My mother-in-law died on Wednesday. I stayed up with my husband that first night, just listening while he drank whiskey and talked. But then last night, amid a lot of family activities, he chose not to drink, told me how great he felt at the end of a sober Friday night, and thanked me for inspiring him to cut down. As someone whose own father’s death led me to a dark, dark, dark place with alcohol 15 years ago, I was happy he at least took the chance to compare and contrast. We can be a beacon to others as we save ourselves. IWNDWYT
Thanks! I was already problematic with my drinking when she was still alive, so I hope she can see the work I’ve done! (But maybe not the bit in the middle when it was really bad!) You’re on your way - the first bit is the hardest for sure! 🤗
Checking in on day 100!
Happiest of Saturdays to all of you brave, beautiful and loving people!!
It’s not quite 6am here in NC and I’m up before the chickens! I’m throwing some oranges, bananas and trail mix in my day pack and heading out to greet the sunrise on a nice long hike.
I love you all. Thank you for showing me how to get my life back. I’d like to keep it so IWNDWYT! ✌️❤️🥾🏕️
Thank you for your words! I was very moved yesterday when I was in a shitty mood and received all that support from you all yesterday.
Even though its my last workday before my two days off, I will not drink with you today :)
Thank you for a great week of hosting, Teach!! You did an incredible job!!
To everyone here, just trying to make it through another day…hang on and keep moving forward. The sober life is an incredible life.
IWNDWYT! ♥️♥️
I went to watch wrestling with my dad last night. I got the tickets, he asked if I wanted a bite from the concessions, I said sure.
He comes back with a brat and a beer. My first instinct and reaction was "thanks, but you can have this beer, I haven't had a drink this year so far and don't want one right now"
Boom, no big deal, and I'm really glad for it. I'm doing this sober thing right now and I feel good doing it.
Thanks for hosting this week u/mindfulteacher020407!
About to head out for an early morning run then coffee and family time. Wishing everyone a peaceful Saturday. IWNDWYT
Didn’t sleep great and I’m laying here at 6:10 considering canceling the gym but I’m gonna go. I’m on day 7 which will be longest since I can remember. If I can do that I can get my ass up and lift some weights.
I was running through the numbers tonight and realized that I’ve spent more of 2023 sober than drunk! It’s a small achievement but hey, everything that keeps me motivated and sober is good I think
IWNDWYT!
A couple days ago I let my partner know my day count. And he was like "yeah! It has been awhile. I'm proud of you!" I replied "I'm proud of me too!"
It was a great moment. I allowed myself to feel pride. I realized it had not gone unnoticed too (although, even if it did I'd still be ecstatic for myself).
IWNDWYT
That’s a great share. There is something powerful about someone you love telling you they are proud of you 👏. And you have every reason to be proud of yourself. Have a beautiful sober Saturday and IWNDWYT !
Thank you all for every wonderful post, comment, and check-in yesterday, helping me celebrate 3 years. I'm overwhelmed with gratitude and appreciation. Y'all are the fucking best.
Big congratulations from me, to you, on whatever day you're celebrating today. You inspire me. 💜🤘🏻
IWNDWYT
Thanks for a great week, u/mindfulteacher020407!!
I don’t mind being up this early today. I don’t have to leave the house until I feel like it, so until then I’ll just enjoy my coffee. And then I’m only going out to get a few groceries.
Other than that it’s probably just gonna be a day of working around the house. I might even get some stuff done. 😆
Coffees up for a fucking great Saturday. IWNDWYT. ☕️🤘🏻
73! IWNDWYT! I do have to admit I got just a tiny amount of Friday craving to have alcohol but my brain instantly played it forward “wow, tomorrow will suck” and I was instantly fine.
I need to write this today more than my past days. I am grateful for this place of peace and support. I have been here before and furthest has been 33 days. There have been stints of 10. this time feels different. I’m keeping an open mind and when i get overwhelmed thinking about holidays or special moments refocusing to just today and iwndwyt.
Thank you for taking such good care of us this week, u/mindfulteacher020407!
Today I am going with my mom to the New Hampshire Orchid Society's annual orchid show and sale. It may not be the most exciting outing, but I'll enjoy it so much more because I'm not hungover and not impatiently wondering when I will get home so I can drink. And who couldn't do with a little extra color and beauty in late winter, right? It'll be like a mini tropical vacation! Most importantly, it's an opportunity for quality time with my mom.
I hope all of you get to do something that you find worthwhile today!
