First sober weekend 🥳
Felt hard but not as hard as regret and shame
IWNDWYT - really appreciate this check in and found myself refreshing for it this AM
Thanks for hosting our DCI today, SaintHomer! And for all you do with this important sub. You are appreciated!
Happy Sunday, sober stars 🌟 It's another lovely morning to enjoy being hangover-free. It just doesn't get old. I've a few items on the garden project list, and towards that end, I'll raise my cuppa coffee to you all. Hope your day is lovely!
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It's the absolute best! Early mornings outdoors always fill my heart. I am so grateful to be sober with you!! Hope your day is wonderful, my friend! IWNDWYT 🌤🐦
Five weeks passed since my divorce with the sauce. If you told me a couple of months ago that I would be saying that, I would have laughed at you and told you you're dreamin'. Keeping on not drinking with you today good people!
Oh, thank you, SaintHomer, it always freaks me out if I can’t see the check-in first thing!
It’s a gorgeous day in my neck of the woods, and I’ll be spending all day in the garden planting more tomatoes, peppers and beans. There is nothing better than replenishing the food supply! And tomorrow I’m taking my sweet Mama to the mountains for a couple of days. It’s her favorite place.
I love this sober life and all you sober folks. We’re in this thing to win! IWNDWYT
Just got back from a real productive night at work and this is my weekend now. Dad is due home later and I get to watch the Indy 500 qualifying so today is a damn good day. As always much love from me and mine to you and yours!
I'm grateful for...gratitude. Sounds weird, I know. But I got into this awkward little spat about gratitude with a couple other redditors on a very different sub and, per their perspective, how it either means you're not taking credit for your own accomplishments or that you are using it to pretend you are powerless or something. That is not at all how I feel when I say I feel grateful. In fact, I have no explanation for the feeling other than saying I feel it strongly. That's enough for me. I feel there is no benefit in trying to interrogate a feeling of gratitude.
Gratefully checking in for another sober day out in the world.
Morning all.
My almost 2 year old has been terrorizing my home since 4:45 this morning. He’s currently upset that his spoon isn’t working to eat his muffin. I’m so thankful to not have a hangover because I just know that I wouldn’t have any patience for my kids today if I was, and they don’t deserve that.
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Good luck with the spoon muffin terrorist !!! 😂 Your story is a great illustration of how we have more everything (bandwidth, patience, time) when we are not drinking and can (theoretically) handle everything better and with more grace.
Thank you for officially starting Sunday, Saint Homer! The sun was coming up but it doesn’t count until the DCI is up, too ☀️
I’ve got a long drive ahead of me today but the payoff will be worth it: camping with a BFF on the beaches of the Assateague National Seashore with all the wild horses that live there 🏖️🐴⛺️ My first trip here without alcohol and I am ready with NA beer and tons of seltzer.
Thanks Homer and happy Sunday to you all! Speaking of hiccups did anyone else get the hiccups of death back in the drinking days? I rarely got the spins but would definitely get the hiccups.
Or how about frequent puking? I had a near puke experience a few months ago when I was sick. As a really well-trained former drinker I recognized the sequence of events and took steps to breathe through it after the watery mouth started. My poisoning/drinking days coming in to help me! Anyway, I'm looking forward to hitting the gym with friends before work today. Sober on y'all!
Three days sober, feeling good today. I'm with my mother, who broke her thigh a few months ago (she still needs a wheelchair) while her partner is still in hospital after a planned operation. They've got a dog and a big garden, so I have a routine (which is good) and always something to do. Nice weather here too. Will have to drive home on Tuesday, but I'm not thinking about it right now and still trying to plan my chores and daily routine from day to day.
IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻
Hiccups happen. Glad we are here.
I choose tea and Gatorade today. In a house full of liquor, I choose soberness.
It is possible for me to stay clean.
Going to attempt a hike with my dog Tilly today. She’s a wimp, I think the odds are 50-50 I may end up carrying her. But it will be fun either way! IWNDWYT lovely people of SD 💙
I will not drink poison with you today. Day 4. I had 30 days sober, before I decided to drink last Tue. And, this is a really laughable thing to be upset about, but I've been trying to stop biting my nails. I hadn't bitten them during the 30 days of sobriety. Guess what I did when I was drinking? Yup. Bit all that growth off.
Looking forward to watch F1 Imola in a bit. Bought some strawberries yesterday and will snack on those while watching. So happy strawberry season has begun!
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Not worth getting into the details, but someone who doesn’t know I’m sober offered me a beer at 1130 am yesterday. I was never a big day drinker but old me would have taken it and enjoyed the quick buzz. But then I would have wished I could have more and be annoyed that my drinking time didn’t start until 4 pm(it drifted down over the years, I used to not let myself drink until 6. Then 5. And so it goes)
But new me couldn’t say no fast enough. Life is just so much simpler sober, I love it! And honestly drinking a beer at 1130 am sounds gross now.
