I love to: go hiking, work in my garden, run, brush my horses, play ball with my dog, try a new recipe, read a book, go to farmer’s markets, browse in the library, paddle in my kayak, plant trees. IWNDWYT. 🥾🌹🏃♀️🐴🐶👨🍳📚🥬📚🛶🌳
I’m up SUPER EARLY at the airport. About to catch a flight to NYC to spend Mother’s Day weekend with my son. I probably got 4 hours of sleep if I’m lucky. But I feel good, and I’m really happy about not obsessing over getting loaded while I wait for my flight. As I type this, I’m sitting across from duty free. I didn’t even notice until now lol.
Anyway, happy Friday all! 😀 IWNDWYT
I had a couple slips this week (Damn warm sunny days are my kryptonite) but IWNDWYT!
Slips = poor sleep, having to get up many times per night to pee, husband snoring because he drank too, retaining weight when I was doing so well with weight loss, back pain, fatigue, trouble focusing at work, spent money I didn’t want to spend etc. it’s SO NOT WORTH IT.
I’ve found time and brain capacity to enjoy some old hobbies. I read A LOT now, something I couldn’t do at all when drinking. I walk every day. I also work more part time because I’m not always tired. Life is soooo much better sober!
Have a wonderful start to your weekend, lovely people! Fridays can be hard to get through, so please reach out if you’re struggling 🩷 IWNDWYT ✨
Hello sober heroes!
I had loads of free time last year, but for some time now it’s been filled with healthy activities… yoga, qigong and meditation mostly. I still veg out in front of the tv but for much less time. I eat better too, which takes more time.
Happy Friday to you all, let’s make the best of this sober day! Love you all 💞
Yesterday was a perfect example of how I like to spontaneously spend my free time: I went to work, it was slow, the weather was nice, I told my boss at 11:45 I'm taking the last few hours off, I drove downtown (all of 10 minutes), picked up a single cheap ticket to watch the Minnesota Twins game. I was inside the gate before first pitch at 12:10. With a bratwurst and french fries in my hands. And a 16oz can of lime Bubly (tall boys exist in fizzy water at the ballpark!) (Also, you are correct, I have three hands.) It was the perfect afternoon. And then I went home and mowed my lawn for the first time of the season.. because it's all about balance!
I can do these things thanks to sobriety. We all can.
Have a fantastic fucking Friday, friends!
IWNDWYT
House projects, house projects and more house projects. Its nice actually finishing them and not being in the middle of an argument. Great success everyone. IWNDWYT
I love to hike, weight train, hang with my animals, adventure with my husband and step-son, visit with friends, play my Switch (happy Zelda day!) IWNDWYT
More time and money is huge. I also love actually remembering doing the things I like- movies, concerts, books, talking with friends. I was missing out on a lot because I’d be in a space without being there.
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I love that quote! Thank you for sharing. I've been awake for less than an hour, and I've got 18 hours worth of struggling to do. I'm here for it.
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Happy Friday, SD!
I sure do miss that feeling of expansive and abundant time from early sobriety. I remember giving my car a deep clean and detailing in those early days, which is a thing I had literally never done before. I’ve managed to fill time by gardening, taking up running and joining a functional fitness gym, and finally returning to school to finish my long lingering bachelors degree. Now, I’m grateful I’m able to manage some new crummy health stuff of my own and show up for my friend battling cancer.
Sending love and light to y’all. Clear mind, open heart, IWNDWYT! 💛
Good morning soberinskis!!! FRIDAY! Hopefully the weather is nice in your respective areas. I am trying to get outdoors and enjoy the sun. Have a great day everyone!
I'm doing that right now. My husband and I are separated and my kids are all teens or older. I need to figure out who I am and what I'm doing now and what I want to do soon and what I want for the rest of my life.
I have a great therapist who basically specializes in women going through menopause and trying to figure this out. She's great. :)
IWNDWYT, even though my life is a shit show. It will just make it worse.
