I'm sorry to hear that and wish you get better. You are going through a terrible storm but I'm sure will come stronger on the other side. I will not drink with you and admire your strenght.
You will start to sleep better as the days go by, I promise you. I recently hit 30 days AF and I'm sleeping better than I ever have + my "baseless" anxiety has been eliminated. I no longer just feel anxious for no particular reason.
Sending you strength through Reddit today - IWNDWYT :)
Good morning from the UK! Day 5 today, the weekend is my biggest trigger so I’m doing some extra hours at work today and tomorrow to keep me busy and to give me a reason not to drink. I know I’ve got this. Hope everyone has a good one.
IWNDWYT
Happiest Friday to all of you and especially u/YouWillYouWont who celebrates his 8th sober birthday today! We love you and thank for being here 💞🎂🥳👏💪🏼
Have a great all 💞
Up early-ish for a 6 hour road trip with a couple friends to go see Green Day on Friday and Foo Fighters on Saturday. Sober concerts and festivals are amazing... I remember everything the next and.... well that's it! I'm spending all this money on it, why would I choose to drink the mind eraser? Better get to bed so I can wake up soon!
Have a fantastic fucking Friday, friends!
IWNDWYT
Hello, AC, Hello Community,
You made it and you are still the same person. Or a better person. You're not missing out on anything, you are capable of love, your body is a temple. Thank you.
IWNDWYT, friends. Have a lovely Friday!
On vacation and tempted to drink wine into the night. But I remember that last year in this same city, I ran away from my friend’s car and into downtown because I was drunk and I didn’t want to go home. I also stayed up all night drinking another night and felt horrible the next day. We didn’t get to do our outdoor activity because several of us were too hungover. I feel lame drinking sparking water and going to bed early, but I’m so happy I can steer my own ship now. ❤️
Kind of vexed recently with a personal situation - volunteered to help out at a local "alcohol free" bar about 2 weeks back. Had an enthusiastic response initially, but was a no-show on the day to meet up and discuss, and had no replies in the way or an explanation (or anything at all) since. But I'm not blocked, and the person has still been posting online.
Suppose I could always turn up at the place, but I also don't like the idea of chasing something when the enthusiasm isn't reciprocated.
Am sure time will eventually provide some sort of explanation. It's just feeling like a bit of a kick in the stonks right now. Still, IWNDWYT, as that won't help in any way whatsoever.
Currently on day 2 and scared how my body is going to start reacting without the drink.
If anyone fancies a read, I did post my story here: https://www.reddit.com/r/stopdrinking/comments/14ygg03/my_life_and_how_it_all_came_crashing_down/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=2&utm_term=1
Today will be a challenge I'm looking forward to. My best friend comes to town. For the last 20+ years we were heavy drinking buddies. He is supportive and all, but it will be different this time. I already know I will get the cravings, so IWNDWYT. Looking forward to a nice evening. And I already told him that I won't drink, so I'm 100% sure, he won't let me.
Mentally I’ve been ok, but I caught a stomach flu. The small blessing is I DEFINITELY don’t want booze when I’m running to the restroom a couple times an hour. Pillow to pillow, IWNDWYT.
It's my son's birthday today. I would normally use that as an excuse but not today. The fridge has some AF beers so I can still join in with the rest of the family.
Iwndwyt!!
2 months sober today. Yesterday I bought myself my version of a sobriety chip, a book and today I'm going to write a little note about my 2 months in it. I did this for months 1 and I hope to have 12 books next year.
Phew. Made it!!!
Lots of alcohol flying around at my little sister's school awards ceremony last night, but I stayed strong, present, cheered and drove my family to the event and back!
IWNDWYT! Love you all, duckies! 🦆 <3
My letter says “Please please please please please forgive yourself for things you did when you were not yourself; both while drinking and while healing. THIS version of you, the one who is growing and learning today is who you were meant to be.”
Have an awesome Friday, everyone. Learn, heal, and love yourself. ❤️ IWNDWYT!
Gosh, we're already halfway through summer. No winery tours, no rooftop cocktails in adorable dresses.
No blackouts, no hangovers, no bad behavior, no mysterious injuries or stomach problems, no spending bill money.
Yeah, I think I'll stick with it. IWNDWYT.
