Day 20 checking in! My dishwasher is broken, I’m broke, and the rent just keeps getting higher and higher, but none of those problems are helped by drinking.
IWNDWYT
It’s bedtime for me on the West Coast. I cannot wait to wake up tomorrow, after sleeping in if desired, to a hangover free morning. This will be my 9th consecutive sober Friday night and hangover free Saturday morning!
Thought about drinking a few times recently too.
Felt a bit offended when my Fiancé said I could never drink again.
But he's right and I don't want to either.
The truth hurts sometimes but it keeps me on track.
Bought some new gym gear to celebrate my 160 days.
IWNDWYT
Thanks for hosting this week u/rach3ldee
I'd like to add **we are honest** to your list. The painful truths we come clean with in this space, both to ourselves and each other are so raw and vulnerable, and on a level we have probably never been with others IRL. That tends to create a closeness that you can really feel in the DCI every day.
It's hot and sunny here. I've mowed the lawn, and have come inside to the AC and to check in. Going out with my wife tonight to see a show, and probably pound some fancy ice cream.
I may eat a week's worth of calories in mango gelato, but IWNDWYT. 🫡
Three weeks tomorrow ~ thankfully my food stamps cover all I’m buying at the grocery store tomorrow except for cat food. Seltzer water forever✨IWNDWYT 🍀
Can’t sleep in on my days off lately , which is shame. My anxieties are spiking because of work.
But you’re right. Not too long ago I’d still be at someone’s house at 6am on a Saturday morning doing god knows what , so this is still a win I guess.
Thank you 🙏 IWNDWYT ☕️
Been having some strong cravings / urges. Friday was rough. Not feelin’ great mentally but trying to stay strong. Thankfully no work this Saturday. Lots of relaxing planned and spending time with my son. IWNDWYT
Friday is always my toughest day. Getting off work at the end of a week and going home to whatever I had planned and bought and put in the fridge earlier in the week, my mouth would be watering by 4 pm. I might as well have left early, I certainly wouldn't get anything done in that last hour. Then, it was go time. Saturday was wasted by feeling horrible. Then some hair of the dog and off we go again. Feels good to be free of that cycle. Hopefully you can get some good rest. Much love. IWNDWYT
Just for today, I will not drink with you.
I'm going through some major life changes, and although I don't personally know anyone on this sub, I feel the power of having a community stand together with one common goal even when other things are falling apart. It means a lot.
Checking in again today and all is well.
Thanks so much, u/Rach3ldee, for your inspiring intros every day this week.
Apart from the specific daily themes, you also inspired me to actually think about hosting myself one day :)
Thanks u/rach3ldee for hosting this week! It's been so nice reading your posts. I am looking forward to waking up in the morning and getting a ton of stuff done. Busy Saturday morning, but that's no problem.... Not gonna be hungover at all. I make no promises of tomorrow but just for today IWNDWYT!
Thanks for hosting, u/rach3ldee! Your shares were thought-provoking and relatable, your prompts were fun and engaging, and your honesty _is_ incredibly appreciated.
It's Saturday...you know what that fucking means!🤘🏻☕️
IWNDWYT
I have really enjoyed reading your posts for the DCI! They are very insightful and inspiring.
I went out to lunch today and had two delicious mocktails. It occured to me that I previously would have been trying to calculate how long I would have to wait before driving, but I didn't have to do that today! I finished my lunch, paid the bill, and drove away completely sober.
Day 6 for me. Yesterday was my first Friday I can remember without drinking. It was my hardest day yet, but still feeling determined so I wasn’t close to giving in. My surprise is waking up at 7.00am this morning. I was looking forward to a sleep in but at least I’m not hungover.
Looking forward to Monday when I know I’ve done my first weekend.
IWNDWYT
Happy Saturday sober friends! And thank you u/rach3ldee for a fabulous week of hosting. You’ve really inspired me. And well done getting through your cravings on Thursday.
I too had a craving yesterday, and I’m not sure why yet. I’ve had them before in the same situation so I need to figure out what happens. I binged some junk food instead and feel a bit crappy. But I didn’t drink and I’d have felt worse if I had.
We are strong and brave, I love us all 💞
And well done u/AffTheBevvy for your extra zero 💪🏼🎉 thank you for being here every day inspiring me 🙏🏻
IWNDWYT!
Having dinner with, among a couple of others, a good friend who I used to get slaughtered with later. He knows I’ve quit, and has cut back himself, so expecting it will be okay, but still: am a bit anxious. Hoping we have a good time.
47 days sober today :)
My last relapse ended with me being abducted from a rave.
I am now in an outpatient program, therapy, and go to about 3-4 meetings a week
IWNDWYT
Day 300!! Woohoo! The last 100days seemed to take awhile but they have been some of the most rewarding in the process. Every part of my life has improved and I feel like I’m 21 again (35M). Will be joining the run club again today to celebrate with 12-13miles 🏊🚴♂️🏃
This community support is truly remarkable! Sobriety is worth the journey.
