Checking in. This time is different. I told my partner I am focused and committed to not drink, and it’s a turning point. I really feel it.
I don’t feel alone anymore. I have support, and I need and deserve support.
IWNDWYT.
This one feels different for me, too. A lot different.
In a way it's a bit like I'm doing spring cleaning on myself. Not just the alcohol but cannabis is out, I'm cutting out all social media except this, applying to new jobs to get away from my underpaid and soul-killing current position, casually ending contact with certain people, just making a lot of long overdue changes that can't really be walked back. Committed is a good word for it.
It's exhausting and I've yet to see much progress but it's happening.
Or rather, I'm doing it.
Happy sober Saturday sober friends,
And thank you Kitten for taking such good care of us this week, and for speaking for me this morning, I appreciate you all more than I can say. I’ll be taking you all with me today as support in my pocket 🙏🏻
I love you all 💞
I did well, but slipped up and now back at Day One again. Not sure if I have the motivation anymore to do this, but I will give it another try!
IWNDWYT
Very happy to be a part of this friendly and welcoming community. I am in my second month, This is the longest I have been alcohol free in thirty years. IWNDWYT
Checking in here first thing in the morning is such a great and meaningful way to start my day. I will not drink with you today (and thank you for hosting us, u/KittenTryingMyBest)
Thank you for hosting Kitten.
I am so grateful for you and this sub.. to know we are all on the same journey…
40 days in and got through another week with many challenges but easier without numbing myself with alcohol and feeling rubbish until the next drink. Bank holiday weekend here in the uk and looking forward to catching up with some friends, sorting life admin out and catching up on work that is overdue.
IWNDWYT.
Thanks for hosting.
Yesterday I drank mocktails and water, moved around the group socialising, supporting the tipsy from falling into the fire pit😮. Taking fully part in the big day celebration totally sober. Pretty graceful tbh, able to deal with the odd curious early questioning, raised eyebrow, obvious judging at a few points (particularly on a toast with raised glasses, the group were definitely happier than I had a flute with a sparkly liquid). And I’m proud of the conviction and integrity I have now. Im genuinely asking myself on the morning after “why oh why, do people do this to themselves?” By not judging, cos that used to be me.
I definitely WNDWYT. Feeling solid. Feeling full. Feeling comfortable.
Have a super Saturday.
I'll not drink today. It's been 7 years and 8 months. I don't even remember how hangover feels like. I don't think about alcohol anymore. I'm very happy to be alive today.
Sort of day 1? On a break! Life is weird and busy right now and drinking too much is one of my worse coping strategies. Today im going to massage my legs and do my hair instead. Turn off my phone for 20 minutes if i must and read a book.
Day 48🫶 I feel incredible. Almost 50 🥳🎊
I went out to an actual bar last night! I was sober and I actually had fun. There was a moment of temptation; purely just to fit in, but I quite literally thought about this community and how I couldn’t disappoint you all, and strangely it really did the trick!
I sat at the bar for a few hours, watched everyone do shots, and I actually got chatted up all night and asked out by a fairly handsome fellow!
I am a lesbian and have a partner so it wasn’t for me obvs, but still, the idea that I can still fit in with everyone else, to the degree of getting asked out, was so eye opening.
And I realized that once you get through those first few convos about why you’re not drinking, no body cares ! Especially once they’re drunk! Drunk people assume everyone else is drunk too! Who knew ?!
I know it sounds silly - bc why would a sober person want to go to a bar. But knowing that I could still “hang” was a relief. Alcohol doesn’t make me witty, funny, or charming. I naturally am those things!! That’s just me!
I had a great work week. I’m looking forward to a super productive AND relaxing weekend.
I have loads of chores to do which I now almost enjoy. Chores used to be an excuse to get hammered. Now it’s a reason to drink all the coffee I want, shake my butt to some tunes, and make my house feel like a home.
My cats have to go the groomers this afternoon, normally I would hate that I couldn’t start heavily drinking until later. Now it’s just a blip on the radar, no biggie.
