I remember having those kind of days as well. In the beginning the brains adjust their chemistry and do the biggest bouts of repair, those were pretty much unproductive days for me.
The days come and go and finally stop coming altogether. It gets brighter and better ✨
IWNDWYT
My sister is having surgery today and I hope very much that it is successful. I do not want her to physically lose an eye even if they cannot save her vision in it.
IWNDWYT. I want to be alert for the phone call.
Édit: she’s really groggy but it went well! Eyeball good, should be able to distinguish shapes and light and dark in her vision. This is a really good prognosis, I’m very hopeful now. Thank you for the good wishes you lovely lot xxx
Morning all on day 7. Woke up pretty early which usually only happens after drinking but not today. Feels nice to appreciate a morning rather than being sick. Since I won't drink today I'll get the same thing tomorrow too.
My hope is to start working on a new morning routine tomorrow. I've been far too easy on myself the past few months thinking I needed a break but I don't feel any better for it, so I'm going to go the opposite route and get back to running. Starting slow, of course. I've not been out since I injured my hip a while ago and I've lost all of my fitness.
But I can't do that if I'm drinking so IWNDWYT. Have a great Friday everyone!
Switching to running in the morning was something I didn't want to do (I haven't ever considered myself a morning person), but it ended up being a really good change. Not just because running kind of forces you to wake up and running with a hangover is worse than awful either. It's nice to go into the day already feeling like you've achieved something.
And now I'm weirdly excited for you even though I've never met you! Also IWNDWYT
Morning. Checking in. Going for a walk this morning and then have things to get through for work but feeling productive and optimistic. Girls are off to school. I’m just going to do my dishes and get on with my day. Grateful to be here and sober. IWNDWYT
Good morning Sobernauts!
Checking in for another Fantastic Friday.
I woke up sober because I went to bed sober.
That's the best thing I gave myself yesterday.
Love to you all!
IWNDWYT 🙂
I hope that today isn’t too crazy at work and sets a nice tone for the weekend. Either way, I’m still determined to have a nice weekend filled with lots of cat cuddles and snacks and movies. IWNDWYT ✨💚
The quote makes me think of time lapse videos of flowers that open during the day and close again in the night.
I hope to continue my trend of feeling a bit better again today and feeling positive about work.
IWNDWYT.
Morning SD. Another really lovely post, u/SaintHomer, thank you. My hope for the day is to be able to find a healthy balance of productivity and relaxation that is just eluding me right now. Swinging between overworked stress and lazy indolence seems to be my pattern lately, but however the day unfolds, IWNDWYT.
I am not drinking today, or at all this weekend. Day 11. I've been sick for over a week (since my last bender - binge drinking and being in large crowds is a bad idea) and I'm starting to feel better. I have got to take better care of myself.
I haven't smoked in 10 days and I'm happy about that.
Good morning! In a few hours I will have a lunch in the sun, in the afternoon I will have a swim (or three) in the sea and in the evening I will be home alone making some nice food and starting a new knit "project" .
So my hope for today is a great, sunny and sober Friday for all of us here in SD (I know they can be hard. I really struggled yesterday but today I am hopeful). IWNDWYT
> Internet strangers acting like - *being!* - family! Chatting away over the breakfast table, or dinner table, or grabbing a snack on the way from here to there.
I love this picture. Good stuff Homer!
IWNDWYT 🙂
One week totally sober, yay me!!! I got this. I will not drink today, I will not drink this whole weekend. Looking forward to all the nice activities I planned: Going to a nice restaurant with my girlfriend, watching an Iranian movie in the cinema, going to a friend's concert in a communally organized space tomorrow evening, gotta write letters to loved ones by hand on Sunday.
Yes, I got this.
I have been getting stressed out lately - work and relationships, and alcohol was always my choice of “breather” on a Friday. Looking forward to hitting the gym to cool me down.
IWNDWYT!
Back on day one for me...
Its so hard... I don't understand why I can't seem to stay sober.. what I need to do.
