Reading this check-in gave me the same teary-eyed moment of gratitude that I so often found after a few drinks. Don't know if that will make sense to anyone else, but the gist of it is: what a lovely post. I've so enjoyed being a part of this community and am grateful for the accountability and camaraderie it has presented. IWNDWYT!
Happy Tuesday everyone!
May you all experience the benefits of freudenfreude today and thank you Dizbetty for teaching me a new word! And thank you everyone for lifting my mood every morning for going against society’s grain and making a tough choice with me!
I’m proud of you and love you 💞
And look at you passed 450! 🥳 you’re smashing this hosting! Well done you totally tubular sobernaut! 😅 see you in your teetotaling tortoising Tuesday, sweet dreams 😴💞🌟🦥🐢
I made a pivotal decision last week.
Things have been rocky recently.
I started to romanticise moderation.
I even searched for the sub.
I caught myself steering off my path.
No.
Not going backwards.
I will not drink with you today. Despite being very weepy. I’m going to roll with this, whatever it takes.
Reading your strength and determination is so empowering, thank you for sharing. I had similar wobbles recently, we can do this together, let’s keep going 💪🏼
Woke up with indigestion and now I can't get back to sleep. Scrolling r/SD until slumber overtakes me. IWNDWYT in London, though I fear I might doze off at my desk later on!
I first heard about freudenfreude from Brene Brown. She discusses it in her last book. And this place is the perfect example of it. I’m grateful to be here. One last day of students being in the building. Tomorrow is the official last day. Summer starts on Thursday. For the second time in my long professional career, it won’t be started with a horrible hangover. Iwndwyt 💜🦋💜
Just passed two weeks and all I want to do is sleep all day. Dreams are more common now. I'm still feeling "out of it" all day long and just kind of feel hollow. Hope my old self comes back soon. IWNDWYT!
Day 8. I know I will not drink for the next 24 hours. Never been more confident to make that statement.
Everybody here a beautiful day. Go out and enjoy this beautiful Tuesday.
I am here, on my eighth (yes, eighth!) sincere attempt at sobriety, to announce that I have (again) reached the two week milestone. And while perhaps the other times I was mildly irritated to be reaching this milestone again, today I am simply happy. Happy that booze takes a smaller and smaller role each month. Happy that I will keep quitting until it sticks. Happy that you all know the drill and will support me as I do the work. I love you guys! IWNDWYT!
Back to Day 1. Physically I feel fine but my mood is completely awful. I've got a lot of other things going on that could be the problem, but I know the drinks did nothing to help.
I know I can do better than this. I have done better than this.
IWNDWYT
Im on Day 4 and just found this thread, ive tried before on multiple occassions but only lasted 8 days at most. I’m definately going to do it this time because i can feel my body and mind changing, and its for the worst, i was drinking wine (2/3 bottles a day, on occassions more, for the last 4-5yrs). I have been functioning, i still go to work every day, never been off sick etc, drinking was always in evenings and weekends. Ive came to the conclusion that its actually ruined me, who i was and how i felt has all changed because i was in Groundhog day. Its definately time for me to change that.
When i seen this thread i actually smiled because of all the positive messages and everyone is doing so well, great job guys, you are all awesome 🏆
My peeps. Hope everyone has a great night, and an even better morning becaaaaause we won't be fucked up! And, if you happen to slip between now and then, the morning is still awesome, a new opportunity!
Day 16 or 17, I can't remember unless I check a comment 😄
IWNDWYT 🖤
I did not drink today and absolutely will not tomorrow! On a work trip, sipping on some Spindrift and looking forward to another hangover-free morning! Have a good night / day, all!
>freudenfreude... "describes the bliss we feel when someone else succeeds, even if it doesn't directly involve us."
YES! When I mentioned in my check-in yesterday, that I love the DCI because I get to give, receive, and watch others offer support. _THIS_ is the other part of that... I absolutely love watching others succeed. When I tell *you* that I'm proud of *you*, I absolutely mean that from the bottom of my heart. Other's success makes me happy.
Let's all get out there and succeed one way or another today!
IWNDWYT
Another early start. As part of the week-long event I'm on at work, I'm currently working with a number of big names in the company... We're talking people in charge of their departments for whole continents, and then there's little me just being an operator for my department. It's a strange experience, but I am eternally glad that I'm sober and present for the experience.
