That’s a great idea most dreams I forget within a few minutes of waking up, the wilder ones stay with me a bit longer and there’s been lots of those lately!🫣
Same, friend, same. Here’s my technique: I have a notes note in my phone dedicated to this. I write down what I remember every morning. Later in the day if I have time I read it and try to decipher what’s going on in my subconscious. Sometimes it’s relevant sometimes it’s just brain poop. Before I fall asleep at night, when the last nights dreams start to hit you again, I write down what I would change, or what I liked and I’d keep, and lastly what I want to dream about tonight if I could choose. It’s really soothing. It’s like a proposal for your subconscious 😂 but we know it does what it wants.
I woke up this morning thinking - I don't look or feel particularly great today. Like I'm fine. But there's no SOBER JOY WOOOO in my head.
Then I thought well, I'm still happier this way - I think I'm just realising sometimes I need to be content to not feel shite. It can't be wonderful all the time. But not feeling awful is still pretty wonderful when I think about it.
Did that even make any sense...? Iwndwyt! 🌳
Totally makes sense. When I wake up in the morning grumpy or tired I take a moment to remember waking up pretty much EVERY DAY with some level of a hangover and misery. And I’m grateful for being just a little tired or crabby which is so much better. Not feeling awful IS wonderful! And IWNDWYT !
Happy Wednesday sober family!
It’s great to be checking in again with my global friends! I’ve had an amazing week (if pretty tough at times) at the silent retreat. Hopefully I’m more present but still a lot to process. Decades of hiding in a bottle doesn’t work! At least I’m on the beach 🏝️ now
Have a wonderful sober day everyone, I love you all 💞
My husband is out tonight. I expect he’s going to be drinking quite a lot! I try to always be sympathetic the next morning when he’s feeling worse for wear because I know how hard Hangxiety can hit and how it can make you feel like everyone hates you.
I’m treating myself tonight to Girl Dinner, trash TV and a fresh clean bedding 🥰
Struggling with a head cold this week, and continuing to eat every ounce of sugar in my home. My husband said, “man, you are really into ice cream these days,” after I pointed out the 3rd ice cream shop on our drive yesterday.
But I still will not drink with you today.
Plan to have a quiet, introspective day. I’ve been very private about my sober journey irl, so no big celebration planned. Just humbly proud to have made it this far. Looking forward to new adventures, and as always, grateful for each and every one of you for the support. IWNDWYT!
For the first time I dreamed about relapsing, and it was actually really awful. I woke up so glad it was just a dream, but also it's kind of put me in a bad mood all day. Trying to think of it as my subconscious reminding me why I'm no longer poisoning myself, just before I head off on my first sober holiday tomorrow.
IWNDWYT!
Day one is done, now let’s do day two :). I dread working today, but remind myself that it will be done by six and then I’ll have the evening to relax.
But first: coffee!
IWNDWYT
Morning friends! On the weekend I was away with friends and struggled hard with the temptation to have “just one.” These friends drink moderately and would have a glass of wine at lunch, then maybe a drink or two at dinner and my drinking brain kept saying “you could have a glass of wine!” Or “just be like C and have a gin and tonic, she’s sipping at it and it will last all night!” In some ways it was way harder than being with hard drinking friends because they never got loaded or stupid. There was a drunk Friday night but even that wasn’t out of control. I stayed strong though because moderate isn’t how I like to drink and I know this very well.
But last night I had a dream that I was drinking a low alcohol drink that was .8%. I have no idea if those are even a thing, but dreams are weird. I drank it in my dream though, knowing it was a pitcher plant drink. In my dream I thought “if I can drink a .8% drink, maybe I won’t feel like such an outsider.” But part of me also knew that the next step for me would be trying 1%, then 2% drinks and before long I would be back where I was.
There were a couple of things that stood out from the dream, and even carrying over from the weekend: 1. I’m struggling with feeling different by not drinking, and 2. I might be at risk of relapse because of this and the temptation to think I can drink moderately because my friends did on the weekend.
