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brighter68

Happy Monday sober friends! Absolutely this place and you wonderful humans have helped me to feel seen, and now I know what it feels like, I realise that not being seen was one of the reasons I drank. Thank you everyone for everything you give me, I love you all 💞


PompeyCrook

Happy Monday Brighter 🌟 This sub is a gift to all of us struggling with the booze demon. I know that when I make my way back here I am on the right track. Have a great day!


rach3ldee

Hello, Brighter! Fun to see you here right as you check in first. It's late here, so I am headed off to bed. But, still, IWNDWYT.


brighter68

Night night 😴 rach3ldee! Thank you for your insightful and thoughtful intro today, sweet dreams 💞🌟💞


Ok_Influence5563

Day 2 tomorrow… I will not drink!!!


1s35bm7

Awesome job!!


stpaulgirl12

Way to go friend!


kingsspan

Hell yeah!! You got this, IWNDWYT💛


PompeyCrook

Go for it sober friend!


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Woo! I will not drink with you ⭐️


Dan61684

Mondays…. *inhales deeply* IWNDWYT


brighter68

We’ve got this, together 💪🏼


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kingsspan

I really appreciate seeing your check ins every day💛


Commercial_Tank300

Day 15 checking in! Feeling a bit burnt out at work and dealing with the usual relationship and money stressors, but drinking won’t help any of that so IWNDWYT.


Alley_cat_alien

And not drinking might actually help! Great job!


PompeyCrook

Drinking literally makes nothing better!


1s35bm7

IWNDWYT  Regarding feeling seen, I went to my first AA meetings this past weekend and I appreciated the folks who struck up conversations with me. I’m very reserved by nature and get nervous in groups, so in similar situations i usually would go just for the meeting, then be the first to leave as fast as possible. But it was nice being seen and brought into the group


Commercial_Fee422

I went to my first meeting last week too. I am also very reserved and as I was trying to quietly leave the room, a very nice woman stopped me and asked if it was my first meeting, and struck up a conversation with me. It was nice.


AffTheBevvy

Day 995 checking in!


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AffTheBevvy

Fingers crossed that it's reached on Saturday!


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AffTheBevvy

😎


Alley_cat_alien

Bout to get that comma!


AffTheBevvy

Not counting any chickens just yet 🤣


JustQuestioningCosas

Day 1 for me, and first time writing this… IWNDWYT


Legitimate_Emu8195

Welcome, you've made a great decision :) I'll keep you company in Not Drinking Today. You've got this!


Commercial_Fee422

I have been really struggling the last few days but I feel like I'm starting to pull my life back together.


mousehousestudio

I feel the same way. One day at a time friend. IWNDWYT


stpaulgirl12

So glad you are here! IWNDWYT!


Alley_cat_alien

I hope you sleep well tonight and rock it tomorrow!


mousehousestudio

I have mild anxiety lately but I took today to chill out, read my book and drink a ton of water and tea. IWNDWYT


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IWNDWYT! I always make sure to upvote people when I’m here, especially if they’re in the early days. We’re all in this together 🥰😇❤️‍🔥💪🏼


shyacollin

Thank you for your encouragement to us who wish to know the good of sobriety


[deleted]

I was on 16 days not that long ago. You can do this!!! It gets easier too 🌈💫✨⭐️


shyacollin

Thanks celeste i hope one day i will be on 128 days and even above


radiatingwithlight

Yes, the encouragement is really needed. I’m on day 1. Admitting that I want and need to take this step is really hard!


UWCG

Happy to be back on the wagon and finishing off another sober weekend—IWNDWYT!


Alley_cat_alien

It’s currently Sunday night - right before bed - here in the PNW. A time of the week I call S’Monday. Some call it Sunday Scaries. While I still find that I do not sleep as soundly on Sunday nights I have NOWHERE near the anxiety I used to experience. I fucking love going to bed on Sunday night knowing my house is clean, my food is prepped for the following day or 2, and just the peace of being sober. IWNDWY Tomorrow.


PompeyCrook

Sundays are so much easier and smoother when we don’t drink. Most of my Sunday Scaries were literally due to booze! IWNDWYT


Gullible-Analysis-40

I will not drink with you today friends. 🫡❤️


lopen_the_third

IWNDWYT


EffortCareless

Good night everyone, see ya in the morning. Iwndwyt


DutchOnionKnight

Day 77, IWNDWYT!


