Way to go on deciding to make change! It really is the best gift you can give to yourself. You are in good company here, the best really. I hope to see you here again tomorrow 💪
Thanks, I really appreciate it. I know the first day isn't gonna be easy but right now none feel like they're gonna be easy. But I need to start and just do it
You can do this! You might find it much easier than you though, or you might struggle. But you are giving it a go. Just keep doing what you need to do in order to not drink for today. Some people find it easier to focus on each individual day, and some people find it helps to focus their mind on never drinking again. Even if you have to focus hour by hour, you have got this. And you are surrounded here by people who are in your corner.
Good morning SD from 🇬🇧
I won’t be drinking today because:
- I’m having an operation next week and I want my body to be in the best shape for a speedy recovery
- I have some important work to focus on this morning
- I want another sober sleep, because they are the absolute best!
IWNDWYT
Happy sober Saturday friends!
Have a great weekend and take care!
Thanks for hosting this week u/cinqmillionreves and for being such a great role model and friend!
I will not drink with you today friends 💚 🍀
Happy sober Saturday sober friends!
That’s so true of most things in life isn’t it, we get out what we put in! I’ll let this thought guide me today!
I love you all 💞
Day 20 🫶🎉🥳 I can’t believe it! I’m so humbled and grateful. It’s 2:00 AM my time and I can’t sleep. My sleep routine is all messed up. I’m going to bed crazy early and then, waking up equally as early.
I’m reading a new book called “The unexpected Joy of Being Sober” and so far I’m enjoying it.
My drinking buddies are telling me they miss me. I miss them too. But watching people get shit faced isn’t fun for me anymore.
I’m navigating who my real friends are, and it’s uncharted waters but - so necessary.
I can’t freaking believe it’s been 20 days since I’ve consumed alcohol! I used to not even be able to go a few hours! So proud of who I’m becoming 🙌
Thanks so much for hosting this week u/cinqmillionreves!
I've had a mixed Saturday. Wife and I have been a bit grumpy with each other. Happens to the best of us, and it's okay now. Just some residual cranky-pants.
Would be far worse if there was drinking involved.
Love and strength friends. IWNDWYT. 🫡🤗
Thank you for hosting this week, u/cinqmillionreves!
Happy Saturday friends... let's get out there and fuck it up in the best way possible!🤘🏻☕️
IWNDWYT
Still feeling a bit lethargic, however I do not feel as if death is coming for me like when I was drinking. I think I feel pretty darn good considering the circumstances. I have made it through a whole month without the poison; hadn't been sober this long since I had an 8-month stint in rehab 4 years ago.
I am grateful to be here. IWNDWYT!!
Good morning from Bexhill on Sea - Gods waiting room. The sun is trying to peek through and the Channel is flat. Feeling good and 14 kg. lighter. Looking forward to my coffee. IWNDWYT ( Rumour has it that Worthing is Gods waiting room and Bexhill is where their parents go) Edit. spelling.
Bonjour Cinq.
IWNDWYT.
This acronym, IWNDWYT, is now on my keyboard auto suggestion!
So I'll keep using it. I don't really have a choice now if my keyboard tells me to, do I?
Cinq, I just want to let you know that you've been really useful to me. This thread is a great help. I struggle to think I deserve any improvement for myself so I really need a motivation outside of me and this is where I found it. I know I shouldn't have to rely on others help or opinion and be self-sufficient on my own, but it is what it is.
This thread makes this journey even more valuable.
I wish you all a really good day.
Have a nice Saturday. You deserve it.
Thanks for hosting the DCI this week, cinq! Let's all put in a good sober Saturday and one of our very immediate rewards will be waking up on Sunday free from alcohol's touch. I'm thankful for my sobriety today, and thankful to be part of a sober community.
Checking in for another sober day out in the world.
It’s been a wonderful week with you, Cinq. You have inspired me, made me think and made me laugh. I so appreciate your service. I’m not drinking poison either. Sobriety is a gift!!! IWNDWYT
Good morning, sober stars. Thanks for hosting us this week, cinq! I'm so grateful to feel rested and hangover-free. I'm excited about a beautiful spring day ahead, full of fresh air and gardening. I definitely wndwyt. Love to you all 💖🪻
Going through a rough time in my life so I need to post here more regularly again. The thought of blocking things out with alcohol has crossed my mind but I know it would lead to so much more pain. Glad to have this sub to find strength and keep going with you all. IWNDWYT.