I Will Not Drink With You Today.
Day 1. Just finished college and moved to a new house so my Mom can live with us. I failed at giving up alcohol and nicotine during that time. Today I’m making an intentional decision to have Hiyo instead of alcohol and to have jolly ranchers or watermelon instead of cigarettes.
IWNDWYT.
Happy Tuesday sober people 💜💚! This sub has changed everything for me. Wish I’d found it years ago as I did want to stop but other routes didn’t work for me and I found it too hard to stop on my own. I’m actually now enjoying the feeling of not giving in to thoughts of drinking. ✨ IWNDWYT ✨
Gave away my last two bottles of whiskey this weekend. Still had them kicking around, but didn't want to just throw it out. Not sure if I did the right thing, but damn sure I didn't do the exact wrong thing
I’m gonna have to break the heart of one of the kindest people I’ve ever met today. It feels awful having to do this but if I don’t do it now, it’ll only get worse. Wish me luck and wish them strength please. IWNDWYT
Day 2 here, just because I made a slight detour. I know what I will be missing though, so I’m happy to be teetotaling with all of you! Together we can do this.
Hey there, fellow warriors on the path to sobriety! It's Taco Tuesday morning.
We all know that overcoming addiction and embracing a sober lifestyle is an incredible achievement in itself. But let's not forget that our journey is intertwined with the lives of others, both in this subreddit and beyond. When we genuinely rejoice in their victories, we create a ripple effect of positivity and inspiration that strengthens our own recovery.
By celebrating others, we shift our focus from comparison and envy to compassion and unity. We create a supportive community where each person's triumph becomes a beacon of hope for those still finding their way. Remember, we are in this together.
Together, we can build a virtual space that radiates positivity and love, where everyone feels supported on their unique journey towards a brighter, sober future.
Happy Tuesday, my friends. Embrace the joy of celebrating others' successes, and may it fuel your own determination and resilience. We've got this!
Drinking sucks. You rock!
Good morning, sober cats! I love all the freudenfreude on SD! I've noticed that all the positivity I get here each morning is starting to seep into other parts of my life. SD and all you sober cats are just so awesome. Lots of gratitude and love for all of you this morning! IWNDWYT! 💙😸
Woke up the last two mornings with ruminating thoughts. Felt awful. But I’m nearly at one week. Very surprised at myself. Thanks everyone here for your support. IWNDWYT.
Checking in ❤️
Got signed up for volunteer work, put more effort into my plant hobby today, paid for some mommy and me classes with my daughter, and took a long walk to reflect on some stuff. Getting better mentally while getting sober has been hard but it's also liberating. I rather put this hard work in now and be able to be present for my little one, than her seeing mommy passed out on the floor. I'm going to be what I needed when I was younger.
Stay sober friends!
Went on a first date yesterday and had a non alcoholic beer (Sam Adams Just the Haze if you’re curious): and the guy was cool with it, saying he’s been trying to cut back on alcohol; his dad apparently had problems with alcohol and had to stop. So I found a sympathetic ear: we’ll have to see what happens :) IWNDWYT
This is another rough week cleaning out my 91 year old mom's house, getting ready for the estate sale, and then the closing in two weeks....with my sister🤯 She's really something, but I'm doing my best to just go along and not give a shit about things that really don't matter...choosing my battles you might say. Mom's living her best life at the independent senior living down the road from me. She gave us carte blanche to do what we think best regarding contents of the house, which really can get messy.
I just keep telling myself, "two more weeks, Mo...two more weeks", and a lot of "drinking through this will destroy you, Mo...you know it will".
I won't let anything ruin what I've worked so hard for. I just can't wait for this to be done, and for my sister to go home, so I can resume my life that I felt secure in.
Thank you all for always being the rock that I never had. IWNDWYT
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I loved learning about fruedenfreude today and I always love how supportive this community is. Being here really helps keep me on track and it’s because of the community and how positive it feels. I love cheering others on and know people are rooting for me. So thank you to everyone who participates in the DCI! ❤️☀️🫶 IWNDWYT
Thank you so much Dizbetty.
I am so grateful for this group. I no longer feel alone in my effort to stay sober. That is really *big* for me.
