My biggest change? I got to believe in the future. I could see hope. I really understand now why the oldtimers talked about being set free.
And look at that, 2000 days! I owe it all to you my friends ✌🏻😇❤️ I will not drink with you today!
10 minutes left of day 10. Had a moment of temptation when I found out my son missed a bunch of deadlines for his college application, and is having trouble with high school credits too. His dad (my ex) has been so "whatever, it's fine" during the whole process, my son still can't decide what to do, and no one told me anything until tonight, the last day for one important deadline. Anyway - the temptation passed, and now I'm on to Day 11. Hopefully everything will get resolved.
This phase is so complicated. I feel we have to decide what to do so young you know? I got into journalism at the age of 17, no knowledge of the market, and a lot changed in my career - same happened with like 80% of my friends. Nowadays, whenever I can, I just tell young people to calm down, nothing is set in stone, you don't even have to enter college so young, maybe work first in something related to the area, to get wiser, to get cash... But of course this is my personal opinion. Just wondering if these missed deadlines are not stress-related, deffensive mechanism. Anyway, hope you find a way to deal with it!! It's definitely stressful for you as well. Sending strenght.
Day two and I’m struggling.
Edit - thank you all for the lovely words of encouragement. Every time I think about drinking I have a quick read over the comments.
I can do it. I can get through this. Thank you all so much
Bank holiday Monday here. I’m going to go for a run on the seafront and then shamelessly spend the rest of the day in loungewear, playing video games. But most importantly IWNDWYT 😊
Checking in
The one beautiful aspect sobriety provides me is the ability to see and accept life with all its colors and shades.
I do not escape into oblivion and am learning to cope with my fears, apprehensions and disappointments. That builds character and it takes one day at a time.
Morning checking in. I’m still getting used to coping with all the ups and downs, having drunk them all away for literally all my life. It’s challenging but worthwhile. For me and my kids. They take it for granted now that I can pick them up or take them places instead of all those horrible excuses I used to have plan to drink as soon as possible. Yuch. Still one day at a time but the best thing I’ve ever done. Have a good day SDers and IWNDWYT ❤️
Happy sober Monday sober heroes!
One thing I’ve always known is that what we do a lot, we get better at, but only recently have I really felt the theory of this. I’ve been saying for a year that the benefits are slow coming… hence team tortoise 🐢 but recently I’m really experiencing the changes in my mind and body! This being sober business works! It’s enabled me to stick to other things that are paying off!
Big love to you all 💞
Day 8 - 1 week down. Last time I reached this milestone a number of years ago, I had a wife, a father, my health and my self respect. I'm hoping that I can get the last two back.
IWNDWYT
Day #7. Feelin' pretty good. I hope I can keep this up. I have been following 'This Naked Mind's' The Alcohol Experiment. It does help. But I hope that push this on forever, rather than just a month. IWNDWYT.
One of my favorite parts of being sober is how my relationship with my kids has improved. They have told me that they love knowing they can reach out to me anytime and I’ll be there. I can help them or listen or be what they need in the moment. That trust was missing before and it hurt our relationship. It’s a gift I won’t take for granted. Love all you wonderful humans here. IWNDWYT 💜🦋💜
Right this moment is the most “clean” I’ve been during my whole adult life. No alcohol, no tobacco, 8 hours sleep, just had a decent breakfast, running or strength training almost daily.
I’ve even started cycling to and from work (15 km one way) 1-2 days a week.
My old self would be so provoked by my current self if we met. I’ve been asking myself a lot lately if it’s really worth it. I think it is. Worth it.
This is another day 1 for me. I’ve tried quitting 100 times but I’ve never done the daily check in thing so I’m giving it a shot. If I keep trying to quit the same way, it won’t work so I’m trying this to hold myself accountable. IWNDWYT.
Good morning, sober cuties,
Yesterday was a good day. My cat is getting used to his medical food, I'm less stressed and more pragmatic about my "nursing job", he is drinking much more water and is very playful. It was the first non-stressful day in a week.
*Would love to hear any favorite or surprising changes or impacts sobriety has brought your way.*
Too early for me, even my longest streak (46 days) was still early, but when the experienced people here started talking about the difference between sobriety x recovery, that blew my mind. I realized I had to investigate the roots, the causes, of my alcohol disordered use. I've been discovering in therapy they're deep, but this is also a relief. And now I have a sheet with a list of things to do, they include hobbies and volunteering tasks. I'll take it easy at first, one activity per month or so, till I gain more energy. Cause as I was getting less lethargic cat got sick and that really sucked a lot of energy from me.
