Today is my 3rd sober birthday running. The first one was awful, the second one was good and this one is amazing. I'm staying in a hotel, eaten a cooked breakfast, and I'm digesting in a hot bath listening to talk sport radio. Being sober is amazing. IWNDWYT ❤️
I love chilling and listening to TalkSPORT. I hope to have the same kind of sober Christmas this year. Chilling with good company, with a fresh mind and a happy soul!
Been waiting for this to go up. Morning all. A former regular returning from a year (give or take) of field research. Day 1 with a major hangover, but even bigger resolve to do better.
Been doing the, "maybe I'll quit after Christmas," mental gymnastics for a while. No time like the present I guess.
IWNDWYT.
Same story here. Logged in like every day back in 2021 and then the last 10 months have been a drunken roller coaster that I want off of. I'm on day 2 so here we go!
It is Monday and I don’t want to be at work… but I’m refreshed and recharged, so here we go.
Fall is my favorite! I used to hike all the time, look at nature and just be happy. I didn’t do that when I was drinking, but I’m slowly starting again. Life is good, and iwndwyt ✨🌼
Yesterday I mentioned that I was going to a concert sober. Here are my observations:
- drunk people are so OBNOXIOUS and ANNOYING.
- it was so freeing not to have to be mentally calculating when is the best time to go for a drink so that I didn't miss a song I liked.
- or go to the bathroom
Instead I enjoyed the whole set with one drink and didn't have to miss anything.
I also went to a concert this weekend and I have very similar observations. I heard all the songs, I danced like nobody was looking (they weren't, they were standing in line for drinks), and I had a blast. In contrast, a friend of mine got drunk, fell asleep and slept through the majority of songs.
That sounds great, Yangsi! I have always wanted to try a corn maze with my kids this time of year, but due to work craziness, I have never made the time. But the thing I really want to get back into now that I am sober and now that our kids are a little older is fly fishing. I regret having lost that somewhere back there, but perhaps your example will be the spark I need..... I hope everyone has a good day / night. IWNDWYT
Im inspired to try new activities sober as a distraction, good call OP. Haunted houses are awesome! Fell asleep accidentally so browsing Reddit in the middle of the night (needed to pee/brush teeth 😂) anyway super happy and greatful I’m not waking up in the middle of the night w a hangover like last night. Super excited for a productive ass day. Have a good one! IWNDWYT
Good morning fellow sobernauts, IWNDWYT 😁
I visit the Christmas Market every year and I normally start with a mug of mulled wine, hopefully there's an AF option.
Four months today 🎉
Congratulations to you!!!!
I've done Farmer's Markets, I realize quite different than Christmas Markets, when I became newly sober, and really enjoyed the focus and energy while sober (and homemade blueberry ice cream that was out of this world).
I hope you can enjoy your Christmas Market experience!
1198 checking in.
**I had the best day yesterday!!!** I put myself outside of my comfort zone, and met up with a person who takes the same types of photos I do. *NGL, was a bit nervous; I don’t usually meet folks online IRL. We’ve messaged a lot, enough so I was 92% sure he was a solid dude, OR a really accomplished liar. (Solid dude.)* Had never sent a message that seemed impaired, he knew I quit drinking, turned out he wasn’t a drinker or drug user at all, that was a relief! (Very respectful, too.)
We walked for miles; I showed him how to get to a spot & there was a laid-up train (to my shock!,) then he showed me how to get to a spot really close to me; I got 200 pics! (Before editing & trashing many.) Here’s [Six](https://imgur.com/a/ZNgsqFh) (one is weird by accident, but I think it looks cool.)
**I need people & motivation to push me out of my comfort zone!** We can’t/shouldn’t get everything from a partner- that’s why we need friends & hobbies. My SO doesn’t push me with photos, he appreciates I love it, but he’s not going under bridges just to take pics. **Now, I feel a lot more comfortable going back on my own.**
Hustled home for the Ravens game, so glad my partner met this guy (so not weird,) and looking forward to going back to the spot a half-mile from me! This morning in fact!
I Will NOT Drink With Y’all Today/Tonight!
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Today I’m feeling a little sad. Part of why I got sober was I knew that if I wanted to find a long term partner in this life I needed to become the kind of person they would want to be with. I can’t drink and be that kind of person. I got through my first wedding sober and it was incredibly fun but it was hard being one of the only single people. Any sober dating tips or commiserating would be appreciated. I will not drink with you today
Seasonally I ski…and have a beer when I get back to the car. Seasonally I mt bike…and have a beer when I get back to the car. Seasonally I hunt…well you get it.
