because he rocks and really gets me (and he taught me how to build muscle, and also taught me some martial arts). My art teacher also, since he pushes me to draw awesome ->-bleeped-<-.
Haha, speaking of animals, my cat Sherbert. Animals are awesome, they love you unconditionally (as long as you feed them).
I'm also grateful for pasta. I love pasta.
And... Forests. I used to love exploring them and could be completely at peace with myself whenever I would do so. I'm sad that I don't live around any at the moment, but someday I'll move to a place next to an awesome forest. Maybe I'll go up to Canada and become a lumberjack and chop trees... Once I'm done doing everything else I want to haha.

I was thinking of making a thread like this. There's always so much depressing stuff on the board. Rightfully so, with some of our family problems that come with being us. But sometimes it's nice to see some good things as well.

I am grateful to be alive. I know that sounds cliche, but I truly am. It took a long time to get to this point, but there isn't a moment I regret. I am happy being me. I look forward to tomorrow. I'm grateful for the few great, awesome friends I have. And my family for being open and accepting in their own right. I don't have any horror stories about transitioning. My family just wants me to be who I am, and love me no matter what (for the most part). I am grateful for my hardships because without them, I don't think I'd be anything like the person I am today. My job as well. It's amazing how a job in retail that forces you to interact with people you don't know can make you a more social person. I am no longer that loner kid that ate alone at lunch in High School.

Lastly, I'm rather grateful a place like this exists. It's awesome to know, read, see, and realize you aren't the only one. That people go through the same things. I enjoy being able to be a part of or help people with similar problems. People who need to hear a word from someone with the same experiences.

I'm gonna go slightly against the grain with mine

I'm grateful for my family. All of it (well, those still alive and who I have most contact with, anyway ). I was more concerned about coming out to my housemates than I was them! Speaking of which - I'm also grateful for my housemates, even my conservative Christian tenant landlord, who still shows concern (and asks my help with computers ) despite not agreeing with my "decision".

I'm grateful for my church, who despite being more conservative have also been brilliant with the whole thing (talking more about vicars here, since the congregation's too large for me to tell everyone). I'm grateful for finding the plan b that is now my second church; an all-inclusive church that marches in Pride parades every year I'm grateful for my job and my amazing workplace (including the boss), not to mention the extra hours it's brought in lately. I'm grateful for the NHS and its not-as-bad-as-before waiting times, sensitivity, respect and all those other things you might not expect of the British health service, especially with cuts every which way. I'm also grateful for my support group, even if I have to travel to Sheffield most months.

Hell, I'm grateful for Leeds, and Yorkshire in general. I'm most grateful for God who has brought me up here and onto this crazy path in the first place, let alone blessing me the way He has

I am thankful for my family. My brothers and sisters: Tina, Aaron, Jason, and Ashley. They have always been so supportive of me. To my mother and father who always loved me no matter what I decided to do. To my aunts and uncles and my cousins and nieces and nephews who had no issues calling me Aunt Annah and loves me just the same. I am grateful for this.

I am also grateful for my friends. My friends at Seminary and my friends I have met throughout my lifetime. They are here for me even during and after my transition.

I am especially grateful for my Children: Jacob, Natalie, and Caleb. A mommy could not be prouder of her children as I am with mine!

I am also grateful for Goddess and God who helps me and guides me throughout this transitory life and to show me that being transgender is a lot like living our lives. It is just a transition from one point to another.

I'm thankful for being able to get by. I'm thankful for being able to afford T (although just barely). I'm thankful for my body handling T alright (no liver problems, thyroid problems, kidney, and a tiny tiny bit of a heart problem).

I'm thankful for my own strength to get rid of the "supporters" who were dragging me down, and making me feel like crap. For my strength to get my abuser out of my life. For the strength to go at this almost completely alone.

I'm grateful for...

My kids.  While they make me want to yank my hair out sometimes, I know they're a miracle.  We were told that we could never have kids (combo of my condition and some issues for him, too) and there was a lot of hell to bring them here, but it makes my heart soar any time I come out of the store and hear 'Daddy!' chiming in twin voices from the car, where they've waited patiently with my husband.

My pets.  All three of the cats are great for a cuddle at that moment that I'm most despondent, like late at night when I wonder if anything will ever change.

My husband.  Sure, he has moments that annoy the hell out of me, but for the most part he's a good guy that treats me right.

I like this thread. I think it's great that despite the negatives many of us have experienced, there's still so many positives to focus on. That being said...
I'm grateful for my cats because they make me laugh with their crazy antics 
I'm grateful for my work.  My bosses have been really supportive, they even gave me six weeks off of work on short notice so I could get my top surgery. 
I'm grateful that I can afford to buy my testosterone. 
I'm grateful that a trans support group just started for the first time in my city and I've met a couple people that I can relate to.
But most of all, I'm grateful for my family, especially my mom.  Over the past couple of years, my mom has worked really hard to understand what I'm doing and support me.  I know she must love me if she's willing to try so hard.

I'm grateful for this site.  This site has been theraputic for me since I am unable to transition right now.

I am also grateful for my PS3.

I am grateful to be alive. I've come close to the edge a lot of times, and I'm so thankful that I made it.
I'm grateful for my parents. They've put a roof over my head and given me unconditional love through all this, and I know that's so much more than a lot of people have.
I'm grateful for my friends. There's always someone there for me to talk to when it all gets to be too much.

i'm grateful for being me, turns out i'm pretty damn awesome.  for my body and my health, something i'll never take for granted.  for my creative abilities, for having a sister who accepts me so completely, for my house, for all the people i've met, even if my experiences with them have been negative- they've all taught me something new, and every bit is important.