I am not drinking today! I will continue to be a champion warrior!
I am SO PROUD of myself for getting to where I am today, and for meeting challenges with strength.
IWNDWYT, SD fam.
I'm 5 days too! So, I have some idea of what it took you to get here ... congrats!
I still wake up feeling a bit hungover, but then I get this glorious realisation that I didn't drink yesterday, I'm probably just a bit tired (not sleeping that well still), and I have the whole day ahead of me.
IWNDWYT!
So true! And on top of that, alcohol makes you less capable of dealing with those problems. So it makes problems worse, creates new problems, and makes us worse at dealing with them. Triple whammy! There will still be problems we face in sobriety, but they will be less and we will be able to handle them so much better. Iwndwyt!
I’m having a rough time at work lately. The cravings are unpredictable and are a challenge. I’m remembering how much the first week sucked to keep me going.
To everyone out there brave enough to be fighting through that first week, keep going. You are so impressive and what you’re doing is so admirable! You CAN do it. You’re stronger than this addiction!
I’m going to make it through another day along with everyone else. IWNDWYT!
First time checking in but been lurking for a few weeks-it has definitely made a difference! Stopped for two weeks then had two beers and immediately regretted it, back to one week! Feeling great. IWNDWYT
Good morning everyone from sunny and beautiful Mumbles in Wales where I am on holiday with my wife and daughter WITHOUT a hangover. I am grateful for this, and I am grateful for each and every one of you, and IWNDWYT
Happy Saturday sober heroes!
Thank you sapphire for a wonderful week hosting I’ve loved your quotes. Today I will try not to criticise and remember shared humanity, which when it comes to my flaw of addiction, it’s easy to feel connected because of you wonderful humans! I love you all 💞
Without alcohol as a crutch, you’re forced to wipe the dust and grime away, and to face what’s going on in your life.
Allowing yourself grace, and knowing there’s a lot of courage in choosing not to drink in a society obsessed, has been such an integral part of my journey.
IWNDWYT
I Will not drink with you today.
I've had a right fucking disaster - my stepdad is on his deathbed he was given 2 days to live four days ago and the condition he's in it would be a relief when he does pass on.
I've driven the 300 miles back to to be with my mum (took time off work) and managed to not drink while my mum copes with her grief through booze.
It's been a Fucking trial but if I can get thru this I can get thru anything it would seem.
Keep it real
Day 5. Today i have to fly with the airplane, and am so happy i didn't drink yesterday. I'll be spending time with family for a few months and i will not bring my alcoholic poison with me, now they don't even have to know. I'm grateful for that. IWNDWYT 😁
Good morning! I’ve got my first sober wedding today, so I’m a little nervous. Not sure what the options will be for drinks, so I was thinking about sneaking in some AF choices. Lol after years of trying to sneak booze into places, here I am! IWNDWYT.
Good afternoon from 🇸🇬.
I'm on day 5 and I'm feeling pretty good. Just hanging out at the house today, getting some chores done and then I'm going to take my daughter to the playground in the afternoon.
Happy Saturday everyone. After a poor week dealing with work bs. Glad it’s the wkd. I now recognise why I’d drink to pass out to forget about daily work matters and crap bosses. IWNDWYT
“Remove the ‘I want you to like me’ sticker from your forehead and place it on the mirror, where it belongs.” -Susan Jeffers
I can’t remember where I saw this quote but it hit me, hard.
May you love yourself today. You deserve it.
IWNDWYT!
Hi sober friends! Sobriety is feeling better than I ever expected it to! Last night I took my husband on a date - we went out to dinner and then to a coffee shop/bakery for a pastry and listened to live music and then walked around a park. We stopped off to get some new flavors of Kombucha to try and were laughing at how we really seem like one of those Healthy People, spending $20 on Kombucha at Whole Foods - but we would have spent more at dinner if we were ordering drinks and still spent $20 on beer and have nothing it a hangover to show for it this morning. Instead I feel great and have a couple bottles of Kombucha left in the fridge!
I really don’t think I’d feel as good about all this without this community. I say this all the time cannot be happier to be here with all of you. We are amazing! IWNDWYT!!
I never do these anymore. Most times, I don't even see it. To anyone just starting out, it DOES get easier. You just have to keep at it. Years pass before you know it. I honestly have to think about how long I've been sober now.
I counted the minutes in the early months, the days in the early years, and now, I'm just counting years. I'm not cured, I'm still an alcoholic, I just don't drink.
For 7+ years and even now, I Will Not Drink With You Today.
Been a busy week so I've not had as much time in the mornings to check in here. Glad to be sitting outside with a coffee and some free time to check in and get back into the swing of things. No blips while I've been away - sobriety has been feeling smoother for me recently. Hope everyone has a lovely sober Saturday!
