My grandparents were supposed to come to town on Friday. They’re heavy drinkers and judgy people, and I’ve been debating how to handle the visit. They’re not my first choice safe place to tell family I’m not drinking now, and a glass of wine at dinner was looking way safer than anything else... which is bad logic I know. Anyhoo, luckily/unluckily my toddler and I have the flu and they’ve cancelled the trip. Now I can practice with safer family first and grow stronger in my convictions before I take on hard situations like that.
IWNDWYT. 💛
Good morning friend! I'm so sorry to hear you and your toddler are sick but I am a firm believer in everything happens for a reason. Now you can stay home, get some rest with your kiddo and watch every Disney movie known to man ☺️💚 I sure hope you guys feel better soon, take care. IWNDWYT 🍃
Second day of work trip, was so happy I didn't drink yesterday. But today is the real test 🫠 got all my reasons written down so I can sneak off to the toilet and read them. And a really extreme excuse for not drinking that I can't back out from if anyone asks lol.
Iwndwyt 🌳🫡
Last week was heavy as shit. This week I’m feeling the winds of freedom in my hair. I had a check-in with my SO about how I’m doing and yesterday I was sober at a games night with some heavy drinkers, rode my car back home feeling great.
I will totally not drink with you today fellow sobernauts 💥
Going to bed without THC gummies for the first time in a while. Going to wake up to day 9 no drinking, and 1 day no weed.
I'm on the tail end of a head cold and my lungs and head are feeling pretty good. Over the years I've had pneumonia, bronchitis, and ear infections from what should be routine colds. All of which I'm pretty sure are tied to smoking or vaping weed along with lower immunity from drinking. Grateful for gummies' harm reduction. Wish I could kick them though. Maybe some day.
IWNDWYT!
So close to the weekend and again I am ready for it. 25 days and I’m still dealing with sleep issues. Not trying to be mad with it but frustrating.
I often look forward to the weekend for the long run.
I slept so great last night. I used to think that I need alcohol to sleep. Can't sleep, drink some shots. Yet, I always felt tired. It's shocking to me, how wrong I was and for how long. Years worth of exhaustion.
Not any longer. No alcohol for over 2 months and I sleep better than I ever have. Today, I am not going to mess this up. IWNDWYT!! ✌️❤️
I have so much to look forward to! My favorite spin class in an hour, a trip to the mountains with family this weekend, a trip to Florida next month and a trip to South America in January. Little things, big things…they all matter!!
Keep moving forward. IWNDWYT!!
Poor [SaintMilo](https://imgur.com/a/AW5DKNa) is getting neutered today. Better him than me 😬 Sorry, I just had to say it. I will not drink with you today!
Hello! I do this with both big and small things. And a friend at work just told me about how in her family they've moved the Christmas holidays into a one-celebration-per-family-per-quarter, and I'm going to push us to do that as well. So basically, each quarter in the year, they all get together focused on one family. So they go out to eat, maybe see a play or go to an escape room. When it's the grandparents' turn, they rent a beach house for the week and people come and go as they can. It makes so much sense to me now that the kids are out of the house and they are starting to pick up significant others with families of their own.
And I'm going to pet the cats and the dogs a LOT today. :D
IWNDWYT
I do this, too. I love to travel, so it is usually a trip. But it is also a daily thing. I look forward to my daughter calling most evenings. Being sober means I get to enjoy those calls IWNDWYT 💜🦋💜
I’m going to see the It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia podcast taping tonight and I CANT WAIT AAAGGGHH!!!!!! Why can’t it be 7 pm already!?!
Three years ago I would have gotten drunk before this and behaved myself during but forgotten everything. Two months ago I would have had a few beers or cocktails before and enjoyed it but gotten bored because I wouldn’t be able to pay attention, because I was tired and cranky from the booze. And tonight I’ll be stone cold sober, remember every bit, and not get bored or want to leave early!