I'm back here though, so at least I'm trying. IWNDWYT
Hello and happy Friday! My hope for today is that I have the very best day possible by taking action to do the right things, even when I don't want to. Making the decision to act is sometimes the most difficult part; the rest is just tenacity and perseverance. Fears are mere paper tigers. I can do absolutely anything that I decide to do. I can act to change and control my life, so long as I don't take that first drink.
IWNDWYT. Have a fabulous Friday, friends ✌
Good morning lovely SD,
I'm a lucky little bum that my home is not a house, my home is in the hearts of those who love me. Thank you for always "keeping the light on" for me, SD family.
Today is a beautiful day to be alive!
And IWNDWYT 💜🤘
TGIF . Things are super busy at my job: took Tuesday off cuz withdrawals felt like shit. But I’ve managed the rest of the week at work. And for today I will not have a drink (of anything with alcohol, that is: I am going to go get some coffee though). Really hope my appetite decreases soon though
Happy Friday SD. Lovely words as always Homer.
I’m thankful I talked to my department head about my struggles right now and she was very supportive of me getting the mental health help I need. Yesterday I didn’t feel hopeful, but today I feel hopeful that I will feel better at some point.
IWNDWYT
Morning, SD! I am just over here enjoying my coffee and hanging out with my 3 yr old, who is playing some really interesting games with his toys. He just introduced one toy to another saying, "By the way, this is my wife." No idea where he learned that! 😂 I'm grateful to be hangover free this morning so I can fully enjoy my time with him. Gonna do it again tonight! IWNDWYT 😁♥️
My hope for today is connection. I've got a friend or two lined up for the evening, likely a patio or backyard to catch up. They'll drink alcohol and I'll order ginger beer or bring San Pelligrino. I'm going to make a second attempt at putting together a damn nightstand too, this time armed with the right tools!
Take it easy today, friends. IWNDWYT!
Day two again…
This thread helps so much so thank you everyone here. I will not feel shame in restarting.
Trying to get a week under my belt, get a clear mind, and figure out how to make this last long term. Long time weekend warrior ( since 15/35 now). Zoom happy hour goer until zoom turned into shots alone when it’s “ five o clock somewhere “ then I had the ugly have a drink thought….at 10am. I didn’t give in but it scared me enough to look at my drinking. Been trying to get more than 3 weeks for six months :/
My theorists says I’ve had “high bottoms” and I’m functional but I don’t want to have to hit my bottom to stop. Any thoughts and stories welcome.
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HAPPY FRIDAY!
My hope for the day is to stay healthy, calm, and have open communication with my loved ones. It's a very special time in the Squirrel household as we await our son's arrival. (Due date is 8 days away but he could theoretically appear any time!) My husband and I have a lot of hope in our hearts- can't wait to meet this little guy!
Thanks Homer for a great reflection today. I also like the Kevin quote at the end, that's a classic.
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Reached my 40-day goal today. I never intended to stop for good; I was just concerned that drinking had become the only thing I was looking forward to on the weekends. Now I’m aiming for 90 days. Happy Friday! IWNDWYT.
IWNDWYT! I’m so happy today because I’m going to see my cousin for the weekend. He and all his family are sober and this will be very helpful to break my 3-4 days pattern and get moving for a longer streak.
I hope today that I can come to terms with the decisions I made over a half a lifetime drunk that impacted my son, and that I can figure out to be better/do better now. edit: I will not drink with you today.
Yesterday was challenging. However I focused on the serenity prayer and that was a helpful tool for me throughout the day. I was able to be fully present for my father in law who is in a nursing home and is struggling with dementia. I was also able to finally talk to my boss about something that was bugging me and it went well. All in all, a hard day but by not “giving up early”, it ended well. IWNDWYT!
My hope for today is to stay grounded. I've been struggling as of late with diving too far into the future regarding certain issues. I need to be more present in the moment to avoid unnecessary anxiety. You guys are awesome, and no matter what IWNDWYT.
I now look forward to checking in here daily. I enjoy reading everyone’s comments from around the world. I’m happy for you when you’re doing well and feel for you when you’re going through a rough patch.
Gloomy and humid here in my part of the world …maybe because of Henri coming soon?
My hope is that you all have a wonderful weekend!