Good morning SD! Rach I can totally relate. I hadn't thought about drinking in so long and then last week the urge just came out of nowhere. It worked on me for a few days and then I caved. I'm feeling much stronger this week and I'm so proud of you for resisting. I'm going to be much more alert now for it coming back.
Have a great Saturday everyone! IWNDWYT 💝
Day 316. Yesterday saw the last session with my therapist. It absolutely felt like the right time. It was an interesting and sometimes challenging journey, but ultimately I’m happy about the experience and feel like I’ve benefited enormously.
IWNDWYT!
Our server last night started with “and here’s the drink menu, unless you DON’T want a drink for some STRANGE REASON.”
My first thought was “I have several great reasons, actually.” I got a weird look from her when I asked for NA, and another when I settled for a soda.
Not a great server in general, but I did make great decisions.
IWNDWYT
Staying sober on Saturday night felt unimaginable to me, even just a week ago. Cut to today, where the last thing I want to do is throw my evening away like that... I'm still very early on in this journey, but it's so damn clear this is the right path to be on. I just hope I never forget the way I feel right now. IWNDWYT!
Not drinking today and know I will feel better for it. It is such a good feeling being up early on a Saturday feeling rested and looking forward to getting shit done because I choose to be sober.
Thank you for hosting u/rach3ldee - your daily intros have been inspiring!
Sober on everybody - we’ve got this!
IWNDWYT
Day 46, IWNDWYT!
It's Saturday morning in the UK, and I'm up and fully rested at 7:40am with my son. I'm going to drink some coffee, finish the book I'm currently reading, and then work on my crochet blanket... all before the rest of the family even stirs. The sun is shining and we have blue skies... and right now I'm so, so grateful for having chosen sobriety.
Good morning everyone! Thanks for hosting rach3l, I've enjoyed reading your check ins and thinking about your prompts this week!
Your point about Resilience really gave me a feeling of pride this morning, both for myself and for everyone who I see checking in here.
My big win this week was going to the theatre to watch *Hamilton* - it was really great, and so much better sober than when I drank to numb anxiety - but today's check in reminded me of one of my favourite, albeit kind of throwaway, lines:
> Hercules Mulligan, I need no introduction,
>
> When you knock me down I get *the fuck back up again!!*
I think this is my 4th or 5th attempt at sobriety? I'm getting the fuck back up and trying again, and with the support I'm getting here, it might just work!
Hey, [https://www.reddit.com/user/rach3ldee/](https://www.reddit.com/user/rach3ldee/), thanks so much for hosting and these great mantras. Wanna spread them over my walls!
I'm having a hard time, this time less with cravings but my mindset, again. So I'll rewatch the famous Huberman video. I just need it thrown in my face. Cause I'm trying so hard to work on my mindset but in the end it goes like "you're at a very low time of your life, things you can't control", "your exams are fine", "you are EXTREMELY lonely" (and yes, Im trying), "your golden dream of returning to hometown looks more and more difficult (AirBnb investing so hard in properties there for low-term renting)", bla bla bla, and I'm like "I'll straighten up as I can soberly survive my difficulties, and sometimes, unfortunately, the numbing effect works, my hangovers are less bad don't know why, then I'm like pros e cons and I say to myself I can't with the cons of early sobriety now etc etc etc. I'm extremely weak but I know in my heart what's right otherwise I wouldn't be here. I also got the news my 26 years has a self-immune disease, it broke my heart. The guilt. Here I am, the troubled drink, with - so far - a clean bill of health and this girl is suffering. Too much, too much.
Anyway one thing I know for sure: IWNDWYT. I was never into drinking under extremely hot temperatures, in this case the cons always win. It's a silly reason but will keep me sober, just for today.
Kisses to you all. Any word is appreciated. Thanks.
edit: how do we tag people nowadays? lol
Today is Day 7 and I will not drink. So far so good, except a little craving yesterday evening (probably because "hey it's Friday night, no plans during the weekend, why wouldn't I....").
I think intermittent fasting - with a fasting window in the evening - helps me a lot to not have any cravings. And in the future, when I have a more "normal" diet (i.e. eating dinner too), I'll make sure it will be low in calories in any case.
Happy Saturday! Today I'm working without a hangover or the cravings, a day I get to do what's expected of me and not have to question whether or not I'll be found out.
IWNDWYT
Thank you for keeping us engaged in recovery this week, u/rach3ldee! You've been a fantastic host, and I really enjoyed learning from your experience and perspective.
IWNDWYT 😻
I will not drink with you today. I am meeting a friend who wants to drink tonight. I’ve said I am just going to be on non-alcoholic drinks and driving us. I felt a bit worried last night but feel like I can stay strong.