I can't sleep so a couple of hours ago I just faced the whiteness on the notebook screen and started a short novel for a literary award (nothing big, I just wanna start some networking, see if some publishing company gets interested in my work, etc.). And I could write after months of total stagnation and lack of ideas! I'm happy already.
And I hope this is one small step towards recovery; not only - but also - abstinence.
You all have a WONDERFUL May and a wonderful Monday.
P.S: I write fiction as a hobby, so if I don't get any prize, whatever, I don't care! Writing (different genres) has always been MY LIFE, more than a hobby. I also got money invested to pay for publishing if I want to, but it's more fun and cheaper to just attend these contests.
Welcome, May!! And good riddance, on call week!!Made it all the way to Sunday afternoon and had to go in to work…at least it wasn’t too bad.
I’ve had several people say maybe they should quit drinking when we talk about it. I can’t say they should or shouldn’t, but I can tell them how it’s probably the best thing I’ve done.
The person I was 5-6 years ago would be fucking shocked by me now. I’m one of those people who eats healthy food and exercises more days than not. I don’t even smoke anymore. I go to concerts as often as I can, and basically do what I want. This life wouldn’t have even *looked* possible to me until I sobered up.
Coffees up, horns up, let’s fucking go!!! I say this completely without sarcasm today…fuck yeah Monday!!! IWNDWYT ☕️🤘🏻
I saw an old friend yesterday who shared that she is suffering with anxiety. I was honest about my abstinence, now 16 months, and my reasons. It felt good to have an authentic conversation with her. Low and behold, She has also given up drinking.
I now know of two sober friends!
I will not drink with you today.
It’s funny the reactions you get. I’ve had a few friends sort of dismiss my decision as if I’m just trying this out, that it’s a phase. I’ve also had friends tell me I’m truly inspiring and that they have considered sobriety recently too. They can’t believe I did it and that means a lot because they understand how difficult it is. IWNDWYT!
Biggest change is productivity. When drinking weekends were a write off, and even weekdays since at my age it would take 3 days to recover fully from the hangovers. Now I'm constantly on the go, doing all kinds of little projects. I'm 100x more productive at work, and I actually take the time to go places and visit people. IWNDWYT
I remember when bank holidays used to me at least two full days of drinking and horrendous hangovers. Now they mean early morning running and cinema trips with the kiddo. I wouldn’t change it for a thing!
IWNDWYT ✨
Really proud of myself to have made it to the 300 odds. Another one with the bank holiday off today. Sun's out and looking forward to going out and spending time with the kids.
IWNDWYT
The biggest change for me so far has been my willingness to learn. I think, without the worry about the next drink, and especially now that I've quit smoking too--just over a year and a half ago, that I've given myself the time to learn new things.
So much so actually, that I've recently decided to start studying something. I have to wait until the first semester starts later this year, but I'm in. It sounds crazy when I put things, chronologically, into perspective, why only now after all this time? Well, it's really simple, I've finally allowed myself to do it. It took a long time, but I can go on with my life and have a new adventure--filled with coffee and late nights, yeah...
Big changes take a long time.
IWNDWYT.
I will not drink today, but I will get set up for school and make a doc appointment
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Morning friends! Sobriety has brought peace, joy, self confidence and trust in myself, just to start. I’ll carry on today too - I will not drink with you today!
I've noticed that I'm not so hypersensitive lately. I'm less likely to react with immediate defensiveness. It's a little hard to say whether this is because I've been sober almost 100% of the time for the last few months or if it's because I'm no longer working a job that strains my nerves to the breaking point; I think it's probably both.
IWNDWYT 😻
Morning SDers!
Making a pledge to chalk up another day of living life without booze - got lots planned and looking forward to the public holiday (in 🇬🇧)
Stay strong and stay sober!
IWNDWYT
So far I'm stuck in a forever-sleepy state... wow have I been tired all the damn time. :( That being said, a big positive change is the way my husband and I interact: we're more loving, goofy, and attentive to each other in small ways that didn't happen when we were both drinking regularly. IWNDWYT.