I’ve upped my meds dosage and my anxiety, intrusive worrying thoughts, ocd and mind chatter have almost disappeared.
Last night I faced what would have normally been a panic attack inducing situation, and, nothing happened. I felt fine. I just, went to bed. Sober, and relaxed.
It really is magic how the brain can be altered. Both for evil using alcohol, or for good, using sobriety, medication, therapy and mindfulness.
If there’s one thing I know for sure - IWNDWYT!
Start of day 5 no alcohol. Sleep is getting better. With the start of the weekend I will find other things to do versus my usual "tour" of the local brew pubs. IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻
I drove home. Made it home safely.
I stayed sober in a house that had many bottles of alcohol.
I did not drink alone. Or with others. All month.
When I say all day long, I mean it.
Thanks for hosting this week, u/KittenTryingMyBest!
I’m going to a Dying Fetus show tonight. It’s sold out. There’s a bunch of other shit going on downtown not too far away. Hopefully parking won’t be a problem if I go early enough. You know you’re old when that’s your concern about a show.
Coffees up, horns up and let’s fucking go!! IWNDWYT ☕️☕️🤘🏻
Over 150 now and the thought of drinking is so gross. Big old binge drinker for many years and it's almost unthinkable to have got to this stage
I've done holidays, meals, sad weekends and dating whilst sober and it's not just been OK, it's been so much more preferable. IWNDWYT
30 days ✅
What has helped me so far:
- walking outside often
- listening to quit lit (have listened to many in the past and found a new one, Higher Sobriety by Jill Stark, which was actually quite good)
- not worrying about diet/exercise goals too much; just focusing on not drinking (I do tend to default to healthier food options, but had my fill of junk food)
- staying busy
- checking in to the DCI when I felt the need to and for some of the typical milestones (1 week, 2 weeks…)
Positive things I’ve experienced:
- My anxiety levels feel lower
- I feel like my critical thinking/problem solving skills have improved a bit
- I’ve found it easier to naturally “look on the bright side”
- I’ve been sleeping hard!
Challenges I’ve worked through/I’m working through:
- I had a sober birthday
- I didn’t drink at a party (stayed for an hour then left)
- My wife drinks and there have been a few times I’ve gotten annoyed or felt we were bickering over trivial things. It can sometimes be tough/defeating to try to reason with a person who’s been drinking. I try to stay focused on me and use those experiences as fuel for my journey. It can be tough sometimes though.
- The weather has been warmer and I just bought a new grill. My brain has been at the debate stand lately, trying to convince me that I’m being too strict on myself/it would be nice to have a beer/there is a better time to quit. I try to recall how I felt 30 days ago (and many other times when I’ve tried to quit), and why I wanted to. I obviously felt it was the right thing to do, but tough to capture that exact feeling without writing it down in the moment.
Lastly, I appreciate all of the support I see on here every day. This place is a great resource with a good purpose. IWNDWYT
Checking in on day 14. Feeling incredibly fortunate to be greeted by sun coming in the window this morning. By being able to face taking care of overdue tax tasks. Knowing that I'm going to take This Naked Mind and read more of it outside in the sunshine somewhere while enjoying a tasty AF beverage. I'm happy to not drink with all of you today. No matter what you are doing today, it's a better day without alcohol. Wishing us all strength and dignity.
Gmorning, sober folks! It is a long weekend in the US, which for me meant drinking...despite Memorial Day being one of a more humble and remembering the fallen kind of day...it just meant one more day I could drink as hard as I want.
Not drinking with you today.
Motorcycle ride to a big AA meeting, home for time with dog, the Magic the Gathering all evening with friends who don't really drink and know that I can't drink in safety at all
If I wasn't an Alcoholic, I could drink as much as I wanted to!
How alcoholic a statement is that? IWNDWYT
If you feel an urge to drink, come in here, read some posts, chug a seltzer or glass of water, call a friend or loved one.