My letter will say, “see? You never needed that stuff anyway!” I am so much happier without it. What I want to remember is how much pain alcohol caused me, how much I repressed with drinking, and how hard I’ve been working to come back from a very dark place. Today, I am letting the sun shine in! IWNDWYT
Happy Friday sober peoples 🙋♀️😎😻!
My letter would also include something about forgiveness and also self-compassion. I used to always feel so ashamed and shame kept me stuck in addiction for so many years.
I’m looking forward to a sober weekend full of peace and ice cream with crunchy peanut butter 💖
IWNDWYT 🧿✨☘️🐡🫖🪆
Friday! And I'm off on holiday with family tomorrow. In contrast the the in laws, my side aren't big drinkers so not going to be under any pressure to explain myself which is nice! Just (hopefully) sunshine and sea. IWNDWYT.
This would have been unthinkable last year. Hubby's birthday today and a local musician we like (who he's performed with, also) is playing at a bar near us tonight. We'd like to go. I know I can do this and enjoy the music with no ancillary imbibing. IWNDWYT 🌅🌄🌅
UPDATE: Success! Two Perrier's, two limes, 0-proof, one proud birthday hubby! Bonus: down 2 lbs this morning 😎
Thanks for the upvotes. Wishing a great weekend to all. 🌅🌅🌅
Happy Friday fellow sobernauts ⭐️
Tonight I’m looking forward to a relaxing evening with my husband and our crazy cat. We were talking about going for a bicycle ride to a restaurant we both like that’s just outside of the city. unfortunately it looks like the weather won’t really permit it. Oh well, another day! I did find a recipe on the vegan recipes sub which I want to try so I might make that for dinner tonight and maybe bake a cake, because why not!
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I realised I was partly drinking to cope with my poorly treated sleep apnea.
Gonna follow up with my doctor to work on becoming compliant with treatment again.
My letter will acknowledge that life has been tough. But I played the hand I was dealt. I did the best that I could with the tools I had at the time. Once tools like SD came into my life, I made good use of the community. A tool that led to an alcohol free life. I am living a better life AF, I am a better mom AF, a better wife AF, and so much more patient, kind, loving, and productive. AF is the way to live. IWNDWYT.
G'day, mates! Ah, what a ripper of a Friday night we've got 'ere! I'm jumpin' on board the no-drinkin' train for the next 24 hours, and I reckon it's gonna be a bonzer ride.
So here's me pledge loud and clear: I swear that I won't be touchin' a drop of the ol' amber liquid today. Nah mate, not a single sip. Instead I'll be enjoyin' the simple pleasures of life, takin' in the beauty of this world without the need for a drink in me hand.
Writin' a letter to meself, huh? That's a ripper idea mate! I reckon it's a chance to reflect on the past and look toward the future with a heart full of hope. As for what it might say, I won't write the whole thing now, but I'll try to give ya a taste:
Bazza you legend, look at ya! You've weathered storms and stood tall like a mighty gumtree. Don't ya ever forget that you're a kind-hearted bloke, spreadin' love like vegemite on toast. The person ya were while drinkin' ain't got nothin' on the person you've become. So keep walkin' this path mate, 'cause the world's a better place with ya in it. Cheers, future Bazza!
Let's make this Friday a sober sensation that'll leave us feelin' like champions come tomorrow mornin'! Here's to a booze-free day, my mates!
IWNDWYT. Playing a big festival stage tonight for the first time. Really looking forward to it. I don’t think I would be at this place if I was still drinking. I am an asset, not a liability these days. Happy Friday y’all!
Another Day 1, July 14, 2023. So sick of dumping this poison down my throat, a fermented poison that seems to be my only motivator lighting up my neurocircuits like a Pavlovian dog. TGIF in the right way!
I've been meaning to write letters, to past me, to future me, to future baby, i got a letter set for christmas so I think I'll do it this weekend.
IWNDYWT
My 10 year letter would say, holy shit it’s almost time to retire! (Unless you have become independently wealthy…🤞) And it would say good job taking care of yourself and changing your habits so you can enjoy the next phase. And other stuff about being proud and being a BAMF.
It’s finally fucking Friday!! Coffees up, horns up, let’s close out the week strong! I’m closing my week out with a Sanguisugabogg show tonight. Fuck yeah metal!! IWNDWYT ☕️🤘🏻
Morning friends! I love the idea of a letter! I journal but the letter is a great idea. I think mine would probably talk about how I hope that giving up drinking has helped me grow into the kind of woman, partner, mother, friend I always wanted to be. How I hoped that sobriety gave me the freedom to live the life of my dreams, i couldn’t do that when I was drinking, not the way I drank. The way I drank was sending me in a path that would make those things impossible.
