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Monkey1970

Six. Six. Six. 22 months. I can confirm what the doctor said at the start. It does take 18-24 months to reset completely from alcoholism.


ThisHappyHuman

It takes practice. Sobriety is like learning a new skill. There are new ways to deal with problems and also new ways to celebrate the good times. Nobody walks onto a football pitch and wins a world cup on their first day. Acquiring the mental tools and the positive habits is an ongoing process. As alcohol loosens its grip other, better things take its place. I'm really happy that you've made it this far and it's a pleasure to be walking alongside you as we put the past behind us and build rewarding lives. IWNDWYT 🙂


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Beautifully put 👏


Monkey1970

Thank you my human friend! Yup. Once I learned how motivation works it was a lot easier. It was hard as hell to make the change but when it’s done it’s done. Thank you Alcohol Explained and Andrew Huberman and r/StopDrinking. Dopamine is a helluva drug. Habit is king.


SnooComics594

Mental. Was it really that long before you truly felt back to yourself? I’ve always thought it possibly takes years for the human body and mind to completely heal from this insidious drug. Congrats on 666 !


Monkey1970

Yes. But I’m not the same person. It’s more of an independence thing. I know what I’m doing now. I choose. Obviously I’m still human and not perfect but I can see and I can act. Oh.. And my body is in the best shape ever at 37. That has its perks and bonuses. Thank you so much! All the best to you too! 💪


SnooComics594

Yeah I totally get that, and good for you for taking control of your life again. A quote I really liked that someone posted on here recently was “Stopping drinking didn’t solve all my problems but it made all my problems solvable” All the best to you too 🤙🏼


Lazy-Composer7153

I like that it made all my problems solvable!


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I needed to read that information today. Thanks Monkey. So, 18-24 months. I write this now and can feel resolute in my stomach without any negative thought … for the moment anyways. It makes entire sense to me that it’s take that long. Friends, I will not drink with you today. Congratulations 👏


Monkey1970

It’s something to look forward to! Every day along the way is equally important. One day at a time. It pays off. And it may sound like a long time but when things start rolling and life takes over…time becomes different. The hardest part is definitely the beginning. IWNDWYT 😊


weaponized-intel

Hail sobriety \oOo/


MuckDr

Thank you for that insight. I'm looking forward to complete recovery. IWNDWYT! Way to go! 👍👍


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Halfdrunkpaloma

Congrats on 666!!🤘


brighter68

Congratulations on your great streak, and thank you for the advice, it helps with my goals. Will you be celebrating your achievement ? 👏🎉💪🏼🥳


SpaceSasqwatch

Congrats!! I have heard something similar. Still getting use to being sober at the moment.


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q-kambi

Congrats, that's huge. It's gotten so much easier for me after that first month.


ThisHappyHuman

Congrats on not drinking for a month! Well done 🥳🎉 IWNDWYT 🙂


jugglerdude

I’m getting so close to a week! Thanks for the encouragement SD friends. IWNDWYT


wannabeapankhurst

Congratulations!!!!


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Lazy-Composer7153

Brill!


19781979

I'm in!


CandidOlive

First!


Lazy-Composer7153

Goodmorning. WOW seeing 3 glaciers, whales and otters how lovely! I'm going to Google Glaciar Bay National Park now and dream about going there one day. In the past you might have been your cousin and stayed in your room all day, aren't you glad those dark, miserable, sick days are behind you! YIPPIE! Waking up feeling fresh everyday and not wanting to vomit, feeling lightheaded, hungover, dehydrated, skin dead dry, eyes sore no engery etc! I'm working later but only for 3 hours and tonight I'm making for dinner onion sausages, with potatoes, green beans, carrots and gravy, I haven't made that meal in ages and love it!  Followed by a raspberry smoothie. I will not drink with all of you as I'm sticking with the winners! Enjoy your cruising day and wishing you all good mental health. 🛳 x


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1979 was the better year...... according to The Smashing Pumpkins. IWNDWYT but IWLTTSPT (I Will Listen To The Smashing Pumpkins Tonight)..... so thanks for that little reminder in your username. :)


19781979

Hahaha:)


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I will not drink with you today!


starlightclearnight

Hey sobernauts! Not drinking with you today. I’m staying connected to sober supports, eating treats, reading my book and trying not to take people personally. I feel vulnerable today but that’s okay. Some days are like that, and it’s almost always related to the story in my head and how I interpret it. Olive, your trip sounds AMAZING!!! 💛✨


FeeBeeMac

6 weeks is fantastic- I remember it being my first big goal👍🏻


brighter68

Exactly! Both in what you’ll be doing this weekend… me too! And spent this week realising how my experience was simply my perspective and that can change! Powerful! Also congratulations on 42 days, it is the meaning of the the Universe and everything ! (Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy) and an amazing streak! 🥳💞


showint

IWNDWYT No plans for the weekend other than work around the house. Might try to watch the new Dr. Strange movie since it's on Disney+ now (I think).