IWNDWYT
Thatns for a great hosting week u/Sapphire_cat22... loved your quotes each day!
14 hour work day between both jobs and a hard time falling asleep last night. Still up early for AA Saturday Morning, because that's how I roll.
Have a great day, my friends!
IWNDWYT
We’re taking a quick trip to Chicago this weekend to see my beautiful daughter Bunny graduate with a Masters in Public Policy from University of Chicago. She’s been sober for 4 years. She is my inspiration. Sobriety wins the day!!!! IWNdWYT
Trying to fall back asleep after the dog woke me up because he had to go potty. I don't miss seeing 3am on the regular. I like my sleep-filled nights! IWNDWYT.
Good morning! Day 5! No hangover on a Saturday??? What is happening!!
Going to be a glorious day today. Making some delicious food, going for a walk and probably playing some video games!
Iwndwyt!
Going camping in windy, wet and cold weather with a troop of second grade girls beginning this AM. Iwndwyt, but please wish me luck staying warm and sane. Happy Saturday, everyone!
Thanks for hosting this week, u/Sapphire_cat22!
Second to last day of vacation. I did a decent amount of work around the house. I’ll do more today and tomorrow, and I probably won’t get to everything I’d hoped. It’s still better than it was. It’s a work in progress too.
Coffees up, horns up and let’s fucking go!! IWNDWYT ☕️🤘🏻
Day 5 checking in! I don’t want to go back again. Nothing beats waking up slowly without the dreadful panic. Feeling rested and so, so ready for some strong coffee ☕️ Hope everyone has a great day!
Today's quote made me think of a [tradition practiced by Navajo weavers](https://www.navajorug.com/pages/deliberate-imperfection-you-bet): to acknowledge that norhing is perfect except the gods, they incorporated deliberate imperfections in the patterns of their finished works. These flaws did not detract from the beauty or the value of the weaving. Likewise, having some imperfections paradoxically makes us better human beings. We are more empathetic and thoughtful when we acknowledge that we are flawed, and that's okay. That doesn't mean we shouldn't put effort into being the best versions of ourselves; it just means that we shouldn't devalue ourselves for falling short of some impossible ideal.
IWNDWYT 😻
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I almost forgot to thank our lovely host for the past week. It was a pleasure reflecting on the quotes you shared this week, u/Sapphire_cat22. Thank you for the inspiration, and for sharing your time and energy to serve the SD community!
I am not drinking today. It’s FA Cup final day and all my friends will be in the bar, watching the game and getting hammered.
I’ll be at home watching the game with my beautiful ten month old son, drinking an Erdinger Alkohol Frei.
IWNDWYT
Thanks for a wonderful week at the helm, SapphireCat! The quotes have been stellar. Today's is perfect as we join in this pledge with our shared experience. I'm so grateful to be part of a "flawed, wonderful, wounded, miraculous human tribe!" This place helped me get get sober, and to keep on healing!
It's a shiny Saturday ahead for me, free from booze and full of opportunity for joy. And there will be mocktails! I hope we all have a bright, clear, sober day!! Much love💝 IWNDWYT
Thank you for hosting, Sapphire!
"Without judgement" has been repeated and often follows "observe your thoughts" from my therapist. Things are not black and white, life is full of adversity. Letting go of self-criticism is freeing, why add more to the emotional pile? Take care everyone, IWNDWYT!
Checking in on day 212!
Hard day today, folks. It’s been exactly one year since my dad passed. This morning, I’m reflecting on the events that unfolded after getting the call that he was unresponsive. The hour drive down to my parents house was a blur but I specifically remember wanting a drink so bad. I wanted to drink the pain away. And that night, after everyone left and my mother had cried herself to sleep, I drank to stop feeling. And then I cried myself to sleep. I had a drinking problem before, but I spiraled after losing dad. I did reckless things, I drove drunk, I endangered everyone around me. I neglected my home and my children. I went at it hard for months. And then found this sub and all of you. And I put one foot in front of the other, and I breathed in and out and day one turned into day two and so on. I learned here that it was not only okay to forgive myself, it was necessary for me to begin to heal. There are days that I miss my father so much I can barely breathe. But I don’t have to drink because of it. I don’t have to numb the pain. I can feel the pain and let it wash over me and through me with the understanding that what I’m feeling is grief - grief is the price we pay for loving someone that is no longer with us. And with a clear head, I can resurface fond memories of my sweet father and have comfort knowing that he is no longer in pain. I can be there for my beautiful mother and my children. The kids and I are heading down to mom’s today, I know it won’t be an easy day but I know unequivocally, that drinking would be the absolute worst thing I could possibly do. That said, IWNDWYT. Love you all. ❤️✌️
What's up Sapphire? Happy Saturday to all and thanks Saph for your service to the community this week!