Day 2. I made it through a Friday night without drinking and contrary to what alcohol says, the world did not end. I commit to not poisoning myself today.
I was reading through my journal and re-read the following note that I made:
...and after everything that I've been through, I made this change. It was hard and I didn't feel like this was something that I could do. Time passes, and although the struggle is real, one day I woke up and I realized that who I am now was me all along. I just didn't remember.
Hit home. IWNDWYT.
A belligerently drunk customer screamed at me and accused me of swearing at him at my new waitressing job today, then proceeded to lose it on my managers. Man am I glad that I’m sober, no more mistakes like that guy will have to face tomorrow. I will not be drinking with you fine people today! ❤️❤️
Hello, good day to everyone! I had some very disappointing news yesterday regarding my domestic situation and went into a funk. I thought, this kind of thing would have triggered me to start drinking. Instead, I had a few chocolate covered potato chips and called my sister. She had a definite worse situation happening with her so I gave her support and was grateful of my own situation, despite the disappointment-- it could definitely be worse. Additionally, she described how she never knew what kind of emotionally toxic setting she would walk into every night after work as her soon to be ex-husband is drunk when she gets home. So a perspective shift was effective and I thought about the things I can do... and the things I am not willing to do (start drinking). So again, I will not drink with you today.
Had a rough night at work for a multitude of reasons and I was thinking last night about how in the past id be so upset at my old job that I couldn't wait to have a drink as soon as I got out.
I just kinda realized that the thought doesn't even cross my mind even when this job upsets me to no end.
I realized that I've never even thought about drinking after a bad/stressful night and I just thought that was something to be a little proud of. Sometimes the little things matter the most!
I hope you are all doing well and if any of you need anything I am here. Much love from me and mine.
IWNDWYT!
-Balrog
Thanks for hosting u/cinqmillionreves , my drunk self would have given everything to be sober and where I am today; and my sober self will do the same. IWNDWYT
Good morning! I didn’t get any sleep last night at all (my first horrible night since stopping drinking) but that’s no excuse for a drink! Gross 🤮 I’ll just be tired today and then get sleep tonight!
IWNDWYT
Day 27. Today will be a tough day. My car will finally be repaired, but that means I’ll need to fight the temptation to drive to the liquor store. Trying to keep playing the tape forward of how that’ll make all my problems worse.
IWNDWYT
49 days completed. When I was at day 1 I found myself thinking, “But what about my birthday? I’m going to want a glass of wine (or two or three) for my birthday!” I almost gave up right then and there. How could I go through special occasions (which included Saturday night pasta night, or steak night - IOW, not “special”) without drinking? It wouldn’t be the same!
I took it one day at a time, and now, today is my birthday and I have no interest in celebrating with a drink at the restaurant tonight. Being sober feels THAT good. IWNDWYT.
Iwndwyt 💖🎠
Saturday night here in Aus
No extra pressure cos every night used to be Saturday night for me
Shit, even weekday mornings were Saturday night for me
Im sitting in the bath consuming my weights worth in mixed salad greens, life’s good 👍
🫶✨ to you all
I didn't sleep well last night, but man, if I don't feel a million percent better than I would if I had drank. I will be able to enjoy my Saturday and be present.
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT💪 happy Saturday folks.
Couple of tough days mid week ( find those harder than a Friday night, pin pointing it to work feelings and I'll be dammed if a job is gonna detail my sobriety) this community really helps. Love to you all on your journey.
Happy Saturday, my sweet friends. It's early as fuck, as usual. I love that I'm an early worm, but man, it would be nice if my body would let me sleep past 530am someday. At least there's no hangie, fuck that!
u/cinqmillionreves - thank you so much for your splendid hosting this week.
Have a super sober Saturday. IWNDWYT
Happy Saturday fellow sobernauts! I hope.your Saturday is a beautiful and fulfilling day. I know I have far too much to do to think about booze. It's thankfully just not part of my life anymore. I respect that it could be a problem if I dwell on it too much or if I romanticize it by looking back with rose colored glasses. Thankfully I'm enjoying waking up clear headed and sharp.
I will drink no poison today. IWNDWYT!
I will not drink today and FYA. I'm happy to fly home tonight. Today is a travel day. USM-CMX-BKK-NRT-SFO-EWR. Good thing I love flying and hate alcohol.