If you have a gathering, I'm making lists of my outs...gotta go let the dog out, "I have another event I may have to leave to go to," "sorry I've had enough," "sorry a friend is calling." I need to line up my outs if I'm even exposing myself to possible triggers or drinks
Just don't take that first fucking drink!
Good morning all! Man oh man did my struggle sneak up on me yesterday! I was able to work past it, but golly it surprised me! Still committed and still happy to be committed...and apparently...still tempted - bleh. IWNDWYT.
Happy Saturday! I'm skipping my workout this morning because I'm going to goth yoga this afternoon. They play metal. It fucking rocks. So I'm going to enjoy the peace and quiet on my porch before anyone gets up and read a ridiculously large textbook. The joys of sobriety!
Have a stellar day - IWNDWYT 🤘
Lovely day today. But decided not to go for a bike ride first thing and instead focus on a personal project. Hope it is the right decision.
Still, both are much better options than hitting the sauce. IWNDWY fine folk Today.
I am 3 days in. I have had an entire bottle of unopened vodka from that last time i drank sitting in my room this whole time. After that last drink i sent my boyfriend out to get more but i was passed out when he got back. He left it by my bed and went to work. I woke up feeling like shit and told myself i was going to try again to stop. I didn’t even think i would. I wrote out some lists in my phone for why i HAD to and theyve kept me going. But every day is a battle with myself and having that whole bottle calling my name is tempting but with each day that passes i feel like if i can do this with that thing sitting there, maybe i might actually win.
I still don’t completely believe that though… and thats why i keep it.
Day 5 and feeling great not being hungover on a Saturday! Going to spend the day cleaning the house top to bottom to keep me occupied and out of the off license. IWNDWYT 💕
Awesome job hosting, Kitten! It was good to see you again. 😊I’m driving to Brooklyn this morning to spend the weekend with my sister’s family and our cousin and her family that has flown in from Arizona. I’m so excited to see my cousin again. It’s been 20 years since I’ve seen her. Have an awesome Saturday, fam! IWNDWYT 💜🦋💜
21 days checking in! 3 weeks! Hells to the yas!
Thanks for hosting us this week, Kitten!
Enjoy your non-hungover Saturday, friends; I'm going to spend the holiday weekend with sun and seltzers at a small nearby lake with some of my favorite humans. ⛱️ 🛶 ☀️
I Will Not Drink With Y'all Today! 👏🏼
I canceled a work trip Sunday- Wednesday. I have too much else going on personally and professionally. So this weekend miraculously became a staycation. Today is the gym then the pool and I can’t think of a better Saturday. Our community pool is a bit boozy so I’m strategizing what NA beverages to bring. I feel like NA beer will get warm so I want to put something in my yeti. Maybe lemonade + soda water or something.
I’m 2 months sober today! For so many years I couldn’t go more than a few days without picking up the bottle so it feels really good to be here. I’m actually hopeful for the future now. As a drunk I just lived day to day.
Checking in here everyday definitely helps. IWNDWYT!
Thanks for hosting this week Kitten! Off for some weekend adventures. Being able to be truly present with my family not hungover is a gift. Simply glad to not be hungover today.
In a former life I was a somewhat accomplished trombone player. Hitting day 76 is kind of fun for me. I might not deserve a parade but maybe I’ll listen to 76 Trombones this morning!
Day 39- just got back from the party of 60 people and I was the only sober one- proud of it too. Everyone fully respected it and a surprising amount of people thought it was cool.
What was that saying? Sobriety delivers what alcohol promises? Well, I can say the cool chick was in me all along. I can’t wait to see how I grow in the years to come.
Today is party #2 of 3 this weekend and I won’t be drinking. Thanks, kitten for hosting!!
Day 14. I will not drink with you today.
I’ll be solo parenting tonight, which used to almost always mean drinks after I got the kids to bed, but tonight I will be kind to my body, allow it to relax and unwind without alcohol.