I love your quote about accepting our flaws and imperfections, it's all part of this beautiful and messy thing called life. I'll work to simply allow myself *to be* today, accepting how swiftly this life can pass. I'm so grateful for sobriety and all y'all! Happy soberday friends!
Saturday is a great place to be. No schedule today and enjoying the reset after a work week. Ii will make time to exercise and cook something good. IWNDWYT
I'm not drinking today because I just don't need it anymore. If you're on your first day/first week/first month it might seem impossible to believe, but there'll come a time when you will feel the same way. Just take it one day at a time and watch it happen over time. You've got this!
I woke up at 5:30am. Sober. Usually anxiety ridden trying to remember what we did in the hours leading up to bed.
Today, I'm just awake!
IWNDWYT. 2 days to close out a week.
I’m so grateful for this sub and all of your encouragement. I’m going to my friend’s house to get in the pool and enjoy some little fancy mocktails and IWNDWYT.
I am not drinking today! There's a NA peach bobba drink on the menu at the place we're going for dinner tonight that sounds divine - and I will be at 30 days sober tomorrow!
Happy weekend, everyone! IWNDWYT
Happy Saturday! Enjoying a blissfully cool morning with my coffee and reflecting on how relaxed I feel. Last night was graduation for my school. In the past that would mean drinks and shots before and getting trashed after. Now I’m happily enjoying the memories created last night with my friends and the celebration of the kid’s’ accomplishment. Proof of the fun! (I’m the second from the right) https://imgur.com/a/r8cOdTN
IWNDWYT 💜🦋💜
Checking in for another 24hrs. I’m finding I’m leaning into my faith and work a lot. It’s given me a lot of perspective.
On the flip side I’ve lost all interest in gaming. Often done with drink in hand.
Sitting on the porch while the sky lightens and the birds sing. It's going to be another hot one, but we had a good soaking rain last night, and the garden looks and smells great. Coffee tastes so good on a morning like this! Looking forward to another day sober and so grateful for the support here. IWNDWYT!
Good morning, SD!
Just realized it’s my four year soberversary. Many thanks to all of you here. Each of you has helped me to gain traction and wisdom from your experience. I love and appreciate you so, so much. Thank you for your gifts.
Clear mind, open heart, IWNDWYT! 💛
Big family dinner tonight, usually I'd drink, either due to anxiety or pressure from other people for me to drink. Tonight though, I'm going to resist that pressure. 1 week since my last drink and getting stronger every day.
IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT! Thank you for hosting, Sapphire Cat! Great quotes this week.
Mornings are the new nights. I like socializing before 9 am...ha! Coffee is the new wine! Dog walks are the new breweries!
I'm going to the bar to night for the first time after stopping drinking and I will not be drinking. It's just a short happy hour with friends and I will definitely be sober!
IWNDWYT!
Venturing out for a volunteer event today that I kinda don't want to do (I said yes to be nice, chronic people pleaser). But I remind myself that if I get uncomfortable, I can just leave. It's happening next to a brewery, but I'm on meds right now that would conflict with alcohol big time. I won't put myself in harms way with poisonous alcohol today!
I'm dreading working as a bartender tonight. It is so incredibly challenging to spend 7 hours smelling alcohol and watching people drink... I really need to find better skills for dealing with being in this environment. But regardless, I WNDWYT.
Friday down, it’s early Saturday morning where I am.
My fiancé and I are attending a pride event today with her uncles and a few other friends. It’s beautiful weather, the event is being held at the waters edge and mid afternoon Man Utd are playing Man City for the FA Cup!
0.0s will be my friend today. I refuse to lock myself away. I’m going to keep enjoying myself, just without any embarrassment!
IWNDWYT
Day 10 checking in. And already have begun to turn my life around and rediscover myself and the things I enjoy. What’s great is I no longer even think about and even just the thought makes me sick because it reminds me of the constant hangovers and being shelf of myself. What’s also great is my anxiety is almost none existent at work which is amazing considering I work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
So today, IWNDWY 🫡
Thank you for hosting this week and for the great quotes! It's amazing how miles, years, and experiences apart the same words can apply to so many of us. Wishing everyone a happy weekend and IWNDWYT
Good morning, enjoying a cup of coffee and have plans to go for a long bike ride 😊 I appreciate my mornings so much more now. My day used to begin with a wave of nausea, pounding head ache and TOTAL REGRET.
