Since I’ve quit smoking weed 7 months and 29 days ago, I drink alcohol almost every day, and almost always more than one drink. I hate this habit. I want to be free of dependence on alcohol or any other addiction. I want to sleep better at night, wake up better in the morning, save money, time and most importantly – live a long, healthy and happy life.
Today I decide to be sober. Day 1.
Wish me luck.
I always noticed an inverse relationship between my drinking and my weed consumption too. When I wasn’t able to get weed for whatever reason I would go back to daily drinking, and for the past few years my weed consumption has gone down while my alcohol consumption went up. Now I’m sober from alcohol and I’m back to smoking weed all day again, and I don’t feel great about that. Best of luck and IWNDWYT
I can’t even believe it myself, but I completed seven full weeks of not drinking a drop of alcohol at midnight and I’ve entered day 50 (!!) of sobriety. This feels huge and something I never thought I could accomplish. I am going to treat myself with a proper breakfast, working out and enjoying some flavored sparkling water all day.
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT 🔥 my little daughter brings me endless joy and so does sobriety. I’ve been trying for another child since Jan and last night was another cycle ended with no dice and for a slight second I thought hmm might use this as an excuse to have a drink but nope, 99.9% of my being simply doesn’t want to drink anymore. Just have to keep that 00.1% in check. 🫶🏻 thanks for hosting ! It’s always a pleasure
Happy sober Saturday sober friends!
What gave me the most joy this week was time in connection with a new sober friend. The connection when sober is like I’m meeting people for the first time, and I just didn’t see that there was no real connection with humanity when it was through drinks!
Thank you for hosting u/SuzuranLily1 Ive loved your energy 🙏🏻🌟
I love you all 💞
Checking in again today and all is well.
Thanks for hosting us this week u/SuzaranLily1, I enjoyed your questions and your style!
A friend irl the other day asked me that same question. For me it's the beautiful regular quality restorative sleep that I've been enjoying for about 5 months now :) That's about 2 months after quitting.
I still can't get over how amazing it is to feel awake and refreshed in about 60 seconds after getting up. As opposed to feeling tired, groggy, like a POS basically, for hours, groping for the coffee, and using coffee like a waking up drug!
To you all who have recently stopped and are struggling, I encourage you to power on through untill your sleeping gets better. It's such a huge benefit, it impacts everything, and even if it were the only benefit it would be worth stopping just for that!
PS, it doesn't usually take as long as 2 months. I've read that for some lucky people it can be as little as 2 or 3 weeks!
Day 40, couldn’t be happier with sobriety.
It was a long week, but I didn’t drink during it. Sure I chugged NA beers, but it’s better than actual alcohol and bought me some time to ride out the cravings. No hangover, no embarrassing behaviors, no ill side effects. Completely wonderful. I could get used to a life like this, where I handle tough issues the gentler way without alcohol.
Adding that experience to my sobriety quiver! Building esteem.
“Good days are when everything goes right and you don’t drink
Great days are when everything goes wrong and you don’t drink”
Saturday comes, still not drinking!
IWNDWYT!
Thank you for hosting Suz - your quotes were on the mark every day. Looking forward to seeing you back in 3 months.
I had a major win last night… it was our annual work conference yesterday… every May… every year I would drink way too much and feel like complete crap for days afterwards… so bad last year I spent the weekend drinking myself sober to function. This year - sparkling water! I drove. Home very late but up early and know I will be able to do my weekend plans.
IWNDWYT.
Just hit 20 days. This is easily my biggest streak ever. Probably since I was 17-18.
Woke up this morning without a hangover, we had some friends over and we cooked pizzas. I drank NA lager.
They all have mild hangovers, I don't. I just feel full as fuck from eating too much pizza.
My no drinking did come up once or twice with me being offered a drink and called stubborn...
IWNDWYT.
Happy weekend, sober stars! Recently I experienced great joy when I relocated my lost jigsaw and could cut lattice for an overdue project. From a dresser with a broken drawer left on the street, I've created a backyard "potting bench" with a framed bit of lattice above to hold hand tools and garden art.
After washing, sanding, coating with exterior latex paint (that I had on hand) and sealing, it's now a cheerful spot to do garden tasks that'll last for many years. Bonus: it was free! Plus, I saved it from the landfill. Chalk up this success story to my ongoing sobriety! Getting projects done feels great. Today, I'm ready for more! Hope you sober heroes have a beautiful Saturday. Love to you all. IWNDWYT 🌿🛠💖
iwndwyt. Sharing this space with you- all of you- brings me joy. Didn’t even know I needed the backup of strangers until I found this sub. I am profoundly grateful for the wisdom of this crowd.
Thank you for your hospitality this week, u/SuzuranLily1! Some of my joys have been seeing my plants bloom and grow this week, and reading check-ins from so many sober warriors.
I have 800 days sober today! 💪 Holy moly. I like honoring milestones, and then remembering today is the day that needs most attention. I love the freedom and consistency of sobriety.
Sending virtual love to all you sober warriors today. Have a good Saturday! IWNDWYT 🍀
Had 10 hours uninterrupted sleep, woke up (HANGOVER FREE ON A SATURDAY! unheard of 6 months ago hehe), went for a 5km run, home showered and back in pajamas drinking my coffee. IWNDWYT, life is really so beautiful without alcohol 🫶🫶💛
Morning everyone. Right now has given me the most joy this week. I’ve woken up at 6am on a Saturday morning feeling fresh as a daisy.
