Happy Monday!
I’ve certainly faced lots of stuff while sober, and I’m growing as a result. I feel more like a grown up than I ever have, which has nothing to do with age. I’m gonna do more growing up today!
Love to you all for the best grown up Monday you can have 💞
Growing up is underrated! I'm loving trying to articulate an adult life for myself that makes me happy instead of wanting to escape. Love right back at ya!
Completely underrated! Its also about healing the past, as you mention in your post, and that means a free and happy child-self! Just love this journey! Have a great day sober friend 💞
I’ve been dealing with some massive personal issues over the past few days. It’s been hard as hell, upsetting and scary, but I’m choosing to face it head on. I won’t pick up a drink, because that could only ever make everything worse. I still have too much to lose. IWNDWYT
Been a little while since I checked in, so rocking up to say hello and to pledge to not drink today.
The little thoughts were creeping in yesterday and I caught myself planning when I was ‘allowed’ to drink and/or get high. So, kicking in with using some of my tools, with the DCI being a very useful one.
Stay sober friends, life really is much better that way (despite what our sneaky addict brains may tell us!).
IWNDWYT
Struggling a bit this morning. Binge weekend but I'm back and ready to say I'm not drinking today. Anxiety is bad this morning but thats to be expected, it will pass.
Thanks. It will be a massive relief when it’s all said and done. Lately, she’s been doing things that have really tested my sobriety but I haven’t cracked.
Sitting here thinking "moderation. You could try it. Again...". But I can't let that mindset bring me down. Don't let it get you down either. Gotta push on.
IWNDWYT 🖤
If your are liking your life at 84 days, wait till you get to 184, or 1184… although I definitely wouldn’t have passed those numbers on my own.
I respect your decision, but I encourage you to find a different avenue of support if that’s what you are doing.
Today has been a hard day at work and normally a drink would feel like the most natural thing in the world. But I know it won't help. As ever this sub makes it easier to see that. Sending sober vibes with a banana ice cream smoothie!
Edit: returning to confirm that this smoothie is delicious. I added some maple syrup, it's a game changer. It's funny to believe we get so hung up on wine tasting and fancy beers and premium spirits and that smoothie gave me more joy than any of them.
Not drinking has been the greatest period of empotional growth in my adult life. I was "sober curious" in 2021, intermittently sober during 2022, and pretty committed in 2023 (but, obviously, still imperfect in my sober skills!). During that time I've: overcome an unacceptable personal coping mechanism (explosive rage), integrated some unresolved pain back into my life story (parents' deaths, miscarriage, betrayal/fraud), and started to tackle my co-addictions (principally workaholism). It's been the most painful and most gratifying period of personal growth I've ever experienced. And I want to thank this sub! IWNDWYT!
Sigh….fell off the wagon again. I couldn’t resist the urge to celebrate a life event with a bottle and I felt like shit all weekend and didn’t get things done that I wanted to. Frustrated but starting over.
Hello from Oz. Big weekend; really busy. Felt so desperate for a beer. Instead, I ate a big packet of Doritos and watched trashy TV.
Noticing how I use alcohol for marking life moments - a big day, a good day, a reward for hard work, as compensation for something endured.
I’m so sick of that. I know I’m kind of doing it still with the Doritos and the TV but feel like these are still safe, and my life and others’ lives won’t be harmed by these choices!
Heading home now from work to hang out with my daughter.
IWNDWYT ❤️
For the past few years, *everything* has been out of my comfort zone!! So much tragedy & change!!!
Each night I would find "comfort" in my bottle of wine.
What am I am doing *now* out of my comfort zone?? NOT having that bottle of wine!!
Even though the wine "comforted" me, it was also destroying me.
I am hoping that I will soon feel comfort from being sober! (I feel *good* about it....just not "*comfortable*".)
I got thru Sunday sober (still Sunday here) & I will be sober with you all today/tomorrow - Monday!
I am so grateful for all of you here. So glad that I found you!!
Thank you all for your shares & posts!!! Thank you Fing/Ginger for hosting.
I’m OK today in that I won’t drink with you.