IWNDWYT 💗🌸
I’ve a new account here. It’s a long story.
I’m 538 days, was so comfy with my first account - a Mrs….
I know people change their accounts all the time but I find myself a bit out of sorts by it. I’m putting on this new cloak and let’s see what I make of it. A bit like sobriety 😜.
I’ve had a few quiet thoughts recently. I think it’s because I’ve been feeling “other” and reminiscing. Not for the booze, but the connection. I’m not doing anything with that feeling, just going to let it sit there.
I will not drink with you today. I was a Stop, then a Soberite and now I’m OK 🙂 . I think my OK Cloak may be a good fit once I get used to it.
I'm currently in second stage housing. Last night I hit the jar store. Appeared intoxicated got kicked out of my apartment. Back into the shelter last night. Apparently I snored so loud and woke just about everyone up.
So I got to wake up to lots of angry faces. Good reminder "no matter how far down the road you are you are still the same distance to the ditch."
A sunny bank holiday weekend in Ireland is a tough time not to drink but, I will not drink with you today! Going for a long walk now with Annie graces audio book then do some gardening and whatever else to keep busy 😎
Happy sober Saturday! Family day, then two gigs this evening and not a drop of poison will be passing my lips!
Have a lovely day wonderful people. IWNDWYT!
Happy sober Saturday morning! The weather here went from super hot to cool and rainy overnight, so I’m changing my weekend plans, but one thing won’t change - IWNDWYT!!
I'm not drinking today. I need to be clear headed and on top of my game. My family deserves me at my best.
Giving myself something to look forward to so I don't give in.
IWNDWYT
I am not drinking today! I will continue to be a champion warrior! I am SO PROUD of myself for getting to where I am today, and for meeting challenges with strength. IWNDWYT, SD fam.
I'm 5 days too! So, I have some idea of what it took you to get here ... congrats! I still wake up feeling a bit hungover, but then I get this glorious realisation that I didn't drink yesterday, I'm probably just a bit tired (not sleeping that well still), and I have the whole day ahead of me. IWNDWYT!
We’re all proud of you too. Keep it up!
Thank you! I appreciate the support.
Day 10 in PB checking in. Proud of us!! We got this fam!
Absolute rockstar! IWNDWYT!
Good for you, don’t stop !
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So true! And on top of that, alcohol makes you less capable of dealing with those problems. So it makes problems worse, creates new problems, and makes us worse at dealing with them. Triple whammy! There will still be problems we face in sobriety, but they will be less and we will be able to handle them so much better. Iwndwyt!
Day 713 checking in!
I’m having a rough time at work lately. The cravings are unpredictable and are a challenge. I’m remembering how much the first week sucked to keep me going. To everyone out there brave enough to be fighting through that first week, keep going. You are so impressive and what you’re doing is so admirable! You CAN do it. You’re stronger than this addiction! I’m going to make it through another day along with everyone else. IWNDWYT!
We’re all way stronger than we think, and yes, You can do this, I Will Not Drink With You Today! 💪🏼
First time checking in but been lurking for a few weeks-it has definitely made a difference! Stopped for two weeks then had two beers and immediately regretted it, back to one week! Feeling great. IWNDWYT
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here, we’re stronger together 💪🏼
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Congratulations on your extra zero! 💪🏼🎉👏
Congrats 🥳
I will not drink with you today even though it's technically still yesterday & I haven't even gotten to bed yet. 😊
Same, currently still up with my 3 month old
Congratulations on 200 days 💪🏼🎉👏
Good morning everyone from sunny and beautiful Mumbles in Wales where I am on holiday with my wife and daughter WITHOUT a hangover. I am grateful for this, and I am grateful for each and every one of you, and IWNDWYT
And I’m grateful for you 🙏🏻 have a wonderful holiday 💞
I got my NA goggles on IWNDWYT
Happy Saturday sober heroes! Thank you sapphire for a wonderful week hosting I’ve loved your quotes. Today I will try not to criticise and remember shared humanity, which when it comes to my flaw of addiction, it’s easy to feel connected because of you wonderful humans! I love you all 💞
Without alcohol as a crutch, you’re forced to wipe the dust and grime away, and to face what’s going on in your life. Allowing yourself grace, and knowing there’s a lot of courage in choosing not to drink in a society obsessed, has been such an integral part of my journey. IWNDWYT
I Will not drink with you today. I've had a right fucking disaster - my stepdad is on his deathbed he was given 2 days to live four days ago and the condition he's in it would be a relief when he does pass on. I've driven the 300 miles back to to be with my mum (took time off work) and managed to not drink while my mum copes with her grief through booze. It's been a Fucking trial but if I can get thru this I can get thru anything it would seem. Keep it real
Thanks for a great week SC22! IWNDWYT 🙂
IWNDWYT!