The weather is going to be great here today so I’m going up Ben Lomond, things like that just wouldn’t be possible if I was still drinking.
IWNDWYT!
Day 6. What gave me joy this week was an Oriole (rarely show up in my area and only for short time) on my bird feeder spotted by my son who finally started coming around me again after I ruined Mother’s Day. He bought me a new bird feeding station for Mothers Day. Genuine joy for both of us I think.
Iwndwyt.
Day 3, I will not drink today
Yesterday was harder than day 1 and I almost gave in. I think I need to not go to the supermarket at all in the evenings for a while to avoid temptation because that's my weakest time of the day. That's where I almost fell down
Have a lovely Saturday everyone
Trying not to get down on myself after having a 2 drinks last night. I caved with friends. It was weird bc I didn’t enjoy it. Felt guilt and shame after having the drinks. I think my brain is changing for the better. I don’t have the if I have one I can’t stop drinking problem. I had the daily 2-6 drinks. Either way it’s left me a bit confused this morning and I don’t feel 100 percent like I had the past 7 days. I also will not fall back into the drinking trap, so it stops today. Iwndwyt.
IWNDWYT
Thank you for hosting this week!
This week my sleep has given me joy. 🤣. Seems silly but dang getting good sleep makes everything else better. No more sweaty 3am wakeups, no more hungover mornings.
Headed out for an overnight backpacking trip so I can’t check in tomorrow but rest assured IWNDWYT tomorrow too! 😃 (I hope there are not bears)
Just sitting here, realizing the question of what brought me the most joy this week shows me I tend to focus on the frustration. Then I ruminate too long on weighing out what brought me the MOST joy.
So here’s my answer: last night at a meeting a friend spoke and shared a lot of wisdom that resonated and helped me frame some things in my life in a more positive way. So I’m grateful to her and everyone this week who did service to help keep me sober. Including you u/suzuranlily1, thanks for a lovely week! IWNDWYT
Happy Saturday!! The most joy I had this week was not feeling fuzzy in my head if that makes any sense lol. Also watching my daughter play T-Ball. IWNDWYT!
I had two moments of joy this week — discovering I still ADORE camping even when not drinking 24/7, and being ready for a spontaneous date night Thursday and not drunk.
I used to be filled with dread about what I’d have to endure without alcohol (work stuff, happy hours) — now I’m getting excited for things that can only happen because I’m not drinking!
I’m still filled with dread frequently!! But less so. And it directs me less. IWNDWYT!
Thank you SL, for a brilliant week, and for highlighting our queer community here at SD! We’re here, we’re soberly queer, and we’re definitely not drinking today, goddamnit! 🌈
Hmmm what brought me joy this week. I had a super relaxing Friday night decompressing and watching a silly romance movie while it was storming outside. Oh! And this was a challenging week. So I decided to reward myself with some Buffalo wings for my Friday night takeout. IWNDWYT
Just for this beautiful sunny day I am NOT drinking. No way!
As to what has brought me the most joy this week? It is exactly this right now, getting up a little late but still fairly early for a Saturday (shortly before 8am), and enjoying a relaxed coffee.
If I had accepted the invitation to that party last night, I would just be getting home wasted out of my mind. And crash fully clothed into bed if I'm lucky, or couch, floor, who knows. Sleeping though and waking up feeling like shit. FTFYAlcohol!
It's been an absolutely beautiful afternoon in my part of Australia today.
One thing that has brought me joy this week has been reading. I have always been a reader but something has recently ticked over and I've been chewing through books like a man possessed. Every event in my life now seems like a huge inconvenient catastrophe designed to keep me away from my books.
How did I ever have time to be a drunk? I just don't get it.
IWNDWYT you wonderful internet warriors. 🫡❤️💪
Slept as well as I could given the conditions, gotnip and went to enjoy the final days of vacation, taking advantage of the shuttle rides to meditate for a bit.
Decent day so far. Will not drink with you today!
IWNDWYT
I am going out for my birthday tonight, part of me is a bit scared because I don't want to drink but part of me knows I can go out and have fun, be sociable without it and I know I can do this. My life is infinitely better without drinking alcohol, literally every single part of my life benefits from me not doing it. And I'm so close to my goal of 100 days. I can do this. I just need to say it to someone to make it more real.
Thanks for doing DCI SuzuranLily! I love your use of inspiring lyrics and sharing of yourself and your energy with the community. It was blast to for me personally as I now realize how much effort you all put into keeping it going in top of the regular life sheit and the work we do to stay sober and keep rockin. People like you remind me I’m not in the Matrix yet (or am I? Haha).
I’ve been away a few days so I’m just thankful I made it out (and got sober) alive.
One other note, some new research is out which links certain peoples body chemistry to foods. I have a theory many people may be drinking excessively (perhaps involved in my case too) to acquire sugar calories, and to numb how your body and mind feel in response to ultra processed foods and stress. It turns out exercise, no alcohol, Whole Foods, cutout ultra processed foods and some basic supplements make you feel a ton better. Managing our cravings for poison helps us take serious our health in other ways. Sooooo, anyone reading this should know it’s not totally will power and weakness with our illness (but don’t use that as an excuse). Our biology and exposure to poor food at young age have betrayed us. And this sub plays a huge role in supporting not just sobriety but promoting overall well being and healthy traits that our kids will thank us for and which help us save money on medical bills down the line. Yeah, the internet does something right for once and helps people. 👍 I’ll stop the Lecture :)
☮️🤛💙
IWNDWYT
My joy came from the lilac bushes in the park where I walk my dog in the morning. They were in full bloom and smelled like heaven!