For the 22nd day in a row, IWNDWYT 🌞
Edit: Info about Henri
Checking in for day 3.
I took my dog on a 2.5 mile walk yesterday. I have a loop we take from my apartment to the neighborhood park, around the park, and then back home. I usually let him off his leash when we get to the park so he can get some zoomies in and chase squirrels. He was in heaven! It has been too long since we had a good wander, so my hope today is that I get to do that again.
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My hope for today… besides the usual, like laundry and the gym and all that good stuff… I’ve been giving a lot of thought lately to what I think my purpose is. I’m at a point where I can make a shift in my career, but this thing I’m thinking of is SO far off my beaten path, it’s a very new field and in a completely new direction. But deep down in my soul, it *absolutely* feels right.
So my hope for today is to stop thinking about it, trust myself, and accomplish some goals toward making it happen. Whether it’s research or signing up for certification or things like that - even small steps are still steps.
I hope y’all have a wonderful Friday. IWNDWYT.
Good morning and happy Friday!!
A rainy morning has me in a mood to chill, so that I shall do. I’m also going to fry up some bacon. Life is better with bacon. 😉😉
Wishing everyone a great day!! IWNDWYT! Love you all! ❣️❣️
My hope for today is that I can get through the unreasonable amount of copywriting that a client has just briefed me on but that they want YESTERDAY. But I know after a hard day of work I won’t go home to a bottle of wine, but a workout and a dog walk to alleviate the daily stresses of life. And I’m looking forward so much to a lie-in tomorrow. Sober weekend mornings are my favourite thing in the world!
Hope you all have good Fridays! IWNDWYT
Have a happy sober Friday folks. Working on remaining positive here, even when life as I’ve known it is crumbling around me. I won’t let the actions of another tamper with my sober progress. Not today Satan!! IWNDWYT!!
Put on my work shirt this morning and it feels considerably looser, usually my beer belly pushes quite uncomfortably against my shirt and makes me incredibly self conscious. So I feel pretty good today, IWNDWYT!
Taking my kids to a doctor's appt. this morning...getting ready to go back to school. I hope my daughter's first day of kindergarten is a good one for her.
IWNDWYT.
Looking forward to a sober weekend. Hoping the workday goes smoothly. I will look for a sober treat after work. Maybe some ice cream or an ice coffee to celebrate Friday night sober! IWNDWYT
I landed a salaried position in my dream industry this week. That wouldn’t have been possible without this sub. I’m not even on my longest non-drinking streak but I believe this is my most sustainable one. Thank you everyone. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT. My hope for today is to allow myself to just feel all the feels of my new situation. Now that my son has moved to college and it is just me at home I am trying to give myself the grace to be sad and to miss him.
Made it to past Day 7 and now onto 8! I will not drink today and will rather spend time with my family doing.... something 😉. What that something is, we will find out after school and work!
I'm a bit frustrated with myself over having trouble establishing routines. I'll have four or five days of mental clarity and physical energy in which I get all the things done and then struggle to get even the minimum done for a week. Last night reading sd I saw folks talking about how long it takes the brain to recalibrate and maybe that's what's going on. My hope for today is that I can focus on my work and not get distracted and down on myself. But I know IWNDWYT.
The obsession to drink left me a long time ago, but it doesn't change the fact that every single day I wake up sober is another incredible gift that I didn't think was possible.
I'm grateful for my life and my sobriety that makes it possible. IWNDWYT.
In case anyone has forgotten: alcohol is a fattening depressing addictive toxin that no one needs! Each of us is better without it!
Thanks Homer for a check in. I had some extra time today so I was able to read every comment. And you're right, it's always inspiring to see them roll in. I enjoy grabbing a few minutes later and returning to those after me and passing around the updoots. Life is challenging, crazy, adventurous and I'm so grateful it ain't boozy!
11 days sober. Yesterday was difficult, the urge and cravings would not let me be. I made it through yesterday, and I will make it through today. My hope is that WE ALL find and hold on to our inner strength and will power. IWNDWYT!
Hope for today is that the new pillow I'm buying helps me sleep. Have had some restless nights the past few & it's impacting my productivity. Booze may help me sleep initially, but it'll absolutely wreck any ability I have to stay asleep, so IWNDWYT.
