I am greatful I woke up before my alarm. I am greatful Boscoe wakes up with me for cuddles. I am greatful Im not working and could attend a speech today: Why me? Why now? By a pastor i just love. Im agnostic and always wanted more faith and ran into this tatted pastor at a friends wedding. He has awesome energy, full of smiles, and great hope. Glad i could hear him speak. Here is to a good, fulfilling sober day to all.
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Yes, I have felt like this in those early days.
I remember a member mentioning something that has really stuck with me. It was my first summer without booze and someone else had commented on how they felt they were missing out while everyone else had a good time on the booze cruise. What was said (I think it was by Dan) was āYeah sure but about 1/2 of those people on the boat are wishing they had the strength to stop drinkingā¦ā That comment really hit home because I remember being in the throes of active addiction and almost dying many times while houseboating. I was almost a statistic that the cops were combing the lake for because I just couldnāt stop.
Itās good you are here and giving your addict the old 
. Finding gratitude even when you are feeling ungrateful is one of the most spiritual things a person can do.
Enjoy the rest of your trip.
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I am grateful to be sober and hangover freeā¦ up hours before I have to go to work so I can get some shit done around the house and just watch tv and wake up slow.
I am grateful for the progress I have made since 2017. I havenāt stayed sober that entire time but I have come along way and I am still pushing to beat this thing one day at a time.
I am grateful for air conditioning during hot humid days.
I am grateful to be here with everyone. 
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Morning,
Iām grateful that I didnāt drink yesterday.
Iām grateful for recognising that I am strong enough for a weekend visit to a friends house.
I arrived here yesterday and she made a meal and had bought soft drinks for me as I had told her that Iām not drinking, I was grateful for this.
We go back to our high school days so we have a lot of history, most of it involving alcohol.
It is my first trip af after cancelling and declining other events.
Iām grateful I am here 
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Thank you Stella, thatās a great way to thinkā¦ Iām glad it passed, I even turned towards enforced gratitude, which inevitably became true gratitude.
None of my current thoughts would be better with drink. None.
Life is beautiful despite adversity and pain. 
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Iām grateful I spent 25 minutes tidying the kitchen before bed so that it was nice to wake up to this morning.
Iām grateful for a solid 9 hours sleep.
Iām grateful my head cold is starting to lift.
Iām grateful I was able to have a restorative Friday evening on the couch with a blanket over me.
Iām grateful Iām sober.
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Iām grateful to God I donāt drink.
Iām grateful to God I donāt depend on booze.
Iām grateful to God I donāt have to drink anymore.
Iām grateful for TS.
Iām grateful to be sitting out on my deck this morning listening to all the birds and the bees. And even the lawn equipment.
Iām grateful for the north south facing home I held out for. The shade makes so much of a difference.
Iām grateful for where Iām at in life.
Iām grateful for all my blessings.
Iām grateful for a long chat with my bestest childhood friend yesterday.
Iām grateful for the laughs we had talking about colonoscopies and medical procedures because weāre fucking old now 
Iām grateful heās going to be a grandpa again 
Iām grateful for my 30 minute walks Iāve been getting in most days. I wish I could do more, and I could. But my body hasnāt hurt as bad when I just do 15 min out and back. And itās always doable. Iām grateful I think Iāll listen to my body.
Iām grateful the late Friday afternoon insurance debacle on the condo got resolved for the buyers lender. Iām just grateful I wasnāt all stressed and pissed off about it. Iām grateful whatās the worst that can happen?
Iām grateful to be up early and getting the dogs out by the 7
Iām grateful Iām still here. 
The more you are in the state of gratitude, the more you will attract things to be grateful for.
Self made ladies .com
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Good morning beautiful souls. 
I am grateful that I can be present today as I watch the smoke from my insence dance and curl in the room.
I am grateful for visual aids to meditation.
I am grateful that I never gave up trying different ways to broaden my meditation game.
I am grateful for all of the practicing I have done with connecting to breath. Earlier this week I attached two new phrases during my yoga practices to my breath. My intention lately has been " I will do my best. " and my breathing became on the in breath " I will do my best" and on the out breath " I have always done my best. " That is my truth and it was such an empowering message to breath in and out of my body. I am going to keep it for a while.
I am grateful that my body feels better with yoga. I have found the magic mix and my stamina is building it feels great.
I am grateful for the book I am reading and all that I am learning from it.
I am grateful for the rain and I have hope that with all this rain we are having this spring our fires wonāt burn as bad this summer.
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Hello All! Iām grateful to be sober for 17 days. Iām grateful for my faith that I will continue this path. Iām grateful for my senior pup who I rescued a year ago, he is now blind but full of love. Iām grateful for my rescue kitty going on 13 who has no fear and loves all. Iām grateful for my home and Iām able to pay my bills. Iām grateful for my job and the people I work with (most, anyway). Iām grateful everyday for all of you
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Congrats on your 17 days Maxie! We named a rescue dog of ours Max. Is it ok to call you Maxie? Iām grateful and God Bless you for taking in your senior pup. Thatās such a beautiful thing. And your rescue kitty. Iām grateful rescues ALWAYS make the best pets. Always.