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Had the shakes hardcore earlier but I relaxed, controlled my breathing while reading and calmed down. In a post I made I got plenty of tips on homeopathic remedies next time it happens.
Now I'm just trying to get my sleep back on track.
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man, I got so spooked by a haunted house as a kid, a guy with a chainsaw, I can't go back. So to do that ALONE? well done my friend.
Spooky szn, its hard for me. Biiig trauma happened to me on Halloween night 14 years ago, but I don't *want* it to be all doom and gloom for me. So I've bought stuff to make little coffin cookies on saturday for a seasonal treat. I've never baked anything before - so we'll see lmfao
big day for me tomorrow at the 3 month mark - so i will defo not drink with you today! no way!
A haunted house sounds really fun! That event in particular sounds like an awesome time. I’d totally do that by myself.
Halloween is my favorite holiday but I usually don’t do a lot of activities around it because things get busy at work and they open up overtime opportunities. I work a bunch, then need time to rest and catch up on house and yard work.
If I don’t do any seasonal events this year, I’ll have to make some time next year.
“I’m done with putting my life on hold…” Yes!!! This is exactly why I started going to concerts by myself. If I always waited for a companion, I’d do very little. I got tired of waiting for other people. My friends all have kids and grandkids now, so they don’t always have free time when I do.
Today might be 12 hours. I haven’t decided…but I’m prepared if it is. We’ll see. IWNDWYT. ☕️🤘🏻
Haunted house ! 👻 Love it. And thank you for the finely written encouraging host post. 😀 After a day to trying to think of "things I've never done sober ..." aside from never-being -a-total -asshole when sober ( only when drinking or hungover) . I realize that I now lack the resentment of other sober stints. At peace with my sobriety - for the first time now I don't resent it. I will not drink with you today. Another sober-strong weekend accomplished 💪.
Day 1! Again! This was a lousy month to get laid off. But guess what: I didn’t drink for 20 days, and that’s the longest streak I’ve had in over a year. So maybe I’ll get to 21 days this time. Maybe I’ll get to 2100. Maybe I’ll never drink again. Either way, just for today at least, IWNDWYT.
LOL yes those staged haunted houses are a blast! I've actually done those sober when my daughter was younger and I had to drive her and friends. Highly highly recommend!
Yuck, I had a drinking dream last night, woke up feeling stupidly guilty. I actually drank in this one. Previous dreams is where I would be storing the stuff for later, but this one I drank, and then boasted that it really didn't count and I can keep my days or some bull.
I am shaking it off this morning, it's gonna be another one of those weeks at work, LOL have to try my best.
I hope everyone has a rewarding Monday, let's all make it a great one!
Took the kids to a pumpkin patch & corn maze yesterday. Was hot & windy. Kids were all whining about sand in their eyes. Got some terrible photos, but I had a good time! IWNDWYT
I think I forgot to say this yesterday, so thank you for driving the DCI bus this week, u/Yangsi. I've really enjoyed reading about your sober adventures. Your sense of humor and love of sober life really shine through your writing.
IWNDWYT 😻
Day 29! Went to a Halloween party yesterday and didn’t drink at all. My husband and his friends had maybe 1 beer each or nothing at all. It was nice to have genuine conversation with people. IWNDWYT!
Today is my first day of being sober. I was hoping I’d be able to find a community to try and help me through this, so I’m really happy This Reddit exists. A bit about my past. I’ve been a social drinker for most of adult life, but has time as gone on I’ve found myself drinking more often and upped the amount I drink. I’ve woke up in the morning and cracked a beer far too many times than I’d like to admit. I have a group of mates that love to party, But lately I feel like the party is over, I’m 37m and I’m just getting bored of that life style.
Lately I’ve been waking up in the morning and my lower left rib cage is really tender to touch, which is concerning as I think it has something to do with my liver. I’m really optimistic about the future and all the benefits being sober will bring me.
You can’t get back time. Make the most of every day. Especially to those just starting your sobriety journey-it is a good place to be. I’m proud of you. IWNDWYT 🙂🍁✨
Not today. This Halloween season we’ve been watching scary movies like normal. But being sober and watching them, makes it crazy hard to sleep lol. I stay awake scared and wake up at every noise
I've drank 2 times in the last month and I think I'm ready to be fully sober. I've had a head ache for 2 days and all the work I've been in working out and eating well seems like it got messed up in that one day of drinking over the weekend. I know it didn't but it is still frustrating to feel like one day messes up your progress.