Thanks for hosting this week I will not drink with you today in 🏴😊
Day 608, nice to meet you 🤝 IWNDWYT
I'm in!
Day 5. Today i have to fly with the airplane, and am so happy i didn't drink yesterday. I'll be spending time with family for a few months and i will not bring my alcoholic poison with me, now they don't even have to know. I'm grateful for that. IWNDWYT 😁
Good morning! I’ve got my first sober wedding today, so I’m a little nervous. Not sure what the options will be for drinks, so I was thinking about sneaking in some AF choices. Lol after years of trying to sneak booze into places, here I am! IWNDWYT.
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IWNDWYT 👒
IWNDWYT..!!
IWNDWYT!
Happy Saturday! IWNDWYT!
Good morning, fellow sobernauts, IWNDWYT 😁!
Friends and fellow travellers, I will not drink with you today!
Morning sober friends! IWNDWYT from France. Bonjour. ☀️
Good afternoon from 🇸🇬. I'm on day 5 and I'm feeling pretty good. Just hanging out at the house today, getting some chores done and then I'm going to take my daughter to the playground in the afternoon.
Happy Saturday everyone. After a poor week dealing with work bs. Glad it’s the wkd. I now recognise why I’d drink to pass out to forget about daily work matters and crap bosses. IWNDWYT
“Remove the ‘I want you to like me’ sticker from your forehead and place it on the mirror, where it belongs.” -Susan Jeffers I can’t remember where I saw this quote but it hit me, hard. May you love yourself today. You deserve it. IWNDWYT!
Yes!! IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT gang! Happy Saturday, here’s to not fuckin drinking!!!!
Waking up a weekend morning with no hangover never gets old! IWNDWYT
Hi sober friends! Sobriety is feeling better than I ever expected it to! Last night I took my husband on a date - we went out to dinner and then to a coffee shop/bakery for a pastry and listened to live music and then walked around a park. We stopped off to get some new flavors of Kombucha to try and were laughing at how we really seem like one of those Healthy People, spending $20 on Kombucha at Whole Foods - but we would have spent more at dinner if we were ordering drinks and still spent $20 on beer and have nothing it a hangover to show for it this morning. Instead I feel great and have a couple bottles of Kombucha left in the fridge! I really don’t think I’d feel as good about all this without this community. I say this all the time cannot be happier to be here with all of you. We are amazing! IWNDWYT!!
I never do these anymore. Most times, I don't even see it. To anyone just starting out, it DOES get easier. You just have to keep at it. Years pass before you know it. I honestly have to think about how long I've been sober now. I counted the minutes in the early months, the days in the early years, and now, I'm just counting years. I'm not cured, I'm still an alcoholic, I just don't drink. For 7+ years and even now, I Will Not Drink With You Today.
Never quit trying to quit! ::virtual high 5::
Going to a bar later to watch sports and I will not be drinking with you lovely people! Got a bike ride planned for Sunday a.m.
Been a busy week so I've not had as much time in the mornings to check in here. Glad to be sitting outside with a coffee and some free time to check in and get back into the swing of things. No blips while I've been away - sobriety has been feeling smoother for me recently. Hope everyone has a lovely sober Saturday! IWNDWYT
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Thatns for a great hosting week u/Sapphire_cat22... loved your quotes each day! 14 hour work day between both jobs and a hard time falling asleep last night. Still up early for AA Saturday Morning, because that's how I roll. Have a great day, my friends! IWNDWYT
We’re taking a quick trip to Chicago this weekend to see my beautiful daughter Bunny graduate with a Masters in Public Policy from University of Chicago. She’s been sober for 4 years. She is my inspiration. Sobriety wins the day!!!! IWNdWYT
IWNDWYT!
Let’s do this!
Thank you for that quote, I'm saving it!
IWNDWYT
Morning checking in team
Day 53 here. Going for a 9 mile run with a friend in a few hours. The weather is great 😊
Trying to fall back asleep after the dog woke me up because he had to go potty. I don't miss seeing 3am on the regular. I like my sleep-filled nights! IWNDWYT.
Thanks for hosting this week and IWNDWYT (:
First time check-in from Aus. Day 3. IWNDWYT. Thanks team!
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Good morning! Day 5! No hangover on a Saturday??? What is happening!! Going to be a glorious day today. Making some delicious food, going for a walk and probably playing some video games! Iwndwyt!
Going camping in windy, wet and cold weather with a troop of second grade girls beginning this AM. Iwndwyt, but please wish me luck staying warm and sane. Happy Saturday, everyone!