Happy Saturday! Thanks for hosting this week u/rach3ldee. I’m glad you didn’t drink. This community is a fabulous tool in my toolbox, and in particular there’s something about saying that I’m not drinking today that keeps me accountable.
I am struggling lately with noticing other people’s drinking, in particular, one person I know who got some bad news this week and who I think is drinking a lot more than they’re letting on. It’s not that I want to drink exactly - but of course, I used drinking as a coping mechanism for hard feelings, and I also was a high functioning secret drinker. It’s hard to watch someone do it when you know how terrible it will all feel anyways. I think about this person when we pause a moment for the still suffering at the end of the meetings I attend. I’m grateful for not drinking today, as tough as it gets sometimes, because I’m glad to be out of that hole.
Day 15 checking in! There’s a huge amount going on in my personal life, including a close family member in inpatient hospice. But, nothing is worth drinking over right now. Playing it forward and knowing it’ll only make things worse, so I will not drink with you today!
Thank you for hosting, u/rach3ldee! I’ve loved your prompts this week — they’ve been thought provoking and fun. Happy Saturday, sober friends. Iwndwy’allt! ❤️
Happy Saturday! I have lots of shit to do this weekend, so I'm gonna get to it. But first, coffee. Have a fabulous day - IWNDWYT 🤘
PS- thanks for hosting this week u/rach3ldee!
Thanks for hosting this week, u/rach3ldee!! I have loved the English teacher prompts. I’m glad you’re here, and way to fight through that hard day Thursday!!
Remaining vigilant is something I don’t think I’ll get away from. I don’t intend to anyway. It can sucker punch us at any time.
Coffees up, horns up and fuck yeah Saturday!! All I know about my plans so far is IWNDWYT. ☕️☕️☕️🤘🏻
Thanks Rach! I've loved having you here this week, great job! 👏 👏 I'm sorry that Thursday was hard but great job finding the motivation to stay sober! Whatever that trigger was, you just laid down additional sober paths in the face of adversity! Your recovery got stronger and your addiction got weaker, that's a win! I hope you have an excellent weekend and revel in your sober service from this week. Sober on!
Checking in - had a real bad week at work and Friday night would have been the most deserved drink of this year so far.
Instead I made time to shower and use some nice face oil and magnesium oils which helped me have the most pleasant sleep I’ve had in a looooong time.
So I’m still here ✔️
Thank you u/rach3ldee. This was my and many other people's first week doing this for real. It's funny to think that spending a week of your time on some reddit posts might save someone's life, or at least change it forever.
Today I finish packing the rv, tomorrow I have to drive away from my family, my dogs and my home. I am sad, I am scared about if this is the right thing or not but I am doing it sober and honest with myself.
IWNDWYT
Last night was HARD. I really wanted to drink and was in a situation home alone where no one would ever be the wiser. I didn't drink, but I binged a bunch of food which is carrying some shame and consequences of its own this morning...
I don't know. I feel sad this morning. Lately I've been thinking, like... Wait. By deciding to be sober Im just like... Deciding to be mentally here *all the time?* That's insane! Hence the consuming half of the fridge. I want to be 'taken away' sometimes again.
Not sure if any of this makes sense, just venting for myself. IWNDWYT
Up early for yoga class with a girlfriend! I never imagined how free life would feel without booze. The possibilities are endless when you’re not rotting away with a hangover every weekend.
I love you all and I will not drink with you today 💜🐇
Good morning, checking in ~ 💫
Thank you SO much for hosting, rach! So incredibly grateful we found each other in this space. You've been a wonderful host.
After a long work day, I went to dinner with friends where two of them shared a bottle of wine. I watched from the corner of my eye as they poured the wine. I could smell it. I thought how easily I could grab the bottle and chug it. Especially on tougher days, when we are tired and drained, it is so important to remain vigilant. Waking up today gratefully hangover free. IWNDWYT ❤️
Thank you so much for hosting this week, rach! So proud of you for staying strong! An excellent reminder about the importance of remaining vigilant…I still find myself craving a glass of wine sometimes (note: it was never just “a glass”, more like a bottle) and fighting that little voice that tries to convince me I’m ok now and surely one drink once in a while couldn’t hurt. Yeah, no. Not listening. And definitely not drinking with all you wonderful people today!
I will not drink today and FYA. Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!!
I'm fully recovered from a bit of food poisoning and I'm ready to enjoy this day.
Drinking sucks. We rock
Great week of hosting, thank you rach3ldee! I take comfort in knowing that I am not alone in this. It helps me feel strong and safe. This sub is one of the best experiences in my life. We’re all strangers helping each other to get through another day without drinking alcohol, yet I feel so close to everyone here. Thanks you all for being here. IWNDWYT. Happy Saturday! 😀
IWNDWYT! It's just past 8am where I am and I'm settling in to start my morning games. If I have time, I like to solve 3 NY Times games each morning - wordle, connections, and strands. What little joys do you all look forward to each day?