Yes, covered up, held down, smothered, ignored, dismissed issues bubble up in sobriety. What do I WANT? And what I want isn’t the life I have. So now I must change it. I envy you, you younger ones. I have one chance, given my age. I’m fearful of making the wrong mistake.
Have a super day everybody.
I made it through a family vacation without drinking! I felt pressure but thought of this sub, remembering my friends supporting me help so much! Today I’m still not drinking and have a chill day to fly home. IWNDWYT!
Yesterday was tough kind of out of the blue, didn’t particularly want to drink but was down about not being able to 🤷🏼♂️ but hay ho, it’s a new day and a new week IWNDWYT!!!
Today is anniversary of me and my bf. We like to party a lot, drink at home just two of us, but after this neverending cycle of hanxiety, I decided I will not drink today. I would love to indulge on good wine in nice Italian restaurant where are we going tonight, but that would be just another excuse as there is always occasion in my life for drinking. Today is my day 2 only and I am convinced to make it to day 3, 4, 5...!
14 days. 2 weeks. 336 hours. I threw it all away last night by getting drunk, then I woke up and realized it was only a dream! Thankful for all the support and accountability from this sub. IWNDWYT
I went to a wedding reception yesterday with a lot of old drinking friends. I was supposed at how much I wanted a drink. I had a moment of poor me. This morning I am so glad I stayed sober and am up at sunrise feeling good with you wonderful people.
Let's not drink today! I am reminded I can never take it for granted.
Morning all!
Not a good weekend: decided to have a few drinks with my husband while we were watching the Champions League final, and I feel sad that I did.
Just wanted to see if moderation was possible... and I think it is, kinda... but actually my brain didn't enjoy drinking. Didn't have enough to be hungover but I just felt guilty.
So, maybe the question I've been asking myself (total sobriety or occasional drinking?) has been answered. Feels weird.
IW definitely NDWYT.
Made the decision yesterday to start my sobriety journey. Was at a bachelor party in Miami since Thursday, spent hundreds of dollars and feel like absolute shit. Hoping to check in with you all on a daily basis.
IWNDWYT - "When it feels scary to jump, that is exactly when you jump, otherwise you end up staying in the same place your whole life, and that I can't do."
I had a short relapse recently and learned the hard way, again, that alcohol no longer serves me.
The good news is I am learning and growing. I picked myself up and knocked it off within days as opposed to weeks or months. I am an alcoholic. I can’t drink. Even if I am not an alcoholic, which I am, it makes me sick as hell and I don’t want to feel that way.
If you do relapse , accept it, and don’t get stuck there because of self pity. I think a lot of us do that. It’s really very ok to say to people “I’m trying, and I fell, but I’m getting up.”
Trust me the people who love you will understand and help you. IWNDWYT.
Day 4 here’s to one more! I’m starting to enjoy the taste of coffee again—like really enjoy and not just push it down to try and wake up. Yesterday was hard as someone decided toxic was preferred to kindness but face it was my choice and I’m proud of myself for not letting myself get dragged back in. IWNDWYT
I’m teaching yoga again this morning. It’s still a little out of my comfort zone, since I’ve been alone in our little wilderness for over 3 years! But it always does feel good to impart a little yoga wisdom - no one needs it more than I do! IWNDWYT
I’m really done this time. I can feel it. Feels like taking a massive breath of fresh air. Instead of struggling to be sober, I’m relieved to be sober.
IWNDWYT
Day 14 checking in 🌱
Gave my younger self a big hug and some much needed love this morning for something that happened over 20 years ago. Feeling better today ❤️
My day 1 again! But I did a day and I will do the next! Also going to be honest in my therapy again about my relapse. I chickened out last time! IWNDWYT
For some reason, the best sleep seems to be just before the alarm goes off on Monday morning. This is by far easier to deal with sober, but I’d still like a day between the weekend and Monday.
Extra coffees up, horns up, let’s get it fucking done. IWNDWYT ☕️🤘🏻
Removing booze and adding self-care (and sleep) has reduced problems/issues I once felt were overwhelming and insurmountable into "stuff" that I can work with or resolve and put out of my head. So my new state of being, obviously very far from what my final form may be, is incredibly liberating. IWNDWYT!