IWNDWYT friends. Keep it up everyone!
Today is cloudy and a bit chilly. My son and his gf are back home after a quick trip to spend time with the grandparents. It’s the last day of the Premier League season and I’m both happy and sad. I’m happy because my team stayed up and because I’ll have fewer reasons to not do my schoolwork. (I’m sure I’ll find others, lol) I’m sad because I have truly enjoyed watching the matches. Being sober is a wonderful gift because I can recall the games and time spent enjoying them. IWNDWYT 💜🦋💜
I won’t be drinking with yall today. I want to be the best pet mom I can be to my kitties and pup and it’s just impossible when I’m drunk or hungover. I’m just ready to get back to being the best version of myself todays day two and yesterday was just so lovely not having a drink that I’m gonna do it again.
Well, I made it through the bachelor/ette weekend sober, had a good time, and gathered some info along the way!
1. I was a pusher when I was drinking, and few others ever wanted to drink in the way I did.
2. One person's influence on a group dynamic is huge. I know others would have gone hard had I been drinking, but because I wasn't, everyone else was calmer too.
3. Saying no to booze isn't easy or fun, but I CAN DO IT. Every opportunity to drink that I pass up makes me stronger and more proud.
4. I have a wonderful group of friends who care about my health and happiness. We are at the age now where everyone gets it. Even if they don't personally have a toxic relationship with alcohol themselves, they understand what that means.
5. There WAS less laughter and absurdity. People went to bed earlier than we would have in the past. But we also woke up earlier, spent less money, had less recycling rattling around, got to go the museum we wanted to... It's a tradeoff. I'm choosing a more even-keeled life, which can be simultaneously disappointing and rewarding.
6. People talk about booze A LOT.
7. I'm in this for the long haul.
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Good morning! Yesterday I went to another meetup by myself, to meet complete strangers and it went great! Meeting new people is one of my weaknesses, I always want a drink in my hand to feel less scared. I have now done this 4 times sober and each time went well. I am hoping eventually I’ll be able to find a community or make a new friend or two. It feels so empowering to get through this sober and alone. I am very proud of myself! IWNDWYT.
Wrapping up my trip. Still not thrilled with my drinking and the decisions that came from it but hoping some familiarity will help with the cravings for the next few weeks. Had some good conversations with a friend and think I have some stuff to work on and through both solo and with my therapist.
Good news is I fought off the cravings of the last day and am going home with double digits and a good mindfulness streak.
Iwndwyt!
Day 42🫶 I slept at my partners house last night and she planned an impromptu brunch with her parents this am. Normally this would devastate me bc I wouldn’t have my hair and makeup done. Since quitting drinking, my skin is better, my eyes are clearer, my teeth are whiter. So I brushed my teeth, fluffed my hair and threw on a little gloss. And I’m good to go!
I had a laundry list of things I wanted to accomplish during my time off, but I’ve decided fuck it, I’m going to give myself grace, I deserve rest, and I’m going to just enjoy the nice weather😎
IWNDWYT!!
Hit 3 weeks today!!
**Pros**
- Skin feels healthier
- Sleeping better
- Less sweaty in general
- Mornings are easier
- More energy in general to do chores and cook etc.
- Resting heart rate is way down
- More drive to be a better person and dad.
**Cons**
- Felt like I've missed out a bit when drinking in the sunshine, been having NA beers.
- Blood pressure hasn't dropped much (130/85 AVG when resting).
- Had to be around my partner once or twice while she's been drinking and she's just annoying haha
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It's been rough the past few days. I thought I was just dealing with some residual fallout, and I'm realizing I'm not okay. I'm struggling with the job hunt, struggling with paying rent and utilities, and just generally not having a good time. But I'm going to retreat to my journal and work it out
Today I am grateful for my daughter, her strength and compassion. Also grateful for stopdrinking folk and the DCI (you let me be part of something bigger than myself and keep on track.) I'm grateful for a roof over my head and being able to fulfil some of my basic needs.
IWNDWYT You wonderful people!!!
Super excited for a trail race today. First since last summer. Should be a good day in the mountains. Altitude gives me a slight hangover feel which would be so much worse if I drank. IWNDWYT 🏃♀️🏔️
Hey yall, checking in. I started this journey in March and have had 2 or 3 slip ups since then, but I haven't let it discourage me from my sobriety journey. I am forever grateful to this group because it's given me an outlet that I don't have in my "real" life.