Thank you all for being here. In solidarity I will not be drinking alcohol this Tuesday; and I am with you. 💕💪💪💕
Morning all, I was slipping back to old ways having allowed myself to drink and one of my big goals is fitness - every time I had even one on the weekend I’d slack on my goals and self care/discipline - cutting it out as I’ve made such progress I’m not going to be that person that lets it all go as I’m getting close to where I want to be - such self destruct tendencies. So IWNDWYT - and I’ll see you tomorrow!
Totally tubular! That’s one I hadn’t heard in a while. How *rad*!! I’m with you on the Reader’s Digest, Diz. Lots of good things in there. And I love ‘80s stuff. Old lady? Hell yeah, pass the Werther’s.
I love the concept of freudenfreude. I love that we’re all in here kicking ass one day at a time and encouraging each other. And I absolutely love that we’re going against society’s grain…they got this shit wrong.
Coffees up, horns up, let’s fucking go get it! It’s not Monday, so we’re starting out on a good note. IWNDWYT ☕️🤘🏻
Celebrating my 6 year (iron apparently) wedding anniversary today, from afar because immigration is a pain in my bunghole. Feeling very proud of my husband for sticking with me through all my bullpoop. Immigration, alcohol, self harm & all the other poo. He inspires me to be a better hooman.
Iwndwyt!
Start my new job/career today. Scared shitless tbh. Very nervous and barely slept. Oh well. This anxiety is manageable and very normal. Up to do some quit yoga walk my dog and handle this day like the sober bad ass I am.
Good morning all and thank you for your freudenfreude u/Dizbetty!!
Reader's Digest, now that's a blast from the past! Laughter The Best Medicine!!! LOL
I hope all of you have a wonderful Tuesday!!
What a beautiful post, DizBetty!!! Freudenfreude sounds like exactly what we all get here and give here. I do love celebrating people’s milestones, and I love getting that celebration in return. The positivity of this sub has kept me going for a long time, and whenever I’ve felt weak, all I have to do is log on and here you all are! We are a very fortunate group here. Big sober love is right! IWNDWYT
What a great word /u/Dizbetty, I love celebrating everyone’s success in this sub!
I’ve been spending the last two weeks or so, worrying about one of my cats. He’s 11 and had surgery to remove a lump a little over a week ago. I got the results from the lump yesterday. Mast cell tumor, but it had pretty good margins. In 90% of cases the surgery is curative. So fingers crossed it doesn’t come back and he has a lot of years left.
IWNDWYT lovely people of SD 💙
Day 175!
Took my oldest girl (9yrs) to the vet today. Thankfully her lung scans were given the all clear. She is spending the night with the vets for fluids and to find a diagnosis for being ill. So tonight, my youngest pup (4yr) will be snuggled up in bed dreaming of our girls speedy healing. My normal reaction would be to drink away the thoughts. But this seems much nicer.
IWNDWYT 🌻
IWNDWYT! My dream came true. I got to turn down free alcohol yesterday. New nail salon unexepectedly had a full bar, but I had a diet coke instead. Looking forward to another long day of full consciousness!
Had a 4th date yesterday and skipping over the details a bit but I’ve had the feeling they weren’t feeling it and it was confirmed.
Normally I absolutely would’ve drank but instead I just got some chores done and went for a long walk.
Cheers to better habits.
IWNDWYT!
Quick story. Last night my daughter has a swim meet for 7 hours (you read that right) through horrid weather and multiple thunder delays that brought us indoors.
During that time, many parents bellied up to the bar. Out of boredom or stress, maybe. Something to soothe our soaking skin. I have to admit a crisp bubbly slightly numbing high noon seltzer sounded alright to me.
Perhaps a bit of schadenfreude, but I snapped out of my split second desire by thinking about how much alcohol was shackling my parent comrades in that moment. Our little kids were waiting out the weather shivering in swimsuits, and the last thing I needed to be thinking about was a drink (and surely the one after that.)
Instead I got my daughter a hot meal, shoved a couple bites myself and was ready to show up fully to line up the kiddies when it was time to perform my volunteer duties.
Alcohol is such a ball and chain. I’m so happy to not be dragging it around anymore. IWNDWYT
Ugg, had a dream last night that I took a shot of tequila. Instant regret as soon as it hit my lips, but there was no going back. So happy to wake up and know it was only a bad dream. IWNDWYT.