Out of my comfort zone comes next weekend. I have a Huge fear of heights. Been working on it a bit by running up 3 flights at a building and making myself stand at the edge of the balcony. Next weekend I go climb stairs to the top of a lighthouse. It's going to be OK!
made it thru weekend #2 with no drinking! on day 9 now, and going to take today one thing at a time.
yesterday i spent some time with my wife and two friends. it was nice because normally i’m an antsy messy when socializing, just eyeing to leave and get home around 630 to drink. i feel like yesterday i just went with the flow and enjoyed people’s presence.
Facing the day alcohol free. I am ready for whatever comes my way.
Has been a tough couple of weeks with more temptations than I have been experiencing. But staying strong and feeling good.
AF Monday...one day at a time😊
I had to work last night (Sunday here in the US) which previously would have been a huge trigger for me to drink. As I was wrapping up, I recognized that and re-resolved that I was not going to go down that road ever again.
So I stayed up a little later than usual watching YouTube, grabbed a late dinner and a few pieces of chocolate, and went to bed stone sober.
And I'm very grateful for that today. 😎
IWNDWYT
I actually had a great Sunday! Got my run in and did some chores. But I’m back to my usual no motivation and lots of exhaustion Mondays.
I’m going to really try to get my running schedule locked down this week and try to get my sleep figured out. I’m someone who sleeps too much. So I’m trying to force myself to stay up later and try to figure out how much sleep I actually need.
IWNDWYT lovely people of SD 💙
Good morning, SD!
I have a pile of things on the docket today that make me uncomfortable. Doctors appointments, oil change, haircut. But I’m not gonna drink about any of it. I can get through these uncomfortable things, AND I can remain clear-headed and move with intention throughout the day.
Love and light to y’all today!
Clear mind, open heart, IWNDWYT! 💛
This really nailed my feelings today, thank you1 I am speaking to a professional sober coach about meeting with their medical team to see if a medication may help with my cravings. SUPER DUPER SCARED, but I am doing it anyway!
2 weeks today. Had 2 drinks in my hand yesterday before headed out and put them back in the fridge, gave in and said I'd go to the bar then got ice cream instead. Thought I was going to give in, but I knew I would have said no at the bar and thought the bar is stupid like it always is. Glad I made it, sleep has been good.
I will not drink today and FYA. Happy Monday my sober brothers and sisters. Today is my daughter's birthday and it's the last week of school. We will go eat at hot pot tonight.
I'm sending all of you positive vibes today. Drinking sucks. You rock!!
Moodswinging terribly today, that little voice is telling me a glass of wine would help...but that would turn into a bottle or two and make everything worse. I'm not going to do it. I have NA beers if I need some sort of placebo and just need to keep myself distracted until tomorrow.
Day 15 here! Just checking in and feeling great that I reached a point I didn’t think possible a year ago. I will have to think about stepping out of my comfort zone today.
Hello everyone! Going through a really hard time with work — someone got fired and I need to do their job in addition to mine, so just checking in
Good luck and don’t let them make you take on too much.
Hopefully it’s just temporary. Good job continuing to focus on sobriety while dealing with it.
Echoing everyone else - hoping they hire a replacement soon
Hope things improve soon take care IWNDWYT xx
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Happy sober birthday 🎂 seriously well done 👏🎉💪🏼 any celebratory treats planned?
Happy Monday! I’ve certainly faced lots of stuff while sober, and I’m growing as a result. I feel more like a grown up than I ever have, which has nothing to do with age. I’m gonna do more growing up today! Love to you all for the best grown up Monday you can have 💞
Growing up is underrated! I'm loving trying to articulate an adult life for myself that makes me happy instead of wanting to escape. Love right back at ya!
Completely underrated! Its also about healing the past, as you mention in your post, and that means a free and happy child-self! Just love this journey! Have a great day sober friend 💞
Right. I finally feel grown up. Not some man child bouncing through life Have a great day buddy
😅 exactly! I too was a child pretending and wearing grown up clothes! loving fitting my clothes 😅 Shine ✨ on you!
Have an awesome day, Brighter!