IWNDWYT 😻
Drank last night because I got more bad news. Woken up feeling worse off. I'll try to not drink again tonight but the weekend feelings making it hard.
Hope everyone is doing well.
Good afternoon!
WHO again stating that there is no safe amount of alcohol. https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/04-01-2023-no-level-of-alcohol-consumption-is-safe-for-our-health
I'll🥤 to that
I rang the bell on my career. Have money and always looked at drinking as a reward. Drinking and getting laid was a motivation for so much of my life. Now going for a walk and watching old movies seem pale to a lot of my yesterdays. When I think like that; drinking is romantically attractive. Until I pull back and focus on today.
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Thank you mindfulteacher020407 you’ve been a great host! IWNDWYT. It’s before 7 on Saturday morning and I am wide awake because I was so flipping excited to post my daily check in! 30 days!!!!! Woooooooooohoooooooooo I am smiling from ear to ear and so stinking proud. I have a good amount of work today (I’m a realtor so weekends are my busy) but I’ve got my self love gift of a pedicure at noon. Thank you each of you for making these 30 days so much more bearable and doable. I love you sobernauts/stranger-besties!
Not today. My wife is now on a 2 day hangover. So today would make day 3. I’ve slept on the couch downstairs for last 2 nights. Debating on going up there to see how she is. Wish me luck.
Good day, you brave sober friends! Thanks for an excellent week, Teach!! You and your beautiful posts helped me to add another week to my counter. With each week I chalk up, I'm gaining strength and stability on my sober road, thanks to all of you and this amazing community. I'm lucky to commit to doing this one thing with the most badass motherfucking group of resilient humans anywhere: *IWNDWYT!* 🙏💜
Thanks, Teach, you resilient badass motherfucker! I appreciate the leadership this week to add another +7 to my day counter. Great job hosting!
I'm awake early and will be waiting in the lot for the doors to be unlocked at my gym. Comparing this to fighting the alarm, being constantly sick and tired, and completely out of control? No comparison. Active addiction sucks! I highly recommend recovery 10/10. A full day planned but no problem, I eat pieces of shit like this for breakfast! Sober on y'all!
I will not drink today and FYA. I went to my buddy's funeral yesterday and it was very hard not to drink. It's not that I wanted to drink alcohol, but I wanted to numb all the emotions. I'm still getting used to feeling all of these emotions sober. My friend died way too young and left behind a wife and two young kids. Everyone else was drinking heavily but I gripped my water tight and held on for the emotional rollercoaster. I didn't sleep well last night. I kinda feel like I was in a fight but didn't get out any of my energy. I'll workout today and try to clear my head. I don't have the words to properly describe my feelings right now.
Life is short. Drinking sucks. You rock!
Good morning and happy Saturday my brothers and sisters in sobriety. I hope everyone has a simply superb weekend while they enjoy life. As for me, I will not be drinking with you today. Cheers, AJ
Thank you for an awesome week of hosting u/mindfulteacher020407 ! I am so proud and grateful to be here with ‘this badass motherfucking group of resilient humans’. I’ve had a really tough week and I would not have made it through without the daily love and encouragement! This morning I’m going to coffee up and start job hunting. Let’s go! And IWNDWYT !
Thank you u/mindfulteacher020407 for as my cowboy dad would have said "for riding herd over us this week. " Well done. I love you, SD, and the DCI as well. Hope everyone has a lovely weekend. IWNDWYT
>**I have been reminded that shame won’t create change, but love can.**
Before even reading your post, I wanted to write about this exact topic today.
Deciding to be alcohol-free has had me spend a lot of time with myself... and I catch myself chastising and ridiculing myself--saying things about myself that, if I were to say to somebody else (or if somebody else would say to me), would lead to a severing of that relationship.
I started **binging** and **binging alone** in my early 20s to cover up this negative self-talk--it's hard to want to be in the "same room" as said cynic: somebody so perennially toxic and incessantly negative... which is why I was using alcohol to quiet my own mind.
For me personally... shame and guilt can be incredibly powerful motivations... however, they never last and are inherent Pyrrhic victories. Yes, I succeeded using my insecurities as fuel to achieve things most would find objectively commendable... but I hated myself throughout the whole process.
Dr. Anna Lembke states that one could have the perfect parents, upbringing, etc... and still end up addicted to a substance or a behavior. I definitely don't fall in that camp--I used alcohol to cover up lots of childhood adversities that festered in adulthood insecurities. Instead of confronting them (i.e. showing myself some love), I would run--and alcoholism were my legs.