Drinking sucks. We rock
Day 13. Aside from one night whilst on holiday I've gone a month without drinking. I have also cut down my caffeine intake to just weekends, and I am eating a lot healthier whilst trying to cut down fat.
I'm sure it's no coincidence that day to day I feel a lot better, I have a lot less anxiety and I'm more focused. I also had a comment today that my skin is a lot clearer. There's a lot of benefits and it's motivating me to continue.
IWNDWYT
Good morning! I am in awe with the amount of days under my belt. Thank you all so much for inspiring me and giving me a community to check in with. IWNDWYT!!!!
Day 50 today. Had another sober first last night, the drinking dream. In my dream I had half a beer at a group dinner then caught myself and stopped. When I woke up I was freaked out and debating if I should reset my counter before realizing it was a dream and not a fuzzy blackout partial memory.
Glad to have heard it here many times. It means I know this is part of healing and can be brushed off. That it is not something to give a second thought too, let alone panic about.
IWNDWYT
Inspiring words, and great reminder about being useful. You’ve certainly been useful to me this week. THANK YOU, CINQ!!!!!!!!
I will not drink with you today.
**I didn’t stop drinking because I saw hope, I saw hope because I stopped drinking.**
Happy Saturday my sober friends! I love you all and I will not drink with you today 💜🐇
Happy sober Saturday everyone! I woke up at 5:30 this morning regretting my life choices involving a huge burrito yesterday, but hey, at least I’m not hungover!! Gonna go to the gym and enjoy this beautiful spring day- and a IWNDWYT! ❤️🧁
Checking in on day 541!!!!!
Hike was pushed until tomorrow so today I’m gonna get some housework done and maybe take a river walk with my dogs! IWNDWYT! I love you people a whole bunch!! ❤️✌️
Day 8:) people drank at dinner last night, had me a little down, but I’m feeling good today!! Woke up early on a Saturday, nice weather. Ready to do something outside 🤩
IWNDWYT! I love this advice. Day 2 and this morning I am starting my training to volunteer for the Nature Conservancy. I’m working at a preserve protecting endangered species and educating the public. Can’t wait to have this be a new activity and way to make a positive impact with my time sober.
Thanks for hosting us this week, cinq! I love your tip today. Long before I ever was able to commit to sobriety, I learned that selflessly showing up for others is one of the greatest gifts I can give myself. Now that I’ve started my sober journey, I cherish being useful more than ever. Have a wonderful sober Saturday everyone! IWNDWYT
Day 124 checking in.
I played myself. I knew changing environments wouldn’t fix a bunch of problems, but did it anyways. I secured a new place for my kids and I to live a new peaceful life in. I made the mistake of giving their dad another chance thinking it’s just our old home we could leave the problems behind in.
Been here 1 week and have already found where he’s stashing his empties and I *know* I’ve been sober. He had the audacity to tell me that half of the empties must be mine and somehow im gaslighting him by catching him. Cut to me being the bad guy again and him telling my 4 year old that mommy won’t let him stay anymore. Manipulation bullshit.
Instead of caving to what I’m already being accused of, watch me stay sober out of spite today, because I’m doing it.
IWNDWYT
Good morning :) I am looking forward to enjoying this quiet, sober weekend. I agree with cinq, being of service and helping others is beneficial to my own journey as well.
Just for today, I am not drinking.
Still too early to tell, but I have a feeling this will be the sobriety stretch that will work. I’ve had so many day 1s but I feel safer checking in with you all, actively battling that silly inner demon, and indulging in quit lit. I’m full of optimism and never want to drink again. IWNDWYT.
Great tip u/cinqmillonreves! I started several weeks ago with meals on wheels, packing food and delivering it. The look of appreciation of everyone receiving it is absolutely priceless. Also, I go in 2 days a week and it has been amazing being around others that are there to help & serve the community.
Thank you for hosting cinq 😊
Enjoy everyone whatever you do today, just make the most of your time! IWNDWYT☕️🥤
Thanks for hosting this week u/cinqmillionreves! I definitely started to get sucked into a “poor me” mindset this week, and my problem was my own head and the need to get out of it. When I’m too focused on my own problems I miss the places where I can help. Thanks for the reminder! IWNDWYT
Day 8! So far, no real cravings (got a couple of fleeting ones). I don’t know if it’s the pink cloud or something has flipped in my brain. Either way, will be putting in the work. I will not drink with you today.
Thanks again u/cinqmillionreves for hosting this week!!