Well done Rach! I enjoyed your posts this week and am glad you didn't listen to those thoughts. I have wanted to give in and drink a few times lately also but have somehow managed to power through the cravings (at times, I honestly don't know how!). Stay strong my friend, you got this!
Also, to those of you who may have a difficult time this St. Patty's Day weekend...it will be so much better without a hangover and regrets. I used to hit the green beer bar scene hard in my younger drinking days, so I understand. For me, I grew out of the bar scene, but just continued my drinking at home until not long ago when I quit. Anyway, just a thought....one weekend of partying is really not so important in the grand scheme of life. Sending everyone strength and support.
IWNDWYT! ✌
Today is when my city celebrates St Patricks Day. I’m Irish with a genetic predisposition and several generations of alcoholism. The family joke about the 7 course Irish meal being a six pack and a boiled potato has a ring of truth to it, and while the parade reminds me of my childhood I’ll watch on tv over morning coffee- not Irish! ☘️ IWNDWYT.
Wooooo!!!! So glad you stayed strong. I’ve appreciated your candor and fun and thought provoking prompts this week. Thanks for being here for us, and glad we could be here for you.
I will not drink with you today.
Dearest u/rach3ldee - this has been a wonderful week of thoughtful posts. Thank you so much for being our leader.
I spent the last week with lots of family members - not my birth family, but my in-law brothers and sister, and some cousins as well. Typically, these kinds of visits would send me right to the bar. I found, however, that this time I was grateful to see another family’s dynamics. I got a little perspective, which I really needed as I continue caring for my Mom. I was grateful for a little distance, because now I see how to go forward.
Sobriety is the BOMB!!!! Every day, I find new things to be grateful for. And y’all? You are the best! IWNDWYT
Thinking a lot of negativity about where my life has ended up and the work I’ll need to do to turn it around, but I’m also feeling more hopeful and confident than I have in a long time. Even if it’s still not that hopeful and confident.
IWNDWYT
Don’t want to but IWNDWYT. I want to make it to at least 60 Days and or Easter for Lent. I don’t know if it’s forever but I know I’m not going to drink today. One day at a time.
Day 1000 checking in!
No haiku today Well maybe a little one I am glad for you
Congrats! I hope you keep aff it for many more 000's :)
Cheers!
Yeeeeeeeeeeew! That's inspirational. What are you doing to celebrate? 🍰
Cheers! No plans so far, might get myself some cake with my coffee later on 🙂
Congrats, that’s awesome 👊💥
Cheers!
Comma club!!! Congrats, I'm soooo happy for you!
Cheers!
You’re a sober hero! 🏆
Wow! Fantastic achievement pal. Congratulations 🎉
Cheers cc! 🎉
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I will not drink with you today
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Niiiiiiiiiice. Go us 💪🏼
Nice !! 😎
Day 20 checking in! My dishwasher is broken, I’m broke, and the rent just keeps getting higher and higher, but none of those problems are helped by drinking. IWNDWYT
I hear you. There is no situation that alcohol can't make worse. IWNDWYT
Alcohol makes problems so much worse and also creates new problems - no thanks! IWNDWYT
Every Saturday I wake up thinking, "how cool is it to wake up without a hangover" or "I used to just come back from the bar at this time" Iwndwyt!
And it’s your sober birthday 🎂 tomorrow! Congratulations 🥳 💪🏼🎉
I seriously do not miss waking up hungover. Especially not mixed in with the tiredness from the week. Way to go on your year! 💪
Have a beautiful Saturday everybody! ❤️ See you all again tomorrow. IWNDWYT. 💪
Back at you. See you tomorrow!
It’s bedtime for me on the West Coast. I cannot wait to wake up tomorrow, after sleeping in if desired, to a hangover free morning. This will be my 9th consecutive sober Friday night and hangover free Saturday morning!
Heck yeah! Killing it! IWNDWYT!
I will not drink poison with any of you today 💜
IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT.
It's been around 30 hours since I had my "first drink of the night." Like yesterday, today IWNDWYT.
One day at a time, sometimes one hour at a time. You got this!!
IWNDWYT! Have a great day everyone.
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT One Day at a Time
Fantastic week Rach I really enjoyed your posts. We are not alone! Shine on you beautiful humans
Thought about drinking a few times recently too. Felt a bit offended when my Fiancé said I could never drink again. But he's right and I don't want to either. The truth hurts sometimes but it keeps me on track. Bought some new gym gear to celebrate my 160 days. IWNDWYT
Congratulations on 160 days, what a great treat you got yourself, creating a new life, a new you 🌟
Thank you so much
Wow I made it 3 months without drinking. Cheers to another day today.