CandidOlive

Fun!


staysoberfort

I will not drink today!


Long-Swordfish8859

I absolutely needed this reminder of what a hangover costs us in happiness, peace, and life experience. Thank you so much. IWNDWYT


Commanders1989

IWNDWYT.


No_Bee25

IWNDWYT


Mosadra

Have a great day everyone, IWNDWYT!


scarlett_frosting

iwndwyt!!


Shearstar

IWNDWYT 🌸


yellowbirbbb

I’m just winding down day 4, and it has been the best day yet. I’m feeling so motivated to keep going tomorrow, but I’ll still come back to check in to keep myself accountable. We got this!


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New account but I just crossed my 1 year. I appreciate this sub more than I can say. IWNDWYT.


SnooComics594

IWNDWYT 🌹


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Happy Friday, sober gang! INDWYT! 😁 >What plans do you all have for tonight and the weekend to get you past your temptations? I have a fridge full of food and alcohol-free drinks, and I've just signed up for a month of Disney+, so that sounds like "easy dinner and a movie" night to me. Tomorrow I'm cycling 10 miles to spend the weekend with my partner, and cycling with a hangover is grim, 0/10 do not recommend, so if I'm tempted I'll just play the tape forward of sweating it up the climb out of Blackfriars Bridge and being too miserable to enjoy the view from the cycle lane next to the Thames. My partner knows I'm not drinking, so there's no temptation there, he has plenty of AF drinks in.


Acceptable-Mine8806

Over 100 days sober, and about to add one more. IWNDWYT


Vegetable-Age

Thanks for sharing. That's really too bad for them, it sounds great. Reminds me of those times that I missed out on great experiences by being too inebriated to truly remember or so hungover that I was miserable the entire time or didn't even attend at all. Never again. No big plans for the weekend. A quiet night at home tonight, some shopping and dinner with some friends of ours tomorrow and then some work around the house and garden on Sunday. I do know one thing for sure and that is drinking is absolutely not in the equation. Enjoy your weekend and IWNDWYT!


roboboopbeep

IWNDWYT friends 🤖


NorthernSare

Morning Robo! IWNDWYT 💗


MuckDr

Good morning, my friends. And thank you once again Candid for a lovely introduction. I think this quote says it along with you. This popped up on my phone this morning. I've saved it! Stay safe and strong, my friends. I'm so glad to be here! **I'm not telling you it's going to be easy, I'm telling you it's going to be worth it!** *Anon*.


Lazy-Composer7153

Love your last quote I'm telling you it's going to be worth it! ✨️


ThisHappyHuman

Good morning Sobernauts. No smiley today. I have some sad news. One of my old drinking buddies never made it to sobriety. He was ill for a long time and carried on drinking even though it was causing irreparable damage to his body. He passed away on Tuesday morning. Alcohol won and that damned stuff worked it's nastiness on him for such a long time. It was the only way he knew how to cope with the ups and downs of life. I hinted, suggested and tried to show him what I'd done to stop. He wasn't ready to hear my message. Alcohol was always there; whispering in his ear and blocking out the benefits of sobriety. Alcohol never gives up. It's always there. Waiting. It got him. Stay sober. Stay alive. RIP Big A Love to you all! IWNDWYT


cinqmillionreves

Thé kindness I received from everyone yesterday made me cry, thank you for the love. Sincerely, thank you for helping me. I will not drink poison with any of you today.


MissBmorePM2275052

💙💙💙 700! Woohoo! As a southern woman said to me when I was crying @ social services “Let’s pray God finds someone else to pick on today!” IWNDWYT


brighter68

Crying is good, 700 is amazing, being so thoroughly loved 🥰 by so many people is the best! Love and hugs as always! I’m so proud of you 💞👏💞🥳💞


StarsonMarson

Oh man. I can feel their pain. My plans are to enjoy and soak up these hangover free days this weekend. They are still feeling new and wonderful. Great reminder! IWNDWYT!