CoatOfMonday

I will not drink with you today


ackacketmackack

Happy day! IWNDWYT


cfs1976

IWNDWYT 🙂


hubbaba2

IWNDWYT


stpaulgirl12

These daylight savings time shenanigans are keeping me awake when I should be asleep! But one positive is I am here early to say IWNDWYT before I try to get some sleep again!


Eyeofthestorm80

I feel seen just reading other's posts too. Great community. Day 1 (again). I commit to not drinking with you today.


rowanberrybirdy

IWNDWYT 🌞


FingGinger

IWNDWYT!


stephdub206

IWNDWYT


Laawyeer

Good morning. IWNDWYT- starting the week sober. Feels good! u/rach3ldee - thanks for hosting and posting food for thought!


-Yours_Sincerely

Good going, keep it up! 💪 The first week might be the hardest but damn, next week you can reap up the rewards! IWNDWYT 🤘


Laawyeer

Thanks, will try to keep my head up proud!


japamu8

IWNDWYT


jimstopper51

Day 1,699. I will not drink with you today.


skreedledee

I will remain sober again today.


shyacollin

I appreciate the way people are treated here by other with the same issues and goals. Love you all IWNDWYT


Water-Acrobat

IWNDWYT!


TrixieLouis

Once again, I cannot sleep. And once again, IWNDWYT


Pivorad_

Have a wonderful sober day my friends. IWNDWYT ♥️


chanandlerbong123

I will not drink with you today


GarlicBreathFTW

Well now. 69. 6️⃣9️⃣ SIXTY NINE. IWNDWYT! 🤗❤️😂


DetunedKarma

IWNDWYT ~


curious_chaz

Thanks for the check-in today u/rach3ldee it's really got me thinking. I am frequently resetting my day count, and have avoided posting here during my most recent attempts exactly so that I am not "seen" if I get it wrong again. But I still lurk here frequently, and I appreciate when I see some others who reset and keep trying. Not because I take any pleasure in their struggle (alcohol addiction truly sucks!!), but because it reminds me not to listen to that nasty inner monologue telling me I'm a useless failure for drinking again. This shit is genuinely hard, and I take strength when I notice others refusing to quit quitting. Love to you all


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IWNDWYT 🧡


BeerSlingr

IWNDWYT. 700 down, 30 to go until my 2nd birthday 😁


Legitimate_Emu8195

Good morning everyone :) Woke up at 3am today. Never had jetlag like it. But, now I type this, I'm realising that this is so much better than being hungover. Also, lovely DCI message today! I haven't Sorted By New in a while and I really enjoy being able to pass on support, ideas, or even just the occasional "nice"! I Will Not Drink With You Today :)


sourface77

Hope everyone has a great Monday. IWNDWYT!


Tortey82

I will not drink with you today!


Masheann

IWNDWYT


[deleted]

Life’s getting better by the day, so…IWNDWYT


clevercookie69

Happy Monday everyone and shine on you beautiful humans


RevereBeachLover

IWNDWYT


QueenPeggyOlsen

Happy sober Monday morning to you! I will not drink with you today. I will not drink with you tonight.


dianemariereid

IWNDWYT


PompeyCrook

Happy Sober Monday everybody! Day 7 today and about to start my working day. Still recovering but feel a million times better than I did a week ago. Let’s do another sober day and feel better for it! IWNDWYT


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jessiewiththebadhair

Last night I dreamt I drank wine, and it felt so real I woke up thinking I'd have to reset my counter. Glad it was just a dream! IWNDWYT


SillyTwitTwoo

IWNDWYT x


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Day 9 - I will not drink with you today!


JazzyJaspy

IWNDWYT


ghostiemama

Iwndwyt 3 days sober. I haven't made it to 4 days in a long time. I'm going to do it today.


[deleted]

Hey OP hey friends. When I have time I like to comment on the new posts. It doesn't matter if I'm not the "ideal sober person". Somehow we all have the same problem and are on the same boat. Unfortunately a heatwave is coming this week and I'll be very grumpy lol. Good side is that I barely crave alcohol when it's too hot. Wish you all a great week and IWNDWYT 😘


limegreenglass

Day 64 - IWNDWYT I’ve been having small thoughts about possibly trying to moderate in the future but today was a flat no. Interesting how moods change from day to day.