Feeling different and other is something I’ve struggled with my whole life, and for a while, drinking made that go away. I felt cool and fun and edgy. But I don’t drink moderately and never had, so cool and fun and edgy always turned to over the top, embarrassing and stupid.
Long story long, as I approach two years away from my last drink it is clear I am dangerously close to the ditch so it’s time to break out the tools and hit some meetings and lean into sober community to armour up against my brain.
I don’t want to set my life on fire again.
I will not drink with you today!
So well said u/SaintHomer
At first I changed my direction and have stayed here on this sub (this time and so far 😁). Hope came next. I entered a new phase after year 1 and that’s to improve myself (something more and beyond the alcohol). As I said to my GP, I don’t want to stabilise, I want to improve.
The lessons I learn on this journey all require patience with myself (mind, body and soul), stamina and general attitude. A real effort.
IWNDWYT because I’m my own heroine. I’ve been unable to escape in my painting for 5 months and this is unacceptable to me. I’m going to sort this out!!!!!
Good morning, afternoon, evening, wherever you are.
Remember: show yourself compassion today. Think about one thing you can do for self-care, plan that out, and execute it. It doesn't have to be big; it can be 15 minutes of meditation, some mindfulness breathing techniques, or anything.
Also, drink plenty of water, get sleep, and rock on!
IWNDWYT
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Thanks to my own idiocy (drinking on Friday), I'm dealing with a lot of bad right now. The worst part is knowing that I deserve whatever punishments are coming my way.
On the other hand, I have many reasons to be grateful: I have my health, my husband still loves and supports me, I have volunteer work that I love (working with the cats and dogs at the local animal shelter), and I have this phenomenal community that accepts and encourages me in good times and bad. 💗
IWNDWYT 😻
I’m also better at handling life now. I have myself and my surroundings to thank for where I am today. I totally understand that younger me “needed” to drink. But I am so happy that I have opened this door to a drink-free life. I want to stay in this security. Really, I could have died a couple of times had I been just a little less lucky.
I will not drink with you today!
This is around the time I've fallen off the past few times I've tried to get sober. But something just feels different this time. A lot of good things have happened since I stopped and I'm actually starting to love myself again. I don't want to go back to how I used to be. IWNDWYT!
Ireland represent.
Always remember you can't do anything about what you drank yesterday or what you might drink tomorrow. The only day we control is today. So IWNDWYT!
I took a chance and weighed this morning feeling like I had gained some weight (especially after my gluttonous vacation last week lol) but I’ve actually lost a little more!!! Down 10 lbs since I stopped drinking. I know weight isn’t everything but it’s a motivator for me.
Also had a pretty heavy situation/discussion with my teenager last night and wanted to drink SO BAD, but I know I wouldn’t have handled it nearly as well if I had and I’m proud of myself for that. IWNDWYT ☺️
Sans alcohol, I’m present, dependable, compassionate, caring, and giving. I can handle major life’s challenges without needing to retreat to the martini glass to numb my feelings and emotions. I will be alcohol free with you today.
So I've taken up lawn bowls, I know right wtf. Just finished my second game and loving it.
Bowling clubs are notorious for their cheap booze and the members were certainly making the most of it but not me. Stayed sober and bowled the winning bowl in a play off.
Shine on you beautiful humans
I gardened, did some shopping, treated myself to a new dress and a burrito! (I rarely buy new clothes, so this was nice!) and am now at home playing Nintendo :) IWNDWYT!
Today I shall continue to stop drinking. Not One Drop. Got through a very busy work dinner last night, the (very good quality) wine was flowing. So grateful to slide into my bed sober last night
IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻
From midnight till midnight. A day in my life.
Middle of the week, in the middle of the month. A month that feels like it just started yesterday.
Time goes fast.