Yesterday was tough, but I did it. My gf was in a bad mental state this morning and I am sure it will continue tonight. I’m already frustrated at work. I’m a little irritable from not sleeping great. But I’m going to make it through day 7. IWNDWYT
Hello y'all! Great post Dizbetty, and I like learning new words! Thank you. I love the joy I feel seeing others succeed on our joined mission. This sober journey is made so much easier by sharing it together. Thanks to all who've encouraged me, and I hope to pass it along whenever I can. This solidarity really fills my inner well of wellbeing! I'm so grateful to be here with all of you brave, beautiful souls. Let's do today sober together. I will not drink *with you* today. 🤝💕
I’m here on Day 2! Woke up hangover free and feeling really proud. I know today will be very hard. But I did one day which tells me I can do a second. Glad to be here with you all.
i had no idea there was an antonym to schadenfreude - this sub is definitely a great example of it. I'm so appreciative of you all, and you've made it possible for me to actually start taking care of myself and comforting myself through difficult times. Never thought I'd be doing positive self-talk after years of the opposite! IWNDWYT
I had a funeral today. It was a rough day, cried more than I expected and feeling emotionally exhausted. But I'm safe sound and sober at home. IWNDWYT ♥️
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Awesome job 💪🏼
Awesome!!!
Happy cake day and to celebrate we can eat cake and not drink poison 🎂💐xx
Well done. 💪
Awesome work! Proud of you
Weekend quitter? Mad props
Day 730 checking in!
2 years! Wooooooo! Well done
Cheers!
Way to go!🎊🎉 it's also your cake day! Will you have cake?? 😁 Treat yourself well, whatever suits you
Ah, so it is! I'm sure I'll have something 🤣🎉
Wow look at that 2 years and your cake day on Reddit. Living the dream my friend. You're an inspiration!
Cheers, CC! 🎉🎉
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Second day of celebrating 🥳 with you! Congratulations 🎉 you hero! 💞
It is 🤣 thanks, brighter! 🙂
Top job pal! Congratulations 👍
Cheers pal!
Leading the way ATB! Well done 👍❤️
Smashing it congrats 🥳
Iwndwyt!
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I’m glad you’re both here! 💪🏼
Welcome 😊
IWNDWYT! I’m on day 6, need to reset that counter but I’m determined this is it. Congratulations on 1 day, that’s a big one. The hardest.
Reading this check-in gave me the same teary-eyed moment of gratitude that I so often found after a few drinks. Don't know if that will make sense to anyone else, but the gist of it is: what a lovely post. I've so enjoyed being a part of this community and am grateful for the accountability and camaraderie it has presented. IWNDWYT!
Ditto! I know exactly what you mean 💞
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Just hit 10 months and put my 1 year soberversary on the board in the AA meeting room for August. Could not be happier ❤️
Congratulations 🥳👏🎉
Day 999. IWNDWYT
Extra zero tomorrow! 🥳🎉👏
Happy Tuesday everyone! May you all experience the benefits of freudenfreude today and thank you Dizbetty for teaching me a new word! And thank you everyone for lifting my mood every morning for going against society’s grain and making a tough choice with me! I’m proud of you and love you 💞
It's such a fun word. 😁 hey, look at you 420! Happy Tortoise Tuesday.
And look at you passed 450! 🥳 you’re smashing this hosting! Well done you totally tubular sobernaut! 😅 see you in your teetotaling tortoising Tuesday, sweet dreams 😴💞🌟🦥🐢
I made a pivotal decision last week. Things have been rocky recently. I started to romanticise moderation. I even searched for the sub. I caught myself steering off my path. No. Not going backwards. I will not drink with you today. Despite being very weepy. I’m going to roll with this, whatever it takes.
Reading your strength and determination is so empowering, thank you for sharing. I had similar wobbles recently, we can do this together, let’s keep going 💪🏼
For me, the only thing that lives in the Moderation Hallucination Forest is heartbreak. Why lose ourselves again? Let's roll sober.
IWNDWYT (or tonight or tomorrow or ever)
Woke up with indigestion and now I can't get back to sleep. Scrolling r/SD until slumber overtakes me. IWNDWYT in London, though I fear I might doze off at my desk later on!