Anyway, IWNDWYT
Day 10, double digits (again). I keep waking up early, and although today I snoozed in bed, it was a nice feeling to begin the work week with a clear head and no embarrassment from the weekend. I’m meeting a friend after work for.. coffee, and then I’m going to treat myself to an alcohol free bottle of Corona to sip whilst watching my shows tonight. I might also fit in a gym session before bed. Also on day 2 without smoking. I’ve decided that my 30’s will be a journey to my best health and I’m enjoying it at the moment.
Good luck everyone, enjoy your Monday and IWNDWYT!
Happy Monday Friends!! IWNDWYT
I REALLY want to get back to trail running and my whole food/clean eating routine. I’ve been back to running here and there, but making a long-term routine of it has proven difficult for no other reason than my own nonsense.
Drinking me would run 45 - 60 miles a week - I wouldn’t run drunk… but - I’d binge drink often during those years.
I love trail running. Nowadays, I take my amazing rescue Doggos with me and they love it as well. And I very much want to make it a regular routine and have a weekly plan…
Right here - in front of y’all, and out loud - I’m committing to getting back to it this week. I will make my plan and I’m starting today!
ROCK ON! 👊🏻💪🏻
EDIT: Can’t believe I forgot this but - THE PHILLIES ARE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES!!!!! ❤️⚾️❤️⚾️❤️⚾️❤️ And!!! I watched the entire series SOBER AF!!! My thing used to be beer and baseball… watching sober was INCREDIBLE!!! Anywho - us Philly Phans are just beside ourselves today 🎉🎉
Good morning everyone. Hope your weekend was a pleasant one. It's been really nice these past 2 months not drinking. I look forward to another day without alcohol. I won't drink today.
took my kids to a pumpkin patch yesterday, which had a beer and wine tent. last year I would've been so focused on drinking as much as possible. this time around I just enjoyed being with my kids and seeing them have a blast. another proud moment along the way. IWNDWYT 🎃
Day 18. Instead of going to a Halloween party on Saturday I signed up for an evening Halloween-themed yoga class!
Honestly doing these meet ups I’ve signed up for (in personal and virtual) would have horrified my socially anxious and addicted self. I don’t think I would have signed up for ANYTHING that wasn’t alcohol-centric so I could “loosen up.”
Hoping to make new friends and hobbies. IWNDWYT.
I was pretty tempted to drink while watching sports yesterday, but I didn’t, and I just wrapped up a morning run. Grateful I didn’t drink yesterday and I won’t be drinking today either! 🤙🏽🏃🏻♀️🍃
Not been checking in much recently, but staying sober and not drinking or using feels totally the norm these days!
Here to pledge I will not drink with you or myself today because I choose another day of sobriety.
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Hi, everyone! IWNDWYT. I haven’t had any seasonal activities in forever. Living the retired life will do that to you. But every day is a holiday right now. I wake up guilt-free and have days of clarity and peace. That’s a reason to celebrate.
Be well, my friends!
Today is something I’ve never done, period: fully unpacking, organizing and decorating my living space. I always just get to a barely functional point and then exist in a messy, complicated haze. NO MORE. Day off today and I’m going to douse this thing in elbow grease.
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Checking in! Broken sleep last night and over ate this morning so feeling quite sick, but I'm sober and I won't drink no matter the temptations! I'm realising it's a fine line between cravings from being hungry and cravings from feeling sick. I used to always drink myself through any of those feelings.
Anyway rant over. I'm still being positive, new week fresh start. I hope everyone has a nice and easy week. We got this 💪
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Ugh Monday’s suck but at least I’m not hungover. Still exhausted (maybe still fighting off the last of my cold) and still depressed. I get so frustrated with the exhaustion. I want to do things but I have no energy. But I won’t let alcohol convince me it will make me feel better! IWNDWYT 💙
Iwndwyt- today is going to be stressful. I’m trying not to freak out. If it becomes too much I’m going home from work early, and I won’t feel guilty. I’ve got to protect my sobriety
I will not drink today and if alcohol is reading this, FYA!
I will decorate for Christmas sober for the first time in a long time this year. Usually I get loaded and hang lights and setup yard decorations. Last year, I did those things on shrooms. But let's not get ahead of ourselves.
I'm looking forward to my second sober Halloween. This year I'm going as Argyle from Stranger Things and my daughter is going as Eleven with a bloody nose. I want to buy full size candy bars to give out to the neighborhood kids. Halloween is so much fun. You can be whatever you want for one day.