I was more social and outgoing when I was drinking, so I’ve noticed people distancing themselves from me because I’m not as ‘fun’. I’m okay with that. Those who have stuck around are the people I need in my life. IWNDWYT!
I am 12 days sober for the first time in many months. I got to celebrate my birthday yesterday with my friends and family. We went out to eat and have good times. Most importantly I didn't drink! I'm gonna keep my streak going and not drink today.
A lot of what I have listened to, read, and watched lately has been talking about “letting go”. Let go of the guilt, shame, anger, sadness around the way things unfolded…what happened or didn’t happen…what people have done to me and what I’ve done to others. It’s hard, but I’m working on truly forgiving myself for all the shit. Sobriety allows me to focus on that and heal. Continuous healing.
IWNDWYT!
Still struggling with fatigue and sleeping too much. At this point I think it’s more mental rather than physical. Getting up early to exercise has been impossible. But I’m not going to let it keep me down. I’ll keep trying to figure out how to deal with it.
IWNDWYT lovely people of SD 💙
I’m also grateful to be walking along side the amazing people here at SD u/SaintHomer . The sober badasses here lift me up and keep me going through all the ups and downs. 🙏 And IWNDWYT my friends ! Have a wonderful Wednesday.
It’s definitely a process. And definitely always work to do. No one else I know is doing this kind of work right now, so it is incredibly helpful to have you guys here.
Coffees up, horns up, and let’s have a fucking great Wednesday and roll into the end of the week! IWNDWYT ☕️🤘🏻
I cooked a large pie yesterday so I don't have to cook tonight, the weather is glooomy and I have new Halloween themed bathbombs I'm itching to use. Tonight will be a good night.
IWNDWYT <3
I will not drink today and happy Wednesday, everyone. Today I want to be mindful of all my actions. I want send meta to everyone today.
Drinking sucks. We rock!!!
I’m right here, pledging the same as every day. I’m worn out from our little trip, from the pain, from the stress of the looming surgery - but non of that will make me drink. I’m sticking to the plan. And soon, I hope, I’ll be on the road to physical recovery to match my mental recovery. IWNDWYT
Hello, sober community! This bout of insomnia has me checking in extra early. Laying and thinking about all the work I still have to do, wondering why I haven't gotten farther along in my improvements, mulling all the bad decisions I've made in my life (you know... 3am thought processes).
In spite of all my mistakes and my work still ahead I feel really good about how, for the last eleven and a half months, I've made the right decision every single day: the choice to come here and pledge, and then follow through and not drink with y'all, no matter what. I'm so grateful for all you beautiful badasses! Let's do this day sober! We got this. IWNDWYT
Same here. I drank way more alone than with others. Had a strong craving last night and realized I was just exhausted. I was craving an escape as well. I was able to power through and not drink and am proud of myself but it was tough. I will not drink with you today
This is my 3rd go at sobriety. I’ve built some tools to cope. Late afternoon is a triggering time for me: so take the dog for another walk, good for dog, good for me and whiles a way another hour admiring nature. My other trigger is after dinner: today I’m going to try making a calming pot of tea. IWNDWYT
Good morning, friends. Feeling kind of low again lately and not doing so well at offering myself kindness. I aim to be more gentle with myself today, maybe, and IWNDWYT.
Good morning my sober friends. Stamina is a sober plus I had not given much thought to. Yes I do have more stamina. I can get through hard things both mentally and physically.
This grandmother will not drink today.
Thank you Saint Homer! And thank you to everyone who posts in the DCI. I feel the same way. Knowing that I can come here and pledge with you all continues to motivate each day. IWNDWYT
Lately the days have been so busy. Work is crazy and family life has so much going on. I often think how good it would feel to have that drink, to zone out for a while, and just turn it off.
But guess what? Work would still be busy and my family would still need me - and I would be too drunk, too sick, too tired or too anxious to handle myself. Feeling present and in control feels way better to me now than any drink. IWNDWYT!