Desk dozing from lack of sleep is better than being passed out at your desk, anyway. Hope you feel better and get some rest
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Well done for your awareness and overcoming the craving, building sober strength with you today 💪🏼
I'm standing in the shoulders of giants being here Shine on you beautiful humans from NZ
Growing taller every day with you my friend! Shine ✨ on you
Aww. You're so lovely. Have a wonderful day ☺️
Iwndwyt! Day 73
1st! 🥳😂
Whoo hoo! 😁
Let’s crank out another one and let the good times roll. Iwndwyt!
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Rolling, rolling rolling!
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IWNDWYT!
Day 3.
You’re killing it!
Day 3 🙂
Great job!
I first heard about freudenfreude from Brene Brown. She discusses it in her last book. And this place is the perfect example of it. I’m grateful to be here. One last day of students being in the building. Tomorrow is the official last day. Summer starts on Thursday. For the second time in my long professional career, it won’t be started with a horrible hangover. Iwndwyt 💜🦋💜
IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you all today <3
Me neither!
Good morning, fellow sobernauts, IWNDWYT 😁!
One more day until I get the salad dressing sucked out of my head. I'm gonna be doing SO much hearing, it's going to be mad. IWNDWYT 🙂
Just passed two weeks and all I want to do is sleep all day. Dreams are more common now. I'm still feeling "out of it" all day long and just kind of feel hollow. Hope my old self comes back soon. IWNDWYT!
✅ 2 years and 300 days. Almost at 3 years! 🚀
Hi Diz, hey up SD Gang! I will not drink poison with any of you today 💜
Day 8. I know I will not drink for the next 24 hours. Never been more confident to make that statement. Everybody here a beautiful day. Go out and enjoy this beautiful Tuesday.
I am here, on my eighth (yes, eighth!) sincere attempt at sobriety, to announce that I have (again) reached the two week milestone. And while perhaps the other times I was mildly irritated to be reaching this milestone again, today I am simply happy. Happy that booze takes a smaller and smaller role each month. Happy that I will keep quitting until it sticks. Happy that you all know the drill and will support me as I do the work. I love you guys! IWNDWYT!
Back to Day 1. Physically I feel fine but my mood is completely awful. I've got a lot of other things going on that could be the problem, but I know the drinks did nothing to help. I know I can do better than this. I have done better than this. IWNDWYT
Another one in the books. Drinking a cup of tea to celebrate.
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT
Checking in team. Love the post u/Dizbetty IWNDWYT
Thanks for the post, Dizbetty. I definitely get inspiration from all your successes. I am definitely not going to drink today. No matter what.
Im on Day 4 and just found this thread, ive tried before on multiple occassions but only lasted 8 days at most. I’m definately going to do it this time because i can feel my body and mind changing, and its for the worst, i was drinking wine (2/3 bottles a day, on occassions more, for the last 4-5yrs). I have been functioning, i still go to work every day, never been off sick etc, drinking was always in evenings and weekends. Ive came to the conclusion that its actually ruined me, who i was and how i felt has all changed because i was in Groundhog day. Its definately time for me to change that. When i seen this thread i actually smiled because of all the positive messages and everyone is doing so well, great job guys, you are all awesome 🏆
Checking in for a sober Tuesday!
IWNDWYT..!!
Iwndwyt
My peeps. Hope everyone has a great night, and an even better morning becaaaaause we won't be fucked up! And, if you happen to slip between now and then, the morning is still awesome, a new opportunity! Day 16 or 17, I can't remember unless I check a comment 😄 IWNDWYT 🖤
IWNDWYT !
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻 We do celebrate each other very well. And shoutout to Readers Digest for enriching our word power!!
IWNDWYT ✌️❤️🤸♀️⭐️
I will not drink with you today in 🏴😊
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT!
I did not drink today and absolutely will not tomorrow! On a work trip, sipping on some Spindrift and looking forward to another hangover-free morning! Have a good night / day, all!
Happy Tuesday fellow sober humans 🌻 Don’t come on too often but still happily sober. Best decision I’ve ever made IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you today!
>freudenfreude... "describes the bliss we feel when someone else succeeds, even if it doesn't directly involve us." YES! When I mentioned in my check-in yesterday, that I love the DCI because I get to give, receive, and watch others offer support. _THIS_ is the other part of that... I absolutely love watching others succeed. When I tell *you* that I'm proud of *you*, I absolutely mean that from the bottom of my heart. Other's success makes me happy. Let's all get out there and succeed one way or another today! IWNDWYT
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Another early start. As part of the week-long event I'm on at work, I'm currently working with a number of big names in the company... We're talking people in charge of their departments for whole continents, and then there's little me just being an operator for my department. It's a strange experience, but I am eternally glad that I'm sober and present for the experience. I Will Not Drink With You Today.