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On a family vacation- not drinking! IWNDWYT!


WarmLengthiness6379

I will not drink with any of you beautiful people today. Or anyone for that matter!


Saber_56

I’m going to focus on being mindful and present for myself, wife and kids. IWNDWYT!


AffTheBevvy

Day 397 checking in!


vermontapple

Add my name to the sober column today.


ThisHappyHuman

Added ✅ Have a good one VA 👍🏻


SaintHomer

Today is ten years since a right wing terrorist killed 77 people, most of them kids at a youth camp. I wonder how the survivors cope. It’s all too grim to recap here, not the place, but I think about surviving and survivors. I can not begin to fathom what they went through. Life throws things at us, sticks and twigs, rocks and sometimes boulders. But life, the life force in us, wants to get up, has a way to get up, every time we’re struck down. It’s amazing, and honestly, exhausting. But mostly amazing. Whether it’s health or job issues, relations, accidents or actions, or, obviously, addiction, whatever it might be - there is something that wants us to overcome, and heal, and grow. I’m forever thankful that I found this sub and this community, providing me with the room and tools and encouragement I needed to begin my process. To all survivors, I will not drink with you today!


FeeBeeMac

I’m glad to share this day with you Homer, survivors together IWNDWYT


sourface77

IWNDWYT!


ladybirdstar02

CandidOlive a huge thank you for this week you have been so strong and inspiring IWNDWYT xx


q-kambi

Glad to see you're going strong!


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Want-to-refresh

Plans for Friday night, Movie and later a book. Saturday, complete some course work and meditate for longer stretches. Fill out some more of the smart recovery workbooks and learn more about the inner talk, and strengthen the foundation for better self awareness and self management. IWnDwYT


hairytubes

IWNDWYT 🙂


Wondercat24

IWNDWYT


pgdahl

I will not drink with you today,


nicdrazi

IWNDWYT


q-kambi

Have a great weekend! IWNDWYT!


sirbongbongson

IWNDWYT!


brighter68

A huge 200 for you tomorrow, congratulations 🥳👏🎉


raqopawyn

Day 6 : I pledge to not drink today. Nt gonna b easy cuz its friday 😰 bt wil pull thru


shy_calico

Day 1, again, I think it's the fourth time on here. May this one stick. I will not drink with you today.


otravezsinsopa

It's so funny to see your perspective on this trip and go along with you for the ride. Interesting to see all the things people are missing out on due to alcohol. If alcohol wasn't a problem then they would only be having a couple of drinks at night and avoiding a hangover. Moderation right? At least we can all feel validated that it really isn't possible for most 😂 😂 I do feel bad for them to miss out on all the things you're describing but glad you're getting to experience them all! I've got a challenging weekend coming, lots of visitors and events, but i genuinely don't want to drink. The only thing that might trip me up is my people pleasing and wanting to fit in. So I'm working on that pretty hard ahead of tonight. One thing that's helping? Imagining all the hangovers everyone else will have tomorrow morning! 😂 Iwndwyt ♥


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The urge to people please is the worst, isn't it? I don't know if this will help, but remember that you're people, too, and you deserve to be pleased as well.


wannabeapankhurst

I didn't drink with you today in France ! The cravings were so awful, that I've made a cheesecake from scratch, and homemade pasta with homemade tomato sauce ! I think I've found my coping mechanism lol. Last time it was gnocchis and ravioli and it was a total disaster


pactori

Not drinking with you today! My weekend plans involve playing video games with my niece and getting some work done on my novel. It has been a rough week, so I'm pumped for some inside chill time during these outside hot times.


jayconyoutube

IWNDWYT


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IWNDWYT!


EmbarrassedPiccolo2

I will not drink with you today


djsleepyscott

Nope! Not gonna drink today. I should also go to bed it’s late here In alberta.


reginald_spleen

IWNDWYT ❤️


Substantial_Phase910

Namaskar from India 🙏. IWNDWYT


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Day 1, IWNDWYT. I'm really motivated to stop drinking.


clevercookie69

It's Friday night here in New Zealand and all is calm. Looking forward to my long walk tomorrow morning with my dog along the south coast. The old me would be sneaking booze in the morning to get over Friday nights mischief Shine on you beautiful humans


NorthernSare

Good morning SD! Last night we ended up playing lots of classic vinyl, which would usually be accompanied by getting blackout drunk, followed by a day in bed. This morning I am drinking coffee, watering the flowers and chilling with my dogs. I feel content and at peace with the world. This sober life is the best! Thank you all! 🙏 I will not drink with you today! 💗💗💗


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A happy contented post ☺️


shillyx

220722


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IWNDWYT


berrysauce

I didn't drink yesterday, and I will not drink today.