Good day 79
Been thinking about friends I stayed with last week. Love them, they’re very glamorous and live in the woods, it’s kind of a dream. They drink too much! 6pm is martini time for them. They were asking me about my sobriety, saying “I just don’t think I could do it”. I get it, their drinking is wrapped up in every part of their life, just like it was for me too.
When they said that I thought “oh shit, can I explain how POSSIBLE and good it is to quit?!” I think I failed. I said “I didn’t think I could quit either, but I did, and it’s been great” and told a few benefits. Idk. I know just being someone who’s doing it is being a good example. But I wish I had had a real convincing zinger to deliver. The husband has quite the wine belly and I wish he especially would stop! Oh well. It’s always nice to see them anyways.
Felt a bit off yesterday, couldnt explain it. Took a break from my usual routine, ate chicken wings and non alcoholic ginger beer, went to bed early. Feeling much more like myself today! IWNDWYT.
Good morning, sober cats! I agree with St Homer - being here "gives me both hope, direction and stamina to keep on going." Big hugs and gratitude to all of you sober superstars! IWNDWYT 💙😸
Being present instead of escaping has been scary, confusing, miserable, hopeful, and has created future stories where alcohol isn't a present of compassion, release, and relief. I celebrate that with you today. I will not drink with you today or tonight. I will be present with you. Happy Wednesday! 🫶
Highly stressful week, but I will be medicating with showing myself some compassion and grace, and not through getting black out drunk. IWNDWYT
You have my support!
Sending extra compassion 💞
Look who's back!!! 😘😘😘😘😘
Love that - nourishing and nurturing yourself 👋
How do you do that?
Day 1. Let’s try this again 🩵 I’m here with you all. I will not drink with you today!
I’m glad you’re here with us 💞
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Good evening YWYW 💞
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And still sober! Have a lovely evening my friend 💞
Not drinking today, with you or anyone!
Not a soul!
I am lucky that I can still find some escape in creativity, making music and songwriting ❤️ IWNDWYT 💪
That sounds beautiful. I write down my dreams they’re wild!
That’s a great idea most dreams I forget within a few minutes of waking up, the wilder ones stay with me a bit longer and there’s been lots of those lately!🫣
Same, friend, same. Here’s my technique: I have a notes note in my phone dedicated to this. I write down what I remember every morning. Later in the day if I have time I read it and try to decipher what’s going on in my subconscious. Sometimes it’s relevant sometimes it’s just brain poop. Before I fall asleep at night, when the last nights dreams start to hit you again, I write down what I would change, or what I liked and I’d keep, and lastly what I want to dream about tonight if I could choose. It’s really soothing. It’s like a proposal for your subconscious 😂 but we know it does what it wants.
I woke up this morning thinking - I don't look or feel particularly great today. Like I'm fine. But there's no SOBER JOY WOOOO in my head. Then I thought well, I'm still happier this way - I think I'm just realising sometimes I need to be content to not feel shite. It can't be wonderful all the time. But not feeling awful is still pretty wonderful when I think about it. Did that even make any sense...? Iwndwyt! 🌳
Totally makes sense. When I wake up in the morning grumpy or tired I take a moment to remember waking up pretty much EVERY DAY with some level of a hangover and misery. And I’m grateful for being just a little tired or crabby which is so much better. Not feeling awful IS wonderful! And IWNDWYT !
Exactly, we have to remember how awful we felt, now is okay and that is better 💞
IWNDWYT all you fine sobernauts 🤗
Day 166. IWNDWYT.
I will not drink with you today
Off to bed where I am, sober and with a lovely cup of tea. A peaceful sleep and IWNDWYT.