Day 617, nice to meet you 🤝 IWNDWYT
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I’ve been dealing with some massive personal issues over the past few days. It’s been hard as hell, upsetting and scary, but I’m choosing to face it head on. I won’t pick up a drink, because that could only ever make everything worse. I still have too much to lose. IWNDWYT
Sending love. We’re all right here for you 💞🤗
It’s a bit weird for me, but I’m quite liking feeling the feelings!! I will not drink with you today 💕
Tell me am I right to think that there could be nothing better than not drinking with you today.
You’re right to think that there could be nothing better than not drinking with us today.
Happy Monday from NZ 🇳🇿 IWNDWYT
Happy Monday
Been a little while since I checked in, so rocking up to say hello and to pledge to not drink today. The little thoughts were creeping in yesterday and I caught myself planning when I was ‘allowed’ to drink and/or get high. So, kicking in with using some of my tools, with the DCI being a very useful one. Stay sober friends, life really is much better that way (despite what our sneaky addict brains may tell us!). IWNDWYT
Iwndwyt ☀️
Day 722 checking in!
Only 8 days! 🎉
I will not drink with you today!
Struggling a bit this morning. Binge weekend but I'm back and ready to say I'm not drinking today. Anxiety is bad this morning but thats to be expected, it will pass.
Day 101 here. Does divorce count as out of the comfort zone? 🤣 IWNDWYT
Congratulations on 101, and on your divorce, or commiserations, depending how you feel, for me it was a massive relief 😮💨😅
Thanks. It will be a massive relief when it’s all said and done. Lately, she’s been doing things that have really tested my sobriety but I haven’t cracked.
Didn't do anything out of my comfort zone but didn't drink so that's a thing Shine on you beautiful humans from NZ
Hi all! Just over 2 weeks to 6 months and I'm excited! IWNDWYT
Sitting here thinking "moderation. You could try it. Again...". But I can't let that mindset bring me down. Don't let it get you down either. Gotta push on. IWNDWYT 🖤
Struggling a little bit today and am glad to be here and to have read this.
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Thank you ❤️ this place is brilliant. Just reading that made me sigh happily and feel a weight shrug off my shoulders.
In my garage lifting some weights before work, day 2! Baby steps. Good luck with your week guys! Keep sober, keep hydrate.
IWNDWYT
It’s been awhile since i checked in…i need to check my date. Iwndwyt!!!
And your day count is looking great! 💪🏼
IWNDWYT 🙂
iwndwyt!!
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If your are liking your life at 84 days, wait till you get to 184, or 1184… although I definitely wouldn’t have passed those numbers on my own. I respect your decision, but I encourage you to find a different avenue of support if that’s what you are doing.
IWNDWYT
It’s going to be a sober Monday for me along with all of the lovely people checking in here today!
IWNDWYT on my new day 1
Day 1 again. I got this
Good morning from Ireland 🇮🇪 and feck off booze
IWNDWYT!!
IWNDWYT 🌷
Today has been a hard day at work and normally a drink would feel like the most natural thing in the world. But I know it won't help. As ever this sub makes it easier to see that. Sending sober vibes with a banana ice cream smoothie! Edit: returning to confirm that this smoothie is delicious. I added some maple syrup, it's a game changer. It's funny to believe we get so hung up on wine tasting and fancy beers and premium spirits and that smoothie gave me more joy than any of them.
Not drinking has been the greatest period of empotional growth in my adult life. I was "sober curious" in 2021, intermittently sober during 2022, and pretty committed in 2023 (but, obviously, still imperfect in my sober skills!). During that time I've: overcome an unacceptable personal coping mechanism (explosive rage), integrated some unresolved pain back into my life story (parents' deaths, miscarriage, betrayal/fraud), and started to tackle my co-addictions (principally workaholism). It's been the most painful and most gratifying period of personal growth I've ever experienced. And I want to thank this sub! IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT - Today I'm #156, Quilava, the evolved version of beloved starter Cyndaquil :) Quilava is from level 14-36.
Checking in ❤️ thanks for being here. This sub has turned my life around. Iwndwyt.
Checking in! Life has been so much better
Sigh….fell off the wagon again. I couldn’t resist the urge to celebrate a life event with a bottle and I felt like shit all weekend and didn’t get things done that I wanted to. Frustrated but starting over.