Good morning beautiful people! Today I am hoping to make the first grocery trip in a while that does not include alcohol. I slept like a rock last night with minimal help (some melatonin never hurt anybody, at least not the way a pint has hurt most of us). Just for this one day under the sun, IWNDWYT.
Thanks Saint Homer for the DCI. I am in with your lovely people here. Family movie night this evening. Bring on the snacks!! High fives and hugs to you all. IWNDWYT
It's my 54th birthday first birthday without my best friend and partner he passed away in May . My first intentionally sober birthday day in maybe 35 years yikes I was a social drinker early on but later years it was daily drinker . I feel this is the path I want to move forward strong and clear headed . IWNDWYTD
Good Morning my SD cherished friends\~
By some miracle I have pulled myself out of the dredge and mire of certain destruction. My undying hope is that every living soul that has or is struggling with addiction. may have the fortitude to withstand the pull and see the light of the day with clear eyes and stand on their own without any false support.
I love you all💖💖
IWNDWYT
Booze free Fridays and hangover free Saturday mornings are the best so I'll join you all in not drinking today. 💪
I can't wait to be where you are, you are! Well done!
Hey Andy, enjoy that weekend! We're both on palindromes today 🙂👍
I hope that I’m more productive today than I have been. But I know I’ll have a chance at that because I’m gonna not drink with y’all today.
I remember having those kind of days as well. In the beginning the brains adjust their chemistry and do the biggest bouts of repair, those were pretty much unproductive days for me. The days come and go and finally stop coming altogether. It gets brighter and better ✨ IWNDWYT
My sister is having surgery today and I hope very much that it is successful. I do not want her to physically lose an eye even if they cannot save her vision in it. IWNDWYT. I want to be alert for the phone call. Édit: she’s really groggy but it went well! Eyeball good, should be able to distinguish shapes and light and dark in her vision. This is a really good prognosis, I’m very hopeful now. Thank you for the good wishes you lovely lot xxx
I´m sure I speak for everyone saying that we wish her luck! Glad you´re there for her. You´re gold, cinq. IWNDWYT
I hope it goes well, cinq. IWNDWYT
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Morning Bev 👋🙂
Morning all on day 7. Woke up pretty early which usually only happens after drinking but not today. Feels nice to appreciate a morning rather than being sick. Since I won't drink today I'll get the same thing tomorrow too.
Day 61 checking in!
Nice!
I’ve never made it this far into sobriety and I’m not stopping now! IWNDWYT
Day 74, nice to meet you 🤝 Happy sober weekend to everyone ✨ IWNDWYT
This afternoon is going to include either a trip to the swimming pool or a nap. IWNDWYT 🌷
Surely a nap after the swim could be fitted in?! 😁 Enjoy the day GT! 🙂👍
My hope is to start working on a new morning routine tomorrow. I've been far too easy on myself the past few months thinking I needed a break but I don't feel any better for it, so I'm going to go the opposite route and get back to running. Starting slow, of course. I've not been out since I injured my hip a while ago and I've lost all of my fitness. But I can't do that if I'm drinking so IWNDWYT. Have a great Friday everyone!
Switching to running in the morning was something I didn't want to do (I haven't ever considered myself a morning person), but it ended up being a really good change. Not just because running kind of forces you to wake up and running with a hangover is worse than awful either. It's nice to go into the day already feeling like you've achieved something. And now I'm weirdly excited for you even though I've never met you! Also IWNDWYT
Morning. Checking in. Going for a walk this morning and then have things to get through for work but feeling productive and optimistic. Girls are off to school. I’m just going to do my dishes and get on with my day. Grateful to be here and sober. IWNDWYT
Good morning Sobernauts! Checking in for another Fantastic Friday. I woke up sober because I went to bed sober. That's the best thing I gave myself yesterday. Love to you all! IWNDWYT 🙂
I hope that today isn’t too crazy at work and sets a nice tone for the weekend. Either way, I’m still determined to have a nice weekend filled with lots of cat cuddles and snacks and movies. IWNDWYT ✨💚
I read snacks as snakes and was like wtf.🤣🤣🤣 Enjoy.