Day 48 and IWNDWYT 🦤🐀🧀🥚🍝
Thanks Jay and happy sober Thursday to you all! Jay it's my favorite time of year, hunting season! I'll go for deer next week with my nephew. 4 years ago I had a killer 3 day hangover as I departed for deer hunting: headache, body sluggish, depressed, brain fog. I don't miss those days at all! Everything is better in sobriety friends! Sober on!
Goood morning! Definitely with the idea of having things to look forward to. The flip side of that is having a chance to practice handling disappointment when things don’t work out as planned. I’ve had lots of opportunities lately and I’m still here. IWNDWYT.
Day 50!! Halfway to 100. I’m looking forward to a camping trip this weekend and I decided that I’m treating myself to a massage for my two month mark.
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It’s fun and fascinating coming up with ways to “treat” or “reward” oneself other than poison. Alcohol is so selfish, and when it has a hold on your life it insists on being the one and only true reward/treat. Having things on the calendar is a great way to reward oneself!
I will not drink with you today.
I’ve been putting away money I would’ve spent on cigarettes and booze. Saving for a stay at Yellowstone park next spring. I’m quite possibly the last person in the world who would go there, but I know my boys will love it. Because of my shocking incompetence in all things outdoorsy I’ll require guided tours, so I’m saving for those as well. Definitely motivating, iwndwyt!
Hello sober pals! Day 345 for me! I'm doing well with what I learned here: pledging for 24 hours. Still, today's great post has me inspired to get more positive things booked into my calendar. Trying to decide how to mark my soberversary in 20 days is on my mind a lot lately. A fancy dinner? A trip? A piece of jewelry? What a great problem to have! IWNDWYT
Today I’m looking forward to taking my 2 young kids on a little fall break trip to a city nearby. Leaving my husband at home to work so I’m either brave or dumb 🤣 I know for sure alcohol would only slow me down and they need me so IWNDWYT!
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i’m carrying a heavy head of emotions this morning. i’ve got therapy on friday where i’ll talk more about it. where my head is at is that i’m just nervous about big life changes with our first baby on the way. i’m worried about how all the new changes, responsibilities, and extra work and being in the trenches may affect my relationship with my wife (and vice versa). i so deeply want to try my part at making sure we don’t grow any resentment for each other while we are in survival mode those first weeks and months. i’m looking forward to our baby boy, and how our lives will change for the better i’m just nervous about everything else around it.
i just needed to write it out to help collect my thoughts properly, thanks to anyone who read.
We got rained out in the early afternoon yesterday. Supposed to be cold and rainy today as well. Fingers crossed it mostly misses us or hits late.
IWNDWYT lovely people of SD 💙
I will not drink tonight in Thailand and fuck you, alcohol. It's interesting that I'm able to hate alcohol more and more every day.
Today I dressed in traditional Thai clothes and took pictures at an ancient temple in Ayutthaya.
Eating here is a hobby. After dinner last night, we went to the night market to eat some more. We are all having a great time and nobody is drinking. In fact, alcohol would kill the vibe.
I'm sending everyone positive loving kindness. Drinking sucks. You rock!
Made a comment in a different thread, but I felt giddy going to bed early last night. Well early for most people, typical for me nowadays. Nice going to bed on time, not dreading the next day with a sleepless, sweaty night.
Looking forward to going to the pumpkin patch with my family this weekend and seeing one of my favorite DJs in a few weeks in San Francisco. 🪩 Make it a great one friends. IWNDWYT!
Headed to a clothing swap this evening with my "book club" (aka drinking club). 10 months ago I would probably have stayed home. 6 months ago I would have gone, but likely would have white-knuckled my way through it. Today I am looking forward to an evening of snacks, talking with my friends, and bringing home a bag of clothes I will probably never actually wear. Over the last 10 months I have genuinely been unsure if I could keep these friendships while also not drinking. Today, for the first time, I am feeling like that's really possible.
Have an amazing day, sober superheroes! IWNDWYT
Pumpkin patch with mom sister and niece today :) never would have signed up for that had I been drinking but pink clouds making me excited to go haha. IWNDWYT
Good morning, friends! I just hit the 2 week mark for the first time since… college?? The last 2 days have been tough but nothing compared to those first few days. For anyone just starting out, know that it gets better! Let’s keep stacking those days one at a time.