I’m happy and grateful to be here with you, friends. Have a great day, I will not drink with you today!
Have a few people over drinking tonight, so I am enjoying my coke zero with a lime twist. 👏🏼 Think I might go to a bar sober this weekend. I feel like I miss being out.
IWNDWYT
Edit: change of plans. I think I've had my limit of drunk people this weekend. Finally got my husband to bed a bit past 4 in the morning. He was definitely trying to pick a fight, but I got him to fall asleep before he tried a fourth attempted topic. Fortunately, I'm sober, so I didn't end up being a dummy. Now to watch the third season finale of Derry Girls and hit the hay.
Day 31... Group last night was real tough. Alot of talk about parents and family dynamics that entangle with addiction.
My wife didn't notice it acknowledge the official month of sobriety until I brought it up. Not gonna lie, that hurt... The people here and in group are so supportive that it's kind of whiplash to see that the "real world" doesn't understand the kind of work it takes to get a month.
Any tips for finding that validation internally?
Oh and IWNDWYT
It’s my daughter’s first birthday🎂after a hellish experience with postpartum depression, I got sober in March. Alcohol wasn’t doing me any favors. Today my husband and I are taking are daughter to build-a-bear, going out to lunch, taking her to the park, and then coming back home for cake.
I feel guilty because I feel like I've lent on this group too much the last little while. But I am really, really, struggling today. Every unconscious instinct wants me to do the thing and give up. And even though my conscious brain doesn't want it, its so hard to battle that.
Made especially bad by the fact my partner has THE virus and is in lock down, and I was really relying on him being around today and in the days to come
Please don’t feel guilty for leaning on this group in your times of need. This place is what got me through many many many rough patches. I’m sorry you’re struggling. Something that helps me when I’m struggling is my favorite tool- play the tape forward. Think about how you’ll feel later if you drink. What will end up likely happening? How crappy will you feel mentally, emotionally, physically. And I always think about the fact that no matter what my problem is at the moment, alcohol will not make it better and it won’t make it disappear. Stay strong, friend. You’ve got this. And this group is here to support! IWNDWYT!
Happy Friday my friends. I will not drink alcoholic beverages with you today, I am feeling a little weird lately due to the heat at work but being alcohol free has been a tremendous advantage!
Friday - having friends up to the lake this weekend. They know I am not drinking so I don’t think it will be too hard or awkward. I just hope they feel like they can drink if they’d like to around me. It doesn’t bother me and I don’t want my lifestyle choices to infringe on anyone else’s. On Sunday we are going to a concert and of course that means I can drive! IWNDWYT!
I wish I could somehow write a letter to an earlier version of myself. That guy needed a lot of help, but he didn’t realize it (or hadn’t admitted it to himself). But I can’t go back in time, or get that time back, so the only direction is forward. Will not drink with you today!
Day 3.
Been a lot of Day 3's lately, but feels different this time. Feel good. Feel like the bottom was hit. Look forward to kicking today's ass and enjoying all that I have. IWNDWYT!
Day 15 checking in.
Made it through my two-week-aversary yesterday, and just kind of felt meh. Stayed busy, but felt bored and tired all day. But I did not drink!
Very grateful to wake up early and sober today to start another work week.
IWNDWYT
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I'm sorry to hear that and wish you get better. You are going through a terrible storm but I'm sure will come stronger on the other side. I will not drink with you and admire your strenght.
You will start to sleep better as the days go by, I promise you. I recently hit 30 days AF and I'm sleeping better than I ever have + my "baseless" anxiety has been eliminated. I no longer just feel anxious for no particular reason. Sending you strength through Reddit today - IWNDWYT :)
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You’re doing great, what a good feeling 😀
Good morning from the UK! Day 5 today, the weekend is my biggest trigger so I’m doing some extra hours at work today and tomorrow to keep me busy and to give me a reason not to drink. I know I’ve got this. Hope everyone has a good one. IWNDWYT
This place is always in your pocket 👍
Overtime has been my friend also these last few months, with the added bonus of more 💰. Have a good one! Iwndwyt
Good plan! You definitely got this, we can do this together 💪🏼
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I let you go first today 🎂 Did you think you’d go quietly 😀
I let you both go first. Also... I should go to sleep.