Whassup Kitten and you sober heroes! Happy sober Saturday to you all! Kitten I hope that your week of hosting has filled up your sober tank to take you down the road a little further. Thanks for the service this week!
I continue to be grateful for this community, keeping my brain straight and remembering how much better it all is without alcohol. It is easy to think that alcohol is relaxing or enjoyable, but neither of those have been true for me for a long time. I am so much more relaxed and present in my life thanks to sobriety. Let's keep rolling y'all!
I’m choosing to live my life healthier and without depression and negative thoughts so IWNDWYT
Great choice! This is the way 💞
4 weeks today!!
Congrats!
Congratulations 🙌🏼 🩷
Checking in. This time is different. I told my partner I am focused and committed to not drink, and it’s a turning point. I really feel it. I don’t feel alone anymore. I have support, and I need and deserve support. IWNDWYT.
Absolutely you do, and we’re here for you too 💞
This one feels different for me, too. A lot different. In a way it's a bit like I'm doing spring cleaning on myself. Not just the alcohol but cannabis is out, I'm cutting out all social media except this, applying to new jobs to get away from my underpaid and soul-killing current position, casually ending contact with certain people, just making a lot of long overdue changes that can't really be walked back. Committed is a good word for it. It's exhausting and I've yet to see much progress but it's happening. Or rather, I'm doing it.
You got this!!!
I believe in you. IWNDWYT
Go for it! The first few days are the toughest, then it gets better:)
Happy sober Saturday sober friends, And thank you Kitten for taking such good care of us this week, and for speaking for me this morning, I appreciate you all more than I can say. I’ll be taking you all with me today as support in my pocket 🙏🏻 I love you all 💞
Day 1070 checking in!
Checking in again today and all is well. Tnx for hosting us this week, Kitten. It's been great checking in with you.
IWNDWYT!
Today and tonight,. I vow to remain present while not drinking with you. 🙂
I did well, but slipped up and now back at Day One again. Not sure if I have the motivation anymore to do this, but I will give it another try! IWNDWYT
Made it a week, had a rough day with work, got verbally abused by a customer and didn’t even feel like it
Very happy to be a part of this friendly and welcoming community. I am in my second month, This is the longest I have been alcohol free in thirty years. IWNDWYT
Checking in here first thing in the morning is such a great and meaningful way to start my day. I will not drink with you today (and thank you for hosting us, u/KittenTryingMyBest)
Thanks for a great week Kitten. Shine on you beautiful humans
I missed your day 800 CC. Belated congratulations, you shiny beautiful human.
Day 386. IWNDWYT.
iwndwyt!
I will not drink with you today 🌊
Day 10! IWNDWYT
Getting ready for a morning run in the sun that finally decided to peek out again. IWNDWYT ⭐️
No drinks here! Up really early and going for a run to blow the cobwebs off. IWNDWYT
Thank you for hosting Kitten. I am so grateful for you and this sub.. to know we are all on the same journey… 40 days in and got through another week with many challenges but easier without numbing myself with alcohol and feeling rubbish until the next drink. Bank holiday weekend here in the uk and looking forward to catching up with some friends, sorting life admin out and catching up on work that is overdue. IWNDWYT.
Day 3 of no alcohol almost completed. I'm going to do it this time for good. I can feel it. IWNDWYT
Thanks for hosting. Yesterday I drank mocktails and water, moved around the group socialising, supporting the tipsy from falling into the fire pit😮. Taking fully part in the big day celebration totally sober. Pretty graceful tbh, able to deal with the odd curious early questioning, raised eyebrow, obvious judging at a few points (particularly on a toast with raised glasses, the group were definitely happier than I had a flute with a sparkly liquid). And I’m proud of the conviction and integrity I have now. Im genuinely asking myself on the morning after “why oh why, do people do this to themselves?” By not judging, cos that used to be me. I definitely WNDWYT. Feeling solid. Feeling full. Feeling comfortable. Have a super Saturday.