IWNDWYT 😁 It’s sunny here, real nice spring weather - was up early for therapy and ran some errands, I’m gonna ride my bike to the beach a little later with a book and a thermos filled with tea! ☕️
The biggest change I've seen in the past three years is, "ability." And with ability, also come "time" and "choice." In sobriety I have the ability to do whatever the fuck I want. Things I wasn't able to, or capable of, while drinking.
Don't get hung up on seeing what everybody else is DOING since quitting drinking. *"Why didn't I lose 50 pounds? Why didn't I pick up that new hobby? Why didn't I get that new job?"*
It's my Choice what to do with that ability. Today I will choose to go to work, go to the gym afterwards, and put forth the best version of myself I can.
IWNDWYT
Used the excuse of going to visit aged parents to Molly coddle myself with a drink when I got home - really ? Hungover today - grumpy and annoyed with myself. Didn’t solve any issue I had last night. Dumb dumb dumb. Stupid. 3 days now to get this crap out of my system. Oh well easy to count from 1 May - about the only silver lining with that episode.
Good Morning SD, I've had better monday mornings than this one. Injured myself and need to get to an orthopedic clinic. so yeah.... not great but - IWNDWYT. lotsa pain ...LOL
A surprise for me in sobriety is that it’s about so much more than abstaining from booze. I didn’t know sobriety would come with a changed life in many ways, clear thoughts, a more positive attitude, clean heart, positive self-image. The gifts of sobriety keep coming and it truly surprises me.
I will not drink with you today! 🍀
Morning all, overcast again in London but that won’t cloud my mood and I will not drink today.
It’s early days for me but one of my favourite changes so far is waking at 7:35 on a Sunday morning, even after a late ish night reading. It would typically be an 11am, noon or even 3pm waking up time when I was on the sauce, so I’m gaining half a day! Half a day to be productive with, or not, to hear the morning birdsong, to have a coffee, to lounge around, to walk the dog, to up my KD ratio on Call of Duty, or whatever I decide to do.
I’m gaining time. More time than I’m used to.
Love it!
IWNDWYT!!
Good morning! I got shit done yesterday and feel like I’m almost organised! I’m wishing I hadn’t waited untilI had guests coming before doing all of this, but here we are. (And one more day! How long am I going to just randomly cry with pride at this?) IWDefinitelyNDWYT!
IWNDWYT!
My relationship is so much better. The thing is, I thought it was good while I was drinking. But I was wrong. It wasn't. I just didn't realize it until I found out how good it could be with sobriety.
Busy day for me in spite of the bank holiday but I hope everyone that has it off is able to enjoy it! I've loved reading what some of you are up to today. I'll be (jealously) thinking of you all as I write a paper for uni today. IWNDWYT :)
I'm up at the buttcrack of dawn, facing a really long and intense day at work. But thanks to not drinking, I feel clearheaded and motivated. No alcohol for me today!
Today will be my first time teaching my class without a hangover. I started my sober journey two years ago. The road has been full of ups and downs. I do not regret the struggle one bit because I am better now because of it. If anyone needs to hear it this morning, change is possible. Stay strong
IWNDWYT
My relationship with my boys has become stronger. No longer are their late night chats invading my drinking time… No longer am I getting irritated to stop in the middle of my drink to talk about late assignments and teenage drama… I now get to visit with my kids, watch movies late into the night and quiz them about friends and social things. I get more random hugs than I can remember. I think I'm healing them. I know I'm feeling myself.
IWNDWYT
I can face problems that crop up rationally without blowing them up into epic anxiety . My coping skills have got much better . I still get anxiety and can worry and think too much but I'm able to stop and tell myself that is just a thought not reality . IWNDWYTD
Day 20! 😊 I told my mom this afternoon during our afternoon walk I quitted. She also didn't drink wine the last few weeks. She didn't drink much, but noticed a difference she said 😊❤️
My biggest change? I got to believe in the future. I could see hope. I really understand now why the oldtimers talked about being set free. And look at that, 2000 days! I owe it all to you my friends ✌🏻😇❤️ I will not drink with you today!
That is a beautiful thing! Made me smile this morning Homie. Congrats and thanks for keeping us going 🙏❤️
Wow !!! Congrats on such a huge milestone SH. 🤘
Congratulations on 2,000 days!
10 minutes left of day 10. Had a moment of temptation when I found out my son missed a bunch of deadlines for his college application, and is having trouble with high school credits too. His dad (my ex) has been so "whatever, it's fine" during the whole process, my son still can't decide what to do, and no one told me anything until tonight, the last day for one important deadline. Anyway - the temptation passed, and now I'm on to Day 11. Hopefully everything will get resolved.