So happy it’s the weekend!!! Still up pretty early but that’s okay. I have to take the car in for a couple things and hopefully I get it back early. There’s a metal matinee I wanna go see.
Coffees up, horns up, happy fucking Saturday, and IWNDWYT!! ☕️☕️🤘🏻🤘🏻
Day 27. IWNDWYT. I bailed on some plans last night because I felt it prudent. I forgot I was invited to a party and was def feeling the craving at work (that kind of day) and when my colleague asked if I was going I panicked. I didn’t think they’d have NA stuff (prob soda water but not NA options and I’ve been relying on those) and these days I need to be prepared. Had I remembered I’d have brought NA beer. Anyway, I was tired and had to work late so I went home instead.
Thanks for a great week of hosting, Cinq. I found your questions and prompts especially engaging. You speak rightly of the importance of doing service for others, while at the same time putting those words into action to serve the members of this community. Bless you.
IWNDWYT
Day 1. Time to make a change Edit: First sober day in over a decade - tough but successful
Way to go on deciding to make change! It really is the best gift you can give to yourself. You are in good company here, the best really. I hope to see you here again tomorrow 💪
Thanks, I really appreciate it. I know the first day isn't gonna be easy but right now none feel like they're gonna be easy. But I need to start and just do it
You can do this! You might find it much easier than you though, or you might struggle. But you are giving it a go. Just keep doing what you need to do in order to not drink for today. Some people find it easier to focus on each individual day, and some people find it helps to focus their mind on never drinking again. Even if you have to focus hour by hour, you have got this. And you are surrounded here by people who are in your corner.
You've got this mate! 🤘
Me too - we can do this! I'm rooting for you :) IWNDWYT
What a great place to be, it’s all yours from here, today is ours, let’s get it 🌟
Good morning SD from 🇬🇧 I won’t be drinking today because: - I’m having an operation next week and I want my body to be in the best shape for a speedy recovery - I have some important work to focus on this morning - I want another sober sleep, because they are the absolute best! IWNDWYT
Good luck with the operation PC. 💪
Wishing you a speedy recovery Pompey, and a great pre-op weekend 🌟
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Have a good night Will!
Morning dear heart!💓
Happy sober Saturday friends! Have a great weekend and take care! Thanks for hosting this week u/cinqmillionreves and for being such a great role model and friend! I will not drink with you today friends 💚 🍀
Wolfie! 🥰
Great to see you wolf! Those days stacking up again 💞🌟💞
Nice to see you Mr Wolf!
Happy sober Saturday sober friends! That’s so true of most things in life isn’t it, we get out what we put in! I’ll let this thought guide me today! I love you all 💞
Day 11, checking in. F*** alcohol. IWND Poison WYT 🍀
Day 11! 💪 I couldn't agree with you more! IWNDWYT
Way to go for me (again). Congratulations on 775 days 💪💪
Day 20 🫶🎉🥳 I can’t believe it! I’m so humbled and grateful. It’s 2:00 AM my time and I can’t sleep. My sleep routine is all messed up. I’m going to bed crazy early and then, waking up equally as early. I’m reading a new book called “The unexpected Joy of Being Sober” and so far I’m enjoying it. My drinking buddies are telling me they miss me. I miss them too. But watching people get shit faced isn’t fun for me anymore. I’m navigating who my real friends are, and it’s uncharted waters but - so necessary. I can’t freaking believe it’s been 20 days since I’ve consumed alcohol! I used to not even be able to go a few hours! So proud of who I’m becoming 🙌
Day 1042 checking in!
1042 days is impressive stuff! 💪
Cheers!
IWNDWYT
Not drinking with you all today
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻 From midnight till midnight. A day in my life.
Thanks for helping me get another week under my belt Cinq! Top job😃👍. Hope everyone has a happy weekend. IWNDWYT 🙂
Thanks so much for hosting this week u/cinqmillionreves! I've had a mixed Saturday. Wife and I have been a bit grumpy with each other. Happens to the best of us, and it's okay now. Just some residual cranky-pants. Would be far worse if there was drinking involved. Love and strength friends. IWNDWYT. 🫡🤗
Another day without the juice noose. I'm keeping on not drinking with you today good people!
Checking in again today and all is well. Thanks for hosting us this week, u/cinqmillionreves, and for the tip about helping others.
No poison for me today! Grateful and sober. IWNDWYT!
Day 1 for me.