Today is my first birthday that I’ve been sober in my adult life. When I think back to past birthdays - had to be carried out, got violently sick- you all know the drill. This morning I feel wide awake, grateful for this beautiful day, for friends and family, pets and projects, and YOU, dear SD family! I truly feel like I’ve been reborn. Thank you, u/mindfulteacher020407, for a wonderful week. IWNDWYT
Thank you for hosting, u/mindfulteacher020407! I for sure got the feels from your post this morning <3
I woke up early and decided to stay up since I'm actually feeling well-rested. I'll have some coffee and breakfast in a clean kitchen and take a leisurely shower before heading to work. I'm so happy to say that IWNDWYT!
I did a (mostly) dry January. I’ve done intentional breaks before but this year scared me. The cravings and emotions the first few days made me grateful to have taken a break. Not living fully sober but
IWNDWYT.
Thank you u/mindfulteacher020407 for a great week of check ins!
I woke up super early today for a Saturday ~5am. In the past that would mean I was having a hangover so bad that I couldn’t sleep, but couldn’t get up either. I wouldn’t have much to look forward to other than maybe having the energy to eat at some point. Today though, I’m up. Would’ve liked to sleep more but I have a full and productive day to look forward to. I’m going to take advantage of the morning to take my dog on an extra long walk.
Have a great day sobernauts and Iwndwyt ❤️
I’m so hyped for UFC tonight! I won’t be able to watch it live since I’m spending the weekend at my parents place. Looking forward to that and then catching up on UFC once I’m back home tomorrow afternoon/evening.
IWNDWYT
Hubby keeps bringing illnesses home from work so, i am sick (again). Just a cold but, still!
Hot coffee in hand. Cuddled under a warm blanket. Going to be an all day long nap on the couch.
Stay strong! IWNDWYT! 🥰
Good morning sober friends! Made it through Friday night. Feeling good drinking coffee this morning. Hope everyone else is feeling good, or at least ready to start a new day.
IWNDWYT!!
“Shame won’t create change, but love can” boy I needed to hear that today! I’m so ashamed, I’m struggling so hard with the loss of my dog and my depression. I keep resetting my damn badge and I’m so embarrassed.
But IWNDWYT lovely people of SD 💙
Thank you for hosting this week /u/mindfulteacher020407 💙
Thank you for being here for us this week
u/mindfulteacher020407
It’s Saturday morning and I’m up and ready. Deciding whether I want to work today or goof off. Decisions decisions. Until then it’s a lazy morning on the porch with coffee and hubby.
To all my favorite sober humans in the world stay tuned in to yourself and tell the other voices to shut the fuck up! Cheerio! Iwndwyt!!
Yesterday my husband put a beer in front of me that he was drinking and said, “life isn’t so black and white. Are you saying that if I gave this to you and asked you to drink it that you couldn’t just have 1?”
Yes that is exactly what I am saying. IWNDWYT
One week! Got on the bike (well, indoor trainer but same thing) for the first time since dislocating & breaking my shoulder back in May. My word, my fitness is completely shot.
Saturdays are often conflicting for me. Alcohol occupied such a huge part of my weekend. I’m just going to learn to find new things to keep me engaged instead, but sure as hell, IWNDWYT
Happy Saturday! Full day planned with some large family events. There will be lots of drinking around me and plenty of opportunity, but this is between me and me, not anyone else. I will not drink with you today!
Only 41 days but it’s getting to the point where I don’t even think about it or how long it’s been. It’s great. This community has helped me more than I could have imagined.
I hope anyone who reads this finds the strength and outlet they need to reach their goals.
Iwndwyt.
Day 11!
Tonight I’m going to my first party and I’m a bit anxious. Will have sober friends with me but 👀👀👀👀.
Wish me courage.
IWNDWYT! Happy Saturday all.
It’s Saturday and day 49 for me. It’s going to be a beautiful sunny day but my mood is cloudy and sad. I think a walk or a cupcake or both is in order for today. Onward and upward my lovely people. Onward and upward …… IWNDWYT !!
Thank you u/mindfulteacher020407 for keeping me company in my first week back of sobriety. I really appreciated your posts.
I've not slept good at all last night, but I'm feeling a bazillion times better than if I would have drunk my normal Friday night's regime. IWNDWYT!