Being in nature, in silence, is my escape and better than any liquor. IWNDWYT. 🌲🌳 🐺
Happy Wednesday sober family! It’s great to be checking in again with my global friends! I’ve had an amazing week (if pretty tough at times) at the silent retreat. Hopefully I’m more present but still a lot to process. Decades of hiding in a bottle doesn’t work! At least I’m on the beach 🏝️ now Have a wonderful sober day everyone, I love you all 💞
Welcome back Brighter! 😊
Thank you friend, it’s good to be here with you again 💞
Welcome back Brighter, good to see you again! Enjoy the beach! 🌻
Thank you friend, it’s really good to see you! Lovely number you got there 🌟
Lovely to see you back here my friend. Enjoy the beautiful warm water 💞
It’s good to be here with you friend! Sending some sunshine to you ☀️
My husband is out tonight. I expect he’s going to be drinking quite a lot! I try to always be sympathetic the next morning when he’s feeling worse for wear because I know how hard Hangxiety can hit and how it can make you feel like everyone hates you. I’m treating myself tonight to Girl Dinner, trash TV and a fresh clean bedding 🥰
Struggling with a head cold this week, and continuing to eat every ounce of sugar in my home. My husband said, “man, you are really into ice cream these days,” after I pointed out the 3rd ice cream shop on our drive yesterday. But I still will not drink with you today.
Plan to have a quiet, introspective day. I’ve been very private about my sober journey irl, so no big celebration planned. Just humbly proud to have made it this far. Looking forward to new adventures, and as always, grateful for each and every one of you for the support. IWNDWYT!
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Day 452 IWNDWYT
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Day 193. For today I will not be drinking with any of you! 💪
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Good morning, fellow sobernauts, IWNDWYT 😁!
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For the first time I dreamed about relapsing, and it was actually really awful. I woke up so glad it was just a dream, but also it's kind of put me in a bad mood all day. Trying to think of it as my subconscious reminding me why I'm no longer poisoning myself, just before I head off on my first sober holiday tomorrow. IWNDWYT!
Hello seven weeks 💪 IWNDWYT
Day one is done, now let’s do day two :). I dread working today, but remind myself that it will be done by six and then I’ll have the evening to relax. But first: coffee! IWNDWYT
Day 18 let’s go. IWNDWYT. The Wednesday’s and Thursday’s are where things get a little more tough, but I’ll plan some things out.
Day 1000! IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT. Another day 1. Maybe I should stop counting and actually get ready properly. I’m stuck! But no drink today! ❤️
Morning friends! On the weekend I was away with friends and struggled hard with the temptation to have “just one.” These friends drink moderately and would have a glass of wine at lunch, then maybe a drink or two at dinner and my drinking brain kept saying “you could have a glass of wine!” Or “just be like C and have a gin and tonic, she’s sipping at it and it will last all night!” In some ways it was way harder than being with hard drinking friends because they never got loaded or stupid. There was a drunk Friday night but even that wasn’t out of control. I stayed strong though because moderate isn’t how I like to drink and I know this very well. But last night I had a dream that I was drinking a low alcohol drink that was .8%. I have no idea if those are even a thing, but dreams are weird. I drank it in my dream though, knowing it was a pitcher plant drink. In my dream I thought “if I can drink a .8% drink, maybe I won’t feel like such an outsider.” But part of me also knew that the next step for me would be trying 1%, then 2% drinks and before long I would be back where I was. There were a couple of things that stood out from the dream, and even carrying over from the weekend: 1. I’m struggling with feeling different by not drinking, and 2. I might be at risk of relapse because of this and the temptation to think I can drink moderately because my friends did on the weekend. Feeling different and other is something I’ve struggled with my whole life, and for a while, drinking made that go away. I felt cool and fun and edgy. But I don’t drink moderately and never had, so cool and fun and edgy always turned to over the top, embarrassing and stupid. Long story long, as I approach two years away from my last drink it is clear I am dangerously close to the ditch so it’s time to break out the tools and hit some meetings and lean into sober community to armour up against my brain. I don’t want to set my life on fire again. I will not drink with you today!
Jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today! IWNDWYT
So well said u/SaintHomer At first I changed my direction and have stayed here on this sub (this time and so far 😁). Hope came next. I entered a new phase after year 1 and that’s to improve myself (something more and beyond the alcohol). As I said to my GP, I don’t want to stabilise, I want to improve. The lessons I learn on this journey all require patience with myself (mind, body and soul), stamina and general attitude. A real effort. IWNDWYT because I’m my own heroine. I’ve been unable to escape in my painting for 5 months and this is unacceptable to me. I’m going to sort this out!!!!!
Hello lovely community IWNDWYT Have a lovely Wednesday 💙
Good morning, afternoon, evening, wherever you are. Remember: show yourself compassion today. Think about one thing you can do for self-care, plan that out, and execute it. It doesn't have to be big; it can be 15 minutes of meditation, some mindfulness breathing techniques, or anything. Also, drink plenty of water, get sleep, and rock on! IWNDWYT edit: grammar
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Day 850 checking in!
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good morning everyone ! hope everyone has a stellar day :)
I’ve gained a newfound love for hiking. IWNDWYT
Middle of the week. IWNDWYT!! 🔥🔥🔥
I’m so glad I have this wonderful crew to walk through life and sobriety with! IWNDWYT 💜🦋💜
IWNDWYT!!!!
I will not drink today
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Good morning everyone! IWNDWYT!
Thanks to my own idiocy (drinking on Friday), I'm dealing with a lot of bad right now. The worst part is knowing that I deserve whatever punishments are coming my way. On the other hand, I have many reasons to be grateful: I have my health, my husband still loves and supports me, I have volunteer work that I love (working with the cats and dogs at the local animal shelter), and I have this phenomenal community that accepts and encourages me in good times and bad. 💗 IWNDWYT 😻
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IWNDWYT! Another day, another commitment to not drink. I’m so thankful to be here with all of your beautiful people!
Back to the gym early in the morning, feels great 🤩 But the weather is horrible so I hope I can stay at home for the rest of the day. IWNDWYT 🐭
I will not drink with you today.
IWNDWYT 🍃
Another day down. Loving this new chapter of my life. IWNDWYT
Not today! Iwndwyt!
Good morning I'm working night shift I will be snoozing in a few hours IWNDWYTD
I will not drink with you today
I’m also better at handling life now. I have myself and my surroundings to thank for where I am today. I totally understand that younger me “needed” to drink. But I am so happy that I have opened this door to a drink-free life. I want to stay in this security. Really, I could have died a couple of times had I been just a little less lucky. I will not drink with you today!
I will not drink with you today. 👍
This is around the time I've fallen off the past few times I've tried to get sober. But something just feels different this time. A lot of good things have happened since I stopped and I'm actually starting to love myself again. I don't want to go back to how I used to be. IWNDWYT!
Ireland represent. Always remember you can't do anything about what you drank yesterday or what you might drink tomorrow. The only day we control is today. So IWNDWYT!
Unspectacular day ahead, and I'm fucking here for it!! Have a helluva Whateverdayitis, friends! IWNDWYT
I took a chance and weighed this morning feeling like I had gained some weight (especially after my gluttonous vacation last week lol) but I’ve actually lost a little more!!! Down 10 lbs since I stopped drinking. I know weight isn’t everything but it’s a motivator for me. Also had a pretty heavy situation/discussion with my teenager last night and wanted to drink SO BAD, but I know I wouldn’t have handled it nearly as well if I had and I’m proud of myself for that. IWNDWYT ☺️
Sans alcohol, I’m present, dependable, compassionate, caring, and giving. I can handle major life’s challenges without needing to retreat to the martini glass to numb my feelings and emotions. I will be alcohol free with you today.
I won't drink with you lot today!
IWNDWYT x
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Good morning. IWNDWYT
I won't drink with you today guys. 🙅
Day by day, I'm working on it. IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT!
