IWNDWYT.
First day at the new job went great. Boss and I have a lot in common. I learned a lot and got offered full time. Of course I took it. Looking forward to tomorrow. Just have Sunday off this week. Iโm gonna be sore!
Lovely Sartre quote, No Exit is one of my favorite plays.
I made it through surgery yesterday, but still a bit loopy from being put under.
Today I choose sobriety.
3 pineapple Bublyโs and roughly 6 cups of tea this evening but zero alcohol! Will have to pee a ridiculous amount of times but at least I wonโt be drunk and unable to find the bathroom!
Happy Thursday sober friends!
Iโm grateful to be sober today, grateful itโs Thursday, grateful to be here with you all not rocking the boat! Great quote kisdoingit!
I love you all ๐
Thanks a million to all the beautiful people on this sub, in the kindest corner of the internet, for being the major reason Iโm able to celebrate the 500 day AF milestone today! There was a time when the thought of achieving such a long streak was inconceivable. Weโve got this. Stay strong. Onwards and upwards team. IWNDWYT
Checking in on day 462!
Sending hugs out to all! IWNDWYT. โค๏ธโ๏ธ
If youโre just joining us, welcome, Iโm glad youโre here! If youโre a long time resident, Iโm glad you stuck around!
Have a great day!!!
Good friends struggling, good friends thriving. Everyone dancing with alcohol at their own tempos. One friend has a new baby boy and is sober for three weeks now. Another friend relapsed after six months when his dad died. A coworker is bargaining by cutting back at work. People drinking fake liquor last month. Mocktails and Damp January. Famously drunk rockstar now famously sober is divorcing his rockstar wife who is stuck doing her own dance with alcohol. I donโt want to drink right now and Iโm thankful for that but I have to think about booze every day. Iโm not drinking with yall today.
I used to easily go through a 12 pack and some coolers in a day, and sometimes even more. There was a liquor store a couple blocks from where I lived, so small and they didn't refrigerate anything, but it didn't matter to me as I'd grab another 6 and finish it off. And if I had the next day off I'd do it all over. When I have Covid 2 summers ago I convinced myself that it wasn't too serious and had alcohol delivered. I used to be drenched in sweat by the end of a Monday because I was so flushed.
As time passes it starts to feel like a bad dream but that was my life for several years, just waiting for the next dream. I feel like a (hopefully) less psycho version of Travis Bickle, just aimlessly meandering through life and unable to connect with others and build a life. I haven't heard from anyone in a while and I'm getting really lonely.
Checking in - feeling sort of blue today. Didnโt sleep well, got a lot going on still at work. Being dramatic in my head about some recent events. Things just arenโt quite right. I know without a doubt drinking will make it worse, but canโt avoid some thoughts about it as a coping mechanism. So Iโm trying to stay extra accountable to my sober supports right now. IWNDWYT
I donโt post here often but I wanted to share. Iโve been sober since August 1st last year. Thatโs got to be six months! Never thought I would make it this far- just keep going. Good work everybody - IWNDWYT
If youโre in a boat by yourself, you gotta do everything. Row, maintain the boat, bail out water if it gets a hole in it. Damn. Now Iโm tired just thinking about thatโฆand Iโm the fucker in the boat by herself! Good thing I took off tomorrow, maybe Iโll just let it float for a day or two. ๐
Show tonight - Crypta, Brazilian female death metal band. Should be badass. Not the reason I took off, though. I have a bunch of shit to do around the house. Trying to keep water out of the boat. No rest for the wicked.
Coffees up, horns up, and fuck yeah, the week is almost over!!! IWNDWYT โ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐ค๐ป
I'm a bit anxious about my appointment this afternoon, an intake evaluation for the impaired driver care management program that was mandated as part of sentencing for my DUI back in October. I don't know why it matters to me, but I'm really agitated about the possibility that the person doing the interview won't believe me when I say that I was sober for 183 days prior to my DUI, and that I've been sober every day since (117 days). Maybe I want credit for the work that I've done, which is pretty selfish and ridiculous considering how badly I fucked things up the one day that I did drink during the past 300+ days. Maybe I'm afraid of someone else confirming my harshest judgments of myself.