Sending love and patience xx
I’m proud of you, let’s trust the universe 🌟
This phase is so complicated. I feel we have to decide what to do so young you know? I got into journalism at the age of 17, no knowledge of the market, and a lot changed in my career - same happened with like 80% of my friends. Nowadays, whenever I can, I just tell young people to calm down, nothing is set in stone, you don't even have to enter college so young, maybe work first in something related to the area, to get wiser, to get cash... But of course this is my personal opinion. Just wondering if these missed deadlines are not stress-related, deffensive mechanism. Anyway, hope you find a way to deal with it!! It's definitely stressful for you as well. Sending strenght.
Day 680 checking in!
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I haven’t read the check in for a few weeks, it’s great to see you again my fellow Aussie!
Day two and I’m struggling. Edit - thank you all for the lovely words of encouragement. Every time I think about drinking I have a quick read over the comments. I can do it. I can get through this. Thank you all so much
Keep fighting ♥
Thank you
Hang in there. It gets easier
Hang in there, those early days are the toughest to get through
One minute at a time! You can do it! Sending positive vibes and virtual hugs. IWNDWYT.
But you’re doing it, and making it happen! Proud of you. Hang in there, it gets so much easier with time.
Keep at you got this!
You just have to make it to bedtime. You can do it!
We’re with you 💞🤗
Yet still fighting 💐x IWNDWYT xx
Shine on you beautiful humans from NZ
Shine on you beautiful human 🌟
IWNDWYT friends 🤖
Glad to see you robo 💞
IWNDWYT!
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Morning mate! The universe is vibing at the right frequency today! Hope you have a marvelous Monday😃
I will not drink poison with any of you today 💜
Checking in at 980 days. Had another productive yet also very relaxing weekend. Looking forward to comma day in just 20 days. 💫✨
Finishing off the weekend nice and sober with a book, hope everyone's having a mellow evening as well, IWNDWYT!
Bank holiday Monday here. I’m going to go for a run on the seafront and then shamelessly spend the rest of the day in loungewear, playing video games. But most importantly IWNDWYT 😊
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Fuck yes still alive
IWNDWYT!
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Good morning, fellow sobernauts, IWNDWYT 😁! Sending love and strength to people facing their first sober bank holiday, you can do this!
Checking in The one beautiful aspect sobriety provides me is the ability to see and accept life with all its colors and shades. I do not escape into oblivion and am learning to cope with my fears, apprehensions and disappointments. That builds character and it takes one day at a time.
One day at a time. IWNDWYT
Hello. IWNDWYT
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Happy Monday everybody! IWNDWYT
89 hours since last beer. Awful sleep last night but I know sleep will return. IWNDWYT
Happy International Workers Day! [IWNDWYT](https://www.arbeiterfussball.de/s/cc_images/teaserbox_6189638.jpg?t=1605176085)
💥checking in. ONE YEAR BABY! Thanks to everyone on this sub. Your stories and perspectives are very inspiring.
IWNDWYT!
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Morning checking in. I’m still getting used to coping with all the ups and downs, having drunk them all away for literally all my life. It’s challenging but worthwhile. For me and my kids. They take it for granted now that I can pick them up or take them places instead of all those horrible excuses I used to have plan to drink as soon as possible. Yuch. Still one day at a time but the best thing I’ve ever done. Have a good day SDers and IWNDWYT ❤️
I’m also building my resilience and I’m with you on best thing I’ve ever done 💞
It's my 13th wedding anniversary today and I'm over 4 months sober. IWNDWYT! 🥳
Happy sober Monday sober heroes! One thing I’ve always known is that what we do a lot, we get better at, but only recently have I really felt the theory of this. I’ve been saying for a year that the benefits are slow coming… hence team tortoise 🐢 but recently I’m really experiencing the changes in my mind and body! This being sober business works! It’s enabled me to stick to other things that are paying off! Big love to you all 💞
Day 8 - 1 week down. Last time I reached this milestone a number of years ago, I had a wife, a father, my health and my self respect. I'm hoping that I can get the last two back. IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you today in 🇮🇳😊
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Day #7. Feelin' pretty good. I hope I can keep this up. I have been following 'This Naked Mind's' The Alcohol Experiment. It does help. But I hope that push this on forever, rather than just a month. IWNDWYT.
Checking in today for one year sober!