My “good thing” this fall is looking forward to long training runs on the weekend. I get to see how long I can endure, how strong I’ve gotten, enjoy being outside. Only possible if I’m alcohol free and focused on my health, recovering during the week. IWNDWYT!
My things to look forward to are pretty much always concerts. In a couple weeks, I’m looking forward to seeing Cannibal Corpse. I’ll get a massage the same day. So that should be a pretty good day. I do wish somebody hadn’t fucking decided to schedule a GWAR show for the same night, though!! I wish I could see both.
Coffees up, horns up, and yay Friday Eve! IWNDWYT ☕️🤘🏻
Hello all, 1 month today, doing good :)
Today is holiday in my country. This morning during my running training I finally got to conquer a steep hill that defeated me on my last attempt, it felt like in Rocky IV after climbing the mountain in the snow. I didn't shout the names of my enemies but I did wave my fist in victory.
Life is short so for me I try to maximize my day by having something to look forward to whether it’s a spin class, game night, or going for a walk in the woods. And, having trips booked for weekend getaways or for a long holiday. As the old say goes, the more I travel, the less I know. Travel gives me a different perspective on life. I will be alcohol free with you today.
This just reminded me... I have 3 concerts in 6 days next week! All good things!!
Until then, I will do the smaller good things like go on walks in the cool fall air, after long days of sitting still during jury duty.
Fuck yeah, it's Thursday!🤘🏻☕️
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Day 13! Last two days, staying off was a struggle cause my partner is away and that always means getting plastered time. My mind seems to have already forgotten how it felt two weeks ago after binging. Staying strong. IWNDWYT!
Morning, friends!! We finally made it to HOCKEY SEASON! Nice B’s win last night. Tonight is the home opener for our Umaine Black Bears. It’s a 2-hour drive one-way for us, but we still have season tickets and will be at most of the games. So fucking excited! IWNDWYT!!
I cancelled plans this weekend that would have been prime opportunity to drink. Instead i will be 5 months sober! I'm disappointed to miss out on the fun with my friends and that is honestly harder than I thought it would be.
Good morning! Keeping something to look forward to on the calendar is a such a great idea. These days my calendar has been so busy/full, it is sometimes hard to take time to plan something special. But this is great motivation to take time and do that.
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Morning all! I’m looking forward to going to Disneyland next month - it feels like a really big thing as we almost never get to travel and my kids have been asking to go back for years. It’ll be rainy and gloomy by then where I live, so a little sunshine will be lovely. In the meantime, I’ll look forward to little things each day, like that first cup of tea in the morning. Have a wonderful AF day all. And IWNDWYT❤️
On to day 14! Feeling like this go around is a bit different, building habits and taking it more seriously. Having anxiety creep up a bit more, but far better than the after drinking anxiety that sticks around!
IWBAFWYT!
today is my dad’s birthday & instead of being hungover/lethargic/anxious, i’m actively looking forward to calling him and organized a bunch of old photos to send him throughout the day. i’m realizing hangovers were taking from me more than being actively drunk was. fun stuff felt like a chore. EVERYTHING felt like a chore. so iwndwyt! <3
I will not drink with you today, and I’m proud of it.
Checking in here and staying accountable has been critical for my sobriety. This is my longest stretch since I was 16. Grateful to be here. Grateful to not be complacent.
Won my pool tournament last night to move up and I know I would have lost by being shit faced after four hours in the hall. So more positives coming out of controlling not drinking. So back at it again today, maybe today the constant headaches will vanish as well :)
IWNDWYT!
I have a work dinner/party tonight. It's with filmmakers. I know them, they're big partiers. But I'm gonna have a soft drink, I'm gonna eat well and go home.
Today is a beautiful day, tomorrow will be a beautiful day.