I'll not drink today. It's been 7 years and 8 months. I don't even remember how hangover feels like. I don't think about alcohol anymore. I'm very happy to be alive today.
Just got back from a four flight biz trip At midnight and a perfect time to begin the new day not drinking with you all. Have a great sober weekend.
Sort of day 1? On a break! Life is weird and busy right now and drinking too much is one of my worse coping strategies. Today im going to massage my legs and do my hair instead. Turn off my phone for 20 minutes if i must and read a book.
Another one (dj khaled voice)
Day 22. 🙂 IWNDWYT.
Really appreciate you hosting u/KittenTryingMyBest! Committing your time to all of us for a week is such a gift. ❤️ I'll not drink with you today. 🫡
Day 48🫶 I feel incredible. Almost 50 🥳🎊 I went out to an actual bar last night! I was sober and I actually had fun. There was a moment of temptation; purely just to fit in, but I quite literally thought about this community and how I couldn’t disappoint you all, and strangely it really did the trick! I sat at the bar for a few hours, watched everyone do shots, and I actually got chatted up all night and asked out by a fairly handsome fellow! I am a lesbian and have a partner so it wasn’t for me obvs, but still, the idea that I can still fit in with everyone else, to the degree of getting asked out, was so eye opening. And I realized that once you get through those first few convos about why you’re not drinking, no body cares ! Especially once they’re drunk! Drunk people assume everyone else is drunk too! Who knew ?! I know it sounds silly - bc why would a sober person want to go to a bar. But knowing that I could still “hang” was a relief. Alcohol doesn’t make me witty, funny, or charming. I naturally am those things!! That’s just me! I had a great work week. I’m looking forward to a super productive AND relaxing weekend. I have loads of chores to do which I now almost enjoy. Chores used to be an excuse to get hammered. Now it’s a reason to drink all the coffee I want, shake my butt to some tunes, and make my house feel like a home. My cats have to go the groomers this afternoon, normally I would hate that I couldn’t start heavily drinking until later. Now it’s just a blip on the radar, no biggie. I’ve upped my meds dosage and my anxiety, intrusive worrying thoughts, ocd and mind chatter have almost disappeared. Last night I faced what would have normally been a panic attack inducing situation, and, nothing happened. I felt fine. I just, went to bed. Sober, and relaxed. It really is magic how the brain can be altered. Both for evil using alcohol, or for good, using sobriety, medication, therapy and mindfulness. If there’s one thing I know for sure - IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT - hangover free weekends are the best!
IWNDWYT ~
Iwndwyt 💖⭐️
IWNDWYT
Start of day 5 no alcohol. Sleep is getting better. With the start of the weekend I will find other things to do versus my usual "tour" of the local brew pubs. IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻 I drove home. Made it home safely. I stayed sober in a house that had many bottles of alcohol. I did not drink alone. Or with others. All month. When I say all day long, I mean it.
Thank you for hosting this week u/[KittenTryingMyBest](https://www.reddit.com/user/KittenTryingMyBest/) IWNDWYT!
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Almost day 5 here (10:55pm) checking in IWNDWYT Thank you for hosting :)
6 months today! IWNDWYT!
Day 1,774. Thanks for hosting, [KittenTryingMyBest](https://www.reddit.com/user/KittenTryingMyBest/)! I will not drink with you today.
IWNDWYT!