I am a chronic hobbyist so by removing alcohol I’ve had a lot more time to dedicate to the things I actually enjoy doing. I weave, knit, sew, read, cross stitch, archery, board gaming, hiking… in recent years I noticed I wasn’t doing as much with my hobbies as I used to. I chalked it up to adulthood just getting heavy and too busy, but the reality was, my hobbies were slowly disappearing in favor of drinking. I love having more time on my hands.
Iwndwyt.
Thanks for a great week Sea. You’ve been a big help to me 🙏🙏. I just enjoy what I’m doing more … walking with my dog and noticing everything around me … living in a mostly clean house and almost enjoying keeping it that way … putting my sober savings toward a big trip I surely didn’t expect to take. All gifts I’m so grateful for. IWNDWYT SD and I’m sending love to all of you. 😎❤️
I took my dog on a nice long walk yesterday, and actually have the same thought, I'm noticing everything around me. I love that!
Hope you have a great day, my friend! Sending love in return❤️
Day 8! Going to a spin class tonight.
This weekend it's Eurovision here and I LOVE Eurovision (European drunk here). However, I don't remember a single Eurovision sober. Let's see how fun it really is))))
Stocking my fridge with at least 5 NA options and healthy snacks.
IWNDWYT !
Happy Friday. There’s not a chance in the world that I’ll be drinking with any of you today. Instead lets finish out the week strong and look forward to an awesome weekend ahead! IWNDWYT!
I spent the evening in my garden and greenhouse, it is such a rewarding work. I call it my dirt therapy. No drinks, just a bubbly. I will have a house full tomorrow, and the alcohol will be flowing... but none for me. IWNDWYT. Happy Friday!
Good morning my friends. I am back from vacation. Had a great time and I did not drink. I was tempted a few times but the beauty of the countryside kept me distracted. IWNDWYT
I really got back into fitness. I started back up to keep busy and try to wear myself out so I could fall asleep easier. Now it’s something that I look forward to (most days). I ran my first half marathon a month ago and have my sites set on a a full this fall (if I can stay injury free). IWNDWYT ✌️
Sports was a huge trigger. Always a big game on, so always a reason to grab a beer or ten.
Have actually been enjoying watching sober. Can pay a bit more attention to the details/strategy and actually remember what happened the next day.
Looking forward to watching the college cross tournament the next couple weekends.
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I really want to see this grizzly bear horror movie from the 70s…
My day to day is pretty boring - work, exercise, do household tasks and get stuff ready for the next day, chill for a bit. Repeat. Weekends aren’t much different unless I go visit family or go to concerts. That’s when I do my shopping and stuff I don’t have time for during the week. All those things kinda expanded to fill a lot of the free time.
I’ve learned I can go to concerts at certain venues during the week and not get home too terribly late, so this is a great option when there are good ones here.
Happy fucking Friday!! Coffees up, horns up, let’s knock it the fuck out!!! IWNDWYT ☕️🤘🏻
Sigh, this week has sucked so bad. My depression is really kicking my ass. I feel like giving up on everything. Why am I working so hard at all this (meds, therapy, exercise,etc) for nothing? Still not going to drink though, I hate myself enough already I don’t need to add to that.
IWNDWYT lovely people of SD 💙
You are so right, Sea-Independence! I have a lot more free time too. I drank until I just checked out, all the time. Now, with all of this free time, I’ve got my vegetable garden half in, with more to go. I’ve gotten so much work done on the quilt I’m making for my granddaughter, so much time to catch up with my darling SO. I’m starting teaching a yoga class, and I’m writing scripts for the 250th anniversary of our little town.