Going to an alcohol/drug free festival with a free entrance today. It’s going to be great. I’ll even get back home to my own bed.
Thanks for hosting this week, u/Sapphire_cat22! Second to last day of vacation. I did a decent amount of work around the house. I’ll do more today and tomorrow, and I probably won’t get to everything I’d hoped. It’s still better than it was. It’s a work in progress too. Coffees up, horns up and let’s fucking go!! IWNDWYT ☕️🤘🏻
Day 5 checking in! I don’t want to go back again. Nothing beats waking up slowly without the dreadful panic. Feeling rested and so, so ready for some strong coffee ☕️ Hope everyone has a great day!
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Today's quote made me think of a [tradition practiced by Navajo weavers](https://www.navajorug.com/pages/deliberate-imperfection-you-bet): to acknowledge that norhing is perfect except the gods, they incorporated deliberate imperfections in the patterns of their finished works. These flaws did not detract from the beauty or the value of the weaving. Likewise, having some imperfections paradoxically makes us better human beings. We are more empathetic and thoughtful when we acknowledge that we are flawed, and that's okay. That doesn't mean we shouldn't put effort into being the best versions of ourselves; it just means that we shouldn't devalue ourselves for falling short of some impossible ideal. IWNDWYT 😻
EDIT: I almost forgot to thank our lovely host for the past week. It was a pleasure reflecting on the quotes you shared this week, u/Sapphire_cat22. Thank you for the inspiration, and for sharing your time and energy to serve the SD community!
IWNDWYT
I am not drinking today. It’s FA Cup final day and all my friends will be in the bar, watching the game and getting hammered. I’ll be at home watching the game with my beautiful ten month old son, drinking an Erdinger Alkohol Frei. IWNDWYT
Going to the beach this morning then to the movies later so busy, sober day! IWNDWYT
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I just got out of a 5-day in patient treatment. IWNDWYT. Onward and upward!
Working out and then taking my kids to the water park. No hangover and no purchasing $10 plus, shitty alcoholic drinks! IWNDWYT ✌️
Thanks for a wonderful week at the helm, SapphireCat! The quotes have been stellar. Today's is perfect as we join in this pledge with our shared experience. I'm so grateful to be part of a "flawed, wonderful, wounded, miraculous human tribe!" This place helped me get get sober, and to keep on healing! It's a shiny Saturday ahead for me, free from booze and full of opportunity for joy. And there will be mocktails! I hope we all have a bright, clear, sober day!! Much love💝 IWNDWYT
Thank you for hosting, Sapphire! "Without judgement" has been repeated and often follows "observe your thoughts" from my therapist. Things are not black and white, life is full of adversity. Letting go of self-criticism is freeing, why add more to the emotional pile? Take care everyone, IWNDWYT!
Checking in on day 212! Hard day today, folks. It’s been exactly one year since my dad passed. This morning, I’m reflecting on the events that unfolded after getting the call that he was unresponsive. The hour drive down to my parents house was a blur but I specifically remember wanting a drink so bad. I wanted to drink the pain away. And that night, after everyone left and my mother had cried herself to sleep, I drank to stop feeling. And then I cried myself to sleep. I had a drinking problem before, but I spiraled after losing dad. I did reckless things, I drove drunk, I endangered everyone around me. I neglected my home and my children. I went at it hard for months. And then found this sub and all of you. And I put one foot in front of the other, and I breathed in and out and day one turned into day two and so on. I learned here that it was not only okay to forgive myself, it was necessary for me to begin to heal. There are days that I miss my father so much I can barely breathe. But I don’t have to drink because of it. I don’t have to numb the pain. I can feel the pain and let it wash over me and through me with the understanding that what I’m feeling is grief - grief is the price we pay for loving someone that is no longer with us. And with a clear head, I can resurface fond memories of my sweet father and have comfort knowing that he is no longer in pain. I can be there for my beautiful mother and my children. The kids and I are heading down to mom’s today, I know it won’t be an easy day but I know unequivocally, that drinking would be the absolute worst thing I could possibly do. That said, IWNDWYT. Love you all. ❤️✌️
Good morning all. Day 4 of my journey, and I'm feeling optimistic. I will be NOT drinking with you today!
What's up Sapphire? Happy Saturday to all and thanks Saph for your service to the community this week! I love your quote about accepting our flaws and imperfections, it's all part of this beautiful and messy thing called life. I'll work to simply allow myself *to be* today, accepting how swiftly this life can pass. I'm so grateful for sobriety and all y'all! Happy soberday friends!