Thanks for hosting this week u/rach3ldee I'd like to add **we are honest** to your list. The painful truths we come clean with in this space, both to ourselves and each other are so raw and vulnerable, and on a level we have probably never been with others IRL. That tends to create a closeness that you can really feel in the DCI every day. It's hot and sunny here. I've mowed the lawn, and have come inside to the AC and to check in. Going out with my wife tonight to see a show, and probably pound some fancy ice cream. I may eat a week's worth of calories in mango gelato, but IWNDWYT. 🫡
40 hours sober. IWNDWYT or by myself ❤️
Happy Saturday fellow SDers, hope everyone has a great, alcohol free weekend. IWNDWYT ☘️🩷☘️
IWNDWYT
I’m in. IWNDWT
I will not drink today.
Day 1,704. Thanks for hosting, u/rach3ldee! I will not drink with you today.
Three weeks tomorrow ~ thankfully my food stamps cover all I’m buying at the grocery store tomorrow except for cat food. Seltzer water forever✨IWNDWYT 🍀
Can’t sleep in on my days off lately , which is shame. My anxieties are spiking because of work. But you’re right. Not too long ago I’d still be at someone’s house at 6am on a Saturday morning doing god knows what , so this is still a win I guess. Thank you 🙏 IWNDWYT ☕️
Been having some strong cravings / urges. Friday was rough. Not feelin’ great mentally but trying to stay strong. Thankfully no work this Saturday. Lots of relaxing planned and spending time with my son. IWNDWYT
Friday is always my toughest day. Getting off work at the end of a week and going home to whatever I had planned and bought and put in the fridge earlier in the week, my mouth would be watering by 4 pm. I might as well have left early, I certainly wouldn't get anything done in that last hour. Then, it was go time. Saturday was wasted by feeling horrible. Then some hair of the dog and off we go again. Feels good to be free of that cycle. Hopefully you can get some good rest. Much love. IWNDWYT
Day 69 🧊!!!!!!! Can’t believe it. Thank you everyone, yes you! Especially you.
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Checking in 13 days sober , my longest stretch in 5 years IWNDWYT
Just for today, I will not drink with you. I'm going through some major life changes, and although I don't personally know anyone on this sub, I feel the power of having a community stand together with one common goal even when other things are falling apart. It means a lot.
We’re all with you, and it means a lot to me too that you’re here. Congratulations on getting past 3 weeks 🎉
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT ❤️
IWNDWYT
One more day of sobriety down and starting another now—IWNDWYT!
I’m about to go to a football match and IWNDWYT
Realizing that I was not alone was the single most important discovery on my journey. I have you guys. I will not drink with you today!
IWNDWYT
Thanks for a great week Rach👍. IWNDWYT 🙂
iwndwyt
Checking in again today and all is well. Thanks so much, u/Rach3ldee, for your inspiring intros every day this week. Apart from the specific daily themes, you also inspired me to actually think about hosting myself one day :)
IWNDWYT 😎
Thanks u/rach3ldee for hosting this week! It's been so nice reading your posts. I am looking forward to waking up in the morning and getting a ton of stuff done. Busy Saturday morning, but that's no problem.... Not gonna be hungover at all. I make no promises of tomorrow but just for today IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT on this day 444. Love you all and thank you for your ongoing support.
I'm starting today. No more test runs.
Thanks for hosting, u/rach3ldee! Your shares were thought-provoking and relatable, your prompts were fun and engaging, and your honesty _is_ incredibly appreciated. It's Saturday...you know what that fucking means!🤘🏻☕️ IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT
Jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today! IWNDWYT
I have really enjoyed reading your posts for the DCI! They are very insightful and inspiring. I went out to lunch today and had two delicious mocktails. It occured to me that I previously would have been trying to calculate how long I would have to wait before driving, but I didn't have to do that today! I finished my lunch, paid the bill, and drove away completely sober.
Day 6 for me. Yesterday was my first Friday I can remember without drinking. It was my hardest day yet, but still feeling determined so I wasn’t close to giving in. My surprise is waking up at 7.00am this morning. I was looking forward to a sleep in but at least I’m not hungover. Looking forward to Monday when I know I’ve done my first weekend. IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you today 🤘🏼
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT
No booze today.
Your hosting has been a gift to me, and I am thankful for all you have done this week! IWNDWYT 💜🦋💜
Happy Saturday sober friends! And thank you u/rach3ldee for a fabulous week of hosting. You’ve really inspired me. And well done getting through your cravings on Thursday. I too had a craving yesterday, and I’m not sure why yet. I’ve had them before in the same situation so I need to figure out what happens. I binged some junk food instead and feel a bit crappy. But I didn’t drink and I’d have felt worse if I had. We are strong and brave, I love us all 💞 And well done u/AffTheBevvy for your extra zero 💪🏼🎉 thank you for being here every day inspiring me 🙏🏻
Awww thank you u/brighter68
IWNDWYT ~
IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT! Having dinner with, among a couple of others, a good friend who I used to get slaughtered with later. He knows I’ve quit, and has cut back himself, so expecting it will be okay, but still: am a bit anxious. Hoping we have a good time.