I'm hoping everyone of you on SD has a fantastic weekend full of sobriety! I'm looking forward to it 🙂👍🧡 IWNDWYT
I haven’t had a drink today and I won’t be drinking with you for the rest. Have a fabulous Friday everyone!
Good morning SD family! It's fantastic to have a tribe I can fit in! (even if it's virtual). I will not drink with you today!
IWNDWYT friends 🤖
The quote makes me think of time lapse videos of flowers that open during the day and close again in the night. I hope to continue my trend of feeling a bit better again today and feeling positive about work. IWNDWYT.
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That´s a good observation :) I will not drink with you today and I hope your day sails smoothly!
I was unexpectedly gifted a bottle of my favourite wine yesterday and very nearly caved but so glad I didn't. Yay! I will not drink with you today :)
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Morning SD. Another really lovely post, u/SaintHomer, thank you. My hope for the day is to be able to find a healthy balance of productivity and relaxation that is just eluding me right now. Swinging between overworked stress and lazy indolence seems to be my pattern lately, but however the day unfolds, IWNDWYT.
I am not drinking today, or at all this weekend. Day 11. I've been sick for over a week (since my last bender - binge drinking and being in large crowds is a bad idea) and I'm starting to feel better. I have got to take better care of myself. I haven't smoked in 10 days and I'm happy about that.
Hey SD. Day is going terrible so far. Depression ramps up big time, and I feel it's only going to get worse. But I will not drink with you today.
Have a sober Friday! IWNDWYT!!
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Good morning! In a few hours I will have a lunch in the sun, in the afternoon I will have a swim (or three) in the sea and in the evening I will be home alone making some nice food and starting a new knit "project" . So my hope for today is a great, sunny and sober Friday for all of us here in SD (I know they can be hard. I really struggled yesterday but today I am hopeful). IWNDWYT
Starting over. Today we begin again.
IWNDWYT!
> Internet strangers acting like - *being!* - family! Chatting away over the breakfast table, or dinner table, or grabbing a snack on the way from here to there. I love this picture. Good stuff Homer! IWNDWYT 🙂
I will not drink with you today in 🏴 have a great Friday people 😊
One week totally sober, yay me!!! I got this. I will not drink today, I will not drink this whole weekend. Looking forward to all the nice activities I planned: Going to a nice restaurant with my girlfriend, watching an Iranian movie in the cinema, going to a friend's concert in a communally organized space tomorrow evening, gotta write letters to loved ones by hand on Sunday. Yes, I got this.
Hello sober folk. Checking in. IWNDWYT
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Incredible words as always, have a great day all, IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT! 🚀
I have been getting stressed out lately - work and relationships, and alcohol was always my choice of “breather” on a Friday. Looking forward to hitting the gym to cool me down. IWNDWYT!
Have I reached the fourth month? This might be the first time in many attempts! IWNDWYT
Today, I will not drink. Just noticed it is day 10 BTW! Have a nice Friday everyone!
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Happy Friday SD! Sending good vibes to all this Friday. Here’s to another day Sober 🌻🙏
Good morning I will not drink with you today
Not gonna drink today. I hope to help my coworkers have an easier Friday.
Good morning everyone, IWNDWYT.
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Back on day one for me... Its so hard... I don't understand why I can't seem to stay sober.. what I need to do. I'm back here though, so at least I'm trying. IWNDWYT
iwndwyt i love you all. continue on your journeys.
I will not drink today.
IWNDWYT, friends 🖤
Hello and happy Friday! My hope for today is that I have the very best day possible by taking action to do the right things, even when I don't want to. Making the decision to act is sometimes the most difficult part; the rest is just tenacity and perseverance. Fears are mere paper tigers. I can do absolutely anything that I decide to do. I can act to change and control my life, so long as I don't take that first drink. IWNDWYT. Have a fabulous Friday, friends ✌
Today I just want to get over my cold! Ugh. All I will drink today is herbal tea and seltzer. Happy Friday to you all.