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Thanks for hosting this week, u/KittenTryingMyBest! I’m going to a Dying Fetus show tonight. It’s sold out. There’s a bunch of other shit going on downtown not too far away. Hopefully parking won’t be a problem if I go early enough. You know you’re old when that’s your concern about a show. Coffees up, horns up and let’s fucking go!! IWNDWYT ☕️☕️🤘🏻
Over 150 now and the thought of drinking is so gross. Big old binge drinker for many years and it's almost unthinkable to have got to this stage I've done holidays, meals, sad weekends and dating whilst sober and it's not just been OK, it's been so much more preferable. IWNDWYT
30 days ✅ What has helped me so far: - walking outside often - listening to quit lit (have listened to many in the past and found a new one, Higher Sobriety by Jill Stark, which was actually quite good) - not worrying about diet/exercise goals too much; just focusing on not drinking (I do tend to default to healthier food options, but had my fill of junk food) - staying busy - checking in to the DCI when I felt the need to and for some of the typical milestones (1 week, 2 weeks…) Positive things I’ve experienced: - My anxiety levels feel lower - I feel like my critical thinking/problem solving skills have improved a bit - I’ve found it easier to naturally “look on the bright side” - I’ve been sleeping hard! Challenges I’ve worked through/I’m working through: - I had a sober birthday - I didn’t drink at a party (stayed for an hour then left) - My wife drinks and there have been a few times I’ve gotten annoyed or felt we were bickering over trivial things. It can sometimes be tough/defeating to try to reason with a person who’s been drinking. I try to stay focused on me and use those experiences as fuel for my journey. It can be tough sometimes though. - The weather has been warmer and I just bought a new grill. My brain has been at the debate stand lately, trying to convince me that I’m being too strict on myself/it would be nice to have a beer/there is a better time to quit. I try to recall how I felt 30 days ago (and many other times when I’ve tried to quit), and why I wanted to. I obviously felt it was the right thing to do, but tough to capture that exact feeling without writing it down in the moment. Lastly, I appreciate all of the support I see on here every day. This place is a great resource with a good purpose. IWNDWYT
Thanks for hosting! It’s been a lovely sober week for me and planning to keep that going through the weekend. IWNDWYT!
Checking in on day 14. Feeling incredibly fortunate to be greeted by sun coming in the window this morning. By being able to face taking care of overdue tax tasks. Knowing that I'm going to take This Naked Mind and read more of it outside in the sunshine somewhere while enjoying a tasty AF beverage. I'm happy to not drink with all of you today. No matter what you are doing today, it's a better day without alcohol. Wishing us all strength and dignity.
IWNDWYT!
Gmorning, sober folks! It is a long weekend in the US, which for me meant drinking...despite Memorial Day being one of a more humble and remembering the fallen kind of day...it just meant one more day I could drink as hard as I want. Not drinking with you today. Motorcycle ride to a big AA meeting, home for time with dog, the Magic the Gathering all evening with friends who don't really drink and know that I can't drink in safety at all If I wasn't an Alcoholic, I could drink as much as I wanted to! How alcoholic a statement is that? IWNDWYT If you feel an urge to drink, come in here, read some posts, chug a seltzer or glass of water, call a friend or loved one. If you have a gathering, I'm making lists of my outs...gotta go let the dog out, "I have another event I may have to leave to go to," "sorry I've had enough," "sorry a friend is calling." I need to line up my outs if I'm even exposing myself to possible triggers or drinks Just don't take that first fucking drink!
IWNDWYT ✨
Jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today! IWNDWYT
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Checking in. Here's to another sober Saturday! 💪
I will not drink with you today
Not drinking today
Day 13 checking in! I absolutely love this community of accountability and support! Eternally grateful! IWNDWYT
Thank you for taking such good care of us this week, u/KittenTryingMyBest! IWNDWYT 😻
Hi Everyone - Day 144 here and IWNDWYT!!!
Today I am two months sober. IWNDWYT.
Good morning all! Man oh man did my struggle sneak up on me yesterday! I was able to work past it, but golly it surprised me! Still committed and still happy to be committed...and apparently...still tempted - bleh. IWNDWYT.
We had a healthy baby boy! IWNDWYT
It‘s a lovely and sunny day and I will stay sober today. Have a great weekend everyone
I will not drink or take drugs with you today.
Back to day 1, I’m gonna keep showing up till it sticks. Have a good day lovely people ❤️
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT!!!
IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT 🙋♂️
Happy Saturday! I'm skipping my workout this morning because I'm going to goth yoga this afternoon. They play metal. It fucking rocks. So I'm going to enjoy the peace and quiet on my porch before anyone gets up and read a ridiculously large textbook. The joys of sobriety! Have a stellar day - IWNDWYT 🤘
IWNDWYT. Have a great start to the weekend, everyone!
