Oh my godness, what an honor! And all the hard work you’ve done to be in such a good place to be a sponser. She is so lucky to have you!! 
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I am grateful I’ve been sober for 21 days. In some ways the past 3 weeks flew by. In other ways it seemed to take its own sweet time.
I am grateful for all the people that contribute their time to keep our community history museum going.
I am always grateful to the wonderful people here on TS and all the new and varied threads I keep discovering.
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I’m grateful that I’m learning when to give myself a little more “breathing room”. Returning to the office after working from home has been an adjustment, with some stress stuff added in. Truly, I’ve wanted to say “with kindness, fuck off” to about every 2nd person I talk to. I haven’t, though. Lots of walks, deep breaths, office door closed at times and CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corp) on.
I’m grateful I realize that the added work and life stress kick starts that inner voice that tells me I’m not quite good enough (read: massive middle-aged fuck-up). I’m grateful I have told that voice to fuck off, with kindness, because I’m doing the best I can (yeah, me - even Brian says so!), and my best isn’t actually that bad, and I’m 421 days sober besides. So there, stupid voice…
I’m grateful to Cap for adding hope to this thread. There’s some people in my life making not so wise choices right now, and I can’t do anything about it - more than I have tried. I hafta detach from the outcomes but keep hope that things will work out.
I’m grateful that when I pulled in from work yesterday, and saw the cork with “prosecco” on it on the pavement by my car door (for real), it wasn’t mine. I’m grateful for the little surge of shame, the quick throwback to “uh oh, did that fall out of my recycling? and where did the others end up?”. It wasn’t that long ago I was asking that kind of thing. I’m grateful I’m not trying to retrace my tracks anymore. The cork was still there today. It made me chuckle. (I told it to fuck off, kindly, too.)
I’m grateful Dazercat abolished the swear jar or I’d be shoving all my cash in it.
I’m grateful for another day. That every day is a new day. 
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That pic of course is ADORABLE 
Thanks for sharing. I glad y’all had a great time.
Good for you man.
Ya you!
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No cake and cookies here… how about 600 water balloons? Ha! A 600 minute plank? (I’m killing myself! 
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Nah, how about this: for every day you’ve been sober and grateful, you’ve inspired more than a small posse of gratidudes to be sober and grateful, and for that - my friend - I’m beyond 600 ways grateful for you!
On to 601. I know you got it in you. 
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Aww. Thanks pal 
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Beyond adorable! So glad you had an awesome time.
You are worthy of good people in your life, friend. Ya you.
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Grateful for being sober today. Have some stuff on my mind but grateful to be able to work thru it in sobriety. 
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Grateful for waking up 17 days sober. Grateful for all the amazing shares I read on here last night that helped me choose sobriety until the stores stopped selling alcohol at 2 am. Grateful for a job and in that, a day off to spend with my mom running errands then a date night with my husband. Grateful that my husband has never drank; well, I’m starting to be grateful for that. I’ve always been resentful that he would never drink with me, but worse, never asked me to stop; which made me drink more in hopes of scaring him off, thus proving my worthlessness. He did tell me once my drinking was exhausting. That was eight years ago. I finally get what he meant, and for that I’m grateful.
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Today I am grateful for waking up early feeling rested and ready. I am grateful for the vet who will take a look at my dog, Leroy’s, leg and tell me all is ok. If she says otherwise, I will deal with it one step at a time. I am grateful my morning walk with audiobooks is officially a routine. It is giving me gifts in spades.
I was reminded yesterday to be grateful for the fundamentals - a safe and functional home, food in the fridge and pantry, a job (or 3), transportation, clothes appropriate for the weather, amazing water right out of the tap. On my walk I was behind 2 teenagers walking to school and one of them had to frequently stop as it was very hot and she was wearing clothes for winter. It hurt my heart that at that age she was feeling so exhausted and that perhaps adequate sleep, food and warm weather clothes might not be available to her. Kept an eye out as they made their way to the school ok. As a result, I am challenging myself to lose the complaints in my head about what happened when or inconveniences that are, in truth, quite minor and fully appreciate all we have.
@I.cant.We.can - your photo is awesome and to quote you “clean and serene”
Hope you all have peaceful days. 
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I’m grateful to God please help me be better today than I was yesterday and to remain clean and sober. I’m grateful for my recovery and that it continues to challenge and bless me. I’m grateful for my family and all the love we share. I’m grateful for my friends. I’m grateful for all you gratidudes and all your shares. I’m grateful to be back in the kitchen today and have my AA homegroup tonight.
God bless you all. & 
p.s. You are Awesome, thanks for being you. Ya you!!
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I’m grateful I slept in and woke up without a headache this morning.
I’m grateful it’s going to throw my day off but I can handle it.
I’m grateful for the fun good morning pets pics my son and daughter and my wife and I are exchanging this morning.
I’m grateful for text messaging because it keeps us close with my daughter in Cali and my son in Texas.
I’m very grateful they have the best sense of humor. Especially my daughter. She’s quick on the joke. And really kills us sometimes 
I’m grateful for my coffee. 
And my cuppa tea 🫖
I’m grateful my back doesn’t hurt much this morning.
I’m grateful my wife is getting her hair cut this morning and I don’t have to do it.
I’m grateful my workout today is a Pilates Reformer day.
I’m grateful I got my good long trail walk in yesterday and fitness center workout in Monday.
I’m grateful my wife signed us up for a March For Voters Rights on Saturday. I’m sure the 20 or 50 of us marching up here in my small town will make a huge difference 
. But it makes me feel like I can try and do something about some issues. And be with some like minded people.