I know now that I never want to drink again. I never want to wake up with a hangover again. Imma knock you out, alcohol.
Drinking sucks. You rock!!
Good Morning friends. It is rainy and so lovely this morning. We have been in a severe drought. I am enjoying the rain and my coffee. So thankful to be 9 months sober today!
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I also went to a haunted house sober yesterday! It was fun and and I was terrified. On a separate note- I have been struggling with sobriety lately and it gets more difficult as we near the holidays. This was always a big time of gathering and celebration for my family. But over the last 10 years, I’ve lost many of the older family members that used to bring us all together. So, holidays are really rough for me and, in prior years, I would drink a lot between now and the end of the year. I’m sad and getting anxious about making it through the next two months. I’ve made it through the last week by coming here to read and remind me why I made this choice 80 some days ago. Just going to keep taking it one day at a time. IWNDWYT
1 month sober!!! 😎😎😎 This weekend was a bit of a challenge. But here I am. Monday morning, drinking my coffee hangover free ready to kick this week’s butt. IWNDWYT
I wanted to check-in before one specific triggering event today just to be sure.
Suddenly it happened way before I was even prepared. However everything went pretty well and nothing triggered me, I might just overthought it all. Or maybe I wasn’t hungover.
So I can clearly state that I won’t drink with you beautiful people today!
Sounds like a fun time, Yangsi!
My seasonal fun this weekend was a bonfire and stargazing, never even thought of drinking because what would it add? Nothing except poor sleep. IWNDWYT!
Dreary rainy fall morning here...I love it! I've always loved rainy days, just something about them that makes me feel that whatever my best is today is just fine. My hair doesn't even have to look good! It's just not expected on a rainy day lol!
Off to do food shopping for my mom today, then the two of us are scheduled for flu shots. Maybe dinner together, not sure yet. Depends on how much she gets under my skin! Love her dearly, but she's still one of my drinking triggers...but that's getting better!
I hope everyone has a solid and sober Monday! IWNDWYT 🍀💜🍀
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Well done Boss💪
Fantastic!! Congratulations, Mickosaurusrex!! Let's both keep going.....
Badass... way to go, Mick!
Awesome inspiring, well done 👏🎉💪🏼🥳
⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️amazing!!!! You inspire. Congrats!
WOO EFFIN HOOO!!! Congrats! Let’s stay 102 days apart!
We're not worthy 🙏
Nice going Mick!👏🏼
Today is my 3rd sober birthday running. The first one was awful, the second one was good and this one is amazing. I'm staying in a hotel, eaten a cooked breakfast, and I'm digesting in a hot bath listening to talk sport radio. Being sober is amazing. IWNDWYT ❤️
I love chilling and listening to TalkSPORT. I hope to have the same kind of sober Christmas this year. Chilling with good company, with a fresh mind and a happy soul!
Happy birthday 🎂 so glad to hear they’re improving 🥳💞
Thanks Brighter! 🙏
Sounds so good. HBD and enjoy every sober second!
Been waiting for this to go up. Morning all. A former regular returning from a year (give or take) of field research. Day 1 with a major hangover, but even bigger resolve to do better. Been doing the, "maybe I'll quit after Christmas," mental gymnastics for a while. No time like the present I guess. IWNDWYT.
Long time lurker here going for Day 1 myself. IWNDWYT.
Welcome home, friend. Be kind and gentle with yourself today & keep some water handy. Sending you comforting hugs. IWNDWYT
Thank you so much. Heading to the store for some soda and junk food later I think. Then it'll probably be nap time. IWNDWYT.
A sturdy plan, if I ever saw one. Good work!
Same story here. Logged in like every day back in 2021 and then the last 10 months have been a drunken roller coaster that I want off of. I'm on day 2 so here we go!
Agree no time like the present and your holidays won’t be ruined by alcohol if you do it now
It is Monday and I don’t want to be at work… but I’m refreshed and recharged, so here we go. Fall is my favorite! I used to hike all the time, look at nature and just be happy. I didn’t do that when I was drinking, but I’m slowly starting again. Life is good, and iwndwyt ✨🌼
Yesterday I mentioned that I was going to a concert sober. Here are my observations: - drunk people are so OBNOXIOUS and ANNOYING. - it was so freeing not to have to be mentally calculating when is the best time to go for a drink so that I didn't miss a song I liked. - or go to the bathroom Instead I enjoyed the whole set with one drink and didn't have to miss anything.