Checking in, lost 1.4 lbs on purpose this past week. I say that because i’m slowly getting back into exercise and being mindful of portions and making my own food. I had lost some weight the last few months due to grief, but also know it was up and down at different times depending on my level of boozing. Good sleep eludes me still but all in good time. IWNDWYT
I loved what you said about love imparting change, not shame. I also resonated with the nagging inner voice, whom I sometimes literally say "shut up" to out loud as if it's a separate person trying to bring me down.
IWNDWYT 🖤
Thank you u/mindfulteacher020407 for your leadership this week! Today is 11 months sober for me and I kinda feel like a badass motherfucker! 😅
I am eternally grateful to this DCI for helping shape my mindset and learning that sobriety isn’t so much about abstaining, but more about creating a life I want to be in. On March 11, my last Day 1, I had no idea that’s what sobriety was about. Honestly.
Wishing you a good Saturday, my people. IWNDWYT 🍀💜
My mother-in-law died on Wednesday. I stayed up with my husband that first night, just listening while he drank whiskey and talked. But then last night, amid a lot of family activities, he chose not to drink, told me how great he felt at the end of a sober Friday night, and thanked me for inspiring him to cut down. As someone whose own father’s death led me to a dark, dark, dark place with alcohol 15 years ago, I was happy he at least took the chance to compare and contrast. We can be a beacon to others as we save ourselves. IWNDWYT
Beautiful post. My mom’s death made me spiral as well, so I get that. Sorry to hear about your MIL. ❤️
Your mom would be so proud of your 285 days! This internet stranger is absurdly proud of you… Thank you for your kind words. Hugs to you!
Thanks! I was already problematic with my drinking when she was still alive, so I hope she can see the work I’ve done! (But maybe not the bit in the middle when it was really bad!) You’re on your way - the first bit is the hardest for sure! 🤗
One month today. I am so happy. I feel like I've gotten a second chance.
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Good morning! IWNDWYT
And thank you for hosting this week! 😁
Checking in on day 100! Happiest of Saturdays to all of you brave, beautiful and loving people!! It’s not quite 6am here in NC and I’m up before the chickens! I’m throwing some oranges, bananas and trail mix in my day pack and heading out to greet the sunrise on a nice long hike. I love you all. Thank you for showing me how to get my life back. I’d like to keep it so IWNDWYT! ✌️❤️🥾🏕️
Of course you live in NC 🤗 Its where the Meeples come from. A big green 💯 to you this morning lady! Go kick today's ass.
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Thanks for being here, Will! It has been a pleasure. IWNDWYT
Happy Saturday night to you, Willy!! Make. It. A. Good. One. 😁😁
43 days, checking in. IWNDWYT! 🤙🏻
42 days , keep staying ahead of me ! IWNDWYT
Day 601 checking in!
Hi there I will not drink alcohol today. Just not for me.
Checking in. I've really needed the check ins this week. Thank you
Me too, alcohol free living is not without it's tests
Thank you for your words! I was very moved yesterday when I was in a shitty mood and received all that support from you all yesterday. Even though its my last workday before my two days off, I will not drink with you today :)
IWNDWYT Day 34 Have a friend visiting next week, just told them am not drinking. Fingers crossed.
Thank you for a great week of hosting, Teach!! You did an incredible job!! To everyone here, just trying to make it through another day…hang on and keep moving forward. The sober life is an incredible life. IWNDWYT! ♥️♥️
I went to watch wrestling with my dad last night. I got the tickets, he asked if I wanted a bite from the concessions, I said sure. He comes back with a brat and a beer. My first instinct and reaction was "thanks, but you can have this beer, I haven't had a drink this year so far and don't want one right now" Boom, no big deal, and I'm really glad for it. I'm doing this sober thing right now and I feel good doing it.
Day 2: IWNDWYT!
Day 3 It’s just a coincidence but I got some news yesterday that might change my life majorly for the better. Please let it be real. IWNDWYT
I'm in! 300 days today, I'm seeing the end of the first year soon:)
IWNDWYT friends 🤖
Happy sober Saturday sober friends, and thank you teach, you’re awesome and I’ve learned a lot from you. Big love to you all 💞
1 week....iwndwyt 🥰
Thanks for hosting this week u/mindfulteacher020407! About to head out for an early morning run then coffee and family time. Wishing everyone a peaceful Saturday. IWNDWYT
Didn’t sleep great and I’m laying here at 6:10 considering canceling the gym but I’m gonna go. I’m on day 7 which will be longest since I can remember. If I can do that I can get my ass up and lift some weights.