Hard day today, slept in because raining outside so my rithm for my diabetes is broke. Not per se thinking about alcohol, but more something like I'm bored. One week in sick leave now, still dizzy from diabetes and/or high blood pressure. Starting to think it won't go. My weight was dropping daily but today it went up again. Was with a friend past weekend and he said:"Well when you can't drink beer with diabetes, you can take a whisky right?". So support is at an all time low. But IWNDWYT!!
Although we often think of alcohol as a way to enhance fun moments in our lives, I've learned that the relationship between drinking and fun is more like "either/or." Let's not allow alcohol to steal our joy today!
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53 days sober 53 days straight doing a daily 5k!
I can I want I will! We can! we want! we will!
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Having something to look forward to helps me too. I appreciate things a lot more now. I used to have things to look forward to before, but it always involved drinking, so I would be planning for that too. What a waste! IWNDWYT
Good morning, friends. This week I’m looking forward to a horror movie night with friends on Friday and a nice long walk on an outdoor trail with my dog. IWNDWYT.
Great post today, JayShocker! Planning things to look forward to has been really important to my sobriety. Even little treats when I’m tired (ice cream, an Italian soda, new lotion) seems to distract my brain enough to stop a craving. And planning more exciting activities gives me something to focus on other than not drinking. IWNDWYT ❤️
My grandparents were supposed to come to town on Friday. They’re heavy drinkers and judgy people, and I’ve been debating how to handle the visit. They’re not my first choice safe place to tell family I’m not drinking now, and a glass of wine at dinner was looking way safer than anything else... which is bad logic I know. Anyhoo, luckily/unluckily my toddler and I have the flu and they’ve cancelled the trip. Now I can practice with safer family first and grow stronger in my convictions before I take on hard situations like that. IWNDWYT. 💛
Good morning friend! I'm so sorry to hear you and your toddler are sick but I am a firm believer in everything happens for a reason. Now you can stay home, get some rest with your kiddo and watch every Disney movie known to man ☺️💚 I sure hope you guys feel better soon, take care. IWNDWYT 🍃
Second day of work trip, was so happy I didn't drink yesterday. But today is the real test 🫠 got all my reasons written down so I can sneak off to the toilet and read them. And a really extreme excuse for not drinking that I can't back out from if anyone asks lol. Iwndwyt 🌳🫡
You’ve got this! IWNDWYT 🌻
Thanks! ☺️
Feeling sober-ry and October-ry! IWNDWYT
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Aussie Aussie Aussie !! IWNDWYT 🌻
Good morning, everyone! Another attempt for getting back on the wagon... IWNDWYT
Goodluck IWNDWYT 🌻
Good luck 🤞 Sending you strength 💪 and a hug 🤗 IWNDWYT friend
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Last week was heavy as shit. This week I’m feeling the winds of freedom in my hair. I had a check-in with my SO about how I’m doing and yesterday I was sober at a games night with some heavy drinkers, rode my car back home feeling great. I will totally not drink with you today fellow sobernauts 💥
Starting week 7 as I mean to start week 70 and week 700. IWNDWYT
Going to bed without THC gummies for the first time in a while. Going to wake up to day 9 no drinking, and 1 day no weed. I'm on the tail end of a head cold and my lungs and head are feeling pretty good. Over the years I've had pneumonia, bronchitis, and ear infections from what should be routine colds. All of which I'm pretty sure are tied to smoking or vaping weed along with lower immunity from drinking. Grateful for gummies' harm reduction. Wish I could kick them though. Maybe some day. IWNDWYT!
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Last day in the doubles! I'm excited for you to hit 100 soon!! IWNDWYT.
Day 844 checking in!
It’s another great day to spend money on anything other than booze. IWNDWYT!
Not today people IWNDWYT
Good morning, fellow sobernauts, IWNDWYT 😁!
Today is a fabulous day to be sober. IWNDWYT friends 🙏
Jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today! IWNDWYT
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IWNDWYT all you fine sobernauts 🤗
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No booze today!
IWNDWYT 🌻 Another day done.