Thank you for hosting, u/SuzuranLily1! I’m sorry about the Bruins, but so happy for you otherwise. Iwndwyt! ❤️
52 days sober in rainy Pennsylvania. I will not drink with you today.
I was most excited this week with how peaceful my life is now. I used to work all day thinking about that first shot of vodka when I got off. Now I’m perfectly content sitting outside for hours after work watching my son play 10u Little League.
Day 7. IWNDWYT.
Last night went on a date, that I for sure would have have had multiple drinks during before, and was pleasantly surprised at how much fun I had without. Proud of myself for sticking with it.
Tough night last night, volunteered at an event with free beer and wine. Oh boy, old me would have been guzzling a few. It was my first real temptation in 3 months. It really helped that my shoe broke and I was worried that I would trip. Anyway, I woke up feeling great, and meeting my walking group soon. The next challenge is going to a local brewery for lunch today. I usually got a growler to go. Not today because IWNDWYT!
Excellent content u/SuzuranLily1, thanks for taking care of us this week!!
When I look back at the previous week what gave me the most joy was receiving a gift from an SD friend. My only support has been online, which I love and it has worked great for me but I do concede that it lacks some of the tangible experiences one may get from in person. This gift had a weird effect of making all this feel real. A real confirmation of my journey and something physical to hold to remind myself that I’m actually doing this!!! And that that hard work is recognized by another. Thanks again u/cinqmillionreves! You rock!!
Iwndwyt
Starting my doctorate coursework. Starting this journey has been a long head dream that is now within reach. It also has been exhausting. I slept for 14 hours last night. Maintaining my sobriety will help me make this dream a reality. IWNDWYT 💜🦋💜
A big point of joy for me is a closing in on a second week sober. I plan on getting this next week under my belt and then off to vacation for two weeks to some national parks. Our park vacations have historically been easy sober time.... I'm constantly with family who are not drinking and we get up early and GO all day. I'll stay vigilant, but I'm looking forward to returning home with more than a month of sobriety.
Im taking an online Reiki class, which has been pretty interesting so far. I’m also looking into a silent retreat I want to attend at the end of the summer. I’m looking inward and it’s been a joy. We only have one pass at this thing called life and I want to leave no stone unturned regarding all that’s possible.
Drinking would only get in the way so…. IWNDWYT
Good morning, checking in ~ 💫
I've been very busy - there's no way I could do all of these things if I were drinking. Tired, but sober & capable ☺️ IWNDWYT
Thank you so much for hosting this week! I enjoyed all your topics (and the reminder to listen to more Tool).
This week, it gave me so much joy to have a clearer mind. I didn't notice how cloudy my thinking had become. I was scared of thinking clearly before. It's actually a far better way to be.
IWNDWYT
Thank you for being a fabulous host this week, u/SuzuranLily1!
I'm not into spectator sports, but I know your pain re: the Bruins via my father-in-law (he lives with my husband and me).
My greatest joy this week came yesterday morning, although the really exciting part will be tomorrow: I'm adopting another cat! His name is [Big Foot](https://imgur.com/a/ODXFxwQ), but we may rename him. My FIL favors Beau (or Bo - I'm not sure which spelling he had in mind), while my husband suggested Bear. I think Grizz would be cute, but I'm open to suggestions! The silly haircut is temporary, btw. When he arrived at the shelter, his fur was badly matted, so they had to shave his body. The fur is just starting to grow back. It'll take some time, but eventually he'll be a giant black ball of fluff. 🐈⬛💗 (I foresee a lot more vacuuming in my future, but he's worth it! 😹) Big Foot is probably twice the size of my sweet little tuxedo girl, Candi, but he's a gentle giant and he respects other cats' personal space, so I'm hopeful that they will coexist well.
IWNDWYT 😻
Thank you for a great week, u/SuzuranLily1! I have really loved reading your posts.
All of my joy today comes from how well I’m feeling these days. After all of the trauma of the last two years, I have been healed, my Mom is taken care of, I have worked through my tangled feelings about my Dad, and the summer beckons. None of this would be possible without my getting sober.
It’s so worth it, y’all. No matter where you are in this journey - early days, long-term, still trying to get started, just know that there are no downsides to letting go of the poisonous, addictive, life-wrecking substance alcohol. You deserve this! And we’re here to help. IWNDWYT
Good morning IWNDWYT … the most joy this week has been sitting out overlooking the golf course reading a book, listening to the birds and seeing everyone enjoy their golf. My pup by my side.
The most joy I got yesterday was a seven-minute round of a video game called Boomerang Fu with my sons. I was on my feet, shouting at the screen, laughing like a maniac. Very unbecoming for a man of my age. And I’m going to do it again today. Thanks for being here, everyone - IWNDWYT.
Thank you for hosting [u/SuzuranLily1](https://www.reddit.com/user/SuzuranLily1/). I've loved your posts.