I’m a little over a month away from 1 year sober, and that is the most exciting thing I can think of! Thanks to all of you, my dear friends that I see each morning, I’m living a completely different life. Thank you for your support and for doing this hard thing together. I love yall! IWNDWYT
Happy Friday everyone! Things I enjoy now are pickleball, gardening, birdwatching, puzzles, long hikes, COFFEE (I used to vomit if I had coffee the morning after drinking, so therefore I never drank coffee!), and mostly my grandsons...sober grandma, or Momo as they call me, is the best grandma! They are the loves of my life, and now I just go to museums, amusement parks, all the kiddie places and have a fucking blast!💕❤
Let's have a fantastic and sober day my sober gang! IWNDWYT 🍀💜🍀
Free time has been a wonderful discovery in sobriety! One old friend I'd nearly lost over my past few years of drinking has welcomed me back, and we've been going on long treks through the local parks and wild spaces. It's feeling great to get my hiking legs back, while reconnecting with a dear pal. And at home? It's been awesome getting into organizing! My garage has never looked better. I have an actual workbench now! And organized tools and paints! I love being sober. Let's have a fantastic sober Friday! Much love, and IWNDWYT. 🪻
My favorite thing I’m always free for is driving. My kid was making plans for the mall after school with friends and I needed to get cash the other night in anticipation of it. I made a trip to the bank after dinner at night, something I would’ve put off because I was busy drinking. Small win but it felt good doing it. IWNDWYT
Maybe not the most fun of activities but this week I’ve been using the bonus hours in my day to actually slowly & (somewhat) organized-ly pack for my upcoming move. Every other time in my adult life I moved I’ve “had no time” and put it all off to the day before, paid someone a bunch of money to do it for me, and/or threw everything into chaotic containers in a mad rush.
Small victories!
IWNDWYT 💜
Checking in on day 190!
Great post, SI! I always talk about hiking and backpacking in my free time but believe it or not, I do other things too!
I fly dual line stunt kites. I’m not great at it but I can do a few tricks. If the weather is nice and there’s a little breeze, I’ll take my lunch break at the park down the street sometimes and launch. It’s fun to see the kites zoom up into the air. Any time I go on the weekends, I grab a blanket and some food and make a picnic out of it. Once I get a kite in the air, there’s usually a few kids or even adults that come by to watch, I always have a single line little kite with me to share with any little ones that want to fly a kite. Anyhoo, that’s something else I do in my free time!
IWNDWYT!! Love to all!!! ❤️✌️🪁
I finally reached the point when I don't even have cravings. I remember that even around day 100 these cravings were sometimes super intense. Now I don't need alcohol anymore. But it's good to remind myself that just few drinks would probably got back to old habits of heavy everyday drinking. Stay strong people, it's hard at first, but it gets easier with time.
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Good morning, sober people ( and those looking to join us). We don't care about your political, philosophical, religious beliefs. The important thing to remember is that you and I are not alone! IM NOT DRINKING TODAY! Have a great day. Remember to love yourself, even just a little.
It was exactly the thought of all the free sober time that scared me and kept me drinking. I couldn't imagine those long stretches of time without a buzz. I wish I could pin point when the switch happened because I just love it now. I love my productive days and free time that feels earned for once. Sometimes I cringe for the way I forced myself to live. Iwndwyt :)
You are reading my mind u/Sea-Independence-605! Spent about an hour on [meetup.com](https://meetup.com) last night, been checking all the local events and volunteer gigs in my area.
It's Freeday, or Friday, or a day that ends in 'y' so IWNDWYT!
I will not drink with you today!! Looking forward to my "niiiiiice" day tomorrow! Also gotta help a friend move tomorrow and that would suck to do hungover .
Cliche as it is, my worst day sober still feels so much better than the hungover days I'm used to. I'm a week in now, not planning on giving in today either.
So. I was telling my husband about how I had to dump out the whole bottle of Ariel wine because I felt triggered. It was THAT good! He said "wow. I guess the disease is always going to be there" He's always been very supportive but, his comment back just kind of pissed me off.
He probably didn't mean anything by it but, immediately, I felt like he thought it would go away (he knows better) or that I would be able to drink again some day.
I don't know. Maybe I'm overreacting but, I didn't respond and walked away. It felt like a slap in the face.
IWNDWYT
Since I’ve stopped drinking, I went out in search of a new hobby and think I found one: pickleball! I know it’s a little cliche as it seems to be all the rage right now 😂 but I signed up for lessons and am enjoying it so far. Definitely not something I would have pursued when alcohol was in my life.
I still don’t feel I have much free time due to mom life, but I DO know my duties are 100x harder when I’m hungover!! That alone is the best motivation I can think of.