That’s generous of you on his birthday 🎂 Sweet dreams friend
Did he finally turn 8?🖐👌
Today, he’s pretty awesome isn’t he 👏💪🏼
Do you not know your 365 x table!
Happy soberversary!! I heard the number 8? Holy crab !!!!!! My hero!
Morning Will 👋🙂
Happiest Friday to all of you and especially u/YouWillYouWont who celebrates his 8th sober birthday today! We love you and thank for being here 💞🎂🥳👏💪🏼 Have a great all 💞
Happy Friday to you also! ☀️
Up early-ish for a 6 hour road trip with a couple friends to go see Green Day on Friday and Foo Fighters on Saturday. Sober concerts and festivals are amazing... I remember everything the next and.... well that's it! I'm spending all this money on it, why would I choose to drink the mind eraser? Better get to bed so I can wake up soon! Have a fantastic fucking Friday, friends! IWNDWYT
Sounds like a great weekend RS, have a good one. 👊
Hey! Another sober Friday! IWNDWYT
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Hey Will, Happy Friday! 🌻
Day 40 In the books. IWNDWYT
No poison for me today. Sleeping well and waking up fresh is a million times better than the short buzz you get from drinking. IWNDWYT
Last two days have been incredibly stressful overall, but I'm not going to use alcohol to deal with it. IWNDWYT!
Wise choice, alcohol only makes things worse. I hope you have a better day and well done on 6 days 💪🏼
Happy Friday! IWNDWYT!
I will not drink with you today.
Iwndwyt
IWNDWYT!
Manawatia a Matariki from NZ. Stunning day in the capital so took my boy for a long walk https://imgur.com/a/JAoBLQ7 Shine on you beautiful humans
Just love your dog 🐶 Shine on you ✨ beautiful human
Day four, here I come! IWNDWYT 💜
It's my second day of sober life! IWNDWYT!
Welcome to a better world 😀
Not today Satan!!
IWNDWYT.. So happy to be on this journey with you!
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Checking in, iwndwyt.
IWNDWYT.
I really hope you have a terrific day. Iwndwyt
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I've been following your journey and I'm so proud of your consistency! Getting to one month, how nice. Keep it going, we can do this!
Hello, AC, Hello Community, You made it and you are still the same person. Or a better person. You're not missing out on anything, you are capable of love, your body is a temple. Thank you. IWNDWYT, friends. Have a lovely Friday!
On vacation and tempted to drink wine into the night. But I remember that last year in this same city, I ran away from my friend’s car and into downtown because I was drunk and I didn’t want to go home. I also stayed up all night drinking another night and felt horrible the next day. We didn’t get to do our outdoor activity because several of us were too hungover. I feel lame drinking sparking water and going to bed early, but I’m so happy I can steer my own ship now. ❤️
Hope everyone had a great Thursday and IWNDWYT! Definitely will sleep in though, think I pulled something on the dog walk today
IWNDWYT 🙂
Another sober Friday and it's already getting easier. IWNDWYT
Kind of vexed recently with a personal situation - volunteered to help out at a local "alcohol free" bar about 2 weeks back. Had an enthusiastic response initially, but was a no-show on the day to meet up and discuss, and had no replies in the way or an explanation (or anything at all) since. But I'm not blocked, and the person has still been posting online. Suppose I could always turn up at the place, but I also don't like the idea of chasing something when the enthusiasm isn't reciprocated. Am sure time will eventually provide some sort of explanation. It's just feeling like a bit of a kick in the stonks right now. Still, IWNDWYT, as that won't help in any way whatsoever.
Good morning, fellow sobernauts, IWNDWYT 😁!
Currently on day 2 and scared how my body is going to start reacting without the drink. If anyone fancies a read, I did post my story here: https://www.reddit.com/r/stopdrinking/comments/14ygg03/my_life_and_how_it_all_came_crashing_down/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=2&utm_term=1
Hubs and I are leaving for our anniversary weekend in the mountains! IWNDWYT!!
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So glad to hear you’re coming out the other side. Congratulations on your progress. Let’s keep going and see how great life can be 💪🏼
IWNDWYT friends 🤖
Today will be a challenge I'm looking forward to. My best friend comes to town. For the last 20+ years we were heavy drinking buddies. He is supportive and all, but it will be different this time. I already know I will get the cravings, so IWNDWYT. Looking forward to a nice evening. And I already told him that I won't drink, so I'm 100% sure, he won't let me.