I’m grateful it’s going to be another beautiful day. And the weather is going to be real nice too.
Grateful for first responders, teachers, and healthcare workers.
Grateful for the lovely support I get here.
I couldn’t do this without you.
There is no such thing as making a normal drinker out of an alcoholic." Am I convinced that I can never drink again normally?
Hazeldon maybe 
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Today I am grateful for:
- another busy day at work, lots of projects on the go.
- for being able to continue to work from home even though lockdown has ended here.
- for all the birds I feed in my garden. I just love to see them.
-for my cat and the way he stays with my all day. Sleeping next to me while I work. - for planning a week off of work in October. Not sure what I will do but I’m looking forward to the break.
- for heavy eyelids while I type this which hopefully mean a good nights sleep ahead.
Happy sober Wednesday everyone!
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Good morning, all.
I’m grateful that I managed to get to bed super early last night. I feel like an entirely different human being this morning. Yesterday was a just get through it without killing anyone kind of day, today is already much better.
Grateful that I am clear headed and sober this morning. When I think about what I used to put myself through, I can’t actually believe it. What on earth was I thinking? Waking up at 5:30am with an awful headache, unable to focus, worried whether people would be able to tell, or not. Wondering if I would have the mental capacity to do my job. Feeling exhausted, with an upset stomach and acid reflux.
Yes, I am very grateful to be sober this morning.
Have a great day, all.
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I am grateful to be sober and hangover free.
I am grateful for people who know how to treat others the way they would want to be treated.
I am grateful that one shift is done and I only have 3 left. Not feeling it this week, but grateful to know feelings can change. 
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Good evening all,
I’m grateful for the bicycle ride with my husband after work today-even if it did get cut short by a flat tire! I’m grateful that work was pretty good again today. I’m grateful for my kids because they drive me crazy and make me laugh. And I’m grateful for you guys! Everyone have a wonderful evening
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I’m grateful to God thank you for loving me and helping me having a clean and sober productive day.
I’m grateful to be exhausted and accepting it as ok and normal for where I’m at. I’m grateful for honest advice and support from family, friends, people here, counsellors, my sponsor. I have to admit it was hard to have Kelley come visit yesterday, very worth it, I needed it, but hard. She is my ex fiance and we had serious shit to talk about all while attempting to move on and navigate a new relationship or friendship whatever it is, that can be determine later if even necessary, for now I’ll do my best to give it to God. I’m grateful we really did end up having a nice time which had me thinking thoughts of, wow Brian you really screwed up all those years ago, you could’ve had twenty good years with this woman now, if you hadn’t been a fuck up. I’m grateful to realize that is my old style of thinking trying to creep back in, which is ok, but to let it go and move on with loving thoughts towards me instead. I and her have lived the lives we needed to, I have come to fully believe everything happens for a reason.
Some other hard feelings brought up as she wanted to know how some of my old friends were, which is normal as some were her friends too, particularly my former best friend, not knowing just how bad and sad that relationship got. I had to cut ties with everyone, literally, sadly, everyone from my life, as either they were toxic, or I was.
So as I said tiring.
I’m grateful that I waited to attempt this until my recovery and life is a point that I have the supports in place to handle these kinds of stresses. It still doesn’t make it easy but I can pray for strength, reach out to you guys and others. I can also remember I can do this one day at a time. I’m grateful for having music playing as I write this, Billy Joel’s, piano man…random. I’m grateful for the kick ass chicken dinner I made for about twenty of us tonight. I’m grateful life goes on and so will I. I’m grateful for a nice AA meeting today with my home group. People were happy to see me and remind me they didn’t know that old Brian and don’t need to, this new one is a bit alright, how great is that, Love those guys and gals. I’m grateful for all you guys and gals too. I’m grateful for patience with myself and others. I’m grateful for experience and all I’ve learned from mine and others, that gratefully I have come to trust.
Thank for listening and for sharing all of your hope, strength and experience.
God bless you all. &
p.s. I haven’t had a drink in over 2 years, no drugs for over 19 months and hit 9 months without nicotine two days ago. In other words if this full blown fiend can do that just imagine what your awesomeness can do. Ya you!!
p.p.s. I believe in you, you got this one day at a time. Ya you!!
p.p.p.s. Constructive feedback is welcome anytime btw as is support, my inbox is always open for any of you as well, The therapeutic value of one addict helping another is without parallel.
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Im grateful this am for a good nite of sleep. For good food to start my day…for a long walk with my older dog who is doing well 
. For being able to walk thru life in faith after years of having none . For this forum and the people here. 
. Im truly blessed in life and sobriety. 
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Today I am grateful for a morning where I wake up rested and able to do the “first thing routine” so I can settle in with coffee, reflection and intentions before the sun rises. I feel a bit like @Singtone talked about thinking how in the hell did I do life and go to work hungover like I did?
I am grateful Leroy’s vet appointment went smoothly but cried a little when I noticed a little guy going in to be put down. I prayed for he and his dog dad and kept feeling so grateful our animals are ok right now. 
I am grateful to have the time today to help my friend and her family pack for their move. I know to be of service is beneficial all around and the act of moving is utter shit.
I am grateful for TS and all of you. Hope today is a great one for all.
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Grateful for this sober AF morning AF for 18 days. Grateful for actually feeling hopeful this morning and not whiteknuckling it. Grateful for a non tachy heart, no sweats, clear head, no nausea or vomiting, no neuropathy. So grateful for a house still clean the way I left it before I went to bed, not destroyed during a blackout while my husband slept, or hid. Grateful to have a new day ahead to choose sobriety. One day at a time.
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