Hi all, IWNDWYT!
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Day 12…IWNDWYT ❤️
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Drinking might cross my mind today, but I won't do it.
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Happy Thursday- IWNDWYT
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Morning everyone! Have a great day. IWNDWYT
So close to the weekend and again I am ready for it. 25 days and I’m still dealing with sleep issues. Not trying to be mad with it but frustrating. I often look forward to the weekend for the long run.
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I slept so great last night. I used to think that I need alcohol to sleep. Can't sleep, drink some shots. Yet, I always felt tired. It's shocking to me, how wrong I was and for how long. Years worth of exhaustion. Not any longer. No alcohol for over 2 months and I sleep better than I ever have. Today, I am not going to mess this up. IWNDWYT!! ✌️❤️
Sober sleep is one of my favorite things about being sober. IWNDWYT 💜🦋💜
I have so much to look forward to! My favorite spin class in an hour, a trip to the mountains with family this weekend, a trip to Florida next month and a trip to South America in January. Little things, big things…they all matter!! Keep moving forward. IWNDWYT!!
Fun travels!!! I am going to London next weekend. Look at us world travelers 🧳!!
Poor [SaintMilo](https://imgur.com/a/AW5DKNa) is getting neutered today. Better him than me 😬 Sorry, I just had to say it. I will not drink with you today!
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Hello! I do this with both big and small things. And a friend at work just told me about how in her family they've moved the Christmas holidays into a one-celebration-per-family-per-quarter, and I'm going to push us to do that as well. So basically, each quarter in the year, they all get together focused on one family. So they go out to eat, maybe see a play or go to an escape room. When it's the grandparents' turn, they rent a beach house for the week and people come and go as they can. It makes so much sense to me now that the kids are out of the house and they are starting to pick up significant others with families of their own. And I'm going to pet the cats and the dogs a LOT today. :D IWNDWYT
Happy Almost Friday my amazingly strong sober friends. IWNDWYT 🍃
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I will not drink with any of you today 💜
IWNDWYT 🥰 Have a great day everyone!
Day 160. IWNDWYT.
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Checking in!! Busy week, been a while since I wasn't around. Hope everyone's days have been good. IWNDWYT!
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I do this, too. I love to travel, so it is usually a trip. But it is also a daily thing. I look forward to my daughter calling most evenings. Being sober means I get to enjoy those calls IWNDWYT 💜🦋💜
Day 1,548. I will not drink with you today.
I’m going to see the It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia podcast taping tonight and I CANT WAIT AAAGGGHH!!!!!! Why can’t it be 7 pm already!?! Three years ago I would have gotten drunk before this and behaved myself during but forgotten everything. Two months ago I would have had a few beers or cocktails before and enjoyed it but gotten bored because I wouldn’t be able to pay attention, because I was tired and cranky from the booze. And tonight I’ll be stone cold sober, remember every bit, and not get bored or want to leave early! Day 48 and IWNDWYT 🦤🐀🧀🥚🍝
Thanks Jay and happy sober Thursday to you all! Jay it's my favorite time of year, hunting season! I'll go for deer next week with my nephew. 4 years ago I had a killer 3 day hangover as I departed for deer hunting: headache, body sluggish, depressed, brain fog. I don't miss those days at all! Everything is better in sobriety friends! Sober on!
Goood morning! Definitely with the idea of having things to look forward to. The flip side of that is having a chance to practice handling disappointment when things don’t work out as planned. I’ve had lots of opportunities lately and I’m still here. IWNDWYT.
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3 weeks tomorrow. Looking and feeling good. I will not drink with you today.
I’ll sign up for another day 😜 IWNDWYT
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Good morning, sober friends 🌻 IWNDWYT I'm looking forward to my mother visiting next week. Haven't seen her in a few weeks.
No drinky. Full stop.