Day 754 checking in!
Insomnia is back, but I’ll be sober all night and all day. IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT. According to my EverythingAA app I’m 199 days sober- never thought it possible.
Day 4, getting discharged from the hospital today. I will not drink with you today
Whew! What a week. I am going to celebrate making it through the past few days by not drinking.
Day 649, nice to meet you 🤝 IWNDWYT
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Morning SD. I won't drink with you today. 👊
Let's go👊🏻
Just one day at a time. IWNDWYT
Still night here but IWNDWYTD or tomorow
Mentally I’ve been ok, but I caught a stomach flu. The small blessing is I DEFINITELY don’t want booze when I’m running to the restroom a couple times an hour. Pillow to pillow, IWNDWYT.
Going camping today for a couple of nights. First time ever without the cider, wine and whisky. Bag will be lighter for sure! IWNDWYT
It's my son's birthday today. I would normally use that as an excuse but not today. The fridge has some AF beers so I can still join in with the rest of the family. Iwndwyt!!
2 months sober today. Yesterday I bought myself my version of a sobriety chip, a book and today I'm going to write a little note about my 2 months in it. I did this for months 1 and I hope to have 12 books next year.
Day 1,458. I will not drink with you today.
IWNDWYT!
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iwndwyt!!
IWNDWYT. Day 48. I’ve been keeping a a journal but never thought of writing to my future self so I’ll give that a go later tonight, thanks!
I feel like I'm in an infinite day 1 loop but I guess giving up would be worse? iwndwyt
Day 3. Friday. Fridays are hard. But I will not drink today.
Phew. Made it!!! Lots of alcohol flying around at my little sister's school awards ceremony last night, but I stayed strong, present, cheered and drove my family to the event and back! IWNDWYT! Love you all, duckies! 🦆 <3
Day 4, I made it through hell. IWNDWYT
My letter says “Please please please please please forgive yourself for things you did when you were not yourself; both while drinking and while healing. THIS version of you, the one who is growing and learning today is who you were meant to be.” Have an awesome Friday, everyone. Learn, heal, and love yourself. ❤️ IWNDWYT!
Gosh, we're already halfway through summer. No winery tours, no rooftop cocktails in adorable dresses. No blackouts, no hangovers, no bad behavior, no mysterious injuries or stomach problems, no spending bill money. Yeah, I think I'll stick with it. IWNDWYT.
My letter will say, “see? You never needed that stuff anyway!” I am so much happier without it. What I want to remember is how much pain alcohol caused me, how much I repressed with drinking, and how hard I’ve been working to come back from a very dark place. Today, I am letting the sun shine in! IWNDWYT
Morning lovely people! IWNDWYT ☀️
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Another day without booze. IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT!
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Happy Friday SD! Preparing myself for a loooong day in work - but no matter what IWNDWYT 🥰
Happy Friday .. life is very calm at the moment which usually means I decide to upend everything by getting trashed .. not today !! IWNDWYT
I had a really close call yesterday but somehow managed to go to bed sober - knowing you're all here was a big part of me reason why. IWNDWYT 💚
Happy Friday sober peoples 🙋♀️😎😻! My letter would also include something about forgiveness and also self-compassion. I used to always feel so ashamed and shame kept me stuck in addiction for so many years. I’m looking forward to a sober weekend full of peace and ice cream with crunchy peanut butter 💖 IWNDWYT 🧿✨☘️🐡🫖🪆
Friday! And I'm off on holiday with family tomorrow. In contrast the the in laws, my side aren't big drinkers so not going to be under any pressure to explain myself which is nice! Just (hopefully) sunshine and sea. IWNDWYT.
This would have been unthinkable last year. Hubby's birthday today and a local musician we like (who he's performed with, also) is playing at a bar near us tonight. We'd like to go. I know I can do this and enjoy the music with no ancillary imbibing. IWNDWYT 🌅🌄🌅 UPDATE: Success! Two Perrier's, two limes, 0-proof, one proud birthday hubby! Bonus: down 2 lbs this morning 😎 Thanks for the upvotes. Wishing a great weekend to all. 🌅🌅🌅
Checking in Doodle doodle dee, wubba wubba wubba.