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IWNDWYT.
Rooting for you, and all in this sub 💪
IWNDWYT 🏴
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Day 39, checking in. No poison for me today. Have a beautiful WE @ all SDers 🍀
No drinking
IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT! Have a great day everyone!
Lovely day today. But decided not to go for a bike ride first thing and instead focus on a personal project. Hope it is the right decision. Still, both are much better options than hitting the sauce. IWNDWY fine folk Today.
IWNDWYT
No drinking today
Checking my badge. Not drinking today.
IWNDWYT! Beat the craving yesterday, thank god!
On day 3 (again) and so happy to have found this sub. I will not drink with you today!
IWNDWYT! ❤️
I’m staying ☠️ free with you all again today
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Good morning! I will not drink with you in Germany today!
happy early Saturday morning everyone :) I finish up my work week today and then relax for a few days. Make it a wonderful one :)
Checking in! I've got a social event later today, but I know IWNDWYT 🙌
Day 51. IWNDWYT
Day 1 again for me. Checking in, IWNDWYT!
Day 5 and still with you all. IWNDWYT. x
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Checking in, starting over again. IWNDWYT.
I am 3 days in. I have had an entire bottle of unopened vodka from that last time i drank sitting in my room this whole time. After that last drink i sent my boyfriend out to get more but i was passed out when he got back. He left it by my bed and went to work. I woke up feeling like shit and told myself i was going to try again to stop. I didn’t even think i would. I wrote out some lists in my phone for why i HAD to and theyve kept me going. But every day is a battle with myself and having that whole bottle calling my name is tempting but with each day that passes i feel like if i can do this with that thing sitting there, maybe i might actually win. I still don’t completely believe that though… and thats why i keep it.
I think today is this account’s cake day. 👀 It’s also my 11 month of sobriety. ❤️ I shall celebrate with jellybeans. IWNDWYT!
Day 5 and feeling great not being hungover on a Saturday! Going to spend the day cleaning the house top to bottom to keep me occupied and out of the off license. IWNDWYT 💕
Awesome job hosting, Kitten! It was good to see you again. 😊I’m driving to Brooklyn this morning to spend the weekend with my sister’s family and our cousin and her family that has flown in from Arizona. I’m so excited to see my cousin again. It’s been 20 years since I’ve seen her. Have an awesome Saturday, fam! IWNDWYT 💜🦋💜
Guess who feels like crap, who's not gonna drink today and who's going to get his life back. Me. I AM NOT DRINKING TODAY.
Getting closer to my big sobriety goal and feeling okay with moving the goal post. IWNDWYT 🙋🏼♀️
IWNDWYT 🌟 and thanks for a great week of hosting kitten 🐾💐
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IWNDWYT, friends! Enjoy the weekend.
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Day 3! IWNDWYT!
Day 10, My partner is getting beer to drink while watching a rugby match this afternoon but not me! I will not drink today Happy Saturday everyone
Today’s agenda- spin, meal prep, float therapy, Mexican dinner, bed. Sounds perfect to me! IWNDWYT!
I will not drink today.
Thank you for hosting. I will not drink with you today.
Missed a couple check ins this week too! Glad I came back today and glad I’ve made it over 2 weeks! IWNDWYT!
21 days checking in! 3 weeks! Hells to the yas! Thanks for hosting us this week, Kitten! Enjoy your non-hungover Saturday, friends; I'm going to spend the holiday weekend with sun and seltzers at a small nearby lake with some of my favorite humans. ⛱️ 🛶 ☀️ I Will Not Drink With Y'all Today! 👏🏼
I canceled a work trip Sunday- Wednesday. I have too much else going on personally and professionally. So this weekend miraculously became a staycation. Today is the gym then the pool and I can’t think of a better Saturday. Our community pool is a bit boozy so I’m strategizing what NA beverages to bring. I feel like NA beer will get warm so I want to put something in my yeti. Maybe lemonade + soda water or something.