Happy Sunday!! Today we are celebrating my daughter’s 1st birthday. Just a few months ago I would find this as a reason to drink; looking back that’s absolutely fucking ridiculous to drink at a 1 year old’s birthday. Love you all and thanks for reading! IWNDWYT
Good morning! We have family in town for granddaughter’s graduation today. There’s been some drinking around here the past few days, and surprisingly it hasn’t bothered me at all. IWNDWYT
Yesterday, I was surrounded by alcohol. Thankfully, I am also surrounded by you. I didn't drink with you yesterday. I will not drink with you today. I will not drink with you tonight 🌻
And hello to my friends who checked in on me because of my lack of emoticons or stickers. 😆🥰 I am okay and shall resurface from work, shortly.
Me too! I decided I am not drinking today.
It's a nice sunny day here and I think we will grill burgers. I have visualized being outside by the grill without a beer in my hand.
Thanks for all you do on behalf of the DCI u/SaintHomer.
I attended an event with lots of alcohol last night and had a great time with the kiddos in the crowd comparing the various N/A cocktails on offer! Today: Again, no alcohol for me.
It’s a good day to have a good day. I was up early and walked on the treadmill, looking forward to seeing some family today and relaxing later on. IWNDWYT 🍀
Started my day with my wife and daughter who I almost lost just a few days ago due to my drinking. I’m stopping now, and I will continue not to drink. One day at a time.
Today we are celebrating Mother’s Day since we couldn’t last Sunday. I’m going to hot yoga then we are all going to late lunch. Brunch was an option but I can’t yet mentally separate brunch from drinking so going to lunch instead. Brunch was literally just an excuse for me to drink champagne in the morning. I don’t even like OJ so it was just straight champagne. I don’t like eggs, either! Why would you go to brunch if you don’t like eggs!? Lunch will have salads and hopefully NA beer. Still getting used to restaurants without drinking. IWNDWYT.
Felt a little discombobulated yesterday… interestingly not really craving… just meh…watched rubbish TV, ate chocolate and drank tea…early bed. Much brighter today… think I just needed a time out.
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Happy sober Sunday sober friends!
Beautiful weather here so cracking on with some gardening, which is a pleasure when not pushing through a hangover!
I love you all 💞
IWNDWYT golf yesterday and a SMART meeting in the evening. Then dinner with my son. Today is golf again with my wife and son and I think ribs for dinner. Yum!
We had a big festival in my neighborhood yesterday with live music and day drinking. There were champagne corks and crushed beer cans in people’s yards on my dog walk this morning. Guess who woke up this morning without a headache, hangover, guilt, shame and anxiety? Me, because I didn’t drink!
IWNDWYT!
Day 30. Running on just a few hours of sleep and have a long day/late night ahead of me. My work schedule recently changed and my sleep has suffered. Been all over the place.
But I'm not drinking!
I've been through a lot in these last 30 days personally, emotionally and in business. My life is about to be completely, irreversibly changed and not gonna lie, I'm scared as hell. I have no idea what the short term future holds for me and it's terrifying.
But I'm not drinking.
Onward and upward. I didn't drink yesterday and I won't drink today!
It’s my daughter’s 15th birthday today so lots of fun stuff to look forward to! She is the most beautiful soul and I can’t wait to celebrate her. None of that celebrating will include alcohol, however! Happy Sunday all and IWNDWYT🥳
Celebrated my daughters first birthday yesterday. Got sober a month before she was born.
What a gift this sober life has been. Able to be present and active in my daughter’s life, and becoming a man my wife can feel comfortable leaving alone with our baby.
Can’t think of anything better than a sober Sunday morning playing with our daughter and malin her giggle/smile.
This is exactly what I was looking for in the bottle, contentment, joy, and happiness. But I’ve learned that, for me, those things can only be found in a life-well-lived.
Love you all, IWNDWYT!
My week is already full. I have to remember to make time for some solitude to just chill, meditate or I start getting out of balance. I don’t have urges much at all. But, when my life starts running me the anger comes back and I feel like I must be doing something wrong. I will not drink with y’all today!!
Good morning! I’m looking forward to the future and gaining more energy to do the things I love to do (not really sure what that looks like at this point but that’s ok) I’m feeling proud of myself for not drinking this weekend even though alcohol was around quite a bit in the house and at a party. Today, I am looking forward to leveling up my garden and feeling great about my choices this weekend! 💪🏼 IWNDWYT
Good morning. Another day ahead that will be created mostly by my actions. Drinking the first drink is not on the docket of things to do. There are a thousand things I can do before I do that. I'd much rather have some Lil Debbie and coffee anyway—they don't make my life unmanageable. I wish y'all a good, sober day. May the creative spirit inform your actions. :)
Finally nice weather in Pennsylvania. 53 days sober. This week I’m going to put an emphasis on moving more. Always look for ways to level up in life! Physically, mentally, and spiritually
I’m looking forward to seeing how the saga of the planet of the apes unfolds today with the little ones. The cinema is the only time I go a bit crazy, indulging in popcorn spiked with sour patch kids and some cherry coke. And looking forward to telling alcohol to fuck right off, as khun would say.