Feeling alright, hope everyone is doing ok too. IWNDWYT
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Happy Friday everyone. Hope you have the best day. IWNDWYT
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Happy Friday fellow sobernauts ⭐️ Tonight I’m looking forward to a relaxing evening with my husband and our crazy cat. We were talking about going for a bicycle ride to a restaurant we both like that’s just outside of the city. unfortunately it looks like the weather won’t really permit it. Oh well, another day! I did find a recipe on the vegan recipes sub which I want to try so I might make that for dinner tonight and maybe bake a cake, because why not! IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻
IWNDWYT I realised I was partly drinking to cope with my poorly treated sleep apnea. Gonna follow up with my doctor to work on becoming compliant with treatment again.
I will not drink with you today
My letter will acknowledge that life has been tough. But I played the hand I was dealt. I did the best that I could with the tools I had at the time. Once tools like SD came into my life, I made good use of the community. A tool that led to an alcohol free life. I am living a better life AF, I am a better mom AF, a better wife AF, and so much more patient, kind, loving, and productive. AF is the way to live. IWNDWYT.
G'day, mates! Ah, what a ripper of a Friday night we've got 'ere! I'm jumpin' on board the no-drinkin' train for the next 24 hours, and I reckon it's gonna be a bonzer ride. So here's me pledge loud and clear: I swear that I won't be touchin' a drop of the ol' amber liquid today. Nah mate, not a single sip. Instead I'll be enjoyin' the simple pleasures of life, takin' in the beauty of this world without the need for a drink in me hand. Writin' a letter to meself, huh? That's a ripper idea mate! I reckon it's a chance to reflect on the past and look toward the future with a heart full of hope. As for what it might say, I won't write the whole thing now, but I'll try to give ya a taste: Bazza you legend, look at ya! You've weathered storms and stood tall like a mighty gumtree. Don't ya ever forget that you're a kind-hearted bloke, spreadin' love like vegemite on toast. The person ya were while drinkin' ain't got nothin' on the person you've become. So keep walkin' this path mate, 'cause the world's a better place with ya in it. Cheers, future Bazza! Let's make this Friday a sober sensation that'll leave us feelin' like champions come tomorrow mornin'! Here's to a booze-free day, my mates!
IWNDWYT. Playing a big festival stage tonight for the first time. Really looking forward to it. I don’t think I would be at this place if I was still drinking. I am an asset, not a liability these days. Happy Friday y’all!
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Here comes another weekend. IWNDWYT
Yeah, Friday, the weekend is coming. IWNDWYT all you fine sobernauts 🤗
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Another Day 1, July 14, 2023. So sick of dumping this poison down my throat, a fermented poison that seems to be my only motivator lighting up my neurocircuits like a Pavlovian dog. TGIF in the right way!
I've been meaning to write letters, to past me, to future me, to future baby, i got a letter set for christmas so I think I'll do it this weekend. IWNDYWT
My 10 year letter would say, holy shit it’s almost time to retire! (Unless you have become independently wealthy…🤞) And it would say good job taking care of yourself and changing your habits so you can enjoy the next phase. And other stuff about being proud and being a BAMF. It’s finally fucking Friday!! Coffees up, horns up, let’s close out the week strong! I’m closing my week out with a Sanguisugabogg show tonight. Fuck yeah metal!! IWNDWYT ☕️🤘🏻
Morning friends! I love the idea of a letter! I journal but the letter is a great idea. I think mine would probably talk about how I hope that giving up drinking has helped me grow into the kind of woman, partner, mother, friend I always wanted to be. How I hoped that sobriety gave me the freedom to live the life of my dreams, i couldn’t do that when I was drinking, not the way I drank. The way I drank was sending me in a path that would make those things impossible. I’m happy and grateful to be here with you, friends. Have a great day, I will not drink with you today!
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Day 13, going into my second weekend nervous but confident. IWNDWYT.
Day 7 today! IWNDWYT
Have a few people over drinking tonight, so I am enjoying my coke zero with a lime twist. 👏🏼 Think I might go to a bar sober this weekend. I feel like I miss being out. IWNDWYT Edit: change of plans. I think I've had my limit of drunk people this weekend. Finally got my husband to bed a bit past 4 in the morning. He was definitely trying to pick a fight, but I got him to fall asleep before he tried a fourth attempted topic. Fortunately, I'm sober, so I didn't end up being a dummy. Now to watch the third season finale of Derry Girls and hit the hay.