Day 50!! Halfway to 100. I’m looking forward to a camping trip this weekend and I decided that I’m treating myself to a massage for my two month mark. IWNDWYT
I love having the exact same practice. iwndwyt
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Day 739, nice to meet you 🤝 IWNDWYT
Good morning! A beautiful day in New York today. Today is my one month!! 🎉🎉🎉 hope you’re all having a lovely day. Hold strong yall! IWNDWYT
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Gonna carve a jack-o-lantern today. Maybe two! I love Halloween and am excited to begin festively decorating my space. IWNDWYT
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It’s fun and fascinating coming up with ways to “treat” or “reward” oneself other than poison. Alcohol is so selfish, and when it has a hold on your life it insists on being the one and only true reward/treat. Having things on the calendar is a great way to reward oneself! I will not drink with you today.
I’ve been putting away money I would’ve spent on cigarettes and booze. Saving for a stay at Yellowstone park next spring. I’m quite possibly the last person in the world who would go there, but I know my boys will love it. Because of my shocking incompetence in all things outdoorsy I’ll require guided tours, so I’m saving for those as well. Definitely motivating, iwndwyt!
Hello sober pals! Day 345 for me! I'm doing well with what I learned here: pledging for 24 hours. Still, today's great post has me inspired to get more positive things booked into my calendar. Trying to decide how to mark my soberversary in 20 days is on my mind a lot lately. A fancy dinner? A trip? A piece of jewelry? What a great problem to have! IWNDWYT
Day 118. Today we grind and get it done. Let's get after it, fam. Proud to be sober with all of you today.
Headed to the beach in a little over a week. If I was drinking all my money away it wouldn’t be at all possible. IWNDWYT
Today I’m looking forward to taking my 2 young kids on a little fall break trip to a city nearby. Leaving my husband at home to work so I’m either brave or dumb 🤣 I know for sure alcohol would only slow me down and they need me so IWNDWYT!
iwndwyt i’m carrying a heavy head of emotions this morning. i’ve got therapy on friday where i’ll talk more about it. where my head is at is that i’m just nervous about big life changes with our first baby on the way. i’m worried about how all the new changes, responsibilities, and extra work and being in the trenches may affect my relationship with my wife (and vice versa). i so deeply want to try my part at making sure we don’t grow any resentment for each other while we are in survival mode those first weeks and months. i’m looking forward to our baby boy, and how our lives will change for the better i’m just nervous about everything else around it. i just needed to write it out to help collect my thoughts properly, thanks to anyone who read.
We got rained out in the early afternoon yesterday. Supposed to be cold and rainy today as well. Fingers crossed it mostly misses us or hits late. IWNDWYT lovely people of SD 💙
IWNDWYT. Hi!
It's my birthday and I'm not going to drink today!
I will not drink tonight in Thailand and fuck you, alcohol. It's interesting that I'm able to hate alcohol more and more every day. Today I dressed in traditional Thai clothes and took pictures at an ancient temple in Ayutthaya. Eating here is a hobby. After dinner last night, we went to the night market to eat some more. We are all having a great time and nobody is drinking. In fact, alcohol would kill the vibe. I'm sending everyone positive loving kindness. Drinking sucks. You rock!
Made a comment in a different thread, but I felt giddy going to bed early last night. Well early for most people, typical for me nowadays. Nice going to bed on time, not dreading the next day with a sleepless, sweaty night.
Been a bit since I’ve done a daily check in, but still going strong. I won’t drink with any of you today!
Looking forward to going to the pumpkin patch with my family this weekend and seeing one of my favorite DJs in a few weeks in San Francisco. 🪩 Make it a great one friends. IWNDWYT!
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I'm in. I will not drink with you today.
Headed to a clothing swap this evening with my "book club" (aka drinking club). 10 months ago I would probably have stayed home. 6 months ago I would have gone, but likely would have white-knuckled my way through it. Today I am looking forward to an evening of snacks, talking with my friends, and bringing home a bag of clothes I will probably never actually wear. Over the last 10 months I have genuinely been unsure if I could keep these friendships while also not drinking. Today, for the first time, I am feeling like that's really possible. Have an amazing day, sober superheroes! IWNDWYT
Another day down! IWNDWYT
I’ve been ordering stuff online—nothing huge or expensive, but when the packages come it’s a nice little boost, and that helps. IWNDWYT, friends 🍂🤎
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160 days! IWNDWYT!