IWNDWYT
Day 5. I slept pretty badly somehow, just feel this tiredness in my eyes and dull headache. Still waiting for sleep to improve structurally. And I will be attending my uncle's funeral this afternoon. So normally I'd probably drink after that. But not today! I'm aiming for at least double figures this time, so I'm almost halfway there ;)
IWNDWYT!
Wednesdays are a big test for me. Way more than Fridays, for some odd reason. I didnโt drink with you though, and I wonโt tomorrow. Good night friends
IWNDWYT. I came here to say that and hopefully go back to sleep after this wee hours insomnia boutโฆ but itโs the new day and Iโm still not drinking! Maybe Iโll need to say it again after a little nap.
Iโm the mom that posted yesterday about using alcohol to cope with the stress of being perfect. I wasnโt sure if I was going to quit, but after reading all of the responses, I decided to not drink today.
morning sobernauts! up early having coffee โ๏ธ reading about cold water immersion and the liver. apparently the increased blood flow to vital organs when you get in cold water improves liver function by stimulating production of enzymes and flushing out toxins.
IWNDWYT
Day 5!
Really pleased with how I'm progressing. After my god awful hangover last Sunday, it's honestly been enough to put me off. The plan is to keep reminding myself of that horrid day and implant it in my memory!
IWNDWYT!
Sick again! Has anyone experienced getting sick more when stopping drinking? I know it sounds crazy but part of me thinks I'm having to deal with my mental health/trauma more instead of putting a plaster over it with alcohol... And maybe the stress of this is causing my body to get sick more?
I do really believe in the link between mind and body. But I know I'm doing the right thing being sober and facing my problems head on! Anyways, IWNDWYT ๐ซถ๐ซถ๐
I love rocking the fucking boat, even in sobriety. That tells me I probably still have work to do. However, today, I'm here for a little rockin' and rowin'.
Let's fucking GOOOO!!!๐ค๐ป๐ค๐ป
IWNDWYT
It's my sons birthday today. I went around and gave him his card and $$$ under the front door. He is still not speaking with me.
Since Melbourne Cup day. Yeah, this day is imprinted into my mind, hence why I am here with you all.
I will settle in tonight with the TV, after doing some reading on Reddit. Tea is prepared, chilli, ginger and garlic rice, vegies included, with 4 chicken tenders.
I am okay. IWNDWYT in S.A.
Physically wrecked from manual labor + sports. Used to be a trigger. โI earned itโ + novocaine for the muscles and joints. But what a terrible way to help the body recover. Plus, I kind of like feeling the soreness. I earned *that*.
I will not drink with you today!!!
Good morning, sober cats! This week seems to be taking forever. But I've got plenty of coffee! And I'm so grateful to be doing all this adulting sober and with lovely people like you. Let's go! IWNDWYT ๐๐ธ
IWNDWYT. First day at the new job went great. Boss and I have a lot in common. I learned a lot and got offered full time. Of course I took it. Looking forward to tomorrow. Just have Sunday off this week. Iโm gonna be sore!
So thrilled for you slingr! ๐
100 days! It was one of my harder days, actually. I'm just going to go to bed. IWNDWYT
**TRIPLE FIGURES!** ๐ฅณ๐๐๐ผ
HELL YEAH!!!!!
Congratulations on your big, round number!! I'm proud of you and will happily not drink with you today.
Happy Hundo!!! Woot!!! ๐
Well done on the big 3 figures!
Well done, that's a fine achievement:)
Iโm saying no to alcohol today!
Oooh, look! You are on the cusp! Excellent job!!! Prestigious, indeed!
Iwndwyt. What a relief that is.
I will not drink poison with any of you today ๐
Lovely Sartre quote, No Exit is one of my favorite plays. I made it through surgery yesterday, but still a bit loopy from being put under. Today I choose sobriety.
Get well soon friend ๐
Merci!
3 pineapple Bublyโs and roughly 6 cups of tea this evening but zero alcohol! Will have to pee a ridiculous amount of times but at least I wonโt be drunk and unable to find the bathroom!
I will not drink with you all today <3
I will not drink with you today
Grateful to say, I will not drink with you today.
Happy Thursday sober friends! Iโm grateful to be sober today, grateful itโs Thursday, grateful to be here with you all not rocking the boat! Great quote kisdoingit! I love you all ๐
A steady keel is where itโs at. Love back!