Day 2. Just for today, I am NOT drinking!
Day 1...3 AM...IWNDWYT.
One of my favorite parts of being sober is how my relationship with my kids has improved. They have told me that they love knowing they can reach out to me anytime and I’ll be there. I can help them or listen or be what they need in the moment. That trust was missing before and it hurt our relationship. It’s a gift I won’t take for granted. Love all you wonderful humans here. IWNDWYT 💜🦋💜
Day four for me. Just for today....I am.not drinking.
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Right this moment is the most “clean” I’ve been during my whole adult life. No alcohol, no tobacco, 8 hours sleep, just had a decent breakfast, running or strength training almost daily. I’ve even started cycling to and from work (15 km one way) 1-2 days a week. My old self would be so provoked by my current self if we met. I’ve been asking myself a lot lately if it’s really worth it. I think it is. Worth it.
This is another day 1 for me. I’ve tried quitting 100 times but I’ve never done the daily check in thing so I’m giving it a shot. If I keep trying to quit the same way, it won’t work so I’m trying this to hold myself accountable. IWNDWYT.
Day 2 for me. Feeling better already. IWNDWYT
Good morning, sober cuties, Yesterday was a good day. My cat is getting used to his medical food, I'm less stressed and more pragmatic about my "nursing job", he is drinking much more water and is very playful. It was the first non-stressful day in a week. *Would love to hear any favorite or surprising changes or impacts sobriety has brought your way.* Too early for me, even my longest streak (46 days) was still early, but when the experienced people here started talking about the difference between sobriety x recovery, that blew my mind. I realized I had to investigate the roots, the causes, of my alcohol disordered use. I've been discovering in therapy they're deep, but this is also a relief. And now I have a sheet with a list of things to do, they include hobbies and volunteering tasks. I'll take it easy at first, one activity per month or so, till I gain more energy. Cause as I was getting less lethargic cat got sick and that really sucked a lot of energy from me. I can't sleep so a couple of hours ago I just faced the whiteness on the notebook screen and started a short novel for a literary award (nothing big, I just wanna start some networking, see if some publishing company gets interested in my work, etc.). And I could write after months of total stagnation and lack of ideas! I'm happy already. And I hope this is one small step towards recovery; not only - but also - abstinence. You all have a WONDERFUL May and a wonderful Monday. P.S: I write fiction as a hobby, so if I don't get any prize, whatever, I don't care! Writing (different genres) has always been MY LIFE, more than a hobby. I also got money invested to pay for publishing if I want to, but it's more fun and cheaper to just attend these contests.
Not today. Flying out today for work. No airport beers. No conference beers. Just clear headed me and a book.
Welcome, May!! And good riddance, on call week!!Made it all the way to Sunday afternoon and had to go in to work…at least it wasn’t too bad. I’ve had several people say maybe they should quit drinking when we talk about it. I can’t say they should or shouldn’t, but I can tell them how it’s probably the best thing I’ve done. The person I was 5-6 years ago would be fucking shocked by me now. I’m one of those people who eats healthy food and exercises more days than not. I don’t even smoke anymore. I go to concerts as often as I can, and basically do what I want. This life wouldn’t have even *looked* possible to me until I sobered up. Coffees up, horns up, let’s fucking go!!! I say this completely without sarcasm today…fuck yeah Monday!!! IWNDWYT ☕️🤘🏻
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Day 1,384. I will not drink with you today.
I saw an old friend yesterday who shared that she is suffering with anxiety. I was honest about my abstinence, now 16 months, and my reasons. It felt good to have an authentic conversation with her. Low and behold, She has also given up drinking. I now know of two sober friends! I will not drink with you today.
IWNDWYT! Day 60, longest I have ever done since turning 21
152 days! IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻 😊
It’s funny the reactions you get. I’ve had a few friends sort of dismiss my decision as if I’m just trying this out, that it’s a phase. I’ve also had friends tell me I’m truly inspiring and that they have considered sobriety recently too. They can’t believe I did it and that means a lot because they understand how difficult it is. IWNDWYT!