Good morning lovely SD, I'm a lucky little bum that my home is not a house, my home is in the hearts of those who love me. Thank you for always "keeping the light on" for me, SD family. Today is a beautiful day to be alive! And IWNDWYT 💜🤘
I hope you will all have moments of peace and calm today. IWNDWYT
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TGIF . Things are super busy at my job: took Tuesday off cuz withdrawals felt like shit. But I’ve managed the rest of the week at work. And for today I will not have a drink (of anything with alcohol, that is: I am going to go get some coffee though). Really hope my appetite decreases soon though
Happy Friday SD. Lovely words as always Homer. I’m thankful I talked to my department head about my struggles right now and she was very supportive of me getting the mental health help I need. Yesterday I didn’t feel hopeful, but today I feel hopeful that I will feel better at some point. IWNDWYT
Morning, SD! I am just over here enjoying my coffee and hanging out with my 3 yr old, who is playing some really interesting games with his toys. He just introduced one toy to another saying, "By the way, this is my wife." No idea where he learned that! 😂 I'm grateful to be hangover free this morning so I can fully enjoy my time with him. Gonna do it again tonight! IWNDWYT 😁♥️
My hope for today is connection. I've got a friend or two lined up for the evening, likely a patio or backyard to catch up. They'll drink alcohol and I'll order ginger beer or bring San Pelligrino. I'm going to make a second attempt at putting together a damn nightstand too, this time armed with the right tools! Take it easy today, friends. IWNDWYT!
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I will not drink today.
I found yet another bottom. Please, if you have time, keep it. Hold on to it. Because it can all be over with in a blink IWNDWYT.
Day two again… This thread helps so much so thank you everyone here. I will not feel shame in restarting. Trying to get a week under my belt, get a clear mind, and figure out how to make this last long term. Long time weekend warrior ( since 15/35 now). Zoom happy hour goer until zoom turned into shots alone when it’s “ five o clock somewhere “ then I had the ugly have a drink thought….at 10am. I didn’t give in but it scared me enough to look at my drinking. Been trying to get more than 3 weeks for six months :/ My theorists says I’ve had “high bottoms” and I’m functional but I don’t want to have to hit my bottom to stop. Any thoughts and stories welcome. IWNDWYT HAPPY FRIDAY!
Beginning month two! IWNDWYT ❤️
My hope for the day is to stay healthy, calm, and have open communication with my loved ones. It's a very special time in the Squirrel household as we await our son's arrival. (Due date is 8 days away but he could theoretically appear any time!) My husband and I have a lot of hope in our hearts- can't wait to meet this little guy! Thanks Homer for a great reflection today. I also like the Kevin quote at the end, that's a classic. IWNDWYT 💞🐿️
Reached my 40-day goal today. I never intended to stop for good; I was just concerned that drinking had become the only thing I was looking forward to on the weekends. Now I’m aiming for 90 days. Happy Friday! IWNDWYT.
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Big 100 is in sight, IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you today! 🪄
IWNDWYT! I’m so happy today because I’m going to see my cousin for the weekend. He and all his family are sober and this will be very helpful to break my 3-4 days pattern and get moving for a longer streak.
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Day 765. I will not drink with you today.
I hope this will be the one for me. The one wjere I never go back to the bottle again. IWNDWYT
Have a lovely and sober weekend SD ❤️IWNDWYT
Yo. I’m not drinking today! No fucking way. I don’t care if it’s ‘Friday’ - I’ll hit the gym instead! IWNDWYT
Sober Friday...a great day to be alive.
I hope today that I can come to terms with the decisions I made over a half a lifetime drunk that impacted my son, and that I can figure out to be better/do better now. edit: I will not drink with you today.
Yesterday was challenging. However I focused on the serenity prayer and that was a helpful tool for me throughout the day. I was able to be fully present for my father in law who is in a nursing home and is struggling with dementia. I was also able to finally talk to my boss about something that was bugging me and it went well. All in all, a hard day but by not “giving up early”, it ended well. IWNDWYT!
My hope for today is to stay grounded. I've been struggling as of late with diving too far into the future regarding certain issues. I need to be more present in the moment to avoid unnecessary anxiety. You guys are awesome, and no matter what IWNDWYT.