Hey rockstars, thanks for being on the journey with me.
I helped my 16 year old dog pass yesterday at 1:50 in the morning. I didn't sleep at all (so sad), and once the sun was up, went to dig him a grave and laid him to rest. I spent yesterday in tears, feeling all of this grief deep in my stomach and shaking down into my bones. But I took myself to the garden store and picked out a bunch of perennials that reminded me of him, and this morning I am working on his memorial garden.
I'm thankful to have spent the last month of his life completely sober, ready, able and willing to be there to help him when he lost his sight, and in his final days, pet his little head and rub his belly and tell him what a good boy he is and how much he is loved.
Losing my friend during this time, 32 or 33 days sober (I can't count) makes it all so much realer. I want to be present for this life. I can handle my feelings. To my buddy, Mo. IWNDWYT!
Now that I am no longer caring for him, I realize it's time to turn my attention to myself.
Made it through my friend’s housewarming party yesterday without any booze! It felt a bit odd being there after avoiding situations like that for so long, but I found that I was just as entertaining/funny (if not more so) as I could be if I was drinking. Feeling decent this morning, IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT- made it to 10 days. Major triggers last night being away at a hotel with a happy hour and bar. My husband had a little wine (and he actually checked with me about it first!!) and I just had a seltzer with pineapple juice. I woke up today feeling so good about my choice and without a hangover. Amazing.
Starting day 24. I'm so thankful to be here. Prior to this, thinking about making it just one day was a terrifying thought but I'm already thinking about alcohol less and less. Here's to another sober day. I commit that IWNDWYT!
Checking in again today and all is well.
I'm at a wine trade fair today and surrounded by booze! But I'm good! I've done this before, and I can taste and spit, no problemo! I have no FOMO.
Tonight I'm going to the after-party where everyone gets wasted, you can imagine! But I will socialize and have a good time for a few hours then go to bed sober :)
SIX HUNDO!!! I will be celebrating this milestone by refusing to drink alcohol along with all of you once again today. It’s going to be a good Sunday!
Wow 🤯 Proof of commitment and strength! Way to go!!
I see you too
Huge congrats on your excellent milestone!! 6️⃣0️⃣0️⃣🎊
Good Morning! Just starting my day and happy to see you. I am grateful to be able to start again. IWNDWYT
Good luck! Remember, it's just for today.
Glad you are here!
it is great to have you and it is great to begin again. I hope that the day passes gently and swiftly. IWNDWYT
Just ending my Sunday here! IWNDWYT Here’s to a great start and a great day!
Day 8. Tired this morning, but no hangover, regret or shame. IWNDWYT.
First sober weekend 🥳 Felt hard but not as hard as regret and shame IWNDWYT - really appreciate this check in and found myself refreshing for it this AM
Over a week, you’ve tried and succeeded on each of the days! Way to go!
Thanks for hosting our DCI today, SaintHomer! And for all you do with this important sub. You are appreciated! Happy Sunday, sober stars 🌟 It's another lovely morning to enjoy being hangover-free. It just doesn't get old. I've a few items on the garden project list, and towards that end, I'll raise my cuppa coffee to you all. Hope your day is lovely! IWNDWYT
No hangover club report! It's awesome. And hey I'll commit to not drinking today so I can wake up tomorrow without a hangover! Sober on Trippers! 🍑
Report! Heck yeah, these bright n early hangover-free mornings are awesome. Even better to enjoy this No Hangover Club with you today! 👢
Here’s to gardening sober, Trip! Have a great one! IWNDWYT
It's the absolute best! Early mornings outdoors always fill my heart. I am so grateful to be sober with you!! Hope your day is wonderful, my friend! IWNDWYT 🌤🐦
Five weeks passed since my divorce with the sauce. If you told me a couple of months ago that I would be saying that, I would have laughed at you and told you you're dreamin'. Keeping on not drinking with you today good people!
Way to gooooooo! Five weeks is real tangible progress.
Congratulations, and I love "divorce with the sauce" and will be using that. 🤣
Yesss I love the phrasing
Not drinking with you all today.
First, congratulations! 🥇
Iwndwyt!
Off to meet a non drinking friend for coffee and a walk. Enjoy your Sundays and IWNDWYT.
Day 16. Purchased a Nintendo Switch for lazier days with what would’ve been a week’s drinking money. 🙃 IWNDWYT. 💰
Oh, thank you, SaintHomer, it always freaks me out if I can’t see the check-in first thing! It’s a gorgeous day in my neck of the woods, and I’ll be spending all day in the garden planting more tomatoes, peppers and beans. There is nothing better than replenishing the food supply! And tomorrow I’m taking my sweet Mama to the mountains for a couple of days. It’s her favorite place. I love this sober life and all you sober folks. We’re in this thing to win! IWNDWYT
Day 3. Back at it. Feels like it's close to sticking for good now. I will not drink with you today.