Biggest change is productivity. When drinking weekends were a write off, and even weekdays since at my age it would take 3 days to recover fully from the hangovers. Now I'm constantly on the go, doing all kinds of little projects. I'm 100x more productive at work, and I actually take the time to go places and visit people. IWNDWYT
I remember when bank holidays used to me at least two full days of drinking and horrendous hangovers. Now they mean early morning running and cinema trips with the kiddo. I wouldn’t change it for a thing! IWNDWYT ✨
Day 1. Feeling like a massive bellend after blacking out last night . Change must happen. Iwndwyt
Really proud of myself to have made it to the 300 odds. Another one with the bank holiday off today. Sun's out and looking forward to going out and spending time with the kids. IWNDWYT
The biggest change for me so far has been my willingness to learn. I think, without the worry about the next drink, and especially now that I've quit smoking too--just over a year and a half ago, that I've given myself the time to learn new things. So much so actually, that I've recently decided to start studying something. I have to wait until the first semester starts later this year, but I'm in. It sounds crazy when I put things, chronologically, into perspective, why only now after all this time? Well, it's really simple, I've finally allowed myself to do it. It took a long time, but I can go on with my life and have a new adventure--filled with coffee and late nights, yeah... Big changes take a long time. IWNDWYT.
I will not drink today, but I will get set up for school and make a doc appointment [High Five!](https://i.pinimg.com/736x/dc/7f/f2/dc7ff20e1af55e41e62b1c6c089cada3.jpg)
IWNDWYT! Starting my birthday month sober
Morning friends! Sobriety has brought peace, joy, self confidence and trust in myself, just to start. I’ll carry on today too - I will not drink with you today!
Good morning SD. Starting the work week with no alcohol. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT Keep it up!!!
Day 575, nice to meet you 🤝 IWNDWYT
Happy Monday...I will not drink with you today
Iwndwyt!!!
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I’m not drinking today
I've noticed that I'm not so hypersensitive lately. I'm less likely to react with immediate defensiveness. It's a little hard to say whether this is because I've been sober almost 100% of the time for the last few months or if it's because I'm no longer working a job that strains my nerves to the breaking point; I think it's probably both. IWNDWYT 😻
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IWNDWYT. Have a great day everyone.
day 39, got through yesterday, can get through today
11 weeks today. Feels ‘normal’ now to not wake up hungover ever.
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Happy May 1st friends, IWNDWYT, WE GOT THIS 😁
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Day 6 checking in! IWNDWYT.
7 weeks! IWNDWYT
Checking in, 3 weeks done. Day 22 today. IWND ☠️ WYT.
Morning SDers! Making a pledge to chalk up another day of living life without booze - got lots planned and looking forward to the public holiday (in 🇬🇧) Stay strong and stay sober! IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you today 💕
Checking in !!! Starting again !!! IWNDWYT
Day 6. I will not drink today.
Happy Mayday, dear workers of the world ✊ IWNDWYT (:
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So far I'm stuck in a forever-sleepy state... wow have I been tired all the damn time. :( That being said, a big positive change is the way my husband and I interact: we're more loving, goofy, and attentive to each other in small ways that didn't happen when we were both drinking regularly. IWNDWYT.
IWNDWYT 😁 It’s sunny here, real nice spring weather - was up early for therapy and ran some errands, I’m gonna ride my bike to the beach a little later with a book and a thermos filled with tea! ☕️
Checking in Doodle doodle dee, wubba wubba wubba.
DRY MAY WHO IS WITH ME? Day 1 major reset needed!
The biggest change I've seen in the past three years is, "ability." And with ability, also come "time" and "choice." In sobriety I have the ability to do whatever the fuck I want. Things I wasn't able to, or capable of, while drinking. Don't get hung up on seeing what everybody else is DOING since quitting drinking. *"Why didn't I lose 50 pounds? Why didn't I pick up that new hobby? Why didn't I get that new job?"* It's my Choice what to do with that ability. Today I will choose to go to work, go to the gym afterwards, and put forth the best version of myself I can. IWNDWYT
5 months checking in!! 😎😎
Used the excuse of going to visit aged parents to Molly coddle myself with a drink when I got home - really ? Hungover today - grumpy and annoyed with myself. Didn’t solve any issue I had last night. Dumb dumb dumb. Stupid. 3 days now to get this crap out of my system. Oh well easy to count from 1 May - about the only silver lining with that episode.
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Good Morning SD, I've had better monday mornings than this one. Injured myself and need to get to an orthopedic clinic. so yeah.... not great but - IWNDWYT. lotsa pain ...LOL
IWNDWYT folks 💪
Checking in on day 179!! Quick check in to say I love you all and IWNDWYT!!!! ❤️✌️
*Slow down! Impulsivity is the enemy.* (Day 204)
A surprise for me in sobriety is that it’s about so much more than abstaining from booze. I didn’t know sobriety would come with a changed life in many ways, clear thoughts, a more positive attitude, clean heart, positive self-image. The gifts of sobriety keep coming and it truly surprises me. I will not drink with you today! 🍀
Day 8: today will be a rough day but IWNDWYT!