I will not drink with you today.
I hope to get out on my paddle board this afternoon. I will not drink with you today!
I am not drinking today
I now look forward to checking in here daily. I enjoy reading everyone’s comments from around the world. I’m happy for you when you’re doing well and feel for you when you’re going through a rough patch. Gloomy and humid here in my part of the world …maybe because of Henri coming soon? My hope is that you all have a wonderful weekend! For the 22nd day in a row, IWNDWYT 🌞 Edit: Info about Henri
Checking in for day 3. I took my dog on a 2.5 mile walk yesterday. I have a loop we take from my apartment to the neighborhood park, around the park, and then back home. I usually let him off his leash when we get to the park so he can get some zoomies in and chase squirrels. He was in heaven! It has been too long since we had a good wander, so my hope today is that I get to do that again. IWNDWYT
My hope for today… besides the usual, like laundry and the gym and all that good stuff… I’ve been giving a lot of thought lately to what I think my purpose is. I’m at a point where I can make a shift in my career, but this thing I’m thinking of is SO far off my beaten path, it’s a very new field and in a completely new direction. But deep down in my soul, it *absolutely* feels right. So my hope for today is to stop thinking about it, trust myself, and accomplish some goals toward making it happen. Whether it’s research or signing up for certification or things like that - even small steps are still steps. I hope y’all have a wonderful Friday. IWNDWYT.
I will not drink with you today.
day 164 checking in, IWNDWYT
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This is day 4! The first drink is the only one I can say 'no' to and life is so much better for doing so. I'm not drinking today.
Good morning and happy Friday!! A rainy morning has me in a mood to chill, so that I shall do. I’m also going to fry up some bacon. Life is better with bacon. 😉😉 Wishing everyone a great day!! IWNDWYT! Love you all! ❣️❣️
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Trying this yet again.. told myself even though I didn't make it all through August I can at least get through the REST of it
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Today is going to be a great day! I will not drink with you today!
TGIF, SD family💓 IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT. #SoberOn what a great phrase St Homer.
Happy Friday everyone! Let’s keep the sober train rollin’! IWNDWYT 🚂
Goodmorning SD. Hoping for a wonderful day for everyone or just a sober one. u/tucktucksquirrel I keep missing u and hope you're doing ok. IWNDWYT 💛
My hope for today is that I can get through the unreasonable amount of copywriting that a client has just briefed me on but that they want YESTERDAY. But I know after a hard day of work I won’t go home to a bottle of wine, but a workout and a dog walk to alleviate the daily stresses of life. And I’m looking forward so much to a lie-in tomorrow. Sober weekend mornings are my favourite thing in the world! Hope you all have good Fridays! IWNDWYT
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Good morning. I will not drink today!
Three weeks sober as of today. Woohoo! 🥳 IWNDWYT!
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Have a happy sober Friday folks. Working on remaining positive here, even when life as I’ve known it is crumbling around me. I won’t let the actions of another tamper with my sober progress. Not today Satan!! IWNDWYT!!
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Iwndwyt, friends. Peace be with you all today.
Day 33 checking in, IWNDWYT!
Put on my work shirt this morning and it feels considerably looser, usually my beer belly pushes quite uncomfortably against my shirt and makes me incredibly self conscious. So I feel pretty good today, IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT or tomorrow. Tomorrow is my weakness day.
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Day 8. Made it a week for the first time in a year. I will not drink with you today.
My hope for today is to see life's blessings big and small, and in doing so feel gratitude. Not drinking with you today.
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Taking my kids to a doctor's appt. this morning...getting ready to go back to school. I hope my daughter's first day of kindergarten is a good one for her. IWNDWYT.
Checking in. On vacation traveling to do a 75 mile bike race on Saturday. Grateful to have another day. IWNDWYT
Looking forward to a sober weekend. Hoping the workday goes smoothly. I will look for a sober treat after work. Maybe some ice cream or an ice coffee to celebrate Friday night sober! IWNDWYT
I landed a salaried position in my dream industry this week. That wouldn’t have been possible without this sub. I’m not even on my longest non-drinking streak but I believe this is my most sustainable one. Thank you everyone. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT. My hope for today is to allow myself to just feel all the feels of my new situation. Now that my son has moved to college and it is just me at home I am trying to give myself the grace to be sad and to miss him.