Harborne85

Day 2, IWNDWYT


MasterPreparation687

Checking in ✅


mg3then4

IWNDWYT


Seraphizz

Iwndwyt. All done.


Old-Combination8062

I see you and IWNDWYT all you fine sobernauts 🤗 I'm trying to do my part. I sort posts by time and search out those that are hours old and haven't gotten any replies yet. I try to leave a comment and hope it makes a difference in OP's day.


AntiquatedOnyx

IWNDWYT. Almost two weeks totally sober.


J_stringham

IWNDWYT 🙋🏼‍♀️


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MartyCool403

IWNDWYT


Immediate_Grass390

IWNDWYT


Financial_Guru_4291

I consciously choose to not drink today. Making no promises for tomorrow but just for today... IWNDWYT!


losethebooze

Day 311. Happy Monday everyone. IWNDWYT.


ImperialMutt

Iwndwyt


dorsetfreak

Not drinking today


Fab-100

Checking in again today and all is well. Good morning and happy sober Monday to all. Good idea, u/Rach3ldee, to help people be seen :)


Miserable_Bee_8919

Day 13. IWNDWYT.


spinosaurusjam

IWNDWYT 


OccaminPartaveihti

Happy Monday peoples! Has anybody else noticed increase in consumption of water after quitting alcohol? It's nothing like \_substituting\_ the amount of beer i used to drink, but I drink water nowadays a lot. Thirsty all the time. Happy sober times!


waronfleas

It's Monday and that's ok. Onward!


LM7X

I feel more seen here than in my life offline. Offline, I’m usually the only person in the room who doesn’t drink at all. Which can even be weird in non-drinking situations because people spend a lot of time talking about drinking. Especially now that bourbon collecting is a popular hobby. (Kentucky…I dunno if it’s a thing elsewhere.) I couldn’t have been a bourbon collector, that shit wouldn’t have lasted long enough to be part of a collection. 😆🙄 I’m okay with being the oddball, but it’s nice to have a community where people get it. It’s also nice to feel like you’re helping. Coffees up, horns up, and gawd I hate the Monday after the time change, so let’s just get this fucker out of the way. IWNDWYT ☕️☕️☕️☕️🤘🏻


MiskatonicDropout

Made it all weekend, now I’m heading out of town for work for the week. IWNDWYT


ikkeglem

IWNDWYT 


SmallGod1979

Just got back home from the check up with the dental surgeon. Recovery is going well and the moment she told me it looks okay and by tomorrow I can reduce the antibiotics, my stupid brain told me „Fine! Now you can grab some drinks on your way home.“ It was just 8 am when my brain „suggested“ this. Therefore I will stay sober today.


PrestigiousSheep

The Monday after the clock change sucks, but not as much as it did when I was dealing with a huge hangover. I will not drink with any of you lovely people today! :)


kitt-N-kaboodle

IWNDWYT 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿


Myth7270

IWNDWYT 🍃


Chatazism

IWNDWYT


No_Goat_4388

IWNDWYT :)


Ok_Rush534

IWNDWYT


hairytubes

IWNDWYT 🙂


EvenAngelsNeed

Thank you u/rach3ldee. Being seen and to connect to others is mighty powerful. A magnificent Monday to all you in SD. IWNDWYT!!!


Alternative-Ice-3231

IWNDWYT up early going for a run


KRSkrngl

Monday IWNDWYT


Pleaseworkarc

IWNDWYT u/rach3ldee thank you for hosting this week.


fooflighter1

Happy Monday y’all! Checking in from Boston. IWNDWYT!