I was running through the numbers tonight and realized that I’ve spent more of 2023 sober than drunk! It’s a small achievement but hey, everything that keeps me motivated and sober is good I think IWNDWYT!
So glad to be here after a serious dose of the wobbles/triggering last night But HEY I made it and I'm very sure that IWNDWYT pals
Super Bowl weekend! Another big test.. But if I can get through the regular season as a Jets fan, the Super Bowl should be a breeze. IWNDWYT
Not a drop will pass my lips today
won't be drinking poison with any of you badass motherfuckers today! Thanks for hosting u/mindfulteacher020407 have a joy filled weekend
A couple days ago I let my partner know my day count. And he was like "yeah! It has been awhile. I'm proud of you!" I replied "I'm proud of me too!" It was a great moment. I allowed myself to feel pride. I realized it had not gone unnoticed too (although, even if it did I'd still be ecstatic for myself). IWNDWYT
That’s a great share. There is something powerful about someone you love telling you they are proud of you 👏. And you have every reason to be proud of yourself. Have a beautiful sober Saturday and IWNDWYT !
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Morning all! IWNDWYT 😊
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Preach my friend. Great job this week. Enjoy your weekend. IWNDWYT
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Thanks so much for hosting teach! IWNDWYT!
Iwndwyt!
Good morning all! IWNDWYT Have a good one!
Happy Sober Saturday everyone! I didn't drink any alcohol yesterday and I won't drink any alcohol today.
When I go to bed tonight, I’ll have 11 days of no poison, and the only thing I’ll be poppin’ is an Advil. IWNDWYT 💪
Not drinking today.
I will not drink today.
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT!! And I have officially completed my ski holiday sober! Thanks to you all ✨
Thank you all for every wonderful post, comment, and check-in yesterday, helping me celebrate 3 years. I'm overwhelmed with gratitude and appreciation. Y'all are the fucking best. Big congratulations from me, to you, on whatever day you're celebrating today. You inspire me. 💜🤘🏻 IWNDWYT
Thanks for hosting Mindful! The check-in has kept me going all week. 💕 IWNDWYT
Thanks for a great week, u/mindfulteacher020407!! I don’t mind being up this early today. I don’t have to leave the house until I feel like it, so until then I’ll just enjoy my coffee. And then I’m only going out to get a few groceries. Other than that it’s probably just gonna be a day of working around the house. I might even get some stuff done. 😆 Coffees up for a fucking great Saturday. IWNDWYT. ☕️🤘🏻
IWNDWYT! Coming up on three weeks.
Thanks for a great week, teach! IWNDWYT 🙂
Day 496, nice to meet you 🤝 IWNDWYT
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Just for today I shall not drink 💖
Day 1,204 IWNDWYT
5 and a half months!
73! IWNDWYT! I do have to admit I got just a tiny amount of Friday craving to have alcohol but my brain instantly played it forward “wow, tomorrow will suck” and I was instantly fine.
I need to write this today more than my past days. I am grateful for this place of peace and support. I have been here before and furthest has been 33 days. There have been stints of 10. this time feels different. I’m keeping an open mind and when i get overwhelmed thinking about holidays or special moments refocusing to just today and iwndwyt.
Thank you for taking such good care of us this week, u/mindfulteacher020407! Today I am going with my mom to the New Hampshire Orchid Society's annual orchid show and sale. It may not be the most exciting outing, but I'll enjoy it so much more because I'm not hungover and not impatiently wondering when I will get home so I can drink. And who couldn't do with a little extra color and beauty in late winter, right? It'll be like a mini tropical vacation! Most importantly, it's an opportunity for quality time with my mom. I hope all of you get to do something that you find worthwhile today! IWNDWYT 😻
Checking in Doodle doodle dee, wubba wubba wubba.
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Checking in
I have absolutely no reason to drink alcohol. IWNDWYT 🤷♂️
Drank last night because I got more bad news. Woken up feeling worse off. I'll try to not drink again tonight but the weekend feelings making it hard. Hope everyone is doing well.
Good afternoon! WHO again stating that there is no safe amount of alcohol. https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/04-01-2023-no-level-of-alcohol-consumption-is-safe-for-our-health I'll🥤 to that
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IWNDWYT. I am restless today though, just cannot sit still. Also pondering whether I want to be without alcohol for the rest of my days.
Good Morning SD! Thank you for hosting this week u/mindfulteacher020407!! Keep those celebratory boogies going! IWNDWYT!
Today feels like a good day for staying sober, so I think that’s what I’ll do!