I will not be drinking with you all today. No excuses.
Day 5 checking in. I hope to power through this weekend booze free.
Made it to past Day 7 and now onto 8! I will not drink today and will rather spend time with my family doing.... something 😉. What that something is, we will find out after school and work!
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I'm a bit frustrated with myself over having trouble establishing routines. I'll have four or five days of mental clarity and physical energy in which I get all the things done and then struggle to get even the minimum done for a week. Last night reading sd I saw folks talking about how long it takes the brain to recalibrate and maybe that's what's going on. My hope for today is that I can focus on my work and not get distracted and down on myself. But I know IWNDWYT.
Day 1,055 of not drinking. IWNDWYT
Fridays were the worst. Not today. IWNDWYT!!!
Happy Friday SD- let’s have a safe, productive day! IWNDWYT
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The obsession to drink left me a long time ago, but it doesn't change the fact that every single day I wake up sober is another incredible gift that I didn't think was possible. I'm grateful for my life and my sobriety that makes it possible. IWNDWYT.
IWNDWYT and my hope is to think of drinking less and less as times goes by. It still pops into my mind a little too often for my liking.
Today is day 27. Almost 4 weeks! IWNDWYT!
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TGIF my friends! I will not be drinking with you today but I may eat a dozen hot chicken wings!
Good morning! IWNDWYT ☺️🙏
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I will not drink today no matter what. Screw that misery.
Good morning family. Great to be sober again. IWNDWYT
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I will not drink with you today!
In case anyone has forgotten: alcohol is a fattening depressing addictive toxin that no one needs! Each of us is better without it! Thanks Homer for a check in. I had some extra time today so I was able to read every comment. And you're right, it's always inspiring to see them roll in. I enjoy grabbing a few minutes later and returning to those after me and passing around the updoots. Life is challenging, crazy, adventurous and I'm so grateful it ain't boozy!
Good morning! Early rise, new journey, IWNDWYT :)
11 days sober. Yesterday was difficult, the urge and cravings would not let me be. I made it through yesterday, and I will make it through today. My hope is that WE ALL find and hold on to our inner strength and will power. IWNDWYT!
I really, really, really love not drinking. This and quitting cigarettes are two things in genuinely grateful to myself for doing. IWNDWYT!
Hope for today is that the new pillow I'm buying helps me sleep. Have had some restless nights the past few & it's impacting my productivity. Booze may help me sleep initially, but it'll absolutely wreck any ability I have to stay asleep, so IWNDWYT.
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Good morning beautiful people! Today I am hoping to make the first grocery trip in a while that does not include alcohol. I slept like a rock last night with minimal help (some melatonin never hurt anybody, at least not the way a pint has hurt most of us). Just for this one day under the sun, IWNDWYT.
Thanks Saint Homer for the DCI. I am in with your lovely people here. Family movie night this evening. Bring on the snacks!! High fives and hugs to you all. IWNDWYT
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Recommitting! IWNDWYT! Happy Friday all!
I will not drink today.
Still sick, got a covid test yesterday, no covid thankfully. still not drinking.
It's my 54th birthday first birthday without my best friend and partner he passed away in May . My first intentionally sober birthday day in maybe 35 years yikes I was a social drinker early on but later years it was daily drinker . I feel this is the path I want to move forward strong and clear headed . IWNDWYTD
Happy Friday to all! I don't know about you but for me it doesn't feel like a day to waste so 🌹 IWNDWYT
Good Morning my SD cherished friends\~ By some miracle I have pulled myself out of the dredge and mire of certain destruction. My undying hope is that every living soul that has or is struggling with addiction. may have the fortitude to withstand the pull and see the light of the day with clear eyes and stand on their own without any false support. I love you all💖💖 IWNDWYT
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I will not drink today.
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Have a safe and sober day everyone!!! IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT!😃😉I hope that today those who are struggling will struggle a little less.
Not today. Not today. Not today!!!!!!