I'm excited about spending Thanksgiving sober. For the last few years, I always showed up with a bottle of vodka because it is hard to deal with my family. I would always excuse myself and take a shot of vodka each time I left the room. It saddens me for all that I let pass and didn't appreciate what it all meant to me. This year, I want to spend it with special people and celebrate the true meaning of thankfulness and gratitude.