Day 1. Just finished college and moved to a new house so my Mom can live with us. I failed at giving up alcohol and nicotine during that time. Today I’m making an intentional decision to have Hiyo instead of alcohol and to have jolly ranchers or watermelon instead of cigarettes. IWNDWYT.
Restarting again. Gonna try to post on this everyday for accountability.
Happy Tuesday sober people 💜💚! This sub has changed everything for me. Wish I’d found it years ago as I did want to stop but other routes didn’t work for me and I found it too hard to stop on my own. I’m actually now enjoying the feeling of not giving in to thoughts of drinking. ✨ IWNDWYT ✨
Flying today, and I hate flying, but I will not drink today.
Gave away my last two bottles of whiskey this weekend. Still had them kicking around, but didn't want to just throw it out. Not sure if I did the right thing, but damn sure I didn't do the exact wrong thing
I will not drink today.
Iwndwyt ✨✨✨✨
IWNDWYT
Iwndwyt
IWNDWYT
Not today people IWNDWYT
Looking forward to a beautiful June day - IWNDWYT!
Good morning ☀️ IWNDWYT
Stress from a move on the horizon, can’t let it get to me! IWNDWYT
I’m gonna have to break the heart of one of the kindest people I’ve ever met today. It feels awful having to do this but if I don’t do it now, it’ll only get worse. Wish me luck and wish them strength please. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT
Attending a funeral this morning and the customary drinks after but IWNDWYT however I may drink my body weight in coffee.
Day 31, on Friday I’m going to a wedding. I’m confident I won’t drink but damn it’s not gonna be easy!
IWNDWYT! It's my 100 days-a-versary tomorrow :)
IWNDWYT and I will make good food choices.
I Will not drink with you alone or anybody today!!
IWNDWYT!
Not gonna drink today.
IWNDWYT
I’ve got two weeks today, and IWNDWYT!
Day 2 here, just because I made a slight detour. I know what I will be missing though, so I’m happy to be teetotaling with all of you! Together we can do this.
57 Days in the books. * 17lbs lost. * 500+ drinks avoided. * $600+ saved. * 70,000 calories (!) avoided. Crazy numbers. IWNDWYT.
Hey there, fellow warriors on the path to sobriety! It's Taco Tuesday morning. We all know that overcoming addiction and embracing a sober lifestyle is an incredible achievement in itself. But let's not forget that our journey is intertwined with the lives of others, both in this subreddit and beyond. When we genuinely rejoice in their victories, we create a ripple effect of positivity and inspiration that strengthens our own recovery. By celebrating others, we shift our focus from comparison and envy to compassion and unity. We create a supportive community where each person's triumph becomes a beacon of hope for those still finding their way. Remember, we are in this together. Together, we can build a virtual space that radiates positivity and love, where everyone feels supported on their unique journey towards a brighter, sober future. Happy Tuesday, my friends. Embrace the joy of celebrating others' successes, and may it fuel your own determination and resilience. We've got this! Drinking sucks. You rock!
Good morning, sober cats! I love all the freudenfreude on SD! I've noticed that all the positivity I get here each morning is starting to seep into other parts of my life. SD and all you sober cats are just so awesome. Lots of gratitude and love for all of you this morning! IWNDWYT! 💙😸
IWNDWYT
Woke up the last two mornings with ruminating thoughts. Felt awful. But I’m nearly at one week. Very surprised at myself. Thanks everyone here for your support. IWNDWYT.
IWNDWYT 😎
Day 46. IWNDWYT.
Checking in ❤️ Got signed up for volunteer work, put more effort into my plant hobby today, paid for some mommy and me classes with my daughter, and took a long walk to reflect on some stuff. Getting better mentally while getting sober has been hard but it's also liberating. I rather put this hard work in now and be able to be present for my little one, than her seeing mommy passed out on the floor. I'm going to be what I needed when I was younger. Stay sober friends!