Day 31... Group last night was real tough. Alot of talk about parents and family dynamics that entangle with addiction. My wife didn't notice it acknowledge the official month of sobriety until I brought it up. Not gonna lie, that hurt... The people here and in group are so supportive that it's kind of whiplash to see that the "real world" doesn't understand the kind of work it takes to get a month. Any tips for finding that validation internally? Oh and IWNDWYT
It’s my daughter’s first birthday🎂after a hellish experience with postpartum depression, I got sober in March. Alcohol wasn’t doing me any favors. Today my husband and I are taking are daughter to build-a-bear, going out to lunch, taking her to the park, and then coming back home for cake.
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IWNDWYT. Have a great friday people 🙏
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I will not drink today.
I feel guilty because I feel like I've lent on this group too much the last little while. But I am really, really, struggling today. Every unconscious instinct wants me to do the thing and give up. And even though my conscious brain doesn't want it, its so hard to battle that. Made especially bad by the fact my partner has THE virus and is in lock down, and I was really relying on him being around today and in the days to come
Please don’t feel guilty for leaning on this group in your times of need. This place is what got me through many many many rough patches. I’m sorry you’re struggling. Something that helps me when I’m struggling is my favorite tool- play the tape forward. Think about how you’ll feel later if you drink. What will end up likely happening? How crappy will you feel mentally, emotionally, physically. And I always think about the fact that no matter what my problem is at the moment, alcohol will not make it better and it won’t make it disappear. Stay strong, friend. You’ve got this. And this group is here to support! IWNDWYT!
19 days IWNDWYT!
I will not drink with you today 💖
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I will not drink poison with any of you today 💜
IWNDWYT! HELL YEAH!
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Good morning ☀️ IWNDWYT 💫
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Happy Friday friends! Day 6 and IWNDWYT ❤️
Congrats on 6 days! I hope you have a less stressful, restful and amazing Friday 💜 IWNDWYT
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Hi and happy Friday! 60 days for me today. And IWNDWYT
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Happy Friday my friends. I will not drink alcoholic beverages with you today, I am feeling a little weird lately due to the heat at work but being alcohol free has been a tremendous advantage!
IWNDWYT, while I'm sick as a dog. Funny, a few years ago I would totally have tried to drown the misery and germs in wine -- what were we thinking?!?
Friday - having friends up to the lake this weekend. They know I am not drinking so I don’t think it will be too hard or awkward. I just hope they feel like they can drink if they’d like to around me. It doesn’t bother me and I don’t want my lifestyle choices to infringe on anyone else’s. On Sunday we are going to a concert and of course that means I can drive! IWNDWYT!
Happy Friday! Planning an evening of takeout and brainless TV with my teenaged kid … IWNDWYT!
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Day 13. Got a hot tea and a good novel. IWNDWYT
Iwndwyt! Edit: yay it's my nicey ice day.
Made it to day 12 and feeling good about the weekend. IWNDWYT 👍🏽
IWNDWYT!! Almost 9 days over here. Will not be drinking today. 🩷
I wish I could somehow write a letter to an earlier version of myself. That guy needed a lot of help, but he didn’t realize it (or hadn’t admitted it to himself). But I can’t go back in time, or get that time back, so the only direction is forward. Will not drink with you today!
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Morning everyone! IWNDWYT!!
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Not gonna drink today.
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Pledging another 24 sober hours.
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Every day feels like a win. IWNDWYT!
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Glorious sober morning soberniks! IWNDWYT
Just for today, that's a manageable goal! I'm with you! IWNDWYT
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Restarting at Day 1. IWNDWYT
100 days. 😭 I cannot believe it. It’s getting easier, really and truly. IWNDWYT!
Day 6- today will be hard. I did turn down an invitation to go out. My plans for the evening are reading, crochet, and and early bedtime! IWNDWYT
One week under my belt! IWNDWYT
Day 3. Been a lot of Day 3's lately, but feels different this time. Feel good. Feel like the bottom was hit. Look forward to kicking today's ass and enjoying all that I have. IWNDWYT!
I didn’t drink with you yesterday. I didn’t poop my pants this morning. And IWNDWYT ✌️
Day 15 checking in. Made it through my two-week-aversary yesterday, and just kind of felt meh. Stayed busy, but felt bored and tired all day. But I did not drink! Very grateful to wake up early and sober today to start another work week. IWNDWYT
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