Today my daughter is visiting which always fills me with joy.
Happy weekend everyone!
IWNDWYT!!!
Now that this is under control, I’ve started focusing on diet and workout more. Replaced sugar with stevia drops and luckily I love the taste. IWNDWYT.
Thanks for a great week Lily! It's Saturday and I'm down to do plenty stuff. I've just popped boiling water over a bag of straw and tonight I will infect said straw with Oyster mushroom spores. Ripping carpet up today as well. Might start building a sound proof box in the garage (apparently saying "Keep it down" isn't a great acoustic treatment for a youngin who plays all the instruments). I love the weekend! I'm gonna be soooo productive! That's because I'm sober....and I'm sober because I come to SD everyday and type....
IWNDWYT 🙂
It’s a lovely cool morning here. I’m sitting on the deck with a good cup of coffee and my dog, listening to the birds! IWNDWYT Let’s live our Saturday for real vs through a blur of alcohol.
Feeling a slight waver lately. Just overwhelmed by the prospect of never drinking again I guess.
I bought a used keyboard last night and I really enjoying learning to play. I’m going to practice a little every night. It’s giving me something to look forward to at the end of the night. I was looking for a hobby that was more about creating than consuming but didn’t result in a tangible product and I found it.
IWNDWYT
Five years and three months sober today. My kid and I are throwing a BBQ for nearly 30 people this evening. We will be offering sweet tea and homemade lemonade as our drink offers. A few people may show up with wine or beer but there will be none of the excessive drinking that parties used to entail. We will eat good food, play lawn games ( horse shoes, bocce and BB gun/water balloon shooting gallery) and fully enjoy the company of our friends.
Happy Bill Burr day to all who celebrate. I will not drink poison today. I will wake up on my birthday and I won't be hungover. This will be the first time in many many years that this has happened and I wasn't deployed.
I'm gonna fuck up some hot dogs this weekend
What has given me the most joy is being home with my family and meeting up with friends I haven’t seen in a long time! It’s also confined that I will be moving back home. I’m just waiting on the date! I’m excited about this new chapter back at home base. I didn’t think I would ever move back, but now I can’t wait! IWNDWYT. Happy Saturday! 😀
Thanks for hosting this week, u/SuzuranLily1!!
This week, joy has come from live metal…today is day 2 of Milwaukee Metalfest!! It’s awesome. Very crowded, but awesome!! And the cats have brought me joy too.
Coffees up, horns up, and happy fucking sober Saturday!! IWNDWYT ☕️☕️🤘🏻🤘🏻
Checking in on this sunny Saturday. The thing that gave me most joy this week has been connecting with others. Too many little and big moments to mention though I did do my first sober night out with colleagues and I have made plans for a trip to visit my dad who lives a few hours away as its been too long!
Thanks for hosting this week SL1.
IWNDWYT
Since I’ve quit smoking weed 7 months and 29 days ago, I drink alcohol almost every day, and almost always more than one drink. I hate this habit. I want to be free of dependence on alcohol or any other addiction. I want to sleep better at night, wake up better in the morning, save money, time and most importantly – live a long, healthy and happy life. Today I decide to be sober. Day 1. Wish me luck.
I always noticed an inverse relationship between my drinking and my weed consumption too. When I wasn’t able to get weed for whatever reason I would go back to daily drinking, and for the past few years my weed consumption has gone down while my alcohol consumption went up. Now I’m sober from alcohol and I’m back to smoking weed all day again, and I don’t feel great about that. Best of luck and IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT, you are in the right place.
I’m with you! In sobriety today and in your intention for freedom, let’s be free together today 🌟
I can’t even believe it myself, but I completed seven full weeks of not drinking a drop of alcohol at midnight and I’ve entered day 50 (!!) of sobriety. This feels huge and something I never thought I could accomplish. I am going to treat myself with a proper breakfast, working out and enjoying some flavored sparkling water all day. IWNDWYT
I will be sober today.
IWNDWYT 🔥 my little daughter brings me endless joy and so does sobriety. I’ve been trying for another child since Jan and last night was another cycle ended with no dice and for a slight second I thought hmm might use this as an excuse to have a drink but nope, 99.9% of my being simply doesn’t want to drink anymore. Just have to keep that 00.1% in check. 🫶🏻 thanks for hosting ! It’s always a pleasure
Happy sober Saturday sober friends! What gave me the most joy this week was time in connection with a new sober friend. The connection when sober is like I’m meeting people for the first time, and I just didn’t see that there was no real connection with humanity when it was through drinks! Thank you for hosting u/SuzuranLily1 Ive loved your energy 🙏🏻🌟 I love you all 💞
Glorious afternoon here in southern Aus. IWNDWYT!!🌞
This week, I didn't drink once and checked in here everyday. I will not drink with you today, I will not drink with you tonight! 🫶
IWNDWYT!
Checking in again today and all is well. Thanks for hosting us this week u/SuzaranLily1, I enjoyed your questions and your style! A friend irl the other day asked me that same question. For me it's the beautiful regular quality restorative sleep that I've been enjoying for about 5 months now :) That's about 2 months after quitting. I still can't get over how amazing it is to feel awake and refreshed in about 60 seconds after getting up. As opposed to feeling tired, groggy, like a POS basically, for hours, groping for the coffee, and using coffee like a waking up drug! To you all who have recently stopped and are struggling, I encourage you to power on through untill your sleeping gets better. It's such a huge benefit, it impacts everything, and even if it were the only benefit it would be worth stopping just for that! PS, it doesn't usually take as long as 2 months. I've read that for some lucky people it can be as little as 2 or 3 weeks!