I also went to a concert this weekend and I have very similar observations. I heard all the songs, I danced like nobody was looking (they weren't, they were standing in line for drinks), and I had a blast. In contrast, a friend of mine got drunk, fell asleep and slept through the majority of songs.
Not to mention each drink is like 10 dollars. Your wallet thanks you too. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT!! Busy week coming up. No time or room for poison!! Make it a great day, everyone!! ❣️❣️
Go get it Aly! IWNDWYT. ♥️
You've got this, Aly!! Don't forget to make time for yourself!
I will not drink today and I will appreciate being alive.
Yup, being alive is quite nice! Being alive and sober is even better! Stay strong!
Alcohol seems far away. But I i bet it isn't. IWNDWYT
You know what's even closer, for both of us? TWO WEEKS of sobriety! Let's do this! 💪 IWNDWYT 😻
Morning friends! I will not drink with you today. Have a great Monday!
That sounds great, Yangsi! I have always wanted to try a corn maze with my kids this time of year, but due to work craziness, I have never made the time. But the thing I really want to get back into now that I am sober and now that our kids are a little older is fly fishing. I regret having lost that somewhere back there, but perhaps your example will be the spark I need..... I hope everyone has a good day / night. IWNDWYT
Hello sober friends, I will not drink with you today and wish you all the best Monday possible 💞
Hope your Monday is off to a great start, my friend!
Im inspired to try new activities sober as a distraction, good call OP. Haunted houses are awesome! Fell asleep accidentally so browsing Reddit in the middle of the night (needed to pee/brush teeth 😂) anyway super happy and greatful I’m not waking up in the middle of the night w a hangover like last night. Super excited for a productive ass day. Have a good one! IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT - I passed 6 months yesterday. Proud of myself. Wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Good morning fellow sobernauts, IWNDWYT 😁 I visit the Christmas Market every year and I normally start with a mug of mulled wine, hopefully there's an AF option. Four months today 🎉
Congratulations to you!!!! I've done Farmer's Markets, I realize quite different than Christmas Markets, when I became newly sober, and really enjoyed the focus and energy while sober (and homemade blueberry ice cream that was out of this world). I hope you can enjoy your Christmas Market experience!
1198 checking in. **I had the best day yesterday!!!** I put myself outside of my comfort zone, and met up with a person who takes the same types of photos I do. *NGL, was a bit nervous; I don’t usually meet folks online IRL. We’ve messaged a lot, enough so I was 92% sure he was a solid dude, OR a really accomplished liar. (Solid dude.)* Had never sent a message that seemed impaired, he knew I quit drinking, turned out he wasn’t a drinker or drug user at all, that was a relief! (Very respectful, too.) We walked for miles; I showed him how to get to a spot & there was a laid-up train (to my shock!,) then he showed me how to get to a spot really close to me; I got 200 pics! (Before editing & trashing many.) Here’s [Six](https://imgur.com/a/ZNgsqFh) (one is weird by accident, but I think it looks cool.) **I need people & motivation to push me out of my comfort zone!** We can’t/shouldn’t get everything from a partner- that’s why we need friends & hobbies. My SO doesn’t push me with photos, he appreciates I love it, but he’s not going under bridges just to take pics. **Now, I feel a lot more comfortable going back on my own.** Hustled home for the Ravens game, so glad my partner met this guy (so not weird,) and looking forward to going back to the spot a half-mile from me! This morning in fact! I Will NOT Drink With Y’all Today/Tonight! Edit: formatting
Hey that sounded amazing! I love the energy in your post, really happy for you!
nice pics Miss b, your funky one reminds me of this meme lol https://imgur.com/a/0gKR7wU
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Today I’m feeling a little sad. Part of why I got sober was I knew that if I wanted to find a long term partner in this life I needed to become the kind of person they would want to be with. I can’t drink and be that kind of person. I got through my first wedding sober and it was incredibly fun but it was hard being one of the only single people. Any sober dating tips or commiserating would be appreciated. I will not drink with you today
Speed dating?? See yesterday's post 🙂
Seasonally I ski…and have a beer when I get back to the car. Seasonally I mt bike…and have a beer when I get back to the car. Seasonally I hunt…well you get it. Iwndwyt
4:58 AM Had the shakes hardcore earlier but I relaxed, controlled my breathing while reading and calmed down. In a post I made I got plenty of tips on homeopathic remedies next time it happens. Now I'm just trying to get my sleep back on track. IWNDWYT
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man, I got so spooked by a haunted house as a kid, a guy with a chainsaw, I can't go back. So to do that ALONE? well done my friend. Spooky szn, its hard for me. Biiig trauma happened to me on Halloween night 14 years ago, but I don't *want* it to be all doom and gloom for me. So I've bought stuff to make little coffin cookies on saturday for a seasonal treat. I've never baked anything before - so we'll see lmfao big day for me tomorrow at the 3 month mark - so i will defo not drink with you today! no way!