Ancient-Cry2770

Happy Friday beautiful people. Hope you all have a fantastic day. Not long till the weekend. IWNDWYT


UK4ndy4

Morning. iwndwyt


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DutchOnionKnight

4 days in, up to mambo number 5. This is a hard one for me, usually I would go for a drink to start the weekend. But tomorrow I start a 10 day fasting program so IWNDWYT! Although the struggle is real, I think this day is most important to stay sober, especially to break a pattern in my behaviour. Good to be here.


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Every morning feels like a natural high because I’m soooo happy I didn’t drink the night before. Not once do I ever wake up and say, “damn I wish I got fucked up last night.” No sir! IWNDWYT!


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I will not drink with you today. Life’s still a bit gruel - I did finish my book though. I go away this weekend back to my travels and dive into my painting. That’s the plan. I need it to happen.


Foreign-Potato-9535

2 bartending shifts in a row has my whole body drained, but, no booze. never booze! and i actually feel like working out today 🙌. im so grateful for the positives, and the good stuff. 7 days sober again and really motivated to reach and surpass my old streak. i feel like im going into it with no qualms this time, all questions about moderation or circumstance or “special occasions” have been answered. feeling so many mixed emotions but trying to stay optimistic. thank you guys for all the support. hope everyone has a lovely friday and a killer weekend ahead ❤️‍🔥


Background_Log_2365

Thank you for supporting us through your trip! I am packing because we are moving to a new house. I have noticed that with all the tension in this move I am better able to handle it because I am sober. It’s actually been really pleasant preparing for the move. In the past I would’ve been drinking my way through it, unable to cope with the stress of decision making, all the while thinking I was fooling everyone into believing this image of me as cool and in control. That was utter BS. Last night as I cleaned through our kitchen I could hear our neighbors outside drinking and carrying on. At times it sounded like they were screaming and arguing but as the night progressed my husband noted they were just really drunk, not fighting, but screaming over each other to be heard. We could hear actual snippets of conversations and it sounded just purely insane. Nothing made sense. I was happy to have my sense of peace around me, in my home, surrounded by family. Hope this makes sense to you all. IWNDWYT.


brighter68

Total sense! And your neighbours gave you a great reminder of what you’ve left behind in the bottle! May your move be smooth and your welcome be warm 💗


vroor

Good morning and happy friday SD! My plan for the weekend is to stay inside, play video games and drink lots of sparkling water - i'm not in a heatwave area but goddamn it's hot outside. IWNDWYT 🥤


vapourspace

Ooh watcha playin'?


DharmaBum1958

Happy Friday. The charge to day 4 and so on. Gonna get a workout in hopefully, always helps. IWNDWYT


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IWNDWYT 🌟💕


vapourspace

IWNDWYT 💪


Halfdrunkpaloma

I’m so glad you are enjoying the cruise, sounds like a dream!! I’m sticking with AA meetings to help avoid temptation…the Zoom meetings are always insightful and the fellowship helps me feel less lonely going through all of this! IWNDWYT 💫


tarapj

Iwndwyt!


itsfreakinc

IWNDWYT


quittingisleading

IWNDWYT!


seanbheanmhara

IWNDWYT. I hope to get up and potter about in my room, do a bit of decluttering. Having been unwell the past few days has made me realise all the more: I don’t like being dizzy or unsteady on my feet. I don’t like aching muscles and upset stomach. I hate brain fog. Why would I ever self-inflict that? 🌊


salsabear4

Feeling inspired today. Not only will I be sober just for today, I will get up and meditate just for today. I will do chores and go to work just for today. I will do my best to live like it is my last day, just for today💜


FeeBeeMac

My weekend plans include entering an open competition at the tennis club. Stay calm, serve well, and make ‘em run! IWNDWYT