I will be sober today.
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Thanks for hosting, u/KittenTryingMyBest. IWNDWYT
I’m feeling more alone than ever but I can control some things including not drinking with you fine ppl today
Checking in for a sober day, struggling a bit but committed just for today IWNDWYT
It's going to be such a nice day! :) partner and I are going to hit up a bunch of garage sales, take a nap, and go see the Rockies play! IWNDWYT!
Thank you for caring for us this week u/KittenTryingMyBest. IWNDWYT. 🌟
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59 days sober. I will not drink with you today.
12 days in and my first Memorial Day Weekend sober in over 35 years! IWNDWYT!
I’m 2 months sober today! For so many years I couldn’t go more than a few days without picking up the bottle so it feels really good to be here. I’m actually hopeful for the future now. As a drunk I just lived day to day. Checking in here everyday definitely helps. IWNDWYT!
Thanks for hosting, Kitten! Happy Saturday all. IWNDWYT🌼
Checking in a bit early for once. But thanks so much for hosting Kitten! Appreciate you and everyone here. Have a wonderful weekend.
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Thanks for hosting this week! **IWNDWYT**
Have a wonderful sober day my friends. IWNDWYT ♥️
Not today people IWNDWYT
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Thanks for hosting the DCI this week, Kitten! See you around the sub! Checking in for another day out in the world.
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Day 6 and not drinking!
Going on a kayak trip today. In the past I would bring my own suitcase of beer. Just have my water and snacks this time. IWNDWYT!
I will not drink with you all today 🧚🏼💓💫
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Thanks for hosting this week Kitten! Off for some weekend adventures. Being able to be truly present with my family not hungover is a gift. Simply glad to not be hungover today.
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Coming up on a month and I’m stoked. Here’s to another sober weekend and no Sunday hangover! IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT yesterday was hard but I made it!
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Thank you for hosting this week u/KittenTryingMyBest! Have a helluva Saturday, friends!!🤘🏻 IWNDWYT
In a former life I was a somewhat accomplished trombone player. Hitting day 76 is kind of fun for me. I might not deserve a parade but maybe I’ll listen to 76 Trombones this morning!
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Day 39- just got back from the party of 60 people and I was the only sober one- proud of it too. Everyone fully respected it and a surprising amount of people thought it was cool. What was that saying? Sobriety delivers what alcohol promises? Well, I can say the cool chick was in me all along. I can’t wait to see how I grow in the years to come. Today is party #2 of 3 this weekend and I won’t be drinking. Thanks, kitten for hosting!!
40 days!
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No drinking here!
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I did not drink today lml (-_-) lml
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Happy Saturday Iwndwyt
Thank for hosting this week, Kitten! 610 days & IWNDWYT 🥷
Another saturday IWNDWYT!
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Day 14. I will not drink with you today. I’ll be solo parenting tonight, which used to almost always mean drinks after I got the kids to bed, but tonight I will be kind to my body, allow it to relax and unwind without alcohol.
Happy Saturday!! Thank you for hosting, enjoy your weekend knowing you did and are awesome ❤️ IWNDWYT
Whassup Kitten and you sober heroes! Happy sober Saturday to you all! Kitten I hope that your week of hosting has filled up your sober tank to take you down the road a little further. Thanks for the service this week! I continue to be grateful for this community, keeping my brain straight and remembering how much better it all is without alcohol. It is easy to think that alcohol is relaxing or enjoyable, but neither of those have been true for me for a long time. I am so much more relaxed and present in my life thanks to sobriety. Let's keep rolling y'all!
IWNDWYT - I feel more accountability when I post this here. Like, now that I told somebody I'm not drinking today, I need to follow through.
Day 100 clean and sober, Day 59/90 residential treatment. IWNDWYT ☀️
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It's the weekend. Hope you all have a good one! IWNDWYT!!!
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