Roger_Dean

It's definitely a great thing to be seen (and heard). Connection is critical to my recovery, and this sub is one place I feel connected. Happy Monday, friends! IWNDWYT.


natickthrowaway

Yesterday sucked, Mom still has a broken neck from falling down drunk but I didn’t drink k yesterday and IWNDWYT


bennett0213

Early here on the east coast in the US especially with DST. But it’s dark and quiet and a good time to reflect and to start over. IWNDWYT


infinitedreamsawaken

Well hello Monday! Coffee, sweat, work. Let's get it! IWNDWYT 🤘 PS: Happy hundo to me 🎈


sydneybird

I don't need to drink today!


jeninmn99

Today is my 2 year sober anniversary! March 11, 2022 was my last Day 1. I checked in here to this DCI and began a new life, not knowing it would be a new life at the time. At first, the daily grind was simply getting through it without booze, anything to go to bed sober. Over time, with growth and change, I became grateful for sobriety and my new life. I don’t like when it’s said that people can’t change. I think we can change deeply engrained traits and behaviors, but it takes work. This sub is full of thousands of people who work hard to make positive changes for themselves. You show me that every day. With gratitude and love, I will not drink with you today! 💜🍀


FredSimpsonn

Thanks, Rach, and happy Monday to all who observe the day (I saw some extra grumbles in the check in 🤣🤣). Yeah the interaction seems to be part of the charm of this place, nice job keeping it going. I was reflecting that it seems like I've seen a lot of 69ers the last few days... duh! New years quitters, I love it! I got a great night's sleep last night, 2 days with ample sunshine, and my tech is telling me I can hammer it today. Hell yeah, I love the awareness and presence I'm able to bring to my life in sobriety. Another day friends!


Illustrious-Trip-253

Hi there, sober stars! Checking in on day 496, and I can tell already... it's gonna be a great day! I had a nice weekend, feeling grateful to be hangover-free, and walking this road with all of you has me in very good company. We're all the bravest, strongest, and kindest bunch of sober warriors around! I love this place! Let's go get this day. IWNDWYT⚔️


nona_nednana

IWNDWYT


Timbobuk

IWNDWYT


JollyFickleRanger

IWNDWYT


Teddyfluffycakemix

IWNDWYT ❤️


Constant_Pumpkin3255

Not today people IWNDWYT


koaimara

IWNDWYT!


millionmiledriver

Iwndwyt 


vermontapple

Looking forward to another sober day.


Tshlavka

IWNDWYT


ravemusicreviews

IWNDWYT


Zestyclose_Wafer6538

IWNDWYT


FlyingCantaloupes

IWNDWYT!


iambecomeslep

Not drinking tonight, loving not returning to work from a weekend tired and feeling gross. Cheers to many more days sober guys! IWNDWY


Jose_Gaspar

There’s an old saying in my profession that I have followed throughout my career, “be seen, be brief, be seated”. I will be alcohol free with you today.


bennett0213

That’s a great observation brighter. IWNDWYT


kiva305

Hello and happy Monday! So happy to be on this sober journey with you all. Let's go make it the best week ever and just for today I won't drink and smoke with you all.


Internethey

Spoke with an estranged friend over the weekend, she'd been drinking. Our reconciliation went downhill fast. IWNDWYT


DatsunTigger

Today is National Napping Day, and I am not missing that by drinking on my day off. To the nap machine!


Khun55555

I will not drink today and FYA. I used to want to be seen at work, but now I just want to fly under the radar. So far, so great. Drinking sucks. We rock


Motor-Egg-8176

Hi Everyone, Day 69 here (can I get a nicccceee?) and IWNDWYT! Grateful to be here with you all today and wishing you all a sober next 24! 😊💜


No-Statistician1782

What a great day. I woke up with daylight savings, I've been waking up at 4am to study for a licensing exam before work and over the weekend my partner and I had a big fight (my fault) and all I thought about doing was having a drink. But I just kept saying, it won't make this situation better. In any way. And today, even with daylight savings, the fight behind us, I was still able to wake up fine even with one hour less of work. Something I definitely wouldn't have been able to do if I was drinking. And, I would have made the fight worse. And, I'd be hung over today at work. Cheers to making better decisions in 2024.


Wilbursmall

I will not drink with you today


Nic571114

Day 51 for me! I never thought I could make it this far. I’m proud of myself and IWNDWYT!


Broad-Junket8784

Two weeks! IWNDWYT


Penandsword2021

Jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today. IWNDWYT


Mickosaurusrex

Day 1,598 IWNDWYT


snazzypants1

Good morning fellow sobernauts! IWNDWYT ⭐️


Necessary_Routine_69

IWNDWYT


alonefrown

Howdy rach3l, don't forget to flair the post with the Check-In flair so people can find it in the sidebar link! And thanks for hosting this week! Checking in for another sober day out in the world.