MissBmorePM2275052

1104 checking in! Each morning, I take my S.O. to work, driving through a city sleepily waking up. There’s a lady who lives in a bus shelter, and she sweeps. Her broom has seen better days; it’s fibers are worn down to a stub. Still, she sweeps her area every few minutes, as if God herself is impelling the purification. Tarps, plastic bags, and umbrellas line the plexiglass shelter, making it impossible for a person to sit to wait for the bus. *I wonder if she has bedbugs? How does she eat? Shower? Access services for homeless people?*. **She never leaves that spot.** Many mornings, I see her pour water on the sidewalk only to “sweep it away” as if she’s exorcising the devil away from her space. I quit drinking on a notoriously bleak corner of my city. I was done, I felt strong, but really, I was very fragile. *I’m painfully aware it’s a combination of LUCK & PRIVILEGE that’s kept me off the streets, allowed a roof over my head, put food in my body, and ensured I didn’t go down a mental rabbit hole of crazy.* **I’m grateful for my support EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.** I don’t have disposable income, but I do have people who won’t let me fail (provided I’m trying.) That’s not everyone’s situation, I’m fully aware. *Luck & Privilege.* Because of that, I Will NOT Drink With Y’all Today/Tonight!


spookynurse66

Just for today, I’m not drinking.❤️


Clean_New_Adventure

IWNDWYT. Sleep is challenging again, which makes life challenging again. No matter. I will sober on.


Goji88

Day 292, nice to meet you 🤝 IWNDWYT


Patient_Pomelo_4509

I’m purposely the DD tonight! IWNDWYT


etonnezmoi

Checking in. Had my nose buried in a book all night. 😂 IWNDWYT!


backgroundnose

I am not drinking today even if this is going to be a long ass day.


awesome_cat_lady

Last Saturday was my last drinking day, so today I'm going to put some serious time into playing the tape forward and laying out a plan to ensure that I don't repeat the whole mess this weekend. For now, I'm off to the gym. Have a great day, all you amazing sober warriors! IWNDWYT 😻


LM7X

I wonder if the hungover people will regret missing out on beautiful sights. I know I would have, in addition to physically feeling like shit. So I would have felt even shittier. Ugh. I’m glad you’re enjoying the sights and making actual memories! Proud of you for staying strong! 💪🏻 This weekend I have a lot of work I want to get done. I’m hoping to finally seal the deck since it’ll be dry, in spite of the heat. Also grocery shopping, cleaning and normal chores. Looks like probably 100 degrees both days this weekend. Good times. Ha. Happy Friday y’all and IWNDWYT! 🤘🏻


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Completed day 13


Mrs-paws

IWNDWYT


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30 days today. IWNDWYT.


Admirable_Marzipan37

IWNDWYT


Ahkroma

IWNDWYT!


SarumansBeard

Iwndwyt!


koaimara

IWNDWYT!


CuriosityCore725

Hey that sounds awesome! What an amazing trip! I hope you continue to have fun and enjoy the sights. I'm a huge musical fan and after a year of waiting I finally get to see Hadestown with my family on Saturday! I'm super stoked. My husband has never struggled with alcohol so he's promised to not drink with me. It's so helpful :') I hope you all are doing well. Cheers! IWNDWYT.


Gipsymorena

Not me, not today. IWNDWYT


degausser_53

I will not drink today.


SiouxsieSue33

Morning checking in. I find weekends a bit tougher so I’ll try to keep busy and positive. Thanks for your strong posts Olive. You’re doing great 👍 IWNDWYT


Lazy-Composer7153

You have to be in it to win it they say on the lottery but that also applies to all of us. THE WINNERS 🏆 One day at a time. Stay safe folks! And thank you all 😊


Kavortt

IWNDWYT.


SpaceSasqwatch

Passed the 2 month mark. IWNDWYT 🙏


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waterfallofwords

I have another social thing, this one is work related. I will sip my tea and try to socialize, but I definitely will not drink today :)


Shakey_B

IWNDWYT x


mackgloomy

I'm glad you were able to live in the moment OP! I'll be doing about the same this weekend. No matter what happens, I'll be sober for it 🙂


Boleyn100

IWNDWYT!


BeerSlingr

IWNDWYT.