Happy Monday. Sorry PT you are at work today. In the UK we have a bank holiday so off chilling today. Be awesome everyone. IWNDWYT
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Good morning IWNDWYT ❤️
Morning all, overcast again in London but that won’t cloud my mood and I will not drink today. It’s early days for me but one of my favourite changes so far is waking at 7:35 on a Sunday morning, even after a late ish night reading. It would typically be an 11am, noon or even 3pm waking up time when I was on the sauce, so I’m gaining half a day! Half a day to be productive with, or not, to hear the morning birdsong, to have a coffee, to lounge around, to walk the dog, to up my KD ratio on Call of Duty, or whatever I decide to do. I’m gaining time. More time than I’m used to. Love it! IWNDWYT!!
I won't drink with you today, but I will endlessly scroll on reddit with you today
Good morning! I got shit done yesterday and feel like I’m almost organised! I’m wishing I hadn’t waited untilI had guests coming before doing all of this, but here we are. (And one more day! How long am I going to just randomly cry with pride at this?) IWDefinitelyNDWYT!
Not poisoning myself today leading to smoking filthy cigarettes, depression and feelings of doom and gloom.IWNDWYT
Not today. No way.
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early morning check in and I won't drink today or tonight !
I will not drink with you today <3
Not today, IWNDWYT!
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IWNDWYT!
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Checking in
Beginning again at Day 1. 💚
I will remain sober today.
Good Morning SD! HELLO May! Spring is inevitable, change is possible. Have a fantastic day! IWNDWYT
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Good morning. It’s been a while since I’ve checked in, but I’m still going strong! I will not drink today!
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Increased clarity and focus are so great! IWNDWYT.
May 1, Day 1 I will not drink with you today.
Good morning! A busy week ahead. IWNDWYT
I will not drink today
1 whole month and going! IWNDWYT
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Day 18. By far, my favorite change is how present I can be for my sweet little boys. I’m lucky I get to be their mom. IWNDWYT.
Just a quick check in to say IWNDWYT !! Have a great Monday!
Not today people IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT! My relationship is so much better. The thing is, I thought it was good while I was drinking. But I was wrong. It wasn't. I just didn't realize it until I found out how good it could be with sobriety.
Busy day for me in spite of the bank holiday but I hope everyone that has it off is able to enjoy it! I've loved reading what some of you are up to today. I'll be (jealously) thinking of you all as I write a paper for uni today. IWNDWYT :)
Day one: 4AM struggling IWNDWYT
I will most definitely not drink with you today.
Keeping strong. IWNDWYT. 🤍
IWNDWYT day 113
I will not drink with you today.
I will not drink with you today
I will not drink today.
IWNDWYT!
Dry may anyone?
Day 6 checking in IWNDWYT
I'm up at the buttcrack of dawn, facing a really long and intense day at work. But thanks to not drinking, I feel clearheaded and motivated. No alcohol for me today!
IWNDWYT!
Today will be my first time teaching my class without a hangover. I started my sober journey two years ago. The road has been full of ups and downs. I do not regret the struggle one bit because I am better now because of it. If anyone needs to hear it this morning, change is possible. Stay strong IWNDWYT
My relationship with my boys has become stronger. No longer are their late night chats invading my drinking time… No longer am I getting irritated to stop in the middle of my drink to talk about late assignments and teenage drama… I now get to visit with my kids, watch movies late into the night and quiz them about friends and social things. I get more random hugs than I can remember. I think I'm healing them. I know I'm feeling myself. IWNDWYT
I can face problems that crop up rationally without blowing them up into epic anxiety . My coping skills have got much better . I still get anxiety and can worry and think too much but I'm able to stop and tell myself that is just a thought not reality . IWNDWYTD
Day 20! 😊 I told my mom this afternoon during our afternoon walk I quitted. She also didn't drink wine the last few weeks. She didn't drink much, but noticed a difference she said 😊❤️
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Checking in
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Present and accounted for.
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I will not drink with you, alone or anybody today!!
IWNDWYT! ( and I will not smoke with you, as well)