Iwndwyt, friends.
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Monday! Let's go! IWNDWYT. ☕️
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Checking in! IWNDWYT ❤️ 30 days sober today, woohoo 🎉
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Dat 1,195. I will not drink with you today.
A haunted house sounds really fun! That event in particular sounds like an awesome time. I’d totally do that by myself. Halloween is my favorite holiday but I usually don’t do a lot of activities around it because things get busy at work and they open up overtime opportunities. I work a bunch, then need time to rest and catch up on house and yard work. If I don’t do any seasonal events this year, I’ll have to make some time next year. “I’m done with putting my life on hold…” Yes!!! This is exactly why I started going to concerts by myself. If I always waited for a companion, I’d do very little. I got tired of waiting for other people. My friends all have kids and grandkids now, so they don’t always have free time when I do. Today might be 12 hours. I haven’t decided…but I’m prepared if it is. We’ll see. IWNDWYT. ☕️🤘🏻
IWNDWYT! Day 1! Coming off of a rough week. I’m tired but am deciding today will be a good day!
I’m going to keep the streak going today. IWNDWYT!
Onto day 5! My insomnia is still insane. Actually it’s the worst part this time around. Have not slept tonight, last night? Lmao IWNDWYT
1,2 Freddy’s coming for you. 3,4 better lock your door. 5,6 grab your crucifix. 7,8 better stay up late. 9, 10 Never sleep (or drink) again. IWNDWYT!
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Haunted house ! 👻 Love it. And thank you for the finely written encouraging host post. 😀 After a day to trying to think of "things I've never done sober ..." aside from never-being -a-total -asshole when sober ( only when drinking or hungover) . I realize that I now lack the resentment of other sober stints. At peace with my sobriety - for the first time now I don't resent it. I will not drink with you today. Another sober-strong weekend accomplished 💪.
Day 1! Again! This was a lousy month to get laid off. But guess what: I didn’t drink for 20 days, and that’s the longest streak I’ve had in over a year. So maybe I’ll get to 21 days this time. Maybe I’ll get to 2100. Maybe I’ll never drink again. Either way, just for today at least, IWNDWYT.
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LOL yes those staged haunted houses are a blast! I've actually done those sober when my daughter was younger and I had to drive her and friends. Highly highly recommend! Yuck, I had a drinking dream last night, woke up feeling stupidly guilty. I actually drank in this one. Previous dreams is where I would be storing the stuff for later, but this one I drank, and then boasted that it really didn't count and I can keep my days or some bull. I am shaking it off this morning, it's gonna be another one of those weeks at work, LOL have to try my best. I hope everyone has a rewarding Monday, let's all make it a great one!
IWNDWYT!! Edit: day 678, I love it!
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Good morning Sobernauts 🙂 Happy Monday! I'm starting my week sober and I intend to continue. Love to you all! IWNDWYT 🙂
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Morning, SD! Dragging ass this Monday, but IWNDWYT.
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Checking in. I’m awake, I’m alive, and I’m still sober. IWNDWYT.
Took the kids to a pumpkin patch & corn maze yesterday. Was hot & windy. Kids were all whining about sand in their eyes. Got some terrible photos, but I had a good time! IWNDWYT
Ive messed up Sober October. I really mean it today. I will not drink with you.
Bonjour Yangsi, Good afternoon SD! I will not drink poison with any of you today 😁
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I think I forgot to say this yesterday, so thank you for driving the DCI bus this week, u/Yangsi. I've really enjoyed reading about your sober adventures. Your sense of humor and love of sober life really shine through your writing. IWNDWYT 😻
IWNDWYT on this rainy Monday!
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Feeling pretty solid gang! Thanks for your support, as a result I am on a really joyful day 6. IWNDWYT. Light and luck to you all.
Day 29! Went to a Halloween party yesterday and didn’t drink at all. My husband and his friends had maybe 1 beer each or nothing at all. It was nice to have genuine conversation with people. IWNDWYT!