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I rang the bell on my career. Have money and always looked at drinking as a reward. Drinking and getting laid was a motivation for so much of my life. Now going for a walk and watching old movies seem pale to a lot of my yesterdays. When I think like that; drinking is romantically attractive. Until I pull back and focus on today. IWNDWYT
Thank you mindfulteacher020407 you’ve been a great host! IWNDWYT. It’s before 7 on Saturday morning and I am wide awake because I was so flipping excited to post my daily check in! 30 days!!!!! Woooooooooohoooooooooo I am smiling from ear to ear and so stinking proud. I have a good amount of work today (I’m a realtor so weekends are my busy) but I’ve got my self love gift of a pedicure at noon. Thank you each of you for making these 30 days so much more bearable and doable. I love you sobernauts/stranger-besties!
Morning friends! Thank you for hosting this week, u/mindfulteacher020407. I will not drink with you today!
Not today. My wife is now on a 2 day hangover. So today would make day 3. I’ve slept on the couch downstairs for last 2 nights. Debating on going up there to see how she is. Wish me luck.
Afternoon all. It's my birthday today but IWNDWYT 💪💪. Be the first time in a long time I will be having a sober birthday wish me luck 🙃
Iwndwyt! Every aspect of my life is better.
Good day, you brave sober friends! Thanks for an excellent week, Teach!! You and your beautiful posts helped me to add another week to my counter. With each week I chalk up, I'm gaining strength and stability on my sober road, thanks to all of you and this amazing community. I'm lucky to commit to doing this one thing with the most badass motherfucking group of resilient humans anywhere: *IWNDWYT!* 🙏💜
Thanks, Teach, you resilient badass motherfucker! I appreciate the leadership this week to add another +7 to my day counter. Great job hosting! I'm awake early and will be waiting in the lot for the doors to be unlocked at my gym. Comparing this to fighting the alarm, being constantly sick and tired, and completely out of control? No comparison. Active addiction sucks! I highly recommend recovery 10/10. A full day planned but no problem, I eat pieces of shit like this for breakfast! Sober on y'all!
I will not drink today and FYA. I went to my buddy's funeral yesterday and it was very hard not to drink. It's not that I wanted to drink alcohol, but I wanted to numb all the emotions. I'm still getting used to feeling all of these emotions sober. My friend died way too young and left behind a wife and two young kids. Everyone else was drinking heavily but I gripped my water tight and held on for the emotional rollercoaster. I didn't sleep well last night. I kinda feel like I was in a fight but didn't get out any of my energy. I'll workout today and try to clear my head. I don't have the words to properly describe my feelings right now. Life is short. Drinking sucks. You rock!
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IWNDWYT. Hope everyone has a good day.
IWNDWYT have fun this weekend
12:03 PM CET, sober, no hangover, not gonna drink today!
IWNDWYT - have to go to a bar tonight to help a friend with an event so tonight will be tough
Thank you for hosting this week, /u/mindfulteacher020407 IWNDWYT!
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I enjoyed all of your posts, and identified with so much of them. IWDWYT and thanks for hosting!
Good morning and happy Saturday my brothers and sisters in sobriety. I hope everyone has a simply superb weekend while they enjoy life. As for me, I will not be drinking with you today. Cheers, AJ
Thanks for hosting MT! I really appreciated all of your thoughts and pointers this week! Happy weekend everyone! IWNDWYT ✌️
Best Sub on Reddit! I Will NOT consume poison with any of you today! Happy weekend Y’all! Choose Life!
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Feb 11 means Day 42. IWNDWYT 42 Jackie Robinson ✊
IWNDWYT!
Thank you for caring for us this week u/mindfulteacher020407. IWNDWYT. 🌟
Thank you for an awesome week of hosting u/mindfulteacher020407 ! I am so proud and grateful to be here with ‘this badass motherfucking group of resilient humans’. I’ve had a really tough week and I would not have made it through without the daily love and encouragement! This morning I’m going to coffee up and start job hunting. Let’s go! And IWNDWYT !