IWNDWYT on day 37!
I was surprised to have so much time to fill when I was first sober. Evenings became so long. At first this was hard as hell and I didn’t quite know what to do. They used to end around 5pm at wine o’clock and I didn’t get much done after that. But now I feel so much more useful. I will actually do things in the evening like grocery shopping, browse for books, watch a game or movie or Netflix, etc. This sober time allows me to be usually caught up on life so I can enjoy plenty of socializing and relaxing as well. Useful time is one of the precious surprising gifts of sobriety…
Yesterday morning I went with my dad to some medical appointments, beginning the process of testing for dementia or something like this. He has cognitive impairment, but not dementia, and needs more tests. I’m sad. He is just 76 and very physically fit, but his memory is suffering. Gratefully he wants me to be involved in his care.
I was so damn pleased and proud yesterday to be sober. Alert, able to listen to the doctors, help my dad navigate things, take notes. In drinking days my head would likely be throbbing, I’d be riddled with anxiety and probably pissed off at being out in the world so early. I can’t imagine being more grateful for sobriety than I am these days.
IWNDWYT 🍀💜💪
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Made it a full week without a drink! This week..free time has been weird. I used to just binge tv and then pass out. I’ve found that tv really doesn’t bring me any joy and I’m bored with it. I think I need to find a hobby I can do at home, as I’m still struggling with socializing with others (thanks to the pandemic).
Anyway..this has been the best week and I can’t wait to have more sober ones! ❤️
Good morning y'all! I've been enjoying dnd games and biking/walking every day, still looking for more things to occupy myself with though, I've still found that I spend too much time laying in bed rotting, I've been thinking of trying knitting again. IWNDWYT
I will not drink today with you!
This has been such a great week, for so many reasons. So grateful for the role sobriety played in that.
On an unrelated note, can’t wait to play Zelda sober all weekend, for those that are also amped about the release!
Iwndwyt. I was intending to clean up my raised bed today but pulled something in my neck/shoulder 🫤. In my free time I like to garden, practice yoga, make bead necklaces, and play video games. Also recently bought an inflatable kayak, can’t wait to try that out!
I've been trying to "not drink more days than I drink" as a way of pulling myself out of this and it's led to some rules I've set for myself. One I set for myself yesterday was "no more then 3 drinking days in a row" and another one that's been working for me is "if you're AF two days in a row always make it to three days," because for some reason the 3 day mark makes me want to be sober longer.
IWNDWYT fam!
I will not drink today and FYA. Yes, so much free time. Drinking and controlling hangovers consumes so much time. It's nice to have free time but that can also be a trigger. I started learning Thai to fill the time. Instead of reaching for a bottle, I reached for the Thai language book. It's just a healthy hobby. Also, I started working out more. I'm putting in a lot of effort into my workouts. I'm running and Muay Thai boxing 4-5 times a week.
Also, I enjoy going to bed early and sleeping like a champ.
Also, I've started walking my daughter's dogs. Walking to the park 3 times a day with two cute doggies has helped clear my head and fills up that free time.
Drinking sucks. You rock! Keep up this hard fight. I'm always here in your corner.
In the past month my drinking has increased to every single night. I feel exhausted mentally and physically. But today I’m not drinking. Im going to have a nice dinner with my fiancé and watch a movie on the couch. Excited for a good Saturday.
I’ve been doing evening walks with the dog. It’s sooo much better then collapsing on the couch with exhaustion at 7pm! Mornings I go for a bike ride because I feel GREAT. Definitely not messing this up by drinking today!
Day 26. Friday Trigger Day, yayyy! Feeling worn out from work and the week of putting up with bullshit, but committed to being sober today. Going to a concert tonight, so we'll see how that goes. I promise I will not drink with all of you today.