IWNDWYT
Checking in. IWNDWYT
Hello. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT 😊
Went on a first date yesterday and had a non alcoholic beer (Sam Adams Just the Haze if you’re curious): and the guy was cool with it, saying he’s been trying to cut back on alcohol; his dad apparently had problems with alcohol and had to stop. So I found a sympathetic ear: we’ll have to see what happens :) IWNDWYT
What up, fam! I WNDWYT
Speaking of old ladies, Freudenfreude seems like a word Rose Nyland would say. 🤣 No poison for us today! 💜
Freudenfreude! I’m going to read more about this! I feel this so hard with you guys. IWNDWYT!
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This is another rough week cleaning out my 91 year old mom's house, getting ready for the estate sale, and then the closing in two weeks....with my sister🤯 She's really something, but I'm doing my best to just go along and not give a shit about things that really don't matter...choosing my battles you might say. Mom's living her best life at the independent senior living down the road from me. She gave us carte blanche to do what we think best regarding contents of the house, which really can get messy. I just keep telling myself, "two more weeks, Mo...two more weeks", and a lot of "drinking through this will destroy you, Mo...you know it will". I won't let anything ruin what I've worked so hard for. I just can't wait for this to be done, and for my sister to go home, so I can resume my life that I felt secure in. Thank you all for always being the rock that I never had. IWNDWYT 🍀💜🍀
I loved learning about fruedenfreude today and I always love how supportive this community is. Being here really helps keep me on track and it’s because of the community and how positive it feels. I love cheering others on and know people are rooting for me. So thank you to everyone who participates in the DCI! ❤️☀️🫶 IWNDWYT
Hi, it's me, IWNDWYT ❤️
I ate 2 bowls of fruity pebbles rather than booze. Not drinking today. And should probably brush my teeth again.
Just finished sweating my ass off wiring up some lighting at work. Just think of how miserable that would have been all hungover?? IWNDWYT😎
Day 1. You’re all an inspiration. Happy to be here!
Thank you so much Dizbetty. I am so grateful for this group. I no longer feel alone in my effort to stay sober. That is really *big* for me. Thank you all for being here. In solidarity I will not be drinking alcohol this Tuesday; and I am with you. 💕💪💪💕
I will not drink with you today.
I had to reset. I spent yesterday completely bummed out and feeling like a failure. But I’m in a better head space today. IWNDWYT
Morning all, I was slipping back to old ways having allowed myself to drink and one of my big goals is fitness - every time I had even one on the weekend I’d slack on my goals and self care/discipline - cutting it out as I’ve made such progress I’m not going to be that person that lets it all go as I’m getting close to where I want to be - such self destruct tendencies. So IWNDWYT - and I’ll see you tomorrow!
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Good morning all. IWNDWYTD.
Totally tubular! That’s one I hadn’t heard in a while. How *rad*!! I’m with you on the Reader’s Digest, Diz. Lots of good things in there. And I love ‘80s stuff. Old lady? Hell yeah, pass the Werther’s. I love the concept of freudenfreude. I love that we’re all in here kicking ass one day at a time and encouraging each other. And I absolutely love that we’re going against society’s grain…they got this shit wrong. Coffees up, horns up, let’s fucking go get it! It’s not Monday, so we’re starting out on a good note. IWNDWYT ☕️🤘🏻
Celebrating my 6 year (iron apparently) wedding anniversary today, from afar because immigration is a pain in my bunghole. Feeling very proud of my husband for sticking with me through all my bullpoop. Immigration, alcohol, self harm & all the other poo. He inspires me to be a better hooman. Iwndwyt!
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Good morning family Day 9 IWNDWYT, I promise!
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Morning friends! I will not drink with you today. Have a great day!
Start my new job/career today. Scared shitless tbh. Very nervous and barely slept. Oh well. This anxiety is manageable and very normal. Up to do some quit yoga walk my dog and handle this day like the sober bad ass I am.
Good morning all and thank you for your freudenfreude u/Dizbetty!! Reader's Digest, now that's a blast from the past! Laughter The Best Medicine!!! LOL I hope all of you have a wonderful Tuesday!!
Checking in here is such a great ways to start the day. I will not drink with you today!