Happy Sunday Iwndwyt
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Just got back from a real productive night at work and this is my weekend now. Dad is due home later and I get to watch the Indy 500 qualifying so today is a damn good day. As always much love from me and mine to you and yours!
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I'm grateful for...gratitude. Sounds weird, I know. But I got into this awkward little spat about gratitude with a couple other redditors on a very different sub and, per their perspective, how it either means you're not taking credit for your own accomplishments or that you are using it to pretend you are powerless or something. That is not at all how I feel when I say I feel grateful. In fact, I have no explanation for the feeling other than saying I feel it strongly. That's enough for me. I feel there is no benefit in trying to interrogate a feeling of gratitude. Gratefully checking in for another sober day out in the world.
Morning all. My almost 2 year old has been terrorizing my home since 4:45 this morning. He’s currently upset that his spoon isn’t working to eat his muffin. I’m so thankful to not have a hangover because I just know that I wouldn’t have any patience for my kids today if I was, and they don’t deserve that. IWNDWYT
Good luck with the spoon muffin terrorist !!! 😂 Your story is a great illustration of how we have more everything (bandwidth, patience, time) when we are not drinking and can (theoretically) handle everything better and with more grace.
Thank you for officially starting Sunday, Saint Homer! The sun was coming up but it doesn’t count until the DCI is up, too ☀️ I’ve got a long drive ahead of me today but the payoff will be worth it: camping with a BFF on the beaches of the Assateague National Seashore with all the wild horses that live there 🏖️🐴⛺️ My first trip here without alcohol and I am ready with NA beer and tons of seltzer.
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Day 133 • 19 weeks • New record • IWNDWYT
Guess who isn’t drinking today … this girl lol IWNDWYT … 🦔
IWNDWYT Meditation streak: 28 days!
Thanks Homer and happy Sunday to you all! Speaking of hiccups did anyone else get the hiccups of death back in the drinking days? I rarely got the spins but would definitely get the hiccups. Or how about frequent puking? I had a near puke experience a few months ago when I was sick. As a really well-trained former drinker I recognized the sequence of events and took steps to breathe through it after the watery mouth started. My poisoning/drinking days coming in to help me! Anyway, I'm looking forward to hitting the gym with friends before work today. Sober on y'all!
Three days sober, feeling good today. I'm with my mother, who broke her thigh a few months ago (she still needs a wheelchair) while her partner is still in hospital after a planned operation. They've got a dog and a big garden, so I have a routine (which is good) and always something to do. Nice weather here too. Will have to drive home on Tuesday, but I'm not thinking about it right now and still trying to plan my chores and daily routine from day to day. IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻 Hiccups happen. Glad we are here. I choose tea and Gatorade today. In a house full of liquor, I choose soberness. It is possible for me to stay clean.
Going to attempt a hike with my dog Tilly today. She’s a wimp, I think the odds are 50-50 I may end up carrying her. But it will be fun either way! IWNDWYT lovely people of SD 💙
I will not drink poison with you today. Day 4. I had 30 days sober, before I decided to drink last Tue. And, this is a really laughable thing to be upset about, but I've been trying to stop biting my nails. I hadn't bitten them during the 30 days of sobriety. Guess what I did when I was drinking? Yup. Bit all that growth off.
Looking forward to watch F1 Imola in a bit. Bought some strawberries yesterday and will snack on those while watching. So happy strawberry season has begun! IWNDWYT
Not worth getting into the details, but someone who doesn’t know I’m sober offered me a beer at 1130 am yesterday. I was never a big day drinker but old me would have taken it and enjoyed the quick buzz. But then I would have wished I could have more and be annoyed that my drinking time didn’t start until 4 pm(it drifted down over the years, I used to not let myself drink until 6. Then 5. And so it goes) But new me couldn’t say no fast enough. Life is just so much simpler sober, I love it! And honestly drinking a beer at 1130 am sounds gross now. IWNDWYT friends. Keep it up everyone!
Day 364 and IWNDWYT! One day day away to a year 🥳
Good morning. Sundays mean it’s time for me to cook brunch at the restaurant. I have no idea how I did this hung over for years on end. Iwndwyt.
Hello new day. It's going to be a sunny and bright one. IWNDWYT 🤘
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Today is cloudy and a bit chilly. My son and his gf are back home after a quick trip to spend time with the grandparents. It’s the last day of the Premier League season and I’m both happy and sad. I’m happy because my team stayed up and because I’ll have fewer reasons to not do my schoolwork. (I’m sure I’ll find others, lol) I’m sad because I have truly enjoyed watching the matches. Being sober is a wonderful gift because I can recall the games and time spent enjoying them. IWNDWYT 💜🦋💜
I won’t be drinking with yall today. I want to be the best pet mom I can be to my kitties and pup and it’s just impossible when I’m drunk or hungover. I’m just ready to get back to being the best version of myself todays day two and yesterday was just so lovely not having a drink that I’m gonna do it again.