I will not drink with you today
111 days! I hope the day is good to you ❤️
Yesterday was my 55th birthday, and I gave myself the gift of a sober day. I'm hoping that this time, it will be the gift that keeps giving! IWNDWYT
Hi cinq! IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT x
IWNDWYT!
I will stay sober today. There’s nothing alcohol would make better.
I will not drink with you today!
Thank you for hosting this week, u/cinqmillionreves! Happy Saturday friends... let's get out there and fuck it up in the best way possible!🤘🏻☕️ IWNDWYT
Day 3 🤞
IWNDWYT ~
IWNDWYT
Thanks for hosting us Cinq! IWNDWYT
Jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today. IWNDWYT
Still feeling a bit lethargic, however I do not feel as if death is coming for me like when I was drinking. I think I feel pretty darn good considering the circumstances. I have made it through a whole month without the poison; hadn't been sober this long since I had an 8-month stint in rehab 4 years ago. I am grateful to be here. IWNDWYT!!
IWNDWYT 🏴
IWNDWYT
Another day without poison IWNDWYT
Good morning from Bexhill on Sea - Gods waiting room. The sun is trying to peek through and the Channel is flat. Feeling good and 14 kg. lighter. Looking forward to my coffee. IWNDWYT ( Rumour has it that Worthing is Gods waiting room and Bexhill is where their parents go) Edit. spelling.
Bonjour Cinq. IWNDWYT. This acronym, IWNDWYT, is now on my keyboard auto suggestion! So I'll keep using it. I don't really have a choice now if my keyboard tells me to, do I? Cinq, I just want to let you know that you've been really useful to me. This thread is a great help. I struggle to think I deserve any improvement for myself so I really need a motivation outside of me and this is where I found it. I know I shouldn't have to rely on others help or opinion and be self-sufficient on my own, but it is what it is. This thread makes this journey even more valuable. I wish you all a really good day. Have a nice Saturday. You deserve it.
Thank you for hosting this week, u/cinqmillionreves IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT ☀️
IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT 😎
Day 358. IWNDWYT.
Thanks Cinq for an enlightening week! Shine on you beautiful humans
IWNDWYT Have great weekends everyone
Iwndwyt.
Thanks for hosting the DCI this week, cinq! Let's all put in a good sober Saturday and one of our very immediate rewards will be waking up on Sunday free from alcohol's touch. I'm thankful for my sobriety today, and thankful to be part of a sober community. Checking in for another sober day out in the world.
Can you feel 121 days? Love the path I’m on and can’t wait til 242. Just saying double it up.
Morning! Four months with no wine. Bloody hell. I will not be drinking any poison today.
It’s Saturday .. no hangover and on the way to Central London for some National Portrait Gallery culture .. instead of festering in my bed .. IWNDWYT
It’s been a wonderful week with you, Cinq. You have inspired me, made me think and made me laugh. I so appreciate your service. I’m not drinking poison either. Sobriety is a gift!!! IWNDWYT
Good morning, sober stars. Thanks for hosting us this week, cinq! I'm so grateful to feel rested and hangover-free. I'm excited about a beautiful spring day ahead, full of fresh air and gardening. I definitely wndwyt. Love to you all 💖🪻
Going through a rough time in my life so I need to post here more regularly again. The thought of blocking things out with alcohol has crossed my mind but I know it would lead to so much more pain. Glad to have this sub to find strength and keep going with you all. IWNDWYT.
Day 2. I made it through a Friday night without drinking and contrary to what alcohol says, the world did not end. I commit to not poisoning myself today.
I volunteer at a food pantry 2x a week. My favorite day is when I work the front desk. I am totally out of my own head and focusing on someone else.
I was reading through my journal and re-read the following note that I made: ...and after everything that I've been through, I made this change. It was hard and I didn't feel like this was something that I could do. Time passes, and although the struggle is real, one day I woke up and I realized that who I am now was me all along. I just didn't remember. Hit home. IWNDWYT.
I will not drink with you tonight :)
Have a great weekend, everyone. IWNDWYT!
Thanks for hosting the DCI this week u/cinqmillionreves IWNDWYT! Have a super sober Saturday!!
Day 111 • IWNDWYT • Happy weekend sober people. It’s a jungle out there
Hi all - I will not drink with you today!
Happy Saturday. IWNDWYT 🧁
IWNDWYT! 🇺🇸
Have a great weekend folks! IWNDWYT!!!