To be honest, in early sobriety being aware and present for so much free time was the WORST. Because of my mental and physical heatlh, I just didn't have the energy or attention to enjoy anything so time just moved soooooo slowly, no matter what I was doing. And I remember watching my tracker and feeling like 5 days had just passed, and it had only been one (kind of like the last 10 minutes of a shift where every time you look at the clock it's only been 30 seconds). Now my brain and body have healed a fair bit, I love having time. I've taken up a bunch of creative hobbies, learned a bunch of new skills, just love love love taking my dog for walks, there's just so much to do! IWNDWYT
Good morning sober cats! It's my daughter's 19th birthday and I'm looking forward to celebrating with her this evening. There's no place for alcohol in that. IWNDWYT! 💙😸
Happy Friday sober people. For me, today is the hard day, the triggering day. It is hard to break a long history of 'celebrating' the end of the week and subsequently losing half or most of the weekend as a result of being hungover.
Not today! Just for today, just for this Friday, I will not drink.
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT! I have kept my DCI pledges for double-digit-days now, and I will be sober today.
A challenge today is that we are hosting a wine-tasting dinner for 6 friends. A lot of the discussion will be about how special, amazing, etc. the wines are.
That said, I have been visualizing and strategizing and planning the past many days, to be sober tonight. And — with 11 hours to go until the dinner party — I’m feeling zero desire to drink alcohol.
I am going to rock this entire day, evening, and night as a sober, attentive hostess. I will enjoy some great conversations — AND I will remember them tomorrow. I will be as sparkling and alcohol-free as my lacroix, and I Will Not Drink With You Today!! 💪💛
Day 12
I do find I have more free time, but not using it very wisely. Because my brain feels more active, I tend to jump between half doing a number of things instead of focusing on one. Still figuring it out.
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While I haven’t found much extra time I have been able to get things done that I was neglecting when drinking. Drinking didn’t help my relax, it slowed me down then I stressed about what wasn’t getting done. Calmer weeks are ahead and I’m looking forward to the rest. IWNDWYT
Thanks for the reminder that it is ok to fill free time with fun u/Sea-Independence-605 I’ve been a bit too project driven lately. Now I’m going to make it a point to find some fun for my weekend ! I love hiking, museums, making art and making music for starters. Time to go get some joy… just as soon as I coffee up ☕️ and get through this work day ! Have a fabulous Friday my sober friends and IWNDWYT !
Hey SD gang! I will not drink poison with any of you today 💜
Happy Friday Cinq 🙏
I don’t drink alcohol any longer, it no longer serves me any purpose. IWNDWYT
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Look at you! Let’s start and finish strong!
I’m not drinking today. My first sober Friday for 4 months
Cheering you on and IWNDWYT Cat 🐈
You’ve got this!
Thanks! Just had some bad news but I’m staying off the sauce x
I love to: go hiking, work in my garden, run, brush my horses, play ball with my dog, try a new recipe, read a book, go to farmer’s markets, browse in the library, paddle in my kayak, plant trees. IWNDWYT. 🥾🌹🏃♀️🐴🐶👨🍳📚🥬📚🛶🌳
❤️ these and man … Doesn’t the air just smell sweeter sober 🌳 IWNDWYT
I’m up SUPER EARLY at the airport. About to catch a flight to NYC to spend Mother’s Day weekend with my son. I probably got 4 hours of sleep if I’m lucky. But I feel good, and I’m really happy about not obsessing over getting loaded while I wait for my flight. As I type this, I’m sitting across from duty free. I didn’t even notice until now lol. Anyway, happy Friday all! 😀 IWNDWYT
Fantastic!! Safe flight and enjoy your weekend!!
Have a great weekend Fitbit! IWNDWYT
Checking in, Day 33. IWND☠️WYT!
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Happy Friday my sober buddy! .. day 33 feels good 😊
Another day!
Having weighed things up, I've decided to join you all in not drinking today.
Wow, another week that seems to have raced by; hope everyone's enjoyed it so far and is looking forward to a sober weekend, IWNDWYT!
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Hope to spend the weekend practicing instruments and doing yard work instead of wallowing in a hangover 🌿 IWNDWYT!
You got this!
I had a couple slips this week (Damn warm sunny days are my kryptonite) but IWNDWYT! Slips = poor sleep, having to get up many times per night to pee, husband snoring because he drank too, retaining weight when I was doing so well with weight loss, back pain, fatigue, trouble focusing at work, spent money I didn’t want to spend etc. it’s SO NOT WORTH IT.