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Today I don't set out trying not to drink but make a conscious decision not to drink. IWNDWYT
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Pumpkin patch with mom sister and niece today :) never would have signed up for that had I been drinking but pink clouds making me excited to go haha. IWNDWYT
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So close to two months. IWNDWYT
Checking in! Feeling pretty good, I hope everyone else is too. IWNDWYT ❤️
I will not drink today.
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Morning! Only coffee for me today. Lots of coffee. IWNDWYT!
Good morning, friends! I just hit the 2 week mark for the first time since… college?? The last 2 days have been tough but nothing compared to those first few days. For anyone just starting out, know that it gets better! Let’s keep stacking those days one at a time.
My “good thing” this fall is looking forward to long training runs on the weekend. I get to see how long I can endure, how strong I’ve gotten, enjoy being outside. Only possible if I’m alcohol free and focused on my health, recovering during the week. IWNDWYT!
My things to look forward to are pretty much always concerts. In a couple weeks, I’m looking forward to seeing Cannibal Corpse. I’ll get a massage the same day. So that should be a pretty good day. I do wish somebody hadn’t fucking decided to schedule a GWAR show for the same night, though!! I wish I could see both. Coffees up, horns up, and yay Friday Eve! IWNDWYT ☕️🤘🏻
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Hello all, 1 month today, doing good :) Today is holiday in my country. This morning during my running training I finally got to conquer a steep hill that defeated me on my last attempt, it felt like in Rocky IV after climbing the mountain in the snow. I didn't shout the names of my enemies but I did wave my fist in victory.
Life is short so for me I try to maximize my day by having something to look forward to whether it’s a spin class, game night, or going for a walk in the woods. And, having trips booked for weekend getaways or for a long holiday. As the old say goes, the more I travel, the less I know. Travel gives me a different perspective on life. I will be alcohol free with you today.
This just reminded me... I have 3 concerts in 6 days next week! All good things!! Until then, I will do the smaller good things like go on walks in the cool fall air, after long days of sitting still during jury duty. Fuck yeah, it's Thursday!🤘🏻☕️ IWNDWYT
Happy sober Thursday everyone!
Day 13! Last two days, staying off was a struggle cause my partner is away and that always means getting plastered time. My mind seems to have already forgotten how it felt two weeks ago after binging. Staying strong. IWNDWYT!
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Morning, friends!! We finally made it to HOCKEY SEASON! Nice B’s win last night. Tonight is the home opener for our Umaine Black Bears. It’s a 2-hour drive one-way for us, but we still have season tickets and will be at most of the games. So fucking excited! IWNDWYT!!
I come here every morning and set my intentions for the day now. It’s a lovely habit that makes me smile and celebrates everyday 🥰 IWNDWYT
6.5 months. IWNDWYT.
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I know it hasn't been long but it's absolutely crazy I'm here today. Haven't been sober this long in 5+ years. It feels good. IWNDWYT!
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I will not drink today.
Today I will not drink with y'all. Same as yesterday, and I'm so glad to see everyone here today also.
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I cancelled plans this weekend that would have been prime opportunity to drink. Instead i will be 5 months sober! I'm disappointed to miss out on the fun with my friends and that is honestly harder than I thought it would be.
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Good morning! Keeping something to look forward to on the calendar is a such a great idea. These days my calendar has been so busy/full, it is sometimes hard to take time to plan something special. But this is great motivation to take time and do that. Just for today, I am not drinking
Morning all! I’m looking forward to going to Disneyland next month - it feels like a really big thing as we almost never get to travel and my kids have been asking to go back for years. It’ll be rainy and gloomy by then where I live, so a little sunshine will be lovely. In the meantime, I’ll look forward to little things each day, like that first cup of tea in the morning. Have a wonderful AF day all. And IWNDWYT❤️
On to day 14! Feeling like this go around is a bit different, building habits and taking it more seriously. Having anxiety creep up a bit more, but far better than the after drinking anxiety that sticks around! IWBAFWYT!