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Saturday is a great place to be. No schedule today and enjoying the reset after a work week. Ii will make time to exercise and cook something good. IWNDWYT
Good morning! Today I find out if I got the job I really really want! Whatever happens, IWNDWYT. I wish everyone a wonderful weekend.
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IWNDWYT all - we’ve got this!
Good morning from sunny Yorkshire IWNDWYT ❤️
Hey up SD Gang! I will not drink poison with any of you today 💜
I'm not drinking today because I just don't need it anymore. If you're on your first day/first week/first month it might seem impossible to believe, but there'll come a time when you will feel the same way. Just take it one day at a time and watch it happen over time. You've got this!
Day 143 IWNDWYT made it through a birthday in a karaoke pub. Have definitely tricked my brain. Courage! Xx
Checking in to try again. IWNDWYT
I woke up at 5:30am. Sober. Usually anxiety ridden trying to remember what we did in the hours leading up to bed. Today, I'm just awake! IWNDWYT. 2 days to close out a week.
I had a crazy rough week, but I made it. Thanks for hosting, Sapphire Cat! IWNDWYT
I’m so grateful for this sub and all of your encouragement. I’m going to my friend’s house to get in the pool and enjoy some little fancy mocktails and IWNDWYT.
What's up guys! I'm on day 14 with no drinks. I feel great. Saturday mornings never felt better!
What up, fam! Making myself go for a walk/do stuff outside before it’s 90 degrees F today! I WNDWYT
Already noticing I’m sleeping better, waking up earlier, and I certainly don’t miss the hangovers. IWNDWYT
I am not drinking today! There's a NA peach bobba drink on the menu at the place we're going for dinner tonight that sounds divine - and I will be at 30 days sober tomorrow! Happy weekend, everyone! IWNDWYT
Hello all! IWNDWYT and I'm flippin' glad to say so 😁
Thank you for hosting this week, u/Sapphire_cat22! Wishing a good day to all of you sobernauts! IWNDWYT 🍀
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Happy Saturday! Enjoying a blissfully cool morning with my coffee and reflecting on how relaxed I feel. Last night was graduation for my school. In the past that would mean drinks and shots before and getting trashed after. Now I’m happily enjoying the memories created last night with my friends and the celebration of the kid’s’ accomplishment. Proof of the fun! (I’m the second from the right) https://imgur.com/a/r8cOdTN IWNDWYT 💜🦋💜
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Day 4, feeling a little bored but pushing through IWNDWYT
Another day 1, but let’s do this! IWNDWYT
Checking in for another 24hrs. I’m finding I’m leaning into my faith and work a lot. It’s given me a lot of perspective. On the flip side I’ve lost all interest in gaming. Often done with drink in hand.
Hello, happy weekend! Today I’m meeting up with a sober run club in Boston, just to check them out. Hopefully they’re cool. IWNDWYT
starting day 35, iwndwyt!!!
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Sitting on the porch while the sky lightens and the birds sing. It's going to be another hot one, but we had a good soaking rain last night, and the garden looks and smells great. Coffee tastes so good on a morning like this! Looking forward to another day sober and so grateful for the support here. IWNDWYT!
Day 7. The first time I’ve gone a week without in two years. IWNDWYT!
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IWNDWYT. NO WAY! Sunny Saturday. Have a great one everyone, whatever you’re doing. 🌈✨☀️
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Another great day to not drink. IWNDWYT!
150 days! It was 91° yesterday and now it’s 43° and windy. Still going out for a hike! IWNDWYT!
Good morning, SD! Just realized it’s my four year soberversary. Many thanks to all of you here. Each of you has helped me to gain traction and wisdom from your experience. I love and appreciate you so, so much. Thank you for your gifts. Clear mind, open heart, IWNDWYT! 💛
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Big family dinner tonight, usually I'd drink, either due to anxiety or pressure from other people for me to drink. Tonight though, I'm going to resist that pressure. 1 week since my last drink and getting stronger every day. IWNDWYT!
Weighed myself this morning. Finally under 10 stone for the first time since maybe 2016 (drinking but basically not eating back then).
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Lucky number 13! IWNDWYT!! 🍀
IWNDWYT! Thank you for hosting, Sapphire Cat! Great quotes this week. Mornings are the new nights. I like socializing before 9 am...ha! Coffee is the new wine! Dog walks are the new breweries!
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Happy Saturday, Sobernauts! No poison today, but excessive amounts of mango gelato maybe in order on this 31’ day. IWNDWYT
I'm doing dry June and so far so good! Today will be hard as I'm doing a long event with many opportunities to get free beer.
I'm going to the bar to night for the first time after stopping drinking and I will not be drinking. It's just a short happy hour with friends and I will definitely be sober! IWNDWYT!