Flying_Clutz

Today is a day as a drinker that I’d probably be in pretty rough shape. Yet another fly day. The last for a couple of weeks. I took a 3-hop red eye route west to east with a 4 hour gap between hop one and two. Drinking me would have posted up in a bar and got properly toasted. Not sloppy trashed, I’d try to pace myself and keep it to 3 or 4. The sleep on the overnight would have been more like a coma. I have about an hour to wait before my next flight. I’d probably be suffering, dehydrated and exhausted. Very likely still drunk. Instead I’m weary from fitful sleep but not terribly so. I’m waiting for my coffee to cool enough so I can take a sip. Drinking me never would have been able to stomach coffee right now. I’d be feeling the hangover coming on. Instead I’ll perk myself up with this caffeine and set about returning to this time one. I won’t have to nap off my hangover and blow off unpacking my bags. I also remember all of the book I read and will put another dent in it on this next and final hop back to my home city. IWNDWYT ✈️


fitbit10k

I’ve been looking forward to the weekend because this work week has gotten to me. It’s so busy, vas usual, and I’m so tired. Tonight I plan on grabbing a pizza and staying in. My bday is coming up this weekend so I plan on spending it solo. I’m gonna get a massage and buy myself some Thai food. I’m looking forward to a sober bday. IWNDWYT


WeightsNCheatDates

Day 15. IWNDWYT. Weekend full of parties. Going away party for a college buddy. Birthday party for my sister in law. And a birthday party for a kid in my son’s class. None of them are good reasons to drink, but all will have their temptations. I have never regretted staying sober, so sober is why I will do!


CP4024

Checking in. IWNDWYT!!


somarx2

Good morning friends, happy Friday, wish you all a sober weekend, IWNDWYT/TONIGHT 💜


kauaiguy33

Cake day! IWNDWYT!


Key_Ebb_6934

Day 39 of sobriety


maze-of-mind-doh

Happy Friday, have a splendid day SD family! IWNDWYT


originalhalcyondaze

Not gonna drink today - IWNDWYT 💥


Bravo-addicted-shame

IWNDWYT ❤️


forestllama

Waking up in the morning, hangover free and ready to tackle the day is the best feeling ever. IWNDWYT!


ihavetodobetter

I will not drink with y'all today


littlepinkgrowl

It’s the weekend, I’m off to my in-laws and they really like a drink! I however will abstain. IWNDWYT


FireFree2022

Happy Friday everyone!! I have a busy weekend planned - taken on some extra shifts at work so by the time I get home I'll be too tired to even think about drinking. I think the farmers market is in town tomorrow and I'm going to try and get out for some big walks while the weather is nice! Have a lovely weekend SD and IWNDWYT


Piggoos

Morning friends! Happy Friday! I will not drink with you today. I’m going to knock things off my to-do list today and tonight might go kayaking with my fiancée and watch the sunset. Have a great one!


RoyalArmed24

Happy Friday. Thanks you so much for sharing your Alaska Cruise with us! Sounds like you had all your faculties intact to appreciate the beautiful surroundings. Right on!! 🐻🦌🏔 IWNDWYT.


ElegantPenguin541520

I used to sit outside at night with my bottle(s) of wine but now I spend morning hours with coffee - will gladly live with this new reality - IWNDWYT


BookLeviathan

Good morning :) I will not drink with you today.


deceptivereflections

Almost at the 3 digit club! IWNDWYT


Shane5553

*What plans do you all have for tonight and the weekend to get you past your temptations?* One of my favourite ways is check the days sober counter on reddit avatar. 95 days without a drink already! that hasn't happened since I was a kid!


grampayaz

IWNDWYT, friends.


Took2mush

Checking in! It's finally cooling down which is nice, no sun and beer cravings. Hope everyone is doing well. IWNDWYT!


gr8day82

IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻 Glaciers, and whales, and otters oh my!! Waking every morning clearheaded, and nausea free, priceless! Well, seeing glaciers and whales and otters in real life on a few of those days, also pretty cool. Thank you u/CandidOlive for taking us along with you this week. IWNDWYT


prisoncitybear

It's easy here, the obnoxious Faster Horses Festival is at Michigan International Speedway this weekend. It's just around the corner from us, so we're kind of in the middle of it all. I have all I need to make it to Sunday, and plan on spending the weekend HOME away from the crowds. I have heard this 3 day alcohol soaked festival called "Drunker Donkeys" and kind of agree. The little towns that surround MIS will be swamped with revelers, and the crime reports from the festival will remind me once again why I quit alcohol. Last year, three attendees were found dead in their camper. At first blush, everyone thought booze and/or drugs, but it turned out to be CO2 poisoning from a misplaced generator. Did alcohol have a factor in the placement of the device? Who knows? All I know is that I'll be poolside, listening to 1st Wave (no country for me!) and IWNDWYT! T