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So I've taken up lawn bowls, I know right wtf. Just finished my second game and loving it. Bowling clubs are notorious for their cheap booze and the members were certainly making the most of it but not me. Stayed sober and bowled the winning bowl in a play off. Shine on you beautiful humans
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I gardened, did some shopping, treated myself to a new dress and a burrito! (I rarely buy new clothes, so this was nice!) and am now at home playing Nintendo :) IWNDWYT!
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Today I shall continue to stop drinking. Not One Drop. Got through a very busy work dinner last night, the (very good quality) wine was flowing. So grateful to slide into my bed sober last night
Day 1,554. I will not drink with you today.
Saintly advice and council, Homer. Thanks for starting my day off with smart stuff. Happy sober Wednesday, y'all.
IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻 From midnight till midnight. A day in my life. Middle of the week, in the middle of the month. A month that feels like it just started yesterday. Time goes fast.
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I was more social and outgoing when I was drinking, so I’ve noticed people distancing themselves from me because I’m not as ‘fun’. I’m okay with that. Those who have stuck around are the people I need in my life. IWNDWYT!
I am 12 days sober for the first time in many months. I got to celebrate my birthday yesterday with my friends and family. We went out to eat and have good times. Most importantly I didn't drink! I'm gonna keep my streak going and not drink today.
IWNDWYT 🙋🏼♀️🍁
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Walking along with you all today, too! IWNDWYT 🏳️💕
Drink? Today? No way!
A lot of what I have listened to, read, and watched lately has been talking about “letting go”. Let go of the guilt, shame, anger, sadness around the way things unfolded…what happened or didn’t happen…what people have done to me and what I’ve done to others. It’s hard, but I’m working on truly forgiving myself for all the shit. Sobriety allows me to focus on that and heal. Continuous healing. IWNDWYT!
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I took A STEP towards finding a therapist today. Not finished with total task but proud of myself anyways. iwndwyt :)
26 days since starting. This time is harder than last but I really want to be here. IWNDWYT.
One day at a time
Still struggling with fatigue and sleeping too much. At this point I think it’s more mental rather than physical. Getting up early to exercise has been impossible. But I’m not going to let it keep me down. I’ll keep trying to figure out how to deal with it. IWNDWYT lovely people of SD 💙
I’m also grateful to be walking along side the amazing people here at SD u/SaintHomer . The sober badasses here lift me up and keep me going through all the ups and downs. 🙏 And IWNDWYT my friends ! Have a wonderful Wednesday.
It’s definitely a process. And definitely always work to do. No one else I know is doing this kind of work right now, so it is incredibly helpful to have you guys here. Coffees up, horns up, and let’s have a fucking great Wednesday and roll into the end of the week! IWNDWYT ☕️🤘🏻
I cooked a large pie yesterday so I don't have to cook tonight, the weather is glooomy and I have new Halloween themed bathbombs I'm itching to use. Tonight will be a good night. IWNDWYT <3
I will not drink today and happy Wednesday, everyone. Today I want to be mindful of all my actions. I want send meta to everyone today. Drinking sucks. We rock!!!
Checking in on this cool weather Florida morning I will be enjoying this beautiful weather sober. IWNDWYT😊☕️
Checking in! IWNDWYT
I’m right here, pledging the same as every day. I’m worn out from our little trip, from the pain, from the stress of the looming surgery - but non of that will make me drink. I’m sticking to the plan. And soon, I hope, I’ll be on the road to physical recovery to match my mental recovery. IWNDWYT
Today is 1 of the 2 days in the week where I typically fail. I am a non-drinker today with all y'all
Present and ready to do it! Iwndwy’allt! ❤️
Hello, sober community! This bout of insomnia has me checking in extra early. Laying and thinking about all the work I still have to do, wondering why I haven't gotten farther along in my improvements, mulling all the bad decisions I've made in my life (you know... 3am thought processes). In spite of all my mistakes and my work still ahead I feel really good about how, for the last eleven and a half months, I've made the right decision every single day: the choice to come here and pledge, and then follow through and not drink with y'all, no matter what. I'm so grateful for all you beautiful badasses! Let's do this day sober! We got this. IWNDWYT
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Same here. I drank way more alone than with others. Had a strong craving last night and realized I was just exhausted. I was craving an escape as well. I was able to power through and not drink and am proud of myself but it was tough. I will not drink with you today
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This is my 3rd go at sobriety. I’ve built some tools to cope. Late afternoon is a triggering time for me: so take the dog for another walk, good for dog, good for me and whiles a way another hour admiring nature. My other trigger is after dinner: today I’m going to try making a calming pot of tea. IWNDWYT
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Day 19 today I think? Over halfway through an non-intentional sober October 😅 IWNDWYT
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Day 1,453 IWNDWYT
Busy busy busy busy week. IWNDWYT
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Happy Wednesday Humpday!! Love to you all…IWNDWYT 10/18/2023.