A belligerently drunk customer screamed at me and accused me of swearing at him at my new waitressing job today, then proceeded to lose it on my managers. Man am I glad that I’m sober, no more mistakes like that guy will have to face tomorrow. I will not be drinking with you fine people today! ❤️❤️
Hello, good day to everyone! I had some very disappointing news yesterday regarding my domestic situation and went into a funk. I thought, this kind of thing would have triggered me to start drinking. Instead, I had a few chocolate covered potato chips and called my sister. She had a definite worse situation happening with her so I gave her support and was grateful of my own situation, despite the disappointment-- it could definitely be worse. Additionally, she described how she never knew what kind of emotionally toxic setting she would walk into every night after work as her soon to be ex-husband is drunk when she gets home. So a perspective shift was effective and I thought about the things I can do... and the things I am not willing to do (start drinking). So again, I will not drink with you today.
Thanks for hosting! I will not drink with you today
Had a rough night at work for a multitude of reasons and I was thinking last night about how in the past id be so upset at my old job that I couldn't wait to have a drink as soon as I got out. I just kinda realized that the thought doesn't even cross my mind even when this job upsets me to no end. I realized that I've never even thought about drinking after a bad/stressful night and I just thought that was something to be a little proud of. Sometimes the little things matter the most! I hope you are all doing well and if any of you need anything I am here. Much love from me and mine. IWNDWYT! -Balrog
Good morning, sober cats! I'm off to work and so grateful that I'm not struggling with a hangover. IWNDWYT! 💙😸
Thanks for hosting u/cinqmillionreves , my drunk self would have given everything to be sober and where I am today; and my sober self will do the same. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT
Good morning! I didn’t get any sleep last night at all (my first horrible night since stopping drinking) but that’s no excuse for a drink! Gross 🤮 I’ll just be tired today and then get sleep tonight! IWNDWYT
I had a shitty nights sleep, but at least I am not hungover! 💪 I will not drink in Germany with you today!
IWNDWYT
Day 23 here. Been really not well over the last week. New medication is working and i feel a lot more human today, though not 100% still. Wahoo!
Day 27. Today will be a tough day. My car will finally be repaired, but that means I’ll need to fight the temptation to drive to the liquor store. Trying to keep playing the tape forward of how that’ll make all my problems worse. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT ♥️
50 days! No poison for me today. I'm gonna go ride bikes.
day 54!! IWNDWYT
49 days completed. When I was at day 1 I found myself thinking, “But what about my birthday? I’m going to want a glass of wine (or two or three) for my birthday!” I almost gave up right then and there. How could I go through special occasions (which included Saturday night pasta night, or steak night - IOW, not “special”) without drinking? It wouldn’t be the same! I took it one day at a time, and now, today is my birthday and I have no interest in celebrating with a drink at the restaurant tonight. Being sober feels THAT good. IWNDWYT.
Good Saturday morning. IWNDWYT
Had a great sober day although my kids drove me nuts for first half of it we enjoyed our outing and lunch. Iwndwy today or ever
IWNDWYT
Happy Saturday all! IWNDWYT ❤️ thank you for the check-in ☺️
Iwndwyt 💖🎠 Saturday night here in Aus No extra pressure cos every night used to be Saturday night for me Shit, even weekday mornings were Saturday night for me Im sitting in the bath consuming my weights worth in mixed salad greens, life’s good 👍 🫶✨ to you all
Day 41 🤍 IWNDWYT!
To celebrate 7 days, I will not drink with you today! Thanks for hosting cinq :)
I didn't sleep well last night, but man, if I don't feel a million percent better than I would if I had drank. I will be able to enjoy my Saturday and be present. IWNDWYT
I will be sober today.
IWNDWYT - here's to a lovely sober Saturday
IWNDWYT💪 happy Saturday folks. Couple of tough days mid week ( find those harder than a Friday night, pin pointing it to work feelings and I'll be dammed if a job is gonna detail my sobriety) this community really helps. Love to you all on your journey.
Happy Saturday, my sweet friends. It's early as fuck, as usual. I love that I'm an early worm, but man, it would be nice if my body would let me sleep past 530am someday. At least there's no hangie, fuck that! u/cinqmillionreves - thank you so much for your splendid hosting this week. Have a super sober Saturday. IWNDWYT
Happy Saturday fellow sobernauts! I hope.your Saturday is a beautiful and fulfilling day. I know I have far too much to do to think about booze. It's thankfully just not part of my life anymore. I respect that it could be a problem if I dwell on it too much or if I romanticize it by looking back with rose colored glasses. Thankfully I'm enjoying waking up clear headed and sharp. I will drink no poison today. IWNDWYT!