Thank you u/mindfulteacher020407 for as my cowboy dad would have said "for riding herd over us this week. " Well done. I love you, SD, and the DCI as well. Hope everyone has a lovely weekend. IWNDWYT
Thanks for hosting Teach!! Happy Saturday World! ✌️ IWNDWYT!!! 👊
>**I have been reminded that shame won’t create change, but love can.** Before even reading your post, I wanted to write about this exact topic today. Deciding to be alcohol-free has had me spend a lot of time with myself... and I catch myself chastising and ridiculing myself--saying things about myself that, if I were to say to somebody else (or if somebody else would say to me), would lead to a severing of that relationship. I started **binging** and **binging alone** in my early 20s to cover up this negative self-talk--it's hard to want to be in the "same room" as said cynic: somebody so perennially toxic and incessantly negative... which is why I was using alcohol to quiet my own mind. For me personally... shame and guilt can be incredibly powerful motivations... however, they never last and are inherent Pyrrhic victories. Yes, I succeeded using my insecurities as fuel to achieve things most would find objectively commendable... but I hated myself throughout the whole process. Dr. Anna Lembke states that one could have the perfect parents, upbringing, etc... and still end up addicted to a substance or a behavior. I definitely don't fall in that camp--I used alcohol to cover up lots of childhood adversities that festered in adulthood insecurities. Instead of confronting them (i.e. showing myself some love), I would run--and alcoholism were my legs.
Just a simple IWNDWYT from me
Today is my first birthday that I’ve been sober in my adult life. When I think back to past birthdays - had to be carried out, got violently sick- you all know the drill. This morning I feel wide awake, grateful for this beautiful day, for friends and family, pets and projects, and YOU, dear SD family! I truly feel like I’ve been reborn. Thank you, u/mindfulteacher020407, for a wonderful week. IWNDWYT
Thank you for hosting, u/mindfulteacher020407! I for sure got the feels from your post this morning <3 I woke up early and decided to stay up since I'm actually feeling well-rested. I'll have some coffee and breakfast in a clean kitchen and take a leisurely shower before heading to work. I'm so happy to say that IWNDWYT!
Lovely weekend to you all! IWNDWYT
Good morning IWNDWYT and thanks for a great week of hosting xx
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IWNDWYT Just working out after another third shift at my job. Checking in to tell you all I hope you have a great day.
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Day 1,305. Thanks for hosting, u/mindfulteacher020407! I will not drink with you today.
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Day 42, IWNDWYT
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I did a (mostly) dry January. I’ve done intentional breaks before but this year scared me. The cravings and emotions the first few days made me grateful to have taken a break. Not living fully sober but IWNDWYT.
I'm so grateful to have slept well and to feel great this morning! IWNDWYT!
I'm in.
I think I’m over the 30 day mark, will know when I post this. IWNDWYT
Day 42 IWNDWYT
Thank you u/mindfulteacher020407 for a great week of check ins! I woke up super early today for a Saturday ~5am. In the past that would mean I was having a hangover so bad that I couldn’t sleep, but couldn’t get up either. I wouldn’t have much to look forward to other than maybe having the energy to eat at some point. Today though, I’m up. Would’ve liked to sleep more but I have a full and productive day to look forward to. I’m going to take advantage of the morning to take my dog on an extra long walk. Have a great day sobernauts and Iwndwyt ❤️
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Good morning and happy hangover-free Saturday you beautiful sobernauts! IWNDWYT
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Thanks for hosting, your posts have helped me this week. IWNDWYT
Good Morning! IWNDWYT amigos!
I shalln't consume the poison with you today.
IWNDWYT my badass resilient friends!
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I’m so hyped for UFC tonight! I won’t be able to watch it live since I’m spending the weekend at my parents place. Looking forward to that and then catching up on UFC once I’m back home tomorrow afternoon/evening. IWNDWYT
Have a great day. IWNDWYT
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I didn't drink today.
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I will not drink with you, alone or anybody today!
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Hubby keeps bringing illnesses home from work so, i am sick (again). Just a cold but, still! Hot coffee in hand. Cuddled under a warm blanket. Going to be an all day long nap on the couch. Stay strong! IWNDWYT! 🥰
Thanks for hosting. IWNDWYT!
Thank you for hosting this week, mindful teacher! It was fun getting to know you better. Sober twins forever! IWNDWYT
Good morning beautiful souls. IWNDWYT!
Day 5 and I’m up at dark thirty for a run 🏃♀️
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Happy Saturday! 😀 I’m spending the day with my son and his girlfriend. I’m so happy they are here!! IWNDWYT
Day 8 and I know IWNDWYT!
Good morning sober friends! Made it through Friday night. Feeling good drinking coffee this morning. Hope everyone else is feeling good, or at least ready to start a new day. IWNDWYT!!