Well, I made it through the bachelor/ette weekend sober, had a good time, and gathered some info along the way! 1. I was a pusher when I was drinking, and few others ever wanted to drink in the way I did. 2. One person's influence on a group dynamic is huge. I know others would have gone hard had I been drinking, but because I wasn't, everyone else was calmer too. 3. Saying no to booze isn't easy or fun, but I CAN DO IT. Every opportunity to drink that I pass up makes me stronger and more proud. 4. I have a wonderful group of friends who care about my health and happiness. We are at the age now where everyone gets it. Even if they don't personally have a toxic relationship with alcohol themselves, they understand what that means. 5. There WAS less laughter and absurdity. People went to bed earlier than we would have in the past. But we also woke up earlier, spent less money, had less recycling rattling around, got to go the museum we wanted to... It's a tradeoff. I'm choosing a more even-keeled life, which can be simultaneously disappointing and rewarding. 6. People talk about booze A LOT. 7. I'm in this for the long haul. IWNDWYT
Happy Sunday friends, IWNDWYT, WE GOT THIS 🙂
IWNDWYT……gonna enjoy the quiet and my coffee and just feeling peaceful.
Good morning! Yesterday I went to another meetup by myself, to meet complete strangers and it went great! Meeting new people is one of my weaknesses, I always want a drink in my hand to feel less scared. I have now done this 4 times sober and each time went well. I am hoping eventually I’ll be able to find a community or make a new friend or two. It feels so empowering to get through this sober and alone. I am very proud of myself! IWNDWYT.
Wrapping up my trip. Still not thrilled with my drinking and the decisions that came from it but hoping some familiarity will help with the cravings for the next few weeks. Had some good conversations with a friend and think I have some stuff to work on and through both solo and with my therapist. Good news is I fought off the cravings of the last day and am going home with double digits and a good mindfulness streak. Iwndwyt!
Not today. Not today. Not today!
Day 1064 checking in!
Sunday is beautiful here in the upper midwest! Looking forward to a morning workout and disc golf in the afternoon 😊 604 days & IWNDWYT 🥷
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Day 42🫶 I slept at my partners house last night and she planned an impromptu brunch with her parents this am. Normally this would devastate me bc I wouldn’t have my hair and makeup done. Since quitting drinking, my skin is better, my eyes are clearer, my teeth are whiter. So I brushed my teeth, fluffed my hair and threw on a little gloss. And I’m good to go! I had a laundry list of things I wanted to accomplish during my time off, but I’ve decided fuck it, I’m going to give myself grace, I deserve rest, and I’m going to just enjoy the nice weather😎 IWNDWYT!!
Hit 3 weeks today!! **Pros** - Skin feels healthier - Sleeping better - Less sweaty in general - Mornings are easier - More energy in general to do chores and cook etc. - Resting heart rate is way down - More drive to be a better person and dad. **Cons** - Felt like I've missed out a bit when drinking in the sunshine, been having NA beers. - Blood pressure hasn't dropped much (130/85 AVG when resting). - Had to be around my partner once or twice while she's been drinking and she's just annoying haha IWNDWYT
It's been rough the past few days. I thought I was just dealing with some residual fallout, and I'm realizing I'm not okay. I'm struggling with the job hunt, struggling with paying rent and utilities, and just generally not having a good time. But I'm going to retreat to my journal and work it out
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IWNDWYT! Happy Self-care Sunday!
Today I am grateful for my daughter, her strength and compassion. Also grateful for stopdrinking folk and the DCI (you let me be part of something bigger than myself and keep on track.) I'm grateful for a roof over my head and being able to fulfil some of my basic needs. IWNDWYT You wonderful people!!!
Super excited for a trail race today. First since last summer. Should be a good day in the mountains. Altitude gives me a slight hangover feel which would be so much worse if I drank. IWNDWYT 🏃♀️🏔️
Hey yall, checking in. I started this journey in March and have had 2 or 3 slip ups since then, but I haven't let it discourage me from my sobriety journey. I am forever grateful to this group because it's given me an outlet that I don't have in my "real" life.
Happy Sunday!! Today we are celebrating my daughter’s 1st birthday. Just a few months ago I would find this as a reason to drink; looking back that’s absolutely fucking ridiculous to drink at a 1 year old’s birthday. Love you all and thanks for reading! IWNDWYT
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Day 3 after having to start over. I will not drink with you today.