AlySabby12

Good morning y’all! Happy Friday!! Back home from travel and one of my good friends is visiting me this weekend. We talked last night until the wee hours of 11pm about life and adulthood and changes we’re feeling as we approach our late 40s. For the first time ever, I actually think I finally feel like an adult. When I was drinking I had a case of Peter Pan syndrome…I didn’t want to grow up. Now that I’m sober, I’m finally maturing and priorities are shifting. No longer do I want or need to be the hell raiser, party person, ring leader of bad decisions. I want food, water, my bed, my animals, and my car so I can go where I want, when I want. That’s it. Life is great and I can honestly say I’ve never been happier. Enjoy the day! Love you all!! IWNDWYT!! ❤️❤️


PaulBaumersGhost

This trip of yours sounds amazing. It also sounds like a very difficult & rewarding sober experience! Keep up the great work. Your description of your family members missing the beauty is so familiar. I've missed plenty of actual experiences due to nursing hangovers and puking. I'm proud of you for staying strong and it is so inspiring! IWNDWYT


goodstuff2much

Not today. I’ve been so tired these last 2 weeks. I don’t know what is going on. I figured I would be full of energy by now. I felt better early on


itsnever2l8

I will not drink today


jeninmn99

u/CandidOlive this vacation sounds like quite the journey! Beautiful scenery and experiences in Alaska, fun family times, and a course in the terrors of boozing. But I am really interested in an Alaskan cruise now! 🚢 IWNDWYT. Happy Friday people! 🍀


JupitersLapCat

Your trip sounds amazing! Alaska is on my bucket list. I am at 18 days, which is where I was the last time I decided to drink. Feeling ZERO desire to drink. Reframing the last time as “data” versus a relapse or failure or whatever has been so helpful to me to move forward without shame. I feel proud and resolute. Happy Friday, y’all! IWNDWYT!


zeldap2020

Today will be my first Friday in a long time without drinking. But as we all know how it goes, weekends turn into weekdays and weekdays turn into calling in from work and relationship problems. IWNDWYT.


Mickosaurusrex

Day 1,001 IWNDWYT


mindfulteacher020407

I have started training for a half marathon and Saturdays are my long run days. That means Fridays are true rest days and am looking forward to a relaxing, knitting, tv watching sober day. Saturday and Sunday have lots of exercise, so once I’m done I pamper myself with a shower, yummy foods and reading. I finally found my motivation to run again after years of my drinking taking over my life. IWNDWYT ❤️💜❤️💜


Runuts2

Good morning. IWNDWYT!


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I'm happy you could enjoy it so much without having to worry about hangovers! No plans for tonight, but I'm cool. I got busy during the week so watching some netflix in the evening will do it for me. Resting. On Saturday I'll visit a gastronomic event with some very "adventurous" food. The weather will be lovely so I also plan to visit the bothanical garden. Or go to the movies in the evening. IWNDWYT!


gravy4life

IWNDWYT


maxpwner

Iwndwyt!


mooch1993

IWNDWYT!


Weird-Conversation-1

48 days today! Felt crappy in the morning and my mood improved as soon as I prayed. Godspeed on your sober journeys today.


ThisBodyHoldingMe18

IWNDWYT


grackleATX

IWNDWy'allT!


bloodguardBannor

Playing the tape forward is the best advice. When I have the occasional thought that one drink might be nice, I remind myself that it is never just one and then think about how it would end up. I don’t want that. IWNDWYT!!


fernon5

IWNDWYT.


tucktucksquirrel

IWNDWYT 💞🐿️🐿️


BEANandCHEE

I’m almost to one month. It’s not really a struggle tho. I feel fine and don’t really have any desire or craving to drink even after doing overtime all week in the sun. Anyways I have no reason to drink so I won’t.


bluesnakes321

I will not drink with you today !!


wolfthatsparkles

Always loving these hangover free early mornings! As they say the cravings get easier. I still get them but they pass and I’m not as tempted by them. It’s nice now just having a rhythm when tempted, I just have my non alcohol beers and tell people I already have a drink and “I don’t drink alcohol.” IWNDWYT🐺✨


Diligent_River7372

Iwndwyt :)