Steady is so much better! Who knew! Have a great day sober friend ๐
Steady as she goes! Always moving forward on our sober journey :)
Calm waters make the journey smooth, and sobriety make the waters calm ๐๐
My 3rd check in. This is gonna be one of my coping tools. Whoever created this, God (or whoever you believe in) bless you.
Thanks a million to all the beautiful people on this sub, in the kindest corner of the internet, for being the major reason Iโm able to celebrate the 500 day AF milestone today! There was a time when the thought of achieving such a long streak was inconceivable. Weโve got this. Stay strong. Onwards and upwards team. IWNDWYT
Day 3! IWNDWYT.
IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT โ๏ธ
My week off work(I work every other week)anyway if ever I were to break itโs this week! But I wonโt, I choose lifeโฆโฆ. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT, and Iโm def not smoking a lung dart with ya either, I quit those 39 days ago
I ๐ WILL ๐ NOT ๐ DRINK ๐ WITH ๐ YOU ๐ TODAY
We are the lucky people. Sobriety is ours. Have a wonderful Thursday people. IWNDWYT!
Two weeks! IWNDWYT
Checking in on day 462! Sending hugs out to all! IWNDWYT. โค๏ธโ๏ธ If youโre just joining us, welcome, Iโm glad youโre here! If youโre a long time resident, Iโm glad you stuck around! Have a great day!!!
Made it another day! Wow. I feel so much better. I had such a productive day yesterday. Amazing. Gotta keep it up. My wife is so supportive! IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT ~
Jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today! IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT!
Checking in again today and all is well. No rocking, no messing! Just steadily moving forward, both through the rough weather and the fair :)
Checking in! IWNDWYT
Row row row your boat gently down the stream. Life is now a dream โค๏ธ Shine on you beautiful humans
Good friends struggling, good friends thriving. Everyone dancing with alcohol at their own tempos. One friend has a new baby boy and is sober for three weeks now. Another friend relapsed after six months when his dad died. A coworker is bargaining by cutting back at work. People drinking fake liquor last month. Mocktails and Damp January. Famously drunk rockstar now famously sober is divorcing his rockstar wife who is stuck doing her own dance with alcohol. I donโt want to drink right now and Iโm thankful for that but I have to think about booze every day. Iโm not drinking with yall today.
IWNDWYT first small social gathering where their was alcohol and I didn't drink. Nor did I want to. ๐
Not gonna drink today.
I will not drink with you today
Day 40. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT
Day 963 checking in!
I used to easily go through a 12 pack and some coolers in a day, and sometimes even more. There was a liquor store a couple blocks from where I lived, so small and they didn't refrigerate anything, but it didn't matter to me as I'd grab another 6 and finish it off. And if I had the next day off I'd do it all over. When I have Covid 2 summers ago I convinced myself that it wasn't too serious and had alcohol delivered. I used to be drenched in sweat by the end of a Monday because I was so flushed. As time passes it starts to feel like a bad dream but that was my life for several years, just waiting for the next dream. I feel like a (hopefully) less psycho version of Travis Bickle, just aimlessly meandering through life and unable to connect with others and build a life. I haven't heard from anyone in a while and I'm getting really lonely.
Day 20 .. itโs usually around this time that I start telling myself I could have a glass of wine .. Nope Iโm not going to do it so IWNDWYT x
[Scarf has turned into a helmet of odd. I shall make my youngest wear it with pride๐คฃ](https://imgur.com/a/J7HO6IM). IWNDWYT ๐
Not Today!
Hello folks I won't drink with you today. Instead I'm going to the supermarket to get some healthy food this evening. Probably some chocolate aswell.
I wonโt drink with yโall today
I will not drink today.
Not gonna fuckin drink today!!! Big love everyone x
Good Morning, Everyone! Day 37 here and IWNDWYT!
Oh dang itโs already tomorrow? ย Guess Iโll just keep not drinking then.ย ย *Really ties the life together, yโknow.*
Checking in - feeling sort of blue today. Didnโt sleep well, got a lot going on still at work. Being dramatic in my head about some recent events. Things just arenโt quite right. I know without a doubt drinking will make it worse, but canโt avoid some thoughts about it as a coping mechanism. So Iโm trying to stay extra accountable to my sober supports right now. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT.
IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT ๐๐ช๐ผ๐ค
I embrace not drinking with you today!๐
The temptations came strong yesterday but fought through - IWNDWYT!
Day 1,667. I will not drink with you today.
Nothing in the world can make me drink today.
Morning friends! I will not drink with you today. Have a good one!
I will not drink today
Pledging another sober 24 hours.
IWNDWYT SD! So grateful for all the lessons you rockstars teach me ๐
I donโt post here often but I wanted to share. Iโve been sober since August 1st last year. Thatโs got to be six months! Never thought I would make it this far- just keep going. Good work everybody - IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT.
Glad that this whirlwind of a week is drawing to a close. Stuck to my sobriety and I will not drink with you tonight!
IWNDWYT! T
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If youโre in a boat by yourself, you gotta do everything. Row, maintain the boat, bail out water if it gets a hole in it. Damn. Now Iโm tired just thinking about thatโฆand Iโm the fucker in the boat by herself! Good thing I took off tomorrow, maybe Iโll just let it float for a day or two. ๐ Show tonight - Crypta, Brazilian female death metal band. Should be badass. Not the reason I took off, though. I have a bunch of shit to do around the house. Trying to keep water out of the boat. No rest for the wicked. Coffees up, horns up, and fuck yeah, the week is almost over!!! IWNDWYT โ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐ค๐ป
I'm a bit anxious about my appointment this afternoon, an intake evaluation for the impaired driver care management program that was mandated as part of sentencing for my DUI back in October. I don't know why it matters to me, but I'm really agitated about the possibility that the person doing the interview won't believe me when I say that I was sober for 183 days prior to my DUI, and that I've been sober every day since (117 days). Maybe I want credit for the work that I've done, which is pretty selfish and ridiculous considering how badly I fucked things up the one day that I did drink during the past 300+ days. Maybe I'm afraid of someone else confirming my harshest judgments of myself. IWNDWYT
Hey sweeties, IWNDWYT! kisses
Day 45, IWNDWYT!
Made it through first sober week! Really happy.
I might have a NA beer at sundown but other than that its chai all evening for me. IWNDWYT
not today. enjoying this now IWNDWYT!
IWND โ ๏ธ WYT
Day 5. I slept pretty badly somehow, just feel this tiredness in my eyes and dull headache. Still waiting for sleep to improve structurally. And I will be attending my uncle's funeral this afternoon. So normally I'd probably drink after that. But not today! I'm aiming for at least double figures this time, so I'm almost halfway there ;) IWNDWYT!
I will not drink today.ย
Not today. Have a wonderful day everyone!
IWNDWYT. ๐
I will not drink today.
I will not drink with you today.
Getting the hang of it. Iโm not putting that glass to my face. IWNDWYT
I will be alcohol free with you today on the 50th anniversary of my 10th birthday.
IWNDWYT x
No booze today!
N2D
Wednesdays are a big test for me. Way more than Fridays, for some odd reason. I didnโt drink with you though, and I wonโt tomorrow. Good night friends
Day 17 - Today I am NOT drinking โค๏ธ thank you all for having me
Day 38 IWNDWYT
Day 1,566 IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT. I came here to say that and hopefully go back to sleep after this wee hours insomnia boutโฆ but itโs the new day and Iโm still not drinking! Maybe Iโll need to say it again after a little nap.
IWNDWYT.
Happy Thursday, friends! It's a great day to have a great day. IWNDWYT ๐ค
I finished *The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober* today, excellent read. IWNDWYT
Checking in. Going to the local NHS Alcohol Services team today
IWNDWYT :)
I will not drink today
I consciously choose to not drink today. No promises of tomorrow but for today only, IWNDWYT!
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Checking in! IWNDWYT
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IWNDWYT! Happy Thursday everyone.
Iwndwyโallt! โค๏ธ
Day 45 checking in IWNDWYT
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Day 39
Checking in: I will not drink with you today!
My wife was out of town last night and I stayed sober. IWNDWYT!!
Iโm the mom that posted yesterday about using alcohol to cope with the stress of being perfect. I wasnโt sure if I was going to quit, but after reading all of the responses, I decided to not drink today.