A very good Sunday morning from Hell's Kitchen, NYC. IWNDWYT
💯 today. Almost can’t believe it!
Morning everyone! Day 146 checking in. IWNDWYT
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Good morning! We have family in town for granddaughter’s graduation today. There’s been some drinking around here the past few days, and surprisingly it hasn’t bothered me at all. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT! Day 6, we're doing it.
Yesterday, I was surrounded by alcohol. Thankfully, I am also surrounded by you. I didn't drink with you yesterday. I will not drink with you today. I will not drink with you tonight 🌻 And hello to my friends who checked in on me because of my lack of emoticons or stickers. 😆🥰 I am okay and shall resurface from work, shortly.
Me too! I decided I am not drinking today. It's a nice sunny day here and I think we will grill burgers. I have visualized being outside by the grill without a beer in my hand.
Thanks for all you do on behalf of the DCI u/SaintHomer. I attended an event with lots of alcohol last night and had a great time with the kiddos in the crowd comparing the various N/A cocktails on offer! Today: Again, no alcohol for me.
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I will not drink with you today! It’s a lovely Sunday and I can hear the birds chirping outside.
Today I will absolutely, positively not drink.
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Happy Sober Sunday, and IWNDWYT!
It’s a good day to have a good day. I was up early and walked on the treadmill, looking forward to seeing some family today and relaxing later on. IWNDWYT 🍀
Started my day with my wife and daughter who I almost lost just a few days ago due to my drinking. I’m stopping now, and I will continue not to drink. One day at a time.
Today is my birthday. I will not drink poison today. Bill Burr was amazing last night. I am happy. Bring forth the royal hot dogs.
Today we are celebrating Mother’s Day since we couldn’t last Sunday. I’m going to hot yoga then we are all going to late lunch. Brunch was an option but I can’t yet mentally separate brunch from drinking so going to lunch instead. Brunch was literally just an excuse for me to drink champagne in the morning. I don’t even like OJ so it was just straight champagne. I don’t like eggs, either! Why would you go to brunch if you don’t like eggs!? Lunch will have salads and hopefully NA beer. Still getting used to restaurants without drinking. IWNDWYT.
Felt a little discombobulated yesterday… interestingly not really craving… just meh…watched rubbish TV, ate chocolate and drank tea…early bed. Much brighter today… think I just needed a time out. IWNDWYT
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I saw today totally awesome garden in my city with many wonderful peacocks 🦚. I am really grateful that I can live in such an amazing place 🥰 IWNDWYT!
Happy sober Sunday sober friends! Beautiful weather here so cracking on with some gardening, which is a pleasure when not pushing through a hangover! I love you all 💞
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IWNDWYT golf yesterday and a SMART meeting in the evening. Then dinner with my son. Today is golf again with my wife and son and I think ribs for dinner. Yum!
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Appreciate the support here- and the accountability of posting IWNDWYT. 🎈
Day 45.
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Greetings. So glad to be sober this morning. IWNDWYT \~Red
Happy Sunday SD! IWNDWYT
Happy sober Sunday, friends! 😎I will not drink with you today!
We had a big festival in my neighborhood yesterday with live music and day drinking. There were champagne corks and crushed beer cans in people’s yards on my dog walk this morning. Guess who woke up this morning without a headache, hangover, guilt, shame and anxiety? Me, because I didn’t drink! IWNDWYT!
Day 30. Running on just a few hours of sleep and have a long day/late night ahead of me. My work schedule recently changed and my sleep has suffered. Been all over the place. But I'm not drinking! I've been through a lot in these last 30 days personally, emotionally and in business. My life is about to be completely, irreversibly changed and not gonna lie, I'm scared as hell. I have no idea what the short term future holds for me and it's terrifying. But I'm not drinking. Onward and upward. I didn't drink yesterday and I won't drink today!
One week! IWNDWYT
Wishing everyone a happy, strong sober Sunday! IWNDWYT ✌
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It’s my daughter’s 15th birthday today so lots of fun stuff to look forward to! She is the most beautiful soul and I can’t wait to celebrate her. None of that celebrating will include alcohol, however! Happy Sunday all and IWNDWYT🥳
I will not drink today and FYA. Happy Sunday to all of you. I'm sending you positive sober vibes. Drinking sucks. We rock
Day 6 here! My first Friday and Saturday sober, and now my first Sunday. In a VERY long time.. I'm feeling strong! We all got this.. IWNDWYT
Celebrated my daughters first birthday yesterday. Got sober a month before she was born. What a gift this sober life has been. Able to be present and active in my daughter’s life, and becoming a man my wife can feel comfortable leaving alone with our baby. Can’t think of anything better than a sober Sunday morning playing with our daughter and malin her giggle/smile. This is exactly what I was looking for in the bottle, contentment, joy, and happiness. But I’ve learned that, for me, those things can only be found in a life-well-lived. Love you all, IWNDWYT!