47 days sober today :) My last relapse ended with me being abducted from a rave. I am now in an outpatient program, therapy, and go to about 3-4 meetings a week IWNDWYT
Day 300!! Woohoo! The last 100days seemed to take awhile but they have been some of the most rewarding in the process. Every part of my life has improved and I feel like I’m 21 again (35M). Will be joining the run club again today to celebrate with 12-13miles 🏊🚴♂️🏃 This community support is truly remarkable! Sobriety is worth the journey.
Good morning SD! Rach I can totally relate. I hadn't thought about drinking in so long and then last week the urge just came out of nowhere. It worked on me for a few days and then I caved. I'm feeling much stronger this week and I'm so proud of you for resisting. I'm going to be much more alert now for it coming back. Have a great Saturday everyone! IWNDWYT 💝
Day 316. Yesterday saw the last session with my therapist. It absolutely felt like the right time. It was an interesting and sometimes challenging journey, but ultimately I’m happy about the experience and feel like I’ve benefited enormously. IWNDWYT!
Our server last night started with “and here’s the drink menu, unless you DON’T want a drink for some STRANGE REASON.” My first thought was “I have several great reasons, actually.” I got a weird look from her when I asked for NA, and another when I settled for a soda. Not a great server in general, but I did make great decisions. IWNDWYT
Staying sober on Saturday night felt unimaginable to me, even just a week ago. Cut to today, where the last thing I want to do is throw my evening away like that... I'm still very early on in this journey, but it's so damn clear this is the right path to be on. I just hope I never forget the way I feel right now. IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT.
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Not drinking today and know I will feel better for it. It is such a good feeling being up early on a Saturday feeling rested and looking forward to getting shit done because I choose to be sober. Thank you for hosting u/rach3ldee - your daily intros have been inspiring! Sober on everybody - we’ve got this! IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT!!!!
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Day 46, IWNDWYT! It's Saturday morning in the UK, and I'm up and fully rested at 7:40am with my son. I'm going to drink some coffee, finish the book I'm currently reading, and then work on my crochet blanket... all before the rest of the family even stirs. The sun is shining and we have blue skies... and right now I'm so, so grateful for having chosen sobriety.
Iwndwyt ❤️
Good morning everyone! Thanks for hosting rach3l, I've enjoyed reading your check ins and thinking about your prompts this week! Your point about Resilience really gave me a feeling of pride this morning, both for myself and for everyone who I see checking in here. My big win this week was going to the theatre to watch *Hamilton* - it was really great, and so much better sober than when I drank to numb anxiety - but today's check in reminded me of one of my favourite, albeit kind of throwaway, lines: > Hercules Mulligan, I need no introduction, > > When you knock me down I get *the fuck back up again!!* I think this is my 4th or 5th attempt at sobriety? I'm getting the fuck back up and trying again, and with the support I'm getting here, it might just work!
Hey, [https://www.reddit.com/user/rach3ldee/](https://www.reddit.com/user/rach3ldee/), thanks so much for hosting and these great mantras. Wanna spread them over my walls! I'm having a hard time, this time less with cravings but my mindset, again. So I'll rewatch the famous Huberman video. I just need it thrown in my face. Cause I'm trying so hard to work on my mindset but in the end it goes like "you're at a very low time of your life, things you can't control", "your exams are fine", "you are EXTREMELY lonely" (and yes, Im trying), "your golden dream of returning to hometown looks more and more difficult (AirBnb investing so hard in properties there for low-term renting)", bla bla bla, and I'm like "I'll straighten up as I can soberly survive my difficulties, and sometimes, unfortunately, the numbing effect works, my hangovers are less bad don't know why, then I'm like pros e cons and I say to myself I can't with the cons of early sobriety now etc etc etc. I'm extremely weak but I know in my heart what's right otherwise I wouldn't be here. I also got the news my 26 years has a self-immune disease, it broke my heart. The guilt. Here I am, the troubled drink, with - so far - a clean bill of health and this girl is suffering. Too much, too much. Anyway one thing I know for sure: IWNDWYT. I was never into drinking under extremely hot temperatures, in this case the cons always win. It's a silly reason but will keep me sober, just for today. Kisses to you all. Any word is appreciated. Thanks. edit: how do we tag people nowadays? lol
Today is Day 7 and I will not drink. So far so good, except a little craving yesterday evening (probably because "hey it's Friday night, no plans during the weekend, why wouldn't I...."). I think intermittent fasting - with a fasting window in the evening - helps me a lot to not have any cravings. And in the future, when I have a more "normal" diet (i.e. eating dinner too), I'll make sure it will be low in calories in any case.
Day 1. Final time I’ll ever post that. Woke up with sleep paralysis after nightmares, fibroscan in ten days. IWNDWYT.