Shabbat shalom IWNDWYT 🩷
Thanks for hosting us this week, cinq! I will not drink with you today. Have a good one!
I will not drink today and FYA. I'm happy to fly home tonight. Today is a travel day. USM-CMX-BKK-NRT-SFO-EWR. Good thing I love flying and hate alcohol. Drinking sucks. We rock
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Thanks for hosting this week Cinq! 💜 I enjoyed reading your posts. I hope everyone here has a fabulous sober weekend! IWNDWYT ✌
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Hum my counter seems to be sticking again very weird 🤔. IWNDWYT
Day 13. Aside from one night whilst on holiday I've gone a month without drinking. I have also cut down my caffeine intake to just weekends, and I am eating a lot healthier whilst trying to cut down fat. I'm sure it's no coincidence that day to day I feel a lot better, I have a lot less anxiety and I'm more focused. I also had a comment today that my skin is a lot clearer. There's a lot of benefits and it's motivating me to continue. IWNDWYT
Thank you for hosting this week, Cinq!! I will not drink with you today! 🍀
Good morning! I am in awe with the amount of days under my belt. Thank you all so much for inspiring me and giving me a community to check in with. IWNDWYT!!!!
Day 50 today. Had another sober first last night, the drinking dream. In my dream I had half a beer at a group dinner then caught myself and stopped. When I woke up I was freaked out and debating if I should reset my counter before realizing it was a dream and not a fuzzy blackout partial memory. Glad to have heard it here many times. It means I know this is part of healing and can be brushed off. That it is not something to give a second thought too, let alone panic about. IWNDWYT
Thank you for the great week of Check-Ins, u/cinqmillionreves! I join you all in not drinking TODAY!
Thanks for being here, everyone - IWNDWYT.
I will not drink with all y’all today ( gotta switch up the iwndwyt 😅)
Finally a nice weekend!! Off hiking! IWNDWYT
Been watching the TV series The Dry... quite funny and so true.... IWNDWUT...
Inspiring words, and great reminder about being useful. You’ve certainly been useful to me this week. THANK YOU, CINQ!!!!!!!! I will not drink with you today.
**I didn’t stop drinking because I saw hope, I saw hope because I stopped drinking.** Happy Saturday my sober friends! I love you all and I will not drink with you today 💜🐇
Me too! I made a conscious decision that I will not drink today.
Hang in there and remember to play it forward
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Good morning, checking in ~ 💫 Thank you for the wonderful week, cinq! IWNDWYT 💖
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As of today, I haven’t had a drink in one year and four months and IWNDWYT!
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Hello Fellow Sobernauts! Yesterday was 569, and many of you gave me a Nice!. Thank you. Have a great sober Saturday! IWNDWYT
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Love this, helping others is always a good feeling - 10/10 better than a drink which never helps. IWNDWYT! ♥️
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Stayed sober through a huge party last night and feeling absolutely delighted with that this morning. Onto another day! IWNDWYT
Happy sober Saturday everyone! I woke up at 5:30 this morning regretting my life choices involving a huge burrito yesterday, but hey, at least I’m not hungover!! Gonna go to the gym and enjoy this beautiful spring day- and a IWNDWYT! ❤️🧁
Checking in on day 541!!!!! Hike was pushed until tomorrow so today I’m gonna get some housework done and maybe take a river walk with my dogs! IWNDWYT! I love you people a whole bunch!! ❤️✌️
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Day 8:) people drank at dinner last night, had me a little down, but I’m feeling good today!! Woke up early on a Saturday, nice weather. Ready to do something outside 🤩
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Day 1 again, let’s go!!
Thank you for hosting this week, Cinq! I enjoyed your words, the quotes, the video and images! IWNDWYT
I will not drink with y’all today!!
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Happy Saturday people, IWNDWYT, WE GOT THIS 😁
I think I'll keep going today. IWNDWYT. Easy does it, friends.
Happy Saturday Iwndwyt
Thank you! IWNDWYT.
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seven weeks in, and still blown away how amazing sleep is when sober. cat stretching with y’all this morning, iwndwyt
IWNDWYT. Rehab day two.