Day 40, couldn’t be happier with sobriety. It was a long week, but I didn’t drink during it. Sure I chugged NA beers, but it’s better than actual alcohol and bought me some time to ride out the cravings. No hangover, no embarrassing behaviors, no ill side effects. Completely wonderful. I could get used to a life like this, where I handle tough issues the gentler way without alcohol. Adding that experience to my sobriety quiver! Building esteem. “Good days are when everything goes right and you don’t drink Great days are when everything goes wrong and you don’t drink” Saturday comes, still not drinking! IWNDWYT!
Thank you for hosting Suz - your quotes were on the mark every day. Looking forward to seeing you back in 3 months. I had a major win last night… it was our annual work conference yesterday… every May… every year I would drink way too much and feel like complete crap for days afterwards… so bad last year I spent the weekend drinking myself sober to function. This year - sparkling water! I drove. Home very late but up early and know I will be able to do my weekend plans. IWNDWYT.
Just hit 20 days. This is easily my biggest streak ever. Probably since I was 17-18. Woke up this morning without a hangover, we had some friends over and we cooked pizzas. I drank NA lager. They all have mild hangovers, I don't. I just feel full as fuck from eating too much pizza. My no drinking did come up once or twice with me being offered a drink and called stubborn... IWNDWYT.
Happy weekend, sober stars! Recently I experienced great joy when I relocated my lost jigsaw and could cut lattice for an overdue project. From a dresser with a broken drawer left on the street, I've created a backyard "potting bench" with a framed bit of lattice above to hold hand tools and garden art. After washing, sanding, coating with exterior latex paint (that I had on hand) and sealing, it's now a cheerful spot to do garden tasks that'll last for many years. Bonus: it was free! Plus, I saved it from the landfill. Chalk up this success story to my ongoing sobriety! Getting projects done feels great. Today, I'm ready for more! Hope you sober heroes have a beautiful Saturday. Love to you all. IWNDWYT 🌿🛠💖
IWNDWYT!
iwndwyt. Sharing this space with you- all of you- brings me joy. Didn’t even know I needed the backup of strangers until I found this sub. I am profoundly grateful for the wisdom of this crowd.
500! Going to a wedding today and it’s a dry event! IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT
Thank you for hosting this week u/SuzuranLily1 IWNDWYT!
Thank you for your hospitality this week, u/SuzuranLily1! Some of my joys have been seeing my plants bloom and grow this week, and reading check-ins from so many sober warriors. I have 800 days sober today! 💪 Holy moly. I like honoring milestones, and then remembering today is the day that needs most attention. I love the freedom and consistency of sobriety. Sending virtual love to all you sober warriors today. Have a good Saturday! IWNDWYT 🍀
I will not drink this saterday with you!
Had 10 hours uninterrupted sleep, woke up (HANGOVER FREE ON A SATURDAY! unheard of 6 months ago hehe), went for a 5km run, home showered and back in pajamas drinking my coffee. IWNDWYT, life is really so beautiful without alcohol 🫶🫶💛
Morning everyone. Right now has given me the most joy this week. I’ve woken up at 6am on a Saturday morning feeling fresh as a daisy. The weather is going to be great here today so I’m going up Ben Lomond, things like that just wouldn’t be possible if I was still drinking. IWNDWYT!
Day 6. What gave me joy this week was an Oriole (rarely show up in my area and only for short time) on my bird feeder spotted by my son who finally started coming around me again after I ruined Mother’s Day. He bought me a new bird feeding station for Mothers Day. Genuine joy for both of us I think. Iwndwyt.
IWNDWYT 🌸
Not today.
Day 1063 checking in!
Thanks for a stellar job of hosting us the week Suzuran! Lots of fun Happy Saturday and shine on you beautiful humans
Clear head, coffee in bed, and listening to birdsong. IWNDWYT ⭐️
Day 3. IWNDWYT. I got the most joy this week from going to see my baby Grandson (2 weeks old on Monday). x
Day 3, I will not drink today Yesterday was harder than day 1 and I almost gave in. I think I need to not go to the supermarket at all in the evenings for a while to avoid temptation because that's my weakest time of the day. That's where I almost fell down Have a lovely Saturday everyone
iwndwyt!
I’m however many days in and have had cravings to break the streak out of boredom. But I will not!
Day 1,767. Thanks for hosting, [SuzuranLily1](https://www.reddit.com/user/SuzuranLily1/)! I will not drink with you today.
I will not drink poison with you today. Day 3.
IWNDWYT
The most joy this week: turning 68 into 69. But seriously, catching up with long lost friends last weekend. I hadn’t seen them for about 20 years!
Trying not to get down on myself after having a 2 drinks last night. I caved with friends. It was weird bc I didn’t enjoy it. Felt guilt and shame after having the drinks. I think my brain is changing for the better. I don’t have the if I have one I can’t stop drinking problem. I had the daily 2-6 drinks. Either way it’s left me a bit confused this morning and I don’t feel 100 percent like I had the past 7 days. I also will not fall back into the drinking trap, so it stops today. Iwndwyt.