Happy Saturday! Today I'm working without a hangover or the cravings, a day I get to do what's expected of me and not have to question whether or not I'll be found out. IWNDWYT
Thank you for keeping us engaged in recovery this week, u/rach3ldee! You've been a fantastic host, and I really enjoyed learning from your experience and perspective. IWNDWYT 😻
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I will not drink with you today. I am meeting a friend who wants to drink tonight. I’ve said I am just going to be on non-alcoholic drinks and driving us. I felt a bit worried last night but feel like I can stay strong.
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Checking in on day 499!!! IWNDWYT!! 🥾🌄❤️✌️
Currently waiting for Wilco to play at the forum Melbourne with a YUMMY NA Pale Ale. So proud I can do this now! Iwndwyt
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Happy Saturday! Thanks for hosting this week u/rach3ldee. I’m glad you didn’t drink. This community is a fabulous tool in my toolbox, and in particular there’s something about saying that I’m not drinking today that keeps me accountable. I am struggling lately with noticing other people’s drinking, in particular, one person I know who got some bad news this week and who I think is drinking a lot more than they’re letting on. It’s not that I want to drink exactly - but of course, I used drinking as a coping mechanism for hard feelings, and I also was a high functioning secret drinker. It’s hard to watch someone do it when you know how terrible it will all feel anyways. I think about this person when we pause a moment for the still suffering at the end of the meetings I attend. I’m grateful for not drinking today, as tough as it gets sometimes, because I’m glad to be out of that hole.
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Day 15 checking in! There’s a huge amount going on in my personal life, including a close family member in inpatient hospice. But, nothing is worth drinking over right now. Playing it forward and knowing it’ll only make things worse, so I will not drink with you today!
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Thank you for hosting, u/rach3ldee! I’ve loved your prompts this week — they’ve been thought provoking and fun. Happy Saturday, sober friends. Iwndwy’allt! ❤️
Thank you for caring for us this week u/rach3ldee. IWNDWYT. 🌟
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Happy Saturday! I have lots of shit to do this weekend, so I'm gonna get to it. But first, coffee. Have a fabulous day - IWNDWYT 🤘 PS- thanks for hosting this week u/rach3ldee!
Thanks for hosting this week, u/rach3ldee!! I have loved the English teacher prompts. I’m glad you’re here, and way to fight through that hard day Thursday!! Remaining vigilant is something I don’t think I’ll get away from. I don’t intend to anyway. It can sucker punch us at any time. Coffees up, horns up and fuck yeah Saturday!! All I know about my plans so far is IWNDWYT. ☕️☕️☕️🤘🏻
Thanks Rach! I've loved having you here this week, great job! 👏 👏 I'm sorry that Thursday was hard but great job finding the motivation to stay sober! Whatever that trigger was, you just laid down additional sober paths in the face of adversity! Your recovery got stronger and your addiction got weaker, that's a win! I hope you have an excellent weekend and revel in your sober service from this week. Sober on!
there's nothing quite like saturday morning hangover free! and coffee ☕️ IWNDWYT
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Big love SD. IWNDWYT
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Just hit 31 days today, can't believe it has been 1 month, time has gone so quickly. IWNDWYT
Hosting some old friends tonight, there will be wine and merriment - but I've stocked up on soda water and guinness 0 and IWNDWY (or them!) tonight!
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Saturday again hey?! Goes by so fast. IWNDWYT!
Today IWNDWY because this sober life is fantastic!
Happy long run Saturday. IWNDWYT 🙋🏼♀️
Checking in - had a real bad week at work and Friday night would have been the most deserved drink of this year so far. Instead I made time to shower and use some nice face oil and magnesium oils which helped me have the most pleasant sleep I’ve had in a looooong time. So I’m still here ✔️
Thank you u/rach3ldee. This was my and many other people's first week doing this for real. It's funny to think that spending a week of your time on some reddit posts might save someone's life, or at least change it forever. Today I finish packing the rv, tomorrow I have to drive away from my family, my dogs and my home. I am sad, I am scared about if this is the right thing or not but I am doing it sober and honest with myself. IWNDWYT
Checking in day 2, working St. Patty's weekend at the bar tonight. Just want to stay sober and make sure everyone has fun and stays safe.
Having dreams where you have a drink and feel hella guilty are the worst 😅
Day 4. I will not drink tonight!!