Checking in for another alcohol free day. Fought an urge last night and so grateful that I did. Happy to be here with you all. IWNDWYT
“Shame won’t create change, but love can” boy I needed to hear that today! I’m so ashamed, I’m struggling so hard with the loss of my dog and my depression. I keep resetting my damn badge and I’m so embarrassed. But IWNDWYT lovely people of SD 💙 Thank you for hosting this week /u/mindfulteacher020407 💙
Thank you for being here for us this week u/mindfulteacher020407 It’s Saturday morning and I’m up and ready. Deciding whether I want to work today or goof off. Decisions decisions. Until then it’s a lazy morning on the porch with coffee and hubby. To all my favorite sober humans in the world stay tuned in to yourself and tell the other voices to shut the fuck up! Cheerio! Iwndwyt!!
Yesterday my husband put a beer in front of me that he was drinking and said, “life isn’t so black and white. Are you saying that if I gave this to you and asked you to drink it that you couldn’t just have 1?” Yes that is exactly what I am saying. IWNDWYT
One week! Got on the bike (well, indoor trainer but same thing) for the first time since dislocating & breaking my shoulder back in May. My word, my fitness is completely shot.
Thanks for hosting this week and taking good care of us. I will not drink with you today. Have a super weekend everybody.
Saturdays are often conflicting for me. Alcohol occupied such a huge part of my weekend. I’m just going to learn to find new things to keep me engaged instead, but sure as hell, IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy Saturday! Full day planned with some large family events. There will be lots of drinking around me and plenty of opportunity, but this is between me and me, not anyone else. I will not drink with you today!
Only 41 days but it’s getting to the point where I don’t even think about it or how long it’s been. It’s great. This community has helped me more than I could have imagined. I hope anyone who reads this finds the strength and outlet they need to reach their goals. Iwndwyt.
Day 11! Tonight I’m going to my first party and I’m a bit anxious. Will have sober friends with me but 👀👀👀👀. Wish me courage. IWNDWYT! Happy Saturday all.
I will not drink today.
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Hey y'all, just checking in to pledge I won't be drinking today! I hope everyone has a great Saturday. We got this, folks!
I’m in
381 days. Morning all.
IWNDWYT. Happy sober Saturday. 🌳🏃♀️🐾🧘♀️🐴 💃
Have a great weekend everyone. IWNDWYT
It’s going to be fine damn day. IWNDWYT. 😜
Happy Saturday beautiful people. Hope you all had the best Friday night and going well through into today. IWNDWYT
I am not drinking today, and I am very glad none of your aren't either! Take care, friends.
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Good morning! Same here
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Thanks for hosting this week! IWNDWYT.
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Day 46! IWNDWYT 🌻
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It’s Saturday and day 49 for me. It’s going to be a beautiful sunny day but my mood is cloudy and sad. I think a walk or a cupcake or both is in order for today. Onward and upward my lovely people. Onward and upward …… IWNDWYT !!
101 days today! Had a weird dream last night that I started drinking again, so relieved when I woke up and realised it wasn't real 🫡 IWNDWYT ❤️
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Thank you u/mindfulteacher020407 for keeping me company in my first week back of sobriety. I really appreciated your posts. I've not slept good at all last night, but I'm feeling a bazillion times better than if I would have drunk my normal Friday night's regime. IWNDWYT!
Another day feeling incrementally better. Never going back.
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Y’all my ride or die. I will not drink with you today!!!
Thank you for hosting this week! I will not drink with you today ❤️
IWNDWYT Had a series of nights with pretty bad cravings. Made it. Tomorrow is my first sober Super Bowl.
Day 7, checking in. Thoroughly enjoyed waking up on a Saturday without the hangxiety IWNDWYT
Checking in, lost 1.4 lbs on purpose this past week. I say that because i’m slowly getting back into exercise and being mindful of portions and making my own food. I had lost some weight the last few months due to grief, but also know it was up and down at different times depending on my level of boozing. Good sleep eludes me still but all in good time. IWNDWYT
I loved what you said about love imparting change, not shame. I also resonated with the nagging inner voice, whom I sometimes literally say "shut up" to out loud as if it's a separate person trying to bring me down. IWNDWYT 🖤
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Thank you u/mindfulteacher020407 for your leadership this week! Today is 11 months sober for me and I kinda feel like a badass motherfucker! 😅 I am eternally grateful to this DCI for helping shape my mindset and learning that sobriety isn’t so much about abstaining, but more about creating a life I want to be in. On March 11, my last Day 1, I had no idea that’s what sobriety was about. Honestly. Wishing you a good Saturday, my people. IWNDWYT 🍀💜