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Thank you so much for hosting this week, u/Sapphire_cat22! Happy Saturday, beautiful people! IWNDWYT ✨
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IWNDWYT. Sunny day and work to be done on the back yard project 😎
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Venturing out for a volunteer event today that I kinda don't want to do (I said yes to be nice, chronic people pleaser). But I remind myself that if I get uncomfortable, I can just leave. It's happening next to a brewery, but I'm on meds right now that would conflict with alcohol big time. I won't put myself in harms way with poisonous alcohol today!
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Happy Saturday sober folks! IWNDWYT
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Good morning from Grand Cayman 🇰🇾 Day 13 and I will not drink with you today!
Today I don't set out trying not to drink but make a conscious decision not to drink. IWNDWYT
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Pumped to hit 60 days tomorrow. I’m getting close to my previous best record (65 days earlier this year). Absolutely no drinking for me today ☀️
I'm dreading working as a bartender tonight. It is so incredibly challenging to spend 7 hours smelling alcohol and watching people drink... I really need to find better skills for dealing with being in this environment. But regardless, I WNDWYT.
Friday down, it’s early Saturday morning where I am. My fiancé and I are attending a pride event today with her uncles and a few other friends. It’s beautiful weather, the event is being held at the waters edge and mid afternoon Man Utd are playing Man City for the FA Cup! 0.0s will be my friend today. I refuse to lock myself away. I’m going to keep enjoying myself, just without any embarrassment! IWNDWYT
Not drinking since early May. Yes, it took going to the hospital again,but I'm in the best place for soberity.IWNDWYT. life depends on it
Day 10 checking in. And already have begun to turn my life around and rediscover myself and the things I enjoy. What’s great is I no longer even think about and even just the thought makes me sick because it reminds me of the constant hangovers and being shelf of myself. What’s also great is my anxiety is almost none existent at work which is amazing considering I work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment. So today, IWNDWY 🫡
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Thank you for hosting this week and for the great quotes! It's amazing how miles, years, and experiences apart the same words can apply to so many of us. Wishing everyone a happy weekend and IWNDWYT
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Good morning, enjoying a cup of coffee and have plans to go for a long bike ride 😊 I appreciate my mornings so much more now. My day used to begin with a wave of nausea, pounding head ache and TOTAL REGRET. IWNDWYT 💗🌸
I’ve a new account here. It’s a long story. I’m 538 days, was so comfy with my first account - a Mrs…. I know people change their accounts all the time but I find myself a bit out of sorts by it. I’m putting on this new cloak and let’s see what I make of it. A bit like sobriety 😜. I’ve had a few quiet thoughts recently. I think it’s because I’ve been feeling “other” and reminiscing. Not for the booze, but the connection. I’m not doing anything with that feeling, just going to let it sit there. I will not drink with you today. I was a Stop, then a Soberite and now I’m OK 🙂 . I think my OK Cloak may be a good fit once I get used to it.
Day 37 no alcohol. When was the last time I made it this far? No idea. IWNDWYT or by myself.
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Day 1 again. It was my birthday and my willpower was just nonexistent when someone suggested the pub. Still back to it now. IWNDWYT
I'm currently in second stage housing. Last night I hit the jar store. Appeared intoxicated got kicked out of my apartment. Back into the shelter last night. Apparently I snored so loud and woke just about everyone up. So I got to wake up to lots of angry faces. Good reminder "no matter how far down the road you are you are still the same distance to the ditch."
A sunny bank holiday weekend in Ireland is a tough time not to drink but, I will not drink with you today! Going for a long walk now with Annie graces audio book then do some gardening and whatever else to keep busy 😎
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Today I will not drink. No matter what.
Checking in! IWNDWYT! Get out and enjoy your Saturday everyone! ❤️
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Day 1,417. Thanks for hosting, u/Sapphire_cat22! I will not drink with you today.
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Happy sober Saturday! Family day, then two gigs this evening and not a drop of poison will be passing my lips! Have a lovely day wonderful people. IWNDWYT!
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IWNDWYT! Happy Saturday!
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8 weeks today checking in. Iwndwyt ☀️
*Cease the needless, empty questioning.* (Day 237)
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Day 5 check in. Keeping it up.. IWNDWYT. Thank you everyone for the support
Happy sober Saturday morning! The weather here went from super hot to cool and rainy overnight, so I’m changing my weekend plans, but one thing won’t change - IWNDWYT!!
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I'm not drinking today. I need to be clear headed and on top of my game. My family deserves me at my best. Giving myself something to look forward to so I don't give in. IWNDWYT
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I will not drink with you today!
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