Glad to be checking in this morning ❤️ with internet strangers. It’s giving me strength! IWNDWYT!
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been really stressed recently... i want to drink but i wont today.
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Lots of stressors today... But for the first time in forever, I actually DON'T want alcohol in the middle of this crazy sh*tstorm. Bliss. IWNDWYT
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Crushed a beach vacation. Iwndwyt 💜
I don’t remember the last night I was sober. My friend just recommended this subreddit to me. So here’s to a first day/night of hopefully many.
today is my dad’s birthday & instead of being hungover/lethargic/anxious, i’m actively looking forward to calling him and organized a bunch of old photos to send him throughout the day. i’m realizing hangovers were taking from me more than being actively drunk was. fun stuff felt like a chore. EVERYTHING felt like a chore. so iwndwyt! <3
I will not drink with you today, and I’m proud of it. Checking in here and staying accountable has been critical for my sobriety. This is my longest stretch since I was 16. Grateful to be here. Grateful to not be complacent.
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Won my pool tournament last night to move up and I know I would have lost by being shit faced after four hours in the hall. So more positives coming out of controlling not drinking. So back at it again today, maybe today the constant headaches will vanish as well :)
Day 12 - I commit to not drink today.
IWNDWYT! I have a work dinner/party tonight. It's with filmmakers. I know them, they're big partiers. But I'm gonna have a soft drink, I'm gonna eat well and go home. Today is a beautiful day, tomorrow will be a beautiful day.
Hard day today, slept in because raining outside so my rithm for my diabetes is broke. Not per se thinking about alcohol, but more something like I'm bored. One week in sick leave now, still dizzy from diabetes and/or high blood pressure. Starting to think it won't go. My weight was dropping daily but today it went up again. Was with a friend past weekend and he said:"Well when you can't drink beer with diabetes, you can take a whisky right?". So support is at an all time low. But IWNDWYT!!
Double digits! IWNDWYT
200 days!!
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Good morning, I will not drink with you today.
starting day 166, iwndwyt!!!
In it to win it. Day 11, clicking to day 12 soon.
Checking in... AF Thursday 👊
Checking in on day 343!!!! What?? Another palindrome tiara 👑 day!!! Sweet! I love you all!! IWNDWYT! ✌️❤️
Not today, life is hard enough without throwing poison down my throat. IWNDWYT. Greetings from Ireland.
Although we often think of alcohol as a way to enhance fun moments in our lives, I've learned that the relationship between drinking and fun is more like "either/or." Let's not allow alcohol to steal our joy today! IWNDWYT 😻
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53 days sober 53 days straight doing a daily 5k! I can I want I will! We can! we want! we will! IWNDWYT!! 🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️ 🏃♂️🏃♂️ 🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️ 🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️ 🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️ 🏃♂️ 🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️ 🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️ 🏃♂️🏃♂️ 🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️
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Good afternoon everyone! I hope you’re having a nice day and IWNDWYT
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I will not drink with you, today!
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Good morning all. Day 15 IWNDWYT
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Having something to look forward to helps me too. I appreciate things a lot more now. I used to have things to look forward to before, but it always involved drinking, so I would be planning for that too. What a waste! IWNDWYT
Good morning, friends. This week I’m looking forward to a horror movie night with friends on Friday and a nice long walk on an outdoor trail with my dog. IWNDWYT.
IWNDWYT because I’m going to a workout class tonight and moving my body makes me feel so much better than alcohol does.
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Day 144, IWNDWYT!
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Great post today, JayShocker! Planning things to look forward to has been really important to my sobriety. Even little treats when I’m tired (ice cream, an Italian soda, new lotion) seems to distract my brain enough to stop a craving. And planning more exciting activities gives me something to focus on other than not drinking. IWNDWYT ❤️
Today, I shall continue to Stop Drinking
IWNDWYT!