Iām glad youāre here.
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You may call me whatever you want, just donāt call me Drunk! Lol. Iām a big rescue fan as well ā¤ļøāš©¹
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Oh theyāre beautiful. Love those guys.
Whatās their names?
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Max and Riley (cat is Riley). The rescue was calling him Max, so I kept it. Another reason my online name is Maxwell. Weāre dual Maxās 
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Gāmorning yāall 
Iām grateful for a new day and another opportunity to live in peace. Iām grateful for my breath, my eyesight, and the strength to move my body.
Iām grateful my oldest son has agreed to therapy. Iām grateful he asked me to make the appointment and give his backstory to the therapist. Iām grateful that she spoke with me well past the 15-minute allotted time. I truly like her and believe sheās going to be able to help him open up. In the years heās been married, his wife and mother-in-law have shamed him into silence, into being this thick-skinned man who shouldnāt speak his feelings. Iām grateful he has his entire immediate family in his corner. Iām grateful we all know itās ok for a man to talk about his emotions, and itās ok for a man to cry. Iām grateful heās 2 weeks sober today.
Iām grateful for my youngest sonās 7+ weeks of sobriety. Iām grateful for the time we spent with him outdoors yesterday. Iām grateful for the good conversation we all have. Heās realizing there are things in his marriage that are unacceptable to him. His husband took advantage of his drunken state over the past 6 years, and sobriety is opening his eyes to that and to their lack of common ground. I love my son-in-law, but I also know he is toxic, not only for my son, but for all of us. Iām grateful sobriety has this way of clearing our vision and working everything out.
Iām grateful for yāall and so thankful to have people who see and hear me. It means more than you can know. Throughout my sober journey, Iāve dealt with my sonsā detoxes, here at home and at the hospital. Iāve dealt with deaths and grief and sadness. Iām working through old hurts, resentments, and anger towards my husbandās family. Itās been a lot. Thereās no doubt in my mind that if I didnāt have yāall to come to, I wouldnāt be sober today. Iām beyond gratefulā¦ I need to find a better word. Iām overwhelmed with love and appreciation for yāall. Thank you.
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Iām grateful to God I donāt drink.
Iām grateful to God that Dana got 90 days today. @Butterflymoonwoman
Iām grateful I stood up for myself and Iāve learned things from an open dialogue with others.
Iām grateful to be adjusting to desert life getting up before the butt crack of dawn and gettin the dogs walked. And going to bed very early to repeat.
Iām grateful for my little Pixie, Nespresso machine, it gives me a quick shot of coffee before I am able to get around to making coffee.
Iām grateful My wife didnāt pass out on the couch last night and came to bed.
OMG!! is that you Moxie? I can just see the line about your youngest sons 7 weeks plus. Oh what an exciting Sunday. Iām so happy to read that!!
Iām grateful for the new wildlife and flora Iām seeing in the desert. Iām grateful for the Great Horned Owl I saw on my neighbors fence surveying the surroundings.
Iām grateful my sister is recovering from a hernia repair that I knew nothing about and weāre going to chat today since sheās laid up and on the mend.
Iām grateful Iām sober. Still!
Iām grateful for all the support and knowledge from everyone on TS.
Iām grateful for this thread and all the G-Dudes and Dutdettes.
Iām grateful to see the bunnies and gamble quail on the tee box every morning. Iām grateful I just saw a bunny do the Halloween Kitten jump. 
Iām grateful for all the activity out there.
Iām grateful to have so many great things in my life - family, friends, and God. All will be in my thoughts daily
Lilā Kim
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I am grateful to be sober.
I am grateful for a refreshing shower.
I am grateful I had a nice ride today even though it was a lot of stop and go as I was a bit lost sometimes.
I am grateful I finally found a well when I was so thirsty. This is when I really love drinking water.
I am grateful for podcasts.
I am happy that Iāll have a week of vacation after the next week.
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Yes, itās me! 
Itās about time for some good news. Iām grateful for it. 
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Iām grateful Iāve made it to 18 consecutive days. Iām grateful I went to the store and bought a ton of munchies my 15 year old high self would have loved, but I didnāt buy vodka. Iām grateful that Max is licking my hand (looking for food remnants no doubt). Iām grateful to be alive and to have support from all of you. God bless everyone, stay safe
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Today Iām grateful Iām sober. Otherwise this fucking heat would be more horror than it already is. Grateful the planting will be finished tomorrow. I like to sleep during the cool morning hours instead of work outside from 5 a.m. on.
Grateful I made it home safe, driving is extremely exhausting for me when itās hot. Grateful I just fell into my bed when I got home and slept for an hour.
Grateful for kitty cuddles, grateful I brought my mum lunch, grateful to catch up here. Grateful I canceled an appointment for tomorrow, itās too much, I have to cut back and set priorities. Grateful to fall asleep soon, Iām tired.
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Thanks so much, that means a lot to me. 
And yay for ice cream at breakfast! 
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