Hi @I.cant.We.can , happy to see you today!
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Thanks dear @maxwell, @M-be-free49, @JazzyS and @Dazercat 
Iām terrible at keeping track here, but I noticed some more milestones. You all are so inspiring and I love to read about your lives in this thread. If itās 10 days or 10 years, every day is a win and you all are smashing it 
Althoughā¦ 50 months is a very nice number @Dazercat! 
Btw, White Tornado sounds like a name from Dances with Wolves. I can totally imagine you sitting with Kevin Costner at the camp site, smoking the peace pipe. Iāll be Dancing Flame then 
On a more serious note, I do have a different view on my sobriety and how I take care of myself. Daily gratitude, and especially writing here and reading, has been a life changer. I never thought I would keep it up tbh 
There are three things that make me smile every. single. day: my son, my dog and this thread. I am so grateful to have found this gem!
I am grateful for a productive day. I got rid of a ton of clothes that were worn out or didnāt fit anymore. I am grateful for having a half empty closet, itās so tidy. (The question is for how long it will stay empty though. I already ordered some new stuff, looking forward to fresh new apparel 
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Everyday Iām grateful yesterday me didnāt drink.
I am grateful for doing all the chores I planned today. Meal prepping, grocery shopping, packing for the holiday, cleaning, laundry, self care and then some more. It feels so good to check off those boxes 
I am grateful for dog training, itās so cool to see how fast we learn (both of us). Grateful for the sunshine yesterday morning during training 
@Lighter I can remember the post hangover showers, feeling brand new! Grateful to have you here 
@erntedank Your picture is like a scene from a fantasy movie, beautiful 
@JazzyS Iām so happy to read youāre healing from the surgery, sorry to hear about your painful stretch though! That soaking up the sun will do you good. Here the weather is also getting better. I walked outside in a sweater yesterday and felt the sun on my face. The best feeling ever, it made my day
Hope your mom will be okay too! Wishing you and your mom well 
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Hey yall,
Holy sheesh i started my gratitude this morning but got distractedā¦here it goes
I gotta catch up here but wanted to post before my forgetfulness gets the best of me.
Im so very greatful forā¦
My sobriety
My champions
Sober sisters
Hatha yoga
Self awareness
Only 2 more errands before i can chill for the day
Lost some weight, feeling good in my bodyā¦just need to get my mind right
Getting rid of the stigma around talking about mental health
Sunshine
Fresh air
Being done with errands and having a moment where i dont have to adult
Its ok to not be ok
I got to spend spend spend at the grocery store and still was under budget
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@pinkyp hope you are home and enjoying your own space.
@lighter so lovely to see you on the Gratitude thread with us Marie ā the practice of finding gratitude daily has been a blessing in my sobriety. Way to go with your day 2!
@sunflower1 I love your kitchen table makeover. Absolutely love the rug too 
you and your sister did a wonderful job!
@pattycake I do love your Gifās
@dazercat oh how lovely it will be to experience the firsts with Norma and fam. I do hope you all have a wonderful visit and I am so very happy to hear that you will go to at least 2 meetings during that timeā¦ you definitely come first!
@naomi Thank you friend 
I didnāt make it outside but did let the sun beam on me.
@Nowenbrace just saw Owenās name pop up and that brought a smile to my face - hope you are doing well friend
Sunday gratitudeās with all you lovely souls
I am so grateful for waking up today to a new day. A new day full of possibilities and healing. I had some issues last night and most of the day with pain but i think im still on the right course for healing.
I am so grateful that we did get everything ready and set for my momās surgery tomorrow. Grateful that i decided that i will not move upstairs just yet. She will need me as much as i will need her.
I am so grateful that i did have my mom call her sister to make sure she would meet her at the hospital and be there when she awoke.
I am so grateful that i am able to eat more hearty stuff and no longer have issues with my throat. Still some random coughing fits that cause pain for the stiches but not as often as before.
I am so grateful for lovely sunny weather that is just getting warmer by the day.
I am so grateful that my dad and brother will be handling the restaurant and all the work by themselves. Grateful that we have gotten a lot of stuff set for meal prep at home.
I am so grateful that I took time to chill and read today. Its been awhile since i have been able to read and actually absorb the pages.
I am so grateful for my hot coffee in the morning. Grateful that i did grind my various beans and had enough of my blend to last me for my recovery. Grateful for seal tight containers to keep the coffee fresh. Grateful that i have started to enjoy different types of teas as my afternoon treat.
I am so grateful for healthy foods and drinks that promote healing and recovery.
I am so grateful for my HP. Grateful that i am able to maintain my practice and find peace in it. Grateful for deep breathing and mindfulness for all my movements and thoughts.
I am so grateful for sleep. Grateful when i can totally shut down (it only lasts for a hour or so at a time but it is heavenly and so welcomed).
I am so grateful for this community and all the love and support i receive here.
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day / evening - sending you all so much love
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Iām grateful itās 70Ā° today. 
Iām grateful I have more than enough food. 
Iām grateful for Buddy, my velcro dog. 
Iām grateful Alex feels completely at home. 
Iām grateful I repotted a couple plants today. 
Iām grateful for my home. 
Iām grateful I now have plants as a hobby. 
Iām grateful for plant books and Google. 
I have NO idea how I grew up without Google, or smart phones, GPS, curbside pickupā¦ 
Iām grateful Iām sober.
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Thx for saying hello Jasmine 
. I have a warm feeling checking out so many posts here, loving community. I have gratitude for recovery and loving supportive wife, soon lucky here!!
Thought of nicotine today and remembered what Noah Levine said in Refuge Recovery, . We all crave but the addict is the ones that must satisfy our cravings . So no to nicotine, no monkey pounding on my back again.
Love to you all with my coffee cup raised to you, God speed friends!!!
