Nick Dothée

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Tues—grateful for the things I can actually carry with me. Potted plants, a good mattress, my dogs. For being self-supporting by my own contributions, & for a home I’ve cared for deeply. For recovery that helps me pause, tell the truth, & keep my side clean one day at a time.

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Mon.—grateful for structure—a calendar that tells me where to be, & people who trust me to show up. For a car that gets me across LA, potted plants I can take with me—leaving what’s in the ground. Recovery teaching me how to live inside busy days without trying to escape them.

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Sun—grateful for the willingness to keep moving through this in-between chapter. Action when I’d rather freeze, faith when I can’t see the outcome. Recovery that taught me how to walk through uncertainty—no fear. I’m not there yet—but it’s still life beyond my wildest dreams.

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Sat—still dark outside—I’m grateful for the quiet before the day begins. For a comfortable bed, able body, the relief of no wreckage to clean up. Being self-supporting, trusting my footing in this new chapter. Tools recovery gave me—another chance to take the next right step.

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Fri—grateful for a full week behind me, the perspective recovery gives—life on life’s terms. For work that keeps evolving, writing that keeps moving because I’m willing. Podcasts in the car. The excitement of not needing to know what’s next. The future is open—that’s powerful.

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Thurs—grateful for the next right thing—seeking truth, not comfort. For recovery that taught me how to pause, take direction & clean up my side of the street. For this new chapter—being self-supporting by my own contributions. Getting to enjoy a life beyond my wildest dreams.

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Wed.—grateful for staying connected—holding my truth even when the energy around me is chaotic. For the principles of AA. My writing, job & the condo move slowly coming together. A power greater than myself that I can turn it over to. Staying sober—doing the next right thing.

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Tues—For waking up sober. The willingness to stick to a plan—checking things off the list. For being self-supporting—building this next chapter on my own. For my dogs—they anchor me in the morning, demanding I’m present. For not borrowing tomorrow’s stress before living today.

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Mon.—grateful to be in the countdown for the new condo. Documents, inspections, measurements—so much to do, but I’m excited. My job that funds the next chapter. For my dogs, emotional support & love they give me. For staying sober while life speeds up—trusting I can handle it.

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Sun—grateful for down time, giving myself permission to take it. For a clearer head. For coffee, laundry, getting the week set up how I like it. For taking a call, sending a text back, staying connected. I get to stay sober one day at a time—it’s all beyond my wildest dreams.

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Sat—grateful for sunny weather—shifting my mood. For standing my ground, showing up for myself. Making hard decisions—trusting a power greater than myself when I can’t see the bigger picture. For staying sober, footing steady, while practicing AA principals in all my affairs.

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Fri—grateful for a quiet morning—not rushing it. For cold brew, a clear head, being able to show up. Working through tasks, one at a time. Laughter in between logistics. Not borrowing yesterday’s regret or tomorrow’s worry. For staying sober—keeping my feet in the here & now.

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Thurs—grateful for making it through a heavy stretch. For the condo secured, the divorce signed—two things I once couldn’t imagine navigating sober. For bosses who care for me, writing that keeps moving. My dogs adjusting alongside me, exhausted—but steady. One day at a time.

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Wed.—grateful for waking up clear. For a healthy body—strength to move through whatever comes next. For my job—bosses who trust me. My dogs & our rhythm that isn’t tied to Hamlin St. For staying calm during wire drama—not spiraling. Staying sober & handling today as it comes.

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Tues.—grateful for a healthy body, getting to take care of it. For being self-supporting through my own contributions. Signing the divorce papers—showing up, taking the next steps without wavering, even while emotions are in flux. Sobriety—trusting a power greater than myself.

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Mon—signing day—officially over. Grateful for closure & not shying away from a new beginning—jumping in, both feet. For making responsible financial decisions while things settle & I adjust to life now. Staying sober, showing up—trusting my greater purpose one day at a time.

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Sun.—grateful for going over the settlement, being ready to sign tomorrow. For clarity in the numbers & the conversations. Moving forward—healing can finally begin. For new beginnings & real potential opening up. For freedom—stepping into my own power—sober, clear—letting go.

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Sat—grateful I got the condo I wanted & can handle the details like an adult. Being sober––able to navigate hard decisions. My job, a reliable car––bosses who trust me. My writing that keeps moving. My dogs, picturing them in their new home. For one foot in front of the other.

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Fri.—grateful for staying current with my feelings—admitting when things feel sad. For answering the phone, being useful to another alcoholic. Writing for the Atlantic. My dogs. For handling the condo process without spiraling. For staying sober, letting the day move through.

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Thurs—grateful family back in my life after years of hiding. Being able to support myself financially. For a car that runs & gets me where I need to go. For the principles of AA—pausing before I react, practicing patience when I want answers now. For staying sober & connected.

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Wed.—grateful I found the condo—making an offer. For getting work done, being treated like a peer. My dogs—keeping their routine. For answering the phone, being useful to another alcoholic. Staying sober during challenges without spiraling—still life beyond my wildest dreams.

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Tues—grateful for condo showings with Lisa— keeping an open mind. For a good mediation—calm, productive, moving forward in a healthy way. My dogs happy to have me home. Staying sober—pausing, answering the phone & doing the next right thing. Staying positive—one day at a time.

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Mon.—grateful to be safely home after a 16-hour travel day—my dogs losing their minds when I came in. Do meaningful work in New York with integrity. For staying sober through delays & long hours. Handling a very challenging situation—with grace—one foot in front of the other.

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Sun—grateful to go home—even with a delayed flight. For getting to experience New York & Sean’s play up close. For reconnecting with friends & being self-supporting through my own work. Staying steady even when the script changes. My sobriety, being alive—life on lifes terms.

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Sat—grateful for one more full NY day. For slow coffee, walking familiar blocks, a job that affords a comfortable lifestyle. Connection with friends I used to avoid. For staying sober in a city that saw the darkest parts of me. Holding the past lightly—keeping my eyes forward.

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Fri—grateful for a calm morning, opening night—being appreciated by my bosses. Reconnecting with Joey, having a special night. For walking around the city clear-headed. Staying sober & trusting myself. Hopeful, excited for what’s next—not shutting the door on what came before.

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Thurs.—grateful I get to be here for Sean’s opening night tonight. For showing up, staying useful. Relief from the bondage of self—a power greater restoring me to sanity. For resilience—keeping the train on the tracks while others hedge. Staying sober—calm in the middle of it.

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Wed.—waking up in Midtown, my old stomping ground—just a block from Ellen’s. Grateful I get to show up with integrity, holding a job that sees my value. For walking these streets clear-headed—carrying what mattered forward, letting the rest stay in the past. No regrets—onward.

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Tues—grateful for getting on a plane—upgraded seat. For being appreciated, feeling seen. A great Groundlings show last night. Trusting a power greater than myself, without the full plan. Getting to see divorce not as the end, but an opening—new start I couldn’t imagine before.

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Mon.—grateful for Groundlings, getting out of myself—showing up, listening. Being prepared for my New York trip—packing, lists, details handled. For trusting the condo hunt & not forcing a decision before its time. Caring for my dogs. Staying sober & current with my feelings.