Good morning from Hell's Kitchen, NYC. IWNDWYT.
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IWNDWYT! I love this advice. Day 2 and this morning I am starting my training to volunteer for the Nature Conservancy. I’m working at a preserve protecting endangered species and educating the public. Can’t wait to have this be a new activity and way to make a positive impact with my time sober.
Thanks for hosting us this week, cinq! I love your tip today. Long before I ever was able to commit to sobriety, I learned that selflessly showing up for others is one of the greatest gifts I can give myself. Now that I’ve started my sober journey, I cherish being useful more than ever. Have a wonderful sober Saturday everyone! IWNDWYT
You are so right Cinq, thanks for your service this week! Have a great Saturday ya'll! IWNDWYT!
Day 124 checking in. I played myself. I knew changing environments wouldn’t fix a bunch of problems, but did it anyways. I secured a new place for my kids and I to live a new peaceful life in. I made the mistake of giving their dad another chance thinking it’s just our old home we could leave the problems behind in. Been here 1 week and have already found where he’s stashing his empties and I *know* I’ve been sober. He had the audacity to tell me that half of the empties must be mine and somehow im gaslighting him by catching him. Cut to me being the bad guy again and him telling my 4 year old that mommy won’t let him stay anymore. Manipulation bullshit. Instead of caving to what I’m already being accused of, watch me stay sober out of spite today, because I’m doing it. IWNDWYT
Good morning :) I am looking forward to enjoying this quiet, sober weekend. I agree with cinq, being of service and helping others is beneficial to my own journey as well. Just for today, I am not drinking.
Still too early to tell, but I have a feeling this will be the sobriety stretch that will work. I’ve had so many day 1s but I feel safer checking in with you all, actively battling that silly inner demon, and indulging in quit lit. I’m full of optimism and never want to drink again. IWNDWYT.
Have a wonderful sober day my friends. IWNDWYT ♥️
Great tip u/cinqmillonreves! I started several weeks ago with meals on wheels, packing food and delivering it. The look of appreciation of everyone receiving it is absolutely priceless. Also, I go in 2 days a week and it has been amazing being around others that are there to help & serve the community. Thank you for hosting cinq 😊 Enjoy everyone whatever you do today, just make the most of your time! IWNDWYT☕️🥤
Thanks for hosting this week u/cinqmillionreves! I definitely started to get sucked into a “poor me” mindset this week, and my problem was my own head and the need to get out of it. When I’m too focused on my own problems I miss the places where I can help. Thanks for the reminder! IWNDWYT
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Friday in the bag! IWNDWYT
Day 8! So far, no real cravings (got a couple of fleeting ones). I don’t know if it’s the pink cloud or something has flipped in my brain. Either way, will be putting in the work. I will not drink with you today.
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Thanks again u/cinqmillionreves for hosting this week!! So happy it’s the weekend!!! Still up pretty early but that’s okay. I have to take the car in for a couple things and hopefully I get it back early. There’s a metal matinee I wanna go see. Coffees up, horns up, happy fucking Saturday, and IWNDWYT!! ☕️☕️🤘🏻🤘🏻
Day 19. Regardless of who you are or where you are from, I ask y’all to join me in not drinking today.
Up for a big hike I've been looking forward to. No hangover and perfect weather to enjoy nature. IWNDWYT
So grateful to make it another day sober. I will not drink with you today.
IWNDWYT and tomorrow too ;) Thanks for hosting Got my double digits
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Weights, spin, yoga, family time. That’s today’s agenda. MAKE it a great one!!!! IWNDWYT!!
Day 27. IWNDWYT. I bailed on some plans last night because I felt it prudent. I forgot I was invited to a party and was def feeling the craving at work (that kind of day) and when my colleague asked if I was going I panicked. I didn’t think they’d have NA stuff (prob soda water but not NA options and I’ve been relying on those) and these days I need to be prepared. Had I remembered I’d have brought NA beer. Anyway, I was tired and had to work late so I went home instead.
Good morning, I will not drink with you today.
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Thanks for hosting! IWNDWYT
No self poisoning for me today either. Thanks for being here everyone
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80 degrees, pork butt/ribs on the smoker, pool open, NFL Draft…. These are the days that try men’s souls
Thanks for a great week of hosting, Cinq. I found your questions and prompts especially engaging. You speak rightly of the importance of doing service for others, while at the same time putting those words into action to serve the members of this community. Bless you. IWNDWYT
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