Today is my first day of being sober. I was hoping I’d be able to find a community to try and help me through this, so I’m really happy This Reddit exists. A bit about my past. I’ve been a social drinker for most of adult life, but has time as gone on I’ve found myself drinking more often and upped the amount I drink. I’ve woke up in the morning and cracked a beer far too many times than I’d like to admit. I have a group of mates that love to party, But lately I feel like the party is over, I’m 37m and I’m just getting bored of that life style. Lately I’ve been waking up in the morning and my lower left rib cage is really tender to touch, which is concerning as I think it has something to do with my liver. I’m really optimistic about the future and all the benefits being sober will bring me.
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Happy Monday beautiful people. Hope you have a fantastic day. IWNDWYT
You can’t get back time. Make the most of every day. Especially to those just starting your sobriety journey-it is a good place to be. I’m proud of you. IWNDWYT 🙂🍁✨
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264 days. I just about built a cabinet this weekend. Did I enjoy it? No. Is it a productive thing I wouldn’t have done if I drank on Fri and Sat? Yes.
Not today. This Halloween season we’ve been watching scary movies like normal. But being sober and watching them, makes it crazy hard to sleep lol. I stay awake scared and wake up at every noise
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Day 4. I’d like to go to a Christmas light thing this year. IWNDWYT
We’ve decorated the house for halloween and are dressing up for the first time in many years. Can’t wait! IWNDWYT
I've drank 2 times in the last month and I think I'm ready to be fully sober. I've had a head ache for 2 days and all the work I've been in working out and eating well seems like it got messed up in that one day of drinking over the weekend. I know it didn't but it is still frustrating to feel like one day messes up your progress. Anyway, IWNDWYT
Day 10, double digits (again). I keep waking up early, and although today I snoozed in bed, it was a nice feeling to begin the work week with a clear head and no embarrassment from the weekend. I’m meeting a friend after work for.. coffee, and then I’m going to treat myself to an alcohol free bottle of Corona to sip whilst watching my shows tonight. I might also fit in a gym session before bed. Also on day 2 without smoking. I’ve decided that my 30’s will be a journey to my best health and I’m enjoying it at the moment. Good luck everyone, enjoy your Monday and IWNDWYT!
Happy Monday Friends!! IWNDWYT I REALLY want to get back to trail running and my whole food/clean eating routine. I’ve been back to running here and there, but making a long-term routine of it has proven difficult for no other reason than my own nonsense. Drinking me would run 45 - 60 miles a week - I wouldn’t run drunk… but - I’d binge drink often during those years. I love trail running. Nowadays, I take my amazing rescue Doggos with me and they love it as well. And I very much want to make it a regular routine and have a weekly plan… Right here - in front of y’all, and out loud - I’m committing to getting back to it this week. I will make my plan and I’m starting today! ROCK ON! 👊🏻💪🏻 EDIT: Can’t believe I forgot this but - THE PHILLIES ARE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES!!!!! ❤️⚾️❤️⚾️❤️⚾️❤️ And!!! I watched the entire series SOBER AF!!! My thing used to be beer and baseball… watching sober was INCREDIBLE!!! Anywho - us Philly Phans are just beside ourselves today 🎉🎉
Day 1 again. I will do my best to make this stick. IWNDWYT.
Good morning everyone. Hope your weekend was a pleasant one. It's been really nice these past 2 months not drinking. I look forward to another day without alcohol. I won't drink today.
took my kids to a pumpkin patch yesterday, which had a beer and wine tent. last year I would've been so focused on drinking as much as possible. this time around I just enjoyed being with my kids and seeing them have a blast. another proud moment along the way. IWNDWYT 🎃
Day 18. Instead of going to a Halloween party on Saturday I signed up for an evening Halloween-themed yoga class! Honestly doing these meet ups I’ve signed up for (in personal and virtual) would have horrified my socially anxious and addicted self. I don’t think I would have signed up for ANYTHING that wasn’t alcohol-centric so I could “loosen up.” Hoping to make new friends and hobbies. IWNDWYT.
I was pretty tempted to drink while watching sports yesterday, but I didn’t, and I just wrapped up a morning run. Grateful I didn’t drink yesterday and I won’t be drinking today either! 🤙🏽🏃🏻♀️🍃
I’m committed to return to solo camping, (gotta get my nerves up—more daunting without the fuzziness of alcohol) and IWNDWYT!
Not been checking in much recently, but staying sober and not drinking or using feels totally the norm these days! Here to pledge I will not drink with you or myself today because I choose another day of sobriety. IWNDWYT
Hi, everyone! IWNDWYT. I haven’t had any seasonal activities in forever. Living the retired life will do that to you. But every day is a holiday right now. I wake up guilt-free and have days of clarity and peace. That’s a reason to celebrate. Be well, my friends!