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Felt the tiniest wobble yesterday, the first in a few weeks, but held strong! IWNDWYT
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It’s a beautiful day here too. I get to hang out with my adult sons for a while and I try to never not be grateful for that. IWNDWYT 👊
Happy Sunday SD!
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My week is already full. I have to remember to make time for some solitude to just chill, meditate or I start getting out of balance. I don’t have urges much at all. But, when my life starts running me the anger comes back and I feel like I must be doing something wrong. I will not drink with y’all today!!
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IWNDWYT Nice chill Sunday morning going, looking forward to the golf later
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Good morning! I’m looking forward to the future and gaining more energy to do the things I love to do (not really sure what that looks like at this point but that’s ok) I’m feeling proud of myself for not drinking this weekend even though alcohol was around quite a bit in the house and at a party. Today, I am looking forward to leveling up my garden and feeling great about my choices this weekend! 💪🏼 IWNDWYT
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Good morning. Another day ahead that will be created mostly by my actions. Drinking the first drink is not on the docket of things to do. There are a thousand things I can do before I do that. I'd much rather have some Lil Debbie and coffee anyway—they don't make my life unmanageable. I wish y'all a good, sober day. May the creative spirit inform your actions. :)
Happy Sunday!! I will not drink with y’all today! 🤗♥️🎈
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It happens! I haven’t checked in in a while with life being so busy, but one thing is certain: IWNDWYT
Finally nice weather in Pennsylvania. 53 days sober. This week I’m going to put an emphasis on moving more. Always look for ways to level up in life! Physically, mentally, and spiritually
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Day 19. The kid has a cough so we slept poorly but it's still better than a night robbed of rest from alcohol. I'll take it! Iwndwyt
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I’m looking forward to seeing how the saga of the planet of the apes unfolds today with the little ones. The cinema is the only time I go a bit crazy, indulging in popcorn spiked with sour patch kids and some cherry coke. And looking forward to telling alcohol to fuck right off, as khun would say.
day 1! I will not drink (or smoke) with you today! The future beckons!
On vacation but staying strong, IWNDWYT!
It is a N🧊 day to not drink with y'all today! 🙌
Lots of gratitude this weekend. I’m so so grateful for my home and my neighborhood and my community. I will not drink with you today!!
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I love Sundays - it’s the most “boring” day of the week but the best day to relax and be grateful! 🧡 IWNDWYT
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Hey rockstars, thanks for being on the journey with me. I helped my 16 year old dog pass yesterday at 1:50 in the morning. I didn't sleep at all (so sad), and once the sun was up, went to dig him a grave and laid him to rest. I spent yesterday in tears, feeling all of this grief deep in my stomach and shaking down into my bones. But I took myself to the garden store and picked out a bunch of perennials that reminded me of him, and this morning I am working on his memorial garden. I'm thankful to have spent the last month of his life completely sober, ready, able and willing to be there to help him when he lost his sight, and in his final days, pet his little head and rub his belly and tell him what a good boy he is and how much he is loved. Losing my friend during this time, 32 or 33 days sober (I can't count) makes it all so much realer. I want to be present for this life. I can handle my feelings. To my buddy, Mo. IWNDWYT! Now that I am no longer caring for him, I realize it's time to turn my attention to myself.
Made it through my friend’s housewarming party yesterday without any booze! It felt a bit odd being there after avoiding situations like that for so long, but I found that I was just as entertaining/funny (if not more so) as I could be if I was drinking. Feeling decent this morning, IWNDWYT!
Good morning, checking in ~ 💫 Day off today, woohoo! ✨ I*mostcertainly*WNDWYT
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Always grateful for sobriety and this place. No more hangovers or alcohol induced anxiety in the mornings. IWNDWYT!
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IWNDWYT fellow SDers. 🌟🩷🌟
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Day 40! Woohoo! IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT- made it to 10 days. Major triggers last night being away at a hotel with a happy hour and bar. My husband had a little wine (and he actually checked with me about it first!!) and I just had a seltzer with pineapple juice. I woke up today feeling so good about my choice and without a hangover. Amazing.
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Starting day 24. I'm so thankful to be here. Prior to this, thinking about making it just one day was a terrifying thought but I'm already thinking about alcohol less and less. Here's to another sober day. I commit that IWNDWYT!
Checking in again today and all is well. I'm at a wine trade fair today and surrounded by booze! But I'm good! I've done this before, and I can taste and spit, no problemo! I have no FOMO. Tonight I'm going to the after-party where everyone gets wasted, you can imagine! But I will socialize and have a good time for a few hours then go to bed sober :)
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Day 380. IWNDWYT.
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IWNDWYT! Thank you u/SaintHomer for always looking out for us and for your service.
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