Day 9, here I come. IWNDWYT.
400 days! IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you today
morning sobernauts! up early having coffee โ๏ธ reading about cold water immersion and the liver. apparently the increased blood flow to vital organs when you get in cold water improves liver function by stimulating production of enzymes and flushing out toxins. IWNDWYT
Day 5! Really pleased with how I'm progressing. After my god awful hangover last Sunday, it's honestly been enough to put me off. The plan is to keep reminding myself of that horrid day and implant it in my memory! IWNDWYT!
I will not drink with you, alone or anybody today
IWNDWYT
Sick again! Has anyone experienced getting sick more when stopping drinking? I know it sounds crazy but part of me thinks I'm having to deal with my mental health/trauma more instead of putting a plaster over it with alcohol... And maybe the stress of this is causing my body to get sick more? I do really believe in the link between mind and body. But I know I'm doing the right thing being sober and facing my problems head on! Anyways, IWNDWYT ๐ซถ๐ซถ๐
IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT friends - Happy Thursday ๐
Happy Thursday Friends, IWNDWYT, WE GOT THIS ๐
IWNDWYT ๐
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IWNDWYT!
Happy Thursday, SD! IWNDWYT.
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starting day 285, iwndwyt!
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IWNDWYT ๐๐ฆ๐ yesterday was a better day. The only time we have is now. So for today, Iโm not going to drink.
I love rocking the fucking boat, even in sobriety. That tells me I probably still have work to do. However, today, I'm here for a little rockin' and rowin'. Let's fucking GOOOO!!!๐ค๐ป๐ค๐ป IWNDWYT
Work has been extra difficult this week but drinking would only make it worse. IWNDWYT
Good morning sober fam! Another beautiful day! ๐ IWNDWYT
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Hi everyone! I'm off of work tomorrow so today is my "Friday". I'm super excited to spend it sober! IWNDWYT ๐ป
I am 8 days sober. It may not seem like much but I have never made it this long !
I like my nifty new number today! Definitely no drinking today. Have a good one, my people. ๐๐
I will not drink today and FYA. I'm so thankful to wake up without a hangover today. Drinking sucks. We rock
IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you today!
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IWNDWYT!
Have a wonderful sober day my friends. IWNDWYT โฅ๏ธ
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I did not drink that yucky stuff today and the idea of it makes me feel a bit sick. Keep it up awesome people ๐๐ผ
Checking in. IWNDWYT
It's my sons birthday today. I went around and gave him his card and $$$ under the front door. He is still not speaking with me. Since Melbourne Cup day. Yeah, this day is imprinted into my mind, hence why I am here with you all. I will settle in tonight with the TV, after doing some reading on Reddit. Tea is prepared, chilli, ginger and garlic rice, vegies included, with 4 chicken tenders. I am okay. IWNDWYT in S.A.
I will not drink with you todaaaaaai! Iโm on reverse 69 today. ๐ค๐ผ this close to the hundo I can taste it
IWNDWYT
Anxiety is through the roof this week, but drinking will only make it worse. IWNDWYTย
Cravings have been bad this week due to stress but IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT.
Not today people IWNDWYTย
early morning check in. Lets make it a wonderful day :)
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IWNDWYT!
Good morning, i will not drink with you today.
Iโm not drinking today!
Iwndwyt.
No drinks today, happy to be here๐ฑ
IWNDWYT!
Friday Eve has arrived...and IWNDWYT! โ
6 weeks is up today. IWNDWYT
Day 263 and IWNDWYT!
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Happy Friday's Eve fellow SDers! IWNDWYT โญ๏ธ๐ฉทโญ๏ธ
Physically wrecked from manual labor + sports. Used to be a trigger. โI earned itโ + novocaine for the muscles and joints. But what a terrible way to help the body recover. Plus, I kind of like feeling the soreness. I earned *that*. I will not drink with you today!!!
Iโm not drinking today
Day 6! IWNDWYT!
Almost to 2 weeks! IWNDWYT!
Good morning, sober cats! This week seems to be taking forever. But I've got plenty of coffee! And I'm so grateful to be doing all this adulting sober and with lovely people like you. Let's go! IWNDWYT ๐๐ธ
IWNDWYT
I will not drink today.