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I am grateful that I can come to this group and feel part of a family! Also for the meetings I go to, that as I said before, are like daily life preservers if things seem tough.
I can come here and read, and learn from all of you! Cheers to a nice nights sleep for all!
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I am grateful for the rain. We donāt get enough of it, and too soon it will be 100 degrees for 5 months straight, so I am so so grateful for the rain and chilly wind today. Iām grateful for my psychologist. I am grateful for salami and sharp cheddar. I am grateful for TS, as always 
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Sending so many healing vibes!!! 
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Iām grateful for the end of Day 2. Grateful for this place. Grateful that Iāll be able to handle the massive recent changes in my life, sober. Itās the way. Grateful my appetite returned and Iāll start to bounce back soon. 
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Glad youāre feeling better.
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Today I am grateful for a perfect weather day.
Iām grateful for a two mile walk with my husband, kids and dogs.
I am grateful my kids still enjoy family time.
Iām grateful that I made it out of taking my son driving on his permit safely. He really does so well my anxiety just doesnāt enjoy the ride. 3 more months and heās on his ownā¦ Iām going to need stronger meds.
I am grateful for my 3rd day of journaling. I went from like one page the first two days, to four today. Not me over here just nailing it, call me an expert writer at this point 
Iām grateful that the rest of this lovely Sunday, I get to relax and throw on a movie before the work week starts up tomorrow.
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Grateful for plenty of leave days, had to take one when my car wouldnāt start this a.m
Grateful that we have two cars so was able to hopefully sort the issue
Grateful that I also have my bike and am capable of riding if I really need to, although tomorrow will be raining with thunderstorms forecast for the afternoon.
Grateful I was able to go to the gym with my wife and get some training in together.
Grateful the temperature is a bit cooler today than it has been, definitely an autumn change.
Grateful for another day sober and hangover free
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Iām grateful for my family.
Iām grateful for celebrating my nephewās birthday today at laser tag and crazy golf.
Iām grateful my daughter is past all that now, boy oh boy it was noisy and busy there.
Iām grateful for hot chocolate and a comfy bed.
AFAF ODAAT
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Thanks very much my friend, grateful for you
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I am grateful for sunshine and new experiences. Took a cross country skiing class and feeling every muscle today. But I really enjoyed it. I just love how it combines being outdoors in beautiful landscape with being active. I am grateful for my job and the financial security it provides. I am grateful for friends and laughter. Grateful to be home and be sleeping in my own bed after a few weeks being away for work. I am grateful for my life.
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Iām grateful for 5:30am training this morning
Iām grateful for not puking at training, though I wanted to
Iām grateful for helping a stranger and sharing our sober stories
Iām grateful for crushing day 4 of March challenge
Iām grateful to be going to bed, because Iām tired and not passout drunk
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Good morning sober fam,
Im so very greatful for
DRA Dual Recovery Anonymous for people with mental health issues and addiction. Its an amazing support to my sobriety. I felt safe to talk about my mental health struggles, felt seen, understood, and comforted.
My sobriety, soon 2 fricken years
Excited for my 2nd tattoo! Im very deliberate with my ink. I only have 1 other from 15 years ago. Its a beautiful tribute to my sobriety journey and me growing into my latest version
Time with hubby and Boscoe yesterday
A long walk and talk with hubby
Chocolate
Underbudget for groceries and still felt like i splurged
My mind feels somewhat tamed after a week of maniaā¦heres to hoping work stress doesnt aggravate my condition
AA and the 12 steps for creating an amazing foundation for my recovery
Sober sisters
Yogaā¦damn am i sore
Glad im sore bc that tells me im workin it
Weather in the 50sā¦better than freezing
Almost spring
My mom
My family
Love
Understanding
Progress rather than perfection
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Iām grateful for my legs and my microwave so I can get up and blast my coffee so itās hot again. Iām grateful itās not codependency that Iām sacrificing my Ember coffee cup for my wife because she forgot to plug hers in last night. Iām grateful thatās just the kind of sweet guy that I am
Iām grateful we are as ready as can be for Norma and fam to visit. Iām grateful my back doesnāt hurt. Iām grateful I finally got that fucking car seat install yesterday. Iām grateful for YouTube videos on anything and everything.
Iām grateful once again, I did not try to force my will on my wife at the store last night.
Iām grateful Iām learning about all the things that rob me of my serenity. Iām grateful most of that shit has nothing to do with living with an active alcoholic. SPOILER ALERT, ITS ME!! Iām grateful my changed attitudes aid in my recovery 
Iām grateful for Lou Redmondās 10 day course Learn To Stop Caring What Other People Think on Insight Timer. Iām grateful for his Stop Caring What Others Think meditation and especially the positive affirmations at the end. Iām grateful Iām saying these positive affirmations at the end out loud while Iām walking Benson.
Iām grateful my presence is enough
Iām grateful my light shines brighter than Iāll ever know
Iām grateful I am appreciated
Iām grateful Iām finally ready for this kind of bullshit 
ok itās not bullshit but Iāve fought this for so long and always cringed at the thought of loving myself and saying positive affirmations about myself. Iām grateful maybe it just took 4 years of sobriety 2 years of Al-Anon, a therapist and a sponsor to get here. Iām grateful it doesnāt matter how I got here. Iām grateful maybe itās a huge surrender or some kind of lightning bolt spiritual awaking. Iām just pretty grateful about it now. Iām grateful for my recovery journeys.
Iām grateful we are going to get the fuck out of here before the summer inferno and I wonāt have to get up at 4 to walk The Ol Burner before sunup.
Iām grateful to share my experience strength and hope here with you all.
An oldie but a goody and fave of mine:
But, itās the sharing that heals. Not the person that listens.
Believing In Myself
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