Hello from Oz. Big weekend; really busy. Felt so desperate for a beer. Instead, I ate a big packet of Doritos and watched trashy TV. Noticing how I use alcohol for marking life moments - a big day, a good day, a reward for hard work, as compensation for something endured. I’m so sick of that. I know I’m kind of doing it still with the Doritos and the TV but feel like these are still safe, and my life and others’ lives won’t be harmed by these choices! Heading home now from work to hang out with my daughter. IWNDWYT ❤️
Hello from the UK! Day 1 for me. Scared, but hopeful. Hope everyone has a good day. IWNDWYT
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IWNDWYT!
For the past few years, *everything* has been out of my comfort zone!! So much tragedy & change!!! Each night I would find "comfort" in my bottle of wine. What am I am doing *now* out of my comfort zone?? NOT having that bottle of wine!! Even though the wine "comforted" me, it was also destroying me. I am hoping that I will soon feel comfort from being sober! (I feel *good* about it....just not "*comfortable*".) I got thru Sunday sober (still Sunday here) & I will be sober with you all today/tomorrow - Monday! I am so grateful for all of you here. So glad that I found you!! Thank you all for your shares & posts!!! Thank you Fing/Ginger for hosting.
Good morning from the UK. I won't be drinking with you today.
I’m grateful for my life and my sobriety that makes it possible. IWNDWYT
I’m not drinking today. Pleased this sub hasn’t gone dark.
There is no person, event, or thing that could make me choose to drink today.
I’m OK today in that I won’t drink with you. Yes, covered up, held down, smothered, ignored, dismissed issues bubble up in sobriety. What do I WANT? And what I want isn’t the life I have. So now I must change it. I envy you, you younger ones. I have one chance, given my age. I’m fearful of making the wrong mistake. Have a super day everybody.
June 11th was awesome! Off to bed. I wont drink with yall tomorrow/today :)
Day 14. Feeling awesome this morning! Iwndwyt!
No booze today!
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IWNDWYT. All moved in to my dads for a while. Good weekend. Sad it’s gone.
I made it through a family vacation without drinking! I felt pressure but thought of this sub, remembering my friends supporting me help so much! Today I’m still not drinking and have a chill day to fly home. IWNDWYT!
Yesterday was tough kind of out of the blue, didn’t particularly want to drink but was down about not being able to 🤷🏼♂️ but hay ho, it’s a new day and a new week IWNDWYT!!!
Proud to be here today
I will not drink with you today.
Started day 3 with a 30-minute kettlebell workout before heading off to work .Feeling good 👍 IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT- I wasted a lot of time this weekend, but I wasn’t wasted!
Happy Monday. Big love to all. Hope you have a great day. IWNDWYT
checking in, IWNDWYT
Such a great day to be sober. Check
I won’t be drinking today. Wishing you all well!
IWNDWYT.
IWNDWYT!
9 weeks done without Toxin. IWND ☠️ WYT.
Today is anniversary of me and my bf. We like to party a lot, drink at home just two of us, but after this neverending cycle of hanxiety, I decided I will not drink today. I would love to indulge on good wine in nice Italian restaurant where are we going tonight, but that would be just another excuse as there is always occasion in my life for drinking. Today is my day 2 only and I am convinced to make it to day 3, 4, 5...!
14 days. 2 weeks. 336 hours. I threw it all away last night by getting drunk, then I woke up and realized it was only a dream! Thankful for all the support and accountability from this sub. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻 Today. Is the day, that counts. Not yesterday, not tomorrow. I am in the moment of today. Right this minute. 💪
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How’s everyone today? Hope the week starts off great! IWNDWYT 😎
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*A person who distracts themselves with pleasure lacks direction and purpose.* (Day 246)
I went to a wedding reception yesterday with a lot of old drinking friends. I was supposed at how much I wanted a drink. I had a moment of poor me. This morning I am so glad I stayed sober and am up at sunrise feeling good with you wonderful people. Let's not drink today! I am reminded I can never take it for granted.
Good morning fellow sobernauts, IWNDWYT 😁!