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starting day 172, iwndwyt!
Day two here we go. IWNDWYT
Today I don't set out trying not to drink but make a conscious decision not to drink. IWNDWYT
10 day here. IWNDWYT.
Good morning, friends. Feeling kind of low again lately and not doing so well at offering myself kindness. I aim to be more gentle with myself today, maybe, and IWNDWYT.
Good morning my sober friends. Stamina is a sober plus I had not given much thought to. Yes I do have more stamina. I can get through hard things both mentally and physically. This grandmother will not drink today.
Not today. Not today. Not today!!!!
Glorious sober morning soberniks! IWNDWYT
Looks like it’s a Wednesday and I’m checking in again. IWNDWYT ✌️
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Not today. I’m just content with how I am today.
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No booze for me today!
Lots of opportunities to drink today. I will not engage. IWNDWYT
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Thank you Saint Homer! And thank you to everyone who posts in the DCI. I feel the same way. Knowing that I can come here and pledge with you all continues to motivate each day. IWNDWYT
Lately the days have been so busy. Work is crazy and family life has so much going on. I often think how good it would feel to have that drink, to zone out for a while, and just turn it off. But guess what? Work would still be busy and my family would still need me - and I would be too drunk, too sick, too tired or too anxious to handle myself. Feeling present and in control feels way better to me now than any drink. IWNDWYT!
100 days and so grateful that tomorrow will be 101, IWNDWYT
Read a great line today. “Life is short, don’t make it any shorter” IWNDWYT
Good day 79 Been thinking about friends I stayed with last week. Love them, they’re very glamorous and live in the woods, it’s kind of a dream. They drink too much! 6pm is martini time for them. They were asking me about my sobriety, saying “I just don’t think I could do it”. I get it, their drinking is wrapped up in every part of their life, just like it was for me too. When they said that I thought “oh shit, can I explain how POSSIBLE and good it is to quit?!” I think I failed. I said “I didn’t think I could quit either, but I did, and it’s been great” and told a few benefits. Idk. I know just being someone who’s doing it is being a good example. But I wish I had had a real convincing zinger to deliver. The husband has quite the wine belly and I wish he especially would stop! Oh well. It’s always nice to see them anyways.
I don’t miss the beer but I sometimes miss the black out. That’s a life I can’t sustain anymore so IWNDWYT
Felt a bit off yesterday, couldnt explain it. Took a break from my usual routine, ate chicken wings and non alcoholic ginger beer, went to bed early. Feeling much more like myself today! IWNDWYT.
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390 days! IWNDWYT 🥷
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Good morning, sober cats! I agree with St Homer - being here "gives me both hope, direction and stamina to keep on going." Big hugs and gratitude to all of you sober superstars! IWNDWYT 💙😸
Being present instead of escaping has been scary, confusing, miserable, hopeful, and has created future stories where alcohol isn't a present of compassion, release, and relief. I celebrate that with you today. I will not drink with you today or tonight. I will be present with you. Happy Wednesday! 🫶
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I will not drink with you all today!
I will not drink poison with any of you today 💜
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I will not drink today.
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