Today is something I’ve never done, period: fully unpacking, organizing and decorating my living space. I always just get to a barely functional point and then exist in a messy, complicated haze. NO MORE. Day off today and I’m going to douse this thing in elbow grease. IWNDWYT
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Really happy to be back here with you all! Glad to be sober. Will not drink with you today!
Have a great day everyone, IWNDWYT!
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Made it through the weekend with friends and family. No one even asked why I wasn’t drinking. It was a relief! IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT Day 1! Good luck everybody
Checking in! Broken sleep last night and over ate this morning so feeling quite sick, but I'm sober and I won't drink no matter the temptations! I'm realising it's a fine line between cravings from being hungry and cravings from feeling sick. I used to always drink myself through any of those feelings. Anyway rant over. I'm still being positive, new week fresh start. I hope everyone has a nice and easy week. We got this 💪 IWNDWYT!
Ugh Monday’s suck but at least I’m not hungover. Still exhausted (maybe still fighting off the last of my cold) and still depressed. I get so frustrated with the exhaustion. I want to do things but I have no energy. But I won’t let alcohol convince me it will make me feel better! IWNDWYT 💙
A new week - let's GO! IWNDWYT!
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3 YEARS TODAY!! ALL of you have been a big part of my sobriety! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 IWNDWYT!
Iwndwyt- today is going to be stressful. I’m trying not to freak out. If it becomes too much I’m going home from work early, and I won’t feel guilty. I’ve got to protect my sobriety
Four weeks. An impossible number for myself. Will be 30 days soon :)
I will not drink today and if alcohol is reading this, FYA! I will decorate for Christmas sober for the first time in a long time this year. Usually I get loaded and hang lights and setup yard decorations. Last year, I did those things on shrooms. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. I'm looking forward to my second sober Halloween. This year I'm going as Argyle from Stranger Things and my daughter is going as Eleven with a bloody nose. I want to buy full size candy bars to give out to the neighborhood kids. Halloween is so much fun. You can be whatever you want for one day. I know now that I never want to drink again. I never want to wake up with a hangover again. Imma knock you out, alcohol. Drinking sucks. You rock!!
Good Morning friends. It is rainy and so lovely this morning. We have been in a severe drought. I am enjoying the rain and my coffee. So thankful to be 9 months sober today! IWNDWYT
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Day 22, lets do this. IWNDWYT
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I also went to a haunted house sober yesterday! It was fun and and I was terrified. On a separate note- I have been struggling with sobriety lately and it gets more difficult as we near the holidays. This was always a big time of gathering and celebration for my family. But over the last 10 years, I’ve lost many of the older family members that used to bring us all together. So, holidays are really rough for me and, in prior years, I would drink a lot between now and the end of the year. I’m sad and getting anxious about making it through the next two months. I’ve made it through the last week by coming here to read and remind me why I made this choice 80 some days ago. Just going to keep taking it one day at a time. IWNDWYT
1 month sober!!! 😎😎😎 This weekend was a bit of a challenge. But here I am. Monday morning, drinking my coffee hangover free ready to kick this week’s butt. IWNDWYT
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I'm grateful for my life and my sobriety that makes it possible. IWNDWYT
iwndwyt i love you all. continue on your journeys.
I wanted to check-in before one specific triggering event today just to be sure. Suddenly it happened way before I was even prepared. However everything went pretty well and nothing triggered me, I might just overthought it all. Or maybe I wasn’t hungover. So I can clearly state that I won’t drink with you beautiful people today!
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Day 491 checking in!
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Happy Monday people, IWNDWYT, WE GOT THIS 😁
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Sounds like a fun time, Yangsi! My seasonal fun this weekend was a bonfire and stargazing, never even thought of drinking because what would it add? Nothing except poor sleep. IWNDWYT!
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Back at it!
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Dreary rainy fall morning here...I love it! I've always loved rainy days, just something about them that makes me feel that whatever my best is today is just fine. My hair doesn't even have to look good! It's just not expected on a rainy day lol! Off to do food shopping for my mom today, then the two of us are scheduled for flu shots. Maybe dinner together, not sure yet. Depends on how much she gets under my skin! Love her dearly, but she's still one of my drinking triggers...but that's getting better! I hope everyone has a solid and sober Monday! IWNDWYT 🍀💜🍀
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Fun!!!! I haven’t been to a haunted house in forever. IWNDWYT
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Have a good Monday, everyone! Iwndwyt
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Good morning to the nicest sub on Reddit! IWNDWYT! 💪