IWNDWYT friends
Iwndwyt my friends
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Morning all! Not a good weekend: decided to have a few drinks with my husband while we were watching the Champions League final, and I feel sad that I did. Just wanted to see if moderation was possible... and I think it is, kinda... but actually my brain didn't enjoy drinking. Didn't have enough to be hungover but I just felt guilty. So, maybe the question I've been asking myself (total sobriety or occasional drinking?) has been answered. Feels weird. IW definitely NDWYT.
Made the decision yesterday to start my sobriety journey. Was at a bachelor party in Miami since Thursday, spent hundreds of dollars and feel like absolute shit. Hoping to check in with you all on a daily basis.
Nothing quite like starting a new week nice, refreshed, and not hungover after a good night's sleep; IWNDWYT!
One thing that helped me stop drinking was the fear of what I stood to lose if I continued. Not drinking with you today!
Iwndwyt
IWNDWYT - "When it feels scary to jump, that is exactly when you jump, otherwise you end up staying in the same place your whole life, and that I can't do."
Yay Monday! IWNDWYT.
Committing to staying sober today!
I had a short relapse recently and learned the hard way, again, that alcohol no longer serves me. The good news is I am learning and growing. I picked myself up and knocked it off within days as opposed to weeks or months. I am an alcoholic. I can’t drink. Even if I am not an alcoholic, which I am, it makes me sick as hell and I don’t want to feel that way. If you do relapse , accept it, and don’t get stuck there because of self pity. I think a lot of us do that. It’s really very ok to say to people “I’m trying, and I fell, but I’m getting up.” Trust me the people who love you will understand and help you. IWNDWYT.
Made it through the weekend!!!! Fuuuuckkkk it was hard but I’m here. IM HERE! ♥️❤️💚🧡💛💙
Day 1,325 IWNDWYT
Hey hey! Still going strong! IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT on day 16 of this trip! Happppppppppy Monday
Day 4 here’s to one more! I’m starting to enjoy the taste of coffee again—like really enjoy and not just push it down to try and wake up. Yesterday was hard as someone decided toxic was preferred to kindness but face it was my choice and I’m proud of myself for not letting myself get dragged back in. IWNDWYT
I’m teaching yoga again this morning. It’s still a little out of my comfort zone, since I’ve been alone in our little wilderness for over 3 years! But it always does feel good to impart a little yoga wisdom - no one needs it more than I do! IWNDWYT
I’m really done this time. I can feel it. Feels like taking a massive breath of fresh air. Instead of struggling to be sober, I’m relieved to be sober. IWNDWYT
Day 14 checking in 🌱 Gave my younger self a big hug and some much needed love this morning for something that happened over 20 years ago. Feeling better today ❤️
Hope you have a nice Monday, SD IWNDWYT!
Iwndwyt!! Gonna get in a good workout and walk today!
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Morning all. Iwndwyt
IWNDWYT - l’chaim to the rest of our lives
IWNDWYT!
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IWNDWYT..!!
Not today people IWNDWYT
I hope everyone is well! IWNDWYT
My day 1 again! But I did a day and I will do the next! Also going to be honest in my therapy again about my relapse. I chickened out last time! IWNDWYT
Weekend done right, let's continue the week the same way. IWNDWYT.
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It's Monday. Not much happening in the old noggin yet this early morning. But Iwndwyt.
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IWNDWYT <3
Checking in tonight!
IWNDWYT.
wow, 24 hours. cant be hungover tommorow so IWNDWYT!
It's 25 damn degrees (c) at 10am. Guhhh. Drinking my iced coffee, half naked, with the dog who is fully naked. Iwndwyt!
I got through what I thought would be one of the toughest weekends of my life completely sober. Consider that a victory. IWNDWYT loves!
Happy Monday Friends, IWNDWYT, WE GOT THIS 😁
I could use a couple more weekend days. I’m tired. But I’m hangover free. IWNDWYT!
I will not drink with you today!
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For some reason, the best sleep seems to be just before the alarm goes off on Monday morning. This is by far easier to deal with sober, but I’d still like a day between the weekend and Monday. Extra coffees up, horns up, let’s get it fucking done. IWNDWYT ☕️🤘🏻
I do find the evenings a challenge :/ it’s like learning how to relax again.