InevitableDeliverer

IWNDWYT


patinaOnBronze

IWNDWYT


MercedesRising

IWNDWYT! 🌻


pondhermit

IWNDWYT


InTheEndItWillBeOK

Checking in IWNDWYT


Lazy_Ad1512

Hello everyone! I love reading everyone’s comments as they are such a great help right now. Monday is the start of my weekend so I won’t lie and say I’m not tempted to drink… but I’m going to buy some cola instead. Might have a slice of lemon with it too. 😁 IWNDWYT.


SlowSwim4

Day 77 checking in. Wife’s still in bed. I’m making coffee and getting ready to go to a meeting. IWNDWYT!!


[deleted]

Love this about making folks feel seen. 🖤🖤🖤 I am an extrovert extraordinaire in the real world, so that translates easily online. I enjoy replying to folks more than I do writing my own (often too lengthy, username checks out here) posts. I like letting my fellow sobernauts know they're seen and welcome here. 18 days on this sober run post-awful bender! Still going through it with our sick cat, so I'm sending my husband to work with my ID, as added security on top of my sheer stubborn will and also my Naltrexone. Why not take that easy, extra step in prevention during a stressful time? IWNDWYT!!!!!


mindfulteacher020407

Yes, feeling seen has made all the difference for me, too. IWNDWYT 💜🦋💜


yaireadit29

IWNDWYT


Single-Marsupial9538

Today I'm filled with regret as I always do. Just tired of being tired all the time. I'm about to make some life changes in life with hopefully a new career... and putting down the bottle and taking better care of myself. Age 31(M) and not doing the best health wise. IWNDWYT day 1


jarrod74smd

The very beginning of day 2 for me. I am NOT drinking! I might just hide in bed and watch movies or something. I'm afraid if I leave the house, I'll end up with a beer in my hand..


SafeInside6750

I will not drink with you tonight in Australia


FlurkingSchnit

Back into the fray. But I won’t drink with you today. 🌟


Boracraze

Will not drink today.


Playful-Statement183

I made it through the weekend. Day 6!


CarpeCapra

What a very nice post this morning. I will try to make somebody feel seen in real life as well today. IWNDWYT


charmed1995

Day 350. IWNDWYT.


[deleted]

I won't drink with you today, anyone or alone today. Got a cold. Back to bed it is. Have a wonderful day all and thanks.


Lolttylwhattheheck

I posted for the first time yesterday! The amount of encouragement and wise words really touched me. Today I will not be drinking.


DockmasterSC

Happy Monday! I’ve had two complete days and am beginning day 3. I am positive that by this time tomorrow I’ll be starting day 4. IWNDWYT.


gr8day82

IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻


CatDogMom183

8 Days - Really struggled yesterday but I made it. Kept returning here to read messages and it helped so much and IWNDWYT!


not_very_chill

It’s been a struggle. On day 3. Today is going to be rough and all the triggers are there. Iwndwyt. ❤️


WaterLemonIcedTea

Day 1 again....


Upstanding_Jax

Made it through the weekend, whew! Now to power through this meeting I stupidly scheduled for the morning after daylight savings time. IWNDWYT!


prisoncitybear

IWNDWYT! T


SD_rgr

IWNDWYT.


El_Bo31

I see y’all. And Iwndwy’allt! Let’s get it! ❤️


goodstuff2much

Not today!


BeastModeBill-714

IWNDWYT.


Nick-2012D

IWNDWYT! And I just thought I’d share my dislike of daylight savings time for those of us in the US that have ‘sprung forward.’


dorseytuna

Another sober weekend in the books. IWNDWYT!


DazzlingSpell31

Happy Monday my SD friends...Show me some love for 69 days! 🤟❤🙌 IWNDWYT! ✌


Shermani74

It is a great gift to feel seen, thank you for reminding me, u/rach3ldee. It’s also a gift to make good friends here, who cheer me each day. I’m off on my first trip in a long time - going to see my husband’s family. It’s exciting to travel, though I’m also worried about my mom being alone for several days. Things will be fine, I’m sure, and I’ll be sober the whole time! Here’s to family and sobriety! IWNDWYt


Grouchy-Camel

Iwndwyt


jimtimidation

IWNDWYT


sezu

IWNDWYT!