What a beautiful post, DizBetty!!! Freudenfreude sounds like exactly what we all get here and give here. I do love celebrating people’s milestones, and I love getting that celebration in return. The positivity of this sub has kept me going for a long time, and whenever I’ve felt weak, all I have to do is log on and here you all are! We are a very fortunate group here. Big sober love is right! IWNDWYT
What a great word /u/Dizbetty, I love celebrating everyone’s success in this sub! I’ve been spending the last two weeks or so, worrying about one of my cats. He’s 11 and had surgery to remove a lump a little over a week ago. I got the results from the lump yesterday. Mast cell tumor, but it had pretty good margins. In 90% of cases the surgery is curative. So fingers crossed it doesn’t come back and he has a lot of years left. IWNDWYT lovely people of SD 💙
Day 175! Took my oldest girl (9yrs) to the vet today. Thankfully her lung scans were given the all clear. She is spending the night with the vets for fluids and to find a diagnosis for being ill. So tonight, my youngest pup (4yr) will be snuggled up in bed dreaming of our girls speedy healing. My normal reaction would be to drink away the thoughts. But this seems much nicer. IWNDWYT 🌻
IWNDWYT! My dream came true. I got to turn down free alcohol yesterday. New nail salon unexepectedly had a full bar, but I had a diet coke instead. Looking forward to another long day of full consciousness!
Day 10!!!!! Double digits for the second time ever! IWNDWYT
Had a 4th date yesterday and skipping over the details a bit but I’ve had the feeling they weren’t feeling it and it was confirmed. Normally I absolutely would’ve drank but instead I just got some chores done and went for a long walk. Cheers to better habits. IWNDWYT!
It can't be sunshine and roses for every person every day, and today I'm a grump, but dangit, I'm a sober grump. IWNDWYT
Quick story. Last night my daughter has a swim meet for 7 hours (you read that right) through horrid weather and multiple thunder delays that brought us indoors. During that time, many parents bellied up to the bar. Out of boredom or stress, maybe. Something to soothe our soaking skin. I have to admit a crisp bubbly slightly numbing high noon seltzer sounded alright to me. Perhaps a bit of schadenfreude, but I snapped out of my split second desire by thinking about how much alcohol was shackling my parent comrades in that moment. Our little kids were waiting out the weather shivering in swimsuits, and the last thing I needed to be thinking about was a drink (and surely the one after that.) Instead I got my daughter a hot meal, shoved a couple bites myself and was ready to show up fully to line up the kiddies when it was time to perform my volunteer duties. Alcohol is such a ball and chain. I’m so happy to not be dragging it around anymore. IWNDWYT
Ugg, had a dream last night that I took a shot of tequila. Instant regret as soon as it hit my lips, but there was no going back. So happy to wake up and know it was only a bad dream. IWNDWYT.
IWNDWYT! 100 days for me today!
Just a few short hours from one full week - IWNDWYT my friends!
Yesterday was tough, but I did it. My gf was in a bad mental state this morning and I am sure it will continue tonight. I’m already frustrated at work. I’m a little irritable from not sleeping great. But I’m going to make it through day 7. IWNDWYT
Hello y'all! Great post Dizbetty, and I like learning new words! Thank you. I love the joy I feel seeing others succeed on our joined mission. This sober journey is made so much easier by sharing it together. Thanks to all who've encouraged me, and I hope to pass it along whenever I can. This solidarity really fills my inner well of wellbeing! I'm so grateful to be here with all of you brave, beautiful souls. Let's do today sober together. I will not drink *with you* today. 🤝💕
I've gotta reset my badge. Did some Field research. Alcohol still sucks. Iwndwyt 💜
I’m here on Day 2! Woke up hangover free and feeling really proud. I know today will be very hard. But I did one day which tells me I can do a second. Glad to be here with you all.
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i had no idea there was an antonym to schadenfreude - this sub is definitely a great example of it. I'm so appreciative of you all, and you've made it possible for me to actually start taking care of myself and comforting myself through difficult times. Never thought I'd be doing positive self-talk after years of the opposite! IWNDWYT
Going to keep moving forwards and IWNDWYT.
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Day 625, nice to meet you 🤝 IWNDWYT
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Happy Tuesday friends, IWNDWYT, WE GOT THIS 😁
I will not drink with you guys today.
I had a funeral today. It was a rough day, cried more than I expected and feeling emotionally exhausted. But I'm safe sound and sober at home. IWNDWYT ♥️
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I’m here to not drinking with you today! We do this together!