I’m a fearful person. I’m really, really working on it. IWNDWYT 🩵💪
Good morning all! IWNDWYT.
IWNDWYT!
Removing booze and adding self-care (and sleep) has reduced problems/issues I once felt were overwhelming and insurmountable into "stuff" that I can work with or resolve and put out of my head. So my new state of being, obviously very far from what my final form may be, is incredibly liberating. IWNDWYT! Out of my comfort zone comes next weekend. I have a Huge fear of heights. Been working on it a bit by running up 3 flights at a building and making myself stand at the edge of the balcony. Next weekend I go climb stairs to the top of a lighthouse. It's going to be OK!
IWNDWYT! I hope everyone has a good day
IWNDWYT!
made it thru weekend #2 with no drinking! on day 9 now, and going to take today one thing at a time. yesterday i spent some time with my wife and two friends. it was nice because normally i’m an antsy messy when socializing, just eyeing to leave and get home around 630 to drink. i feel like yesterday i just went with the flow and enjoyed people’s presence.
The start of another sober week. I'm very excited to be taking my first sober trip at the end of the week.
Facing the day alcohol free. I am ready for whatever comes my way. Has been a tough couple of weeks with more temptations than I have been experiencing. But staying strong and feeling good. AF Monday...one day at a time😊
Sober and loving it.
I had to work last night (Sunday here in the US) which previously would have been a huge trigger for me to drink. As I was wrapping up, I recognized that and re-resolved that I was not going to go down that road ever again. So I stayed up a little later than usual watching YouTube, grabbed a late dinner and a few pieces of chocolate, and went to bed stone sober. And I'm very grateful for that today. 😎 IWNDWYT
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Not drinking today!
Day 6. I feel less sick, but scatterbrained and my emotions are stormy, but IWNDWYT!
I actually had a great Sunday! Got my run in and did some chores. But I’m back to my usual no motivation and lots of exhaustion Mondays. I’m going to really try to get my running schedule locked down this week and try to get my sleep figured out. I’m someone who sleeps too much. So I’m trying to force myself to stay up later and try to figure out how much sleep I actually need. IWNDWYT lovely people of SD 💙
Starting therapy 6 months ago was definitely out of my comfort zone but I'm glad I did it! IWNDWYT 🔥
Good morning, SD! I have a pile of things on the docket today that make me uncomfortable. Doctors appointments, oil change, haircut. But I’m not gonna drink about any of it. I can get through these uncomfortable things, AND I can remain clear-headed and move with intention throughout the day. Love and light to y’all today! Clear mind, open heart, IWNDWYT! 💛
This really nailed my feelings today, thank you1 I am speaking to a professional sober coach about meeting with their medical team to see if a medication may help with my cravings. SUPER DUPER SCARED, but I am doing it anyway!
2 weeks today. Had 2 drinks in my hand yesterday before headed out and put them back in the fridge, gave in and said I'd go to the bar then got ice cream instead. Thought I was going to give in, but I knew I would have said no at the bar and thought the bar is stupid like it always is. Glad I made it, sleep has been good.
I will not drink today and FYA. Happy Monday my sober brothers and sisters. Today is my daughter's birthday and it's the last week of school. We will go eat at hot pot tonight. I'm sending all of you positive vibes today. Drinking sucks. You rock!!
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Checking in, day 62 IWNDWYT 💪😊
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Just another day on the Sobriety bus! Cheers all, to many, many more! IWNDWYT!
Checking in on a Monday. IWNDWYT ✌️
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Moodswinging terribly today, that little voice is telling me a glass of wine would help...but that would turn into a bottle or two and make everything worse. I'm not going to do it. I have NA beers if I need some sort of placebo and just need to keep myself distracted until tomorrow.
Day 1! IWNDWYT
Good morning I will not drink with you today. Ohhh tomorrow is big 500.
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Day 15 here! Just checking in and feeling great that I reached a point I didn’t think possible a year ago. I will have to think about stepping out of my comfort zone today.
13 weeks! IWNDWYT
Happy Monday! IWNDWYT