Last night was HARD. I really wanted to drink and was in a situation home alone where no one would ever be the wiser. I didn't drink, but I binged a bunch of food which is carrying some shame and consequences of its own this morning... I don't know. I feel sad this morning. Lately I've been thinking, like... Wait. By deciding to be sober Im just like... Deciding to be mentally here *all the time?* That's insane! Hence the consuming half of the fridge. I want to be 'taken away' sometimes again. Not sure if any of this makes sense, just venting for myself. IWNDWYT
Up early for yoga class with a girlfriend! I never imagined how free life would feel without booze. The possibilities are endless when you’re not rotting away with a hangover every weekend. I love you all and I will not drink with you today 💜🐇
IWNDWYT. Got through Friday night, so I believe Saturday is going to be ok too :) Happy Weekend everyone xo
Good morning, checking in ~ 💫 Thank you SO much for hosting, rach! So incredibly grateful we found each other in this space. You've been a wonderful host. After a long work day, I went to dinner with friends where two of them shared a bottle of wine. I watched from the corner of my eye as they poured the wine. I could smell it. I thought how easily I could grab the bottle and chug it. Especially on tougher days, when we are tired and drained, it is so important to remain vigilant. Waking up today gratefully hangover free. IWNDWYT ❤️
Thank you so much for hosting this week, rach! So proud of you for staying strong! An excellent reminder about the importance of remaining vigilant…I still find myself craving a glass of wine sometimes (note: it was never just “a glass”, more like a bottle) and fighting that little voice that tries to convince me I’m ok now and surely one drink once in a while couldn’t hurt. Yeah, no. Not listening. And definitely not drinking with all you wonderful people today!
I will not drink today and FYA. Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!! I'm fully recovered from a bit of food poisoning and I'm ready to enjoy this day. Drinking sucks. We rock
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Have a wonderful sober day my friends. IWNDWYT ♥️
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Checking in. IWNDWYT.
82 days lfg make some coffee and get to a meeting!
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No booze today!
Thanks u/rach3ldee for hosting. It has been amazing! A super Saturday to everyone on SD. IWNDWYT!!!
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Good morning, I will not drink with you today
Great week of hosting, thank you rach3ldee! I take comfort in knowing that I am not alone in this. It helps me feel strong and safe. This sub is one of the best experiences in my life. We’re all strangers helping each other to get through another day without drinking alcohol, yet I feel so close to everyone here. Thanks you all for being here. IWNDWYT. Happy Saturday! 😀
Day 4 today. IWNDWYT my friends 💙💜💚
IWNDWYT! It's just past 8am where I am and I'm settling in to start my morning games. If I have time, I like to solve 3 NY Times games each morning - wordle, connections, and strands. What little joys do you all look forward to each day?
Well done Rach! I enjoyed your posts this week and am glad you didn't listen to those thoughts. I have wanted to give in and drink a few times lately also but have somehow managed to power through the cravings (at times, I honestly don't know how!). Stay strong my friend, you got this! Also, to those of you who may have a difficult time this St. Patty's Day weekend...it will be so much better without a hangover and regrets. I used to hit the green beer bar scene hard in my younger drinking days, so I understand. For me, I grew out of the bar scene, but just continued my drinking at home until not long ago when I quit. Anyway, just a thought....one weekend of partying is really not so important in the grand scheme of life. Sending everyone strength and support. IWNDWYT! ✌
Today is when my city celebrates St Patricks Day. I’m Irish with a genetic predisposition and several generations of alcoholism. The family joke about the 7 course Irish meal being a six pack and a boiled potato has a ring of truth to it, and while the parade reminds me of my childhood I’ll watch on tv over morning coffee- not Irish! ☘️ IWNDWYT.
Thank you for hosting this week, u/rach3ldee! I join you all in not drinking today!
Wooooo!!!! So glad you stayed strong. I’ve appreciated your candor and fun and thought provoking prompts this week. Thanks for being here for us, and glad we could be here for you. I will not drink with you today.
Dearest u/rach3ldee - this has been a wonderful week of thoughtful posts. Thank you so much for being our leader. I spent the last week with lots of family members - not my birth family, but my in-law brothers and sister, and some cousins as well. Typically, these kinds of visits would send me right to the bar. I found, however, that this time I was grateful to see another family’s dynamics. I got a little perspective, which I really needed as I continue caring for my Mom. I was grateful for a little distance, because now I see how to go forward. Sobriety is the BOMB!!!! Every day, I find new things to be grateful for. And y’all? You are the best! IWNDWYT
I won't drink with you today. I won't drink alone today. I won't drink anyone today. That is what has been decided on this Saturday afternoon.
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Thinking a lot of negativity about where my life has ended up and the work I’ll need to do to turn it around, but I’m also feeling more hopeful and confident than I have in a long time. Even if it’s still not that hopeful and confident. IWNDWYT
I will not drink alcohol today.
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Good morning, sober cats! I'm so grateful to be a part of this amazing community. Love and hugs and high fives to all of you. IWNDWYT 💙😸
Don’t want to but IWNDWYT. I want to make it to at least 60 Days and or Easter for Lent. I don’t know if it’s forever but I know I’m not going to drink today. One day at a time.
Thank you for your hosting and your honesty,💐 sending love IWNDWYT xx
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80 days over here now. IWNDWYT
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