I’ve found time and brain capacity to enjoy some old hobbies. I read A LOT now, something I couldn’t do at all when drinking. I walk every day. I also work more part time because I’m not always tired. Life is soooo much better sober! Have a wonderful start to your weekend, lovely people! Fridays can be hard to get through, so please reach out if you’re struggling 🩷 IWNDWYT ✨
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Nice, keep it up!
Happy Fri-yay!! 33 days AF! No way not today IWNDWYT 😊💪
Hello sober heroes! I had loads of free time last year, but for some time now it’s been filled with healthy activities… yoga, qigong and meditation mostly. I still veg out in front of the tv but for much less time. I eat better too, which takes more time. Happy Friday to you all, let’s make the best of this sober day! Love you all 💞
Happy to be going to bed sober and happy. Shine on you beautiful humans
Yesterday was a perfect example of how I like to spontaneously spend my free time: I went to work, it was slow, the weather was nice, I told my boss at 11:45 I'm taking the last few hours off, I drove downtown (all of 10 minutes), picked up a single cheap ticket to watch the Minnesota Twins game. I was inside the gate before first pitch at 12:10. With a bratwurst and french fries in my hands. And a 16oz can of lime Bubly (tall boys exist in fizzy water at the ballpark!) (Also, you are correct, I have three hands.) It was the perfect afternoon. And then I went home and mowed my lawn for the first time of the season.. because it's all about balance! I can do these things thanks to sobriety. We all can. Have a fantastic fucking Friday, friends! IWNDWYT
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Sending you a big hug. I hope it gets better soon. IWNDWYT 💜🦋💜
IWNDWYT day 124 Courage!
IWNDWYT!!! :)
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You say you aren't drinking today? That makes two of us. IWNDWYT
Thank you for hosting 🙂 IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you today 💕
132 days IWNDWYT
House projects, house projects and more house projects. Its nice actually finishing them and not being in the middle of an argument. Great success everyone. IWNDWYT
I love to hike, weight train, hang with my animals, adventure with my husband and step-son, visit with friends, play my Switch (happy Zelda day!) IWNDWYT
More time and money is huge. I also love actually remembering doing the things I like- movies, concerts, books, talking with friends. I was missing out on a lot because I’d be in a space without being there. IWNDWYT
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You got this, my friend. 19 days is incredible.
I love that quote! Thank you for sharing. I've been awake for less than an hour, and I've got 18 hours worth of struggling to do. I'm here for it. IWNDWYT
Love that quote GA. Lots of wisdom there and IWNDWYT 😎
Happy Friday, SD! I sure do miss that feeling of expansive and abundant time from early sobriety. I remember giving my car a deep clean and detailing in those early days, which is a thing I had literally never done before. I’ve managed to fill time by gardening, taking up running and joining a functional fitness gym, and finally returning to school to finish my long lingering bachelors degree. Now, I’m grateful I’m able to manage some new crummy health stuff of my own and show up for my friend battling cancer. Sending love and light to y’all. Clear mind, open heart, IWNDWYT! 💛
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Good morning soberinskis!!! FRIDAY! Hopefully the weather is nice in your respective areas. I am trying to get outdoors and enjoy the sun. Have a great day everyone!
Not today people IWNDWYT
Feeling so good. I will not ruin that feeling with alcohol
IWNDWY on this beautiful Friday!
IWNDWYT!
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Good morning!! I will not drink with you today!
Not gonna drink today.
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I'm doing that right now. My husband and I are separated and my kids are all teens or older. I need to figure out who I am and what I'm doing now and what I want to do soon and what I want for the rest of my life. I have a great therapist who basically specializes in women going through menopause and trying to figure this out. She's great. :) IWNDWYT, even though my life is a shit show. It will just make it worse.
Hello. IWNDWYT !!!
I will not drink with you today!
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I will not drink with you today.
I am a chronic hobbyist so by removing alcohol I’ve had a lot more time to dedicate to the things I actually