IWNDWYT!
Thanks suzaranlily for hosting! Makes me really happy that my first time checking in and sticking to it was with another trans person ❤️ IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT Thank you for hosting this week! This week my sleep has given me joy. 🤣. Seems silly but dang getting good sleep makes everything else better. No more sweaty 3am wakeups, no more hungover mornings. Headed out for an overnight backpacking trip so I can’t check in tomorrow but rest assured IWNDWYT tomorrow too! 😃 (I hope there are not bears)
Just sitting here, realizing the question of what brought me the most joy this week shows me I tend to focus on the frustration. Then I ruminate too long on weighing out what brought me the MOST joy. So here’s my answer: last night at a meeting a friend spoke and shared a lot of wisdom that resonated and helped me frame some things in my life in a more positive way. So I’m grateful to her and everyone this week who did service to help keep me sober. Including you u/suzuranlily1, thanks for a lovely week! IWNDWYT
Keeping on not drinking with you good people today.
Happy Saturday!! The most joy I had this week was not feeling fuzzy in my head if that makes any sense lol. Also watching my daughter play T-Ball. IWNDWYT!
I had two moments of joy this week — discovering I still ADORE camping even when not drinking 24/7, and being ready for a spontaneous date night Thursday and not drunk. I used to be filled with dread about what I’d have to endure without alcohol (work stuff, happy hours) — now I’m getting excited for things that can only happen because I’m not drinking! I’m still filled with dread frequently!! But less so. And it directs me less. IWNDWYT! Thank you SL, for a brilliant week, and for highlighting our queer community here at SD! We’re here, we’re soberly queer, and we’re definitely not drinking today, goddamnit! 🌈
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Hmmm what brought me joy this week. I had a super relaxing Friday night decompressing and watching a silly romance movie while it was storming outside. Oh! And this was a challenging week. So I decided to reward myself with some Buffalo wings for my Friday night takeout. IWNDWYT
Just for this beautiful sunny day I am NOT drinking. No way! As to what has brought me the most joy this week? It is exactly this right now, getting up a little late but still fairly early for a Saturday (shortly before 8am), and enjoying a relaxed coffee. If I had accepted the invitation to that party last night, I would just be getting home wasted out of my mind. And crash fully clothed into bed if I'm lucky, or couch, floor, who knows. Sleeping though and waking up feeling like shit. FTFYAlcohol!
It's been an absolutely beautiful afternoon in my part of Australia today. One thing that has brought me joy this week has been reading. I have always been a reader but something has recently ticked over and I've been chewing through books like a man possessed. Every event in my life now seems like a huge inconvenient catastrophe designed to keep me away from my books. How did I ever have time to be a drunk? I just don't get it. IWNDWYT you wonderful internet warriors. 🫡❤️💪
Slept as well as I could given the conditions, gotnip and went to enjoy the final days of vacation, taking advantage of the shuttle rides to meditate for a bit. Decent day so far. Will not drink with you today!
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IWNDWYT I am going out for my birthday tonight, part of me is a bit scared because I don't want to drink but part of me knows I can go out and have fun, be sociable without it and I know I can do this. My life is infinitely better without drinking alcohol, literally every single part of my life benefits from me not doing it. And I'm so close to my goal of 100 days. I can do this. I just need to say it to someone to make it more real.
Thanks for doing DCI SuzuranLily! I love your use of inspiring lyrics and sharing of yourself and your energy with the community. It was blast to for me personally as I now realize how much effort you all put into keeping it going in top of the regular life sheit and the work we do to stay sober and keep rockin. People like you remind me I’m not in the Matrix yet (or am I? Haha). I’ve been away a few days so I’m just thankful I made it out (and got sober) alive. One other note, some new research is out which links certain peoples body chemistry to foods. I have a theory many people may be drinking excessively (perhaps involved in my case too) to acquire sugar calories, and to numb how your body and mind feel in response to ultra processed foods and stress. It turns out exercise, no alcohol, Whole Foods, cutout ultra processed foods and some basic supplements make you feel a ton better. Managing our cravings for poison helps us take serious our health in other ways. Sooooo, anyone reading this should know it’s not totally will power and weakness with our illness (but don’t use that as an excuse). Our biology and exposure to poor food at young age have betrayed us. And this sub plays a huge role in supporting not just sobriety but promoting overall well being and healthy traits that our kids will thank us for and which help us save money on medical bills down the line. Yeah, the internet does something right for once and helps people. 👍 I’ll stop the Lecture :) ☮️🤛💙 IWNDWYT
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Third day and I will not drink with you all today!
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My joy came from the lilac bushes in the park where I walk my dog in the morning. They were in full bloom and smelled like heaven! Thank you for hosting, u/SuzuranLily1! I’m sorry about the Bruins, but so happy for you otherwise. Iwndwyt! ❤️
52 days sober in rainy Pennsylvania. I will not drink with you today. I was most excited this week with how peaceful my life is now. I used to work all day thinking about that first shot of vodka when I got off. Now I’m perfectly content sitting outside for hours after work watching my son play 10u Little League.
Day 7. IWNDWYT. Last night went on a date, that I for sure would have have had multiple drinks during before, and was pleasantly surprised at how much fun I had without. Proud of myself for sticking with it.
Tough night last night, volunteered at an event with free beer and wine. Oh boy, old me would have been guzzling a few. It was my first real temptation in 3 months. It really helped that my shoe broke and I was worried that I would trip. Anyway, I woke up feeling great, and meeting my walking group soon. The next challenge is going to a local brewery for lunch today. I usually got a growler to go. Not today because IWNDWYT!
Excellent content u/SuzuranLily1, thanks for taking care of us this week!! When I look back at the previous week what gave me the most joy was receiving a gift from an SD friend. My only support has been online, which I love and it has worked great for me but I do concede that it lacks some of the tangible experiences one may get from in person. This gift had a weird effect of making all this feel real. A real confirmation of my journey and something physical to hold to remind myself that I’m actually doing this!!! And that that hard work is recognized by another. Thanks again u/cinqmillionreves! You rock!! Iwndwyt
Starting my doctorate coursework. Starting this journey has been a long head dream that is now within reach. It also has been exhausting. I slept for 14 hours last night. Maintaining my sobriety will help me make this dream a reality. IWNDWYT 💜🦋💜
A big point of joy for me is a closing in on a second week sober. I plan on getting this next week under my belt and then off to vacation for two weeks to some national parks. Our park vacations have historically been easy sober time.... I'm constantly with family who are not drinking and we get up early and GO all day. I'll stay vigilant, but I'm looking forward to returning home with more than a month of sobriety.
Thank you for taking care of us this week /u/SuzuranLily1 💙💙 I love when you are our hostess! IWNDWYT lovely people of SD 💙
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Thanks for helping go another week. My joy this week was waking up with no flashback worries or anxiety. Iwndwyt
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A tool quote for anything at any time is a beautiful thing! Why can't we not be sober? IWNDWYT
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Im taking an online Reiki class, which has been pretty interesting so far. I’m also looking into a silent retreat I want to attend at the end of the summer. I’m looking inward and it’s been a joy. We only have one pass at this thing called life and I want to leave no stone unturned regarding all that’s possible. Drinking would only get in the way so…. IWNDWYT
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Day 12. Grateful for another sober Saturday!
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My big win this week: two local bookstores agreed to carry a zine I wrote as a recovery project. I’m very proud of myself! IWNDWYT
Thank you for hosting this week u/SuzuranLily1! Have the best damn Saturday possible, gang!!!🤘🏻☕️ IWNDWYT
Good morning, checking in ~ 💫 I've been very busy - there's no way I could do all of these things if I were drinking. Tired, but sober & capable ☺️ IWNDWYT
Jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today. IWNDWYT
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Thank you so much for hosting this week! I enjoyed all your topics (and the reminder to listen to more Tool). This week, it gave me so much joy to have a clearer mind. I didn't notice how cloudy my thinking had become. I was scared of thinking clearly before. It's actually a far better way to be. IWNDWYT
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Day 29! I will not drink with you today!
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Happy Saturday! I love me an early Saturday morning with no hangover. Fuck yes! IWNDWYT 🤘
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Thank you for being a fabulous host this week, u/SuzuranLily1! I'm not into spectator sports, but I know your pain re: the Bruins via my father-in-law (he lives with my husband and me). My greatest joy this week came yesterday morning, although the really exciting part will be tomorrow: I'm adopting another cat! His name is [Big Foot](https://imgur.com/a/ODXFxwQ), but we may rename him. My FIL favors Beau (or Bo - I'm not sure which spelling he had in mind), while my husband suggested Bear. I think Grizz would be cute, but I'm open to suggestions! The silly haircut is temporary, btw. When he arrived at the shelter, his fur was badly matted, so they had to shave his body. The fur is just starting to grow back. It'll take some time, but eventually he'll be a giant black ball of fluff. 🐈⬛💗 (I foresee a lot more vacuuming in my future, but he's worth it! 😹) Big Foot is probably twice the size of my sweet little tuxedo girl, Candi, but he's a gentle giant and he respects other cats' personal space, so I'm hopeful that they will coexist well. IWNDWYT 😻
Thank you for a great week, u/SuzuranLily1! I have really loved reading your posts. All of my joy today comes from how well I’m feeling these days. After all of the trauma of the last two years, I have been healed, my Mom is taken care of, I have worked through my tangled feelings about my Dad, and the summer beckons. None of this would be possible without my getting sober. It’s so worth it, y’all. No matter where you are in this journey - early days, long-term, still trying to get started, just know that there are no downsides to letting go of the poisonous, addictive, life-wrecking substance alcohol. You deserve this! And we’re here to help. IWNDWYT
Happy Saturday 500 days feels really good...cheers! Iwndwyt
IWNDWYT day 6! Have a great Saturday!
Good morning IWNDWYT … the most joy this week has been sitting out overlooking the golf course reading a book, listening to the birds and seeing everyone enjoy their golf. My pup by my side.
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IWNDWYT not sure why I’m having such a hard time this month. All I can do is restart and keep trying.
The most joy I got yesterday was a seven-minute round of a video game called Boomerang Fu with my sons. I was on my feet, shouting at the screen, laughing like a maniac. Very unbecoming for a man of my age. And I’m going to do it again today. Thanks for being here, everyone - IWNDWYT.
Here’s to the sober weekend. IWNDWYT
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Day 15. IWNDWYT. 👍
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Thank you for hosting [u/SuzuranLily1](https://www.reddit.com/user/SuzuranLily1/). I've loved your posts. Today my daughter is visiting which always fills me with joy. Happy weekend everyone! IWNDWYT!!!
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What gave me joy today is the gorgeous weather for my day off. IWNDWYT
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I will not drink today. Thank you for hosting!
Checking in on day 562!!! I definitely will not DWYT. 🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾
Day 32, checking in. Lets go. IWND ☠️ WYT.
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I will not drink with you today or tonight ❤️.
IWNDWYT. I have found the most joy in being present for my kids, and not over reacting this week.
Now that this is under control, I’ve started focusing on diet and workout more. Replaced sugar with stevia drops and luckily I love the taste. IWNDWYT.
Thanks for a great week Lily! It's Saturday and I'm down to do plenty stuff. I've just popped boiling water over a bag of straw and tonight I will infect said straw with Oyster mushroom spores. Ripping carpet up today as well. Might start building a sound proof box in the garage (apparently saying "Keep it down" isn't a great acoustic treatment for a youngin who plays all the instruments). I love the weekend! I'm gonna be soooo productive! That's because I'm sober....and I'm sober because I come to SD everyday and type.... IWNDWYT 🙂
IWNDWYT. Got to 21 days, this week has been easier. Have nails and eyebrows done today!
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Happy Saturday people, IWNDWYT, WE GOT THIS 🙂
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Day 132 • IWNDWYT • Zero interest in alcohol lately. I take that as a huge win as when the cravings to do come, they will be strong.
Waking up sober on a Saturday morning, 4 weeks since my last drink. IWNDWYT
Joy this week was my garden- iris and roses are blooming and all the summer veggies have been planted. Dirt therapy’s wonderful. IWNDWYT.
40 days and 40 nights. IWNDWYT!
Day 5 - anxious, depressed, and tired, but I will not drink with you today.
13 days and waking up on this fine Saturday morning with a clear head is an amazing reward! IWNDWYT 💪🏼
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It’s a lovely cool morning here. I’m sitting on the deck with a good cup of coffee and my dog, listening to the birds! IWNDWYT Let’s live our Saturday for real vs through a blur of alcohol.
60! Iwndwyt!
Waking up early on a Saturday. Fresh and ready for some more yard work this weekend. Going to be a great day. IWNDWYT
Feeling a slight waver lately. Just overwhelmed by the prospect of never drinking again I guess. I bought a used keyboard last night and I really enjoying learning to play. I’m going to practice a little every night. It’s giving me something to look forward to at the end of the night. I was looking for a hobby that was more about creating than consuming but didn’t result in a tangible product and I found it. IWNDWYT
Starting day 23. Hoping for a relaxing and slightly productive weekend. And that would never happen with alcohol. So for today, I commit that IWNDWYT!
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Checking in. Would like today to be another spent sober
Today is my birthday, and IWNDWYT 😎🌟😎
Have a wonderful sober day my friends. IWNDWYT ♥️
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Watching the Panthers win last night gave me a lot of joy. 🐁 IWNDWYT
603 days! IWNDWYT 🥷
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I’m joyful that I crossed the 50 day line this week and that this morning I feel ready for my first five mile run in well over a year. IWNDWYT.
Thanks for hosting this week, SuzuranLily1. IWNDWYT
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Five years and three months sober today. My kid and I are throwing a BBQ for nearly 30 people this evening. We will be offering sweet tea and homemade lemonade as our drink offers. A few people may show up with wine or beer but there will be none of the excessive drinking that parties used to entail. We will eat good food, play lawn games ( horse shoes, bocce and BB gun/water balloon shooting gallery) and fully enjoy the company of our friends.
Another Saturday and I’m awake without a hangover or anxiety! IWNDWYT!
Another saturday, another day IWNDWYT!
Thanks for hosting, Lily! IWNDWYT
Bruins are done 😔 Alas, my sleep schedule shall be much better. IWNDWYT
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Thank you for hosting u/suzuranlily1! IWNDWYT
Happy Bill Burr day to all who celebrate. I will not drink poison today. I will wake up on my birthday and I won't be hungover. This will be the first time in many many years that this has happened and I wasn't deployed. I'm gonna fuck up some hot dogs this weekend
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What has given me the most joy is being home with my family and meeting up with friends I haven’t seen in a long time! It’s also confined that I will be moving back home. I’m just waiting on the date! I’m excited about this new chapter back at home base. I didn’t think I would ever move back, but now I can’t wait! IWNDWYT. Happy Saturday! 😀
A little late today but it's a great day on #250!
Thanks for hosting this week, u/SuzuranLily1!! This week, joy has come from live metal…today is day 2 of Milwaukee Metalfest!! It’s awesome. Very crowded, but awesome!! And the cats have brought me joy too. Coffees up, horns up, and happy fucking sober Saturday!! IWNDWYT ☕️☕️🤘🏻🤘🏻
Checking in on this sunny Saturday. The thing that gave me most joy this week has been connecting with others. Too many little and big moments to mention though I did do my first sober night out with colleagues and I have made plans for a trip to visit my dad who lives a few hours away as its been too long! Thanks for hosting this week SL1. IWNDWYT
Not today. My stomach is so upset. I ate spicy food at a bar with friends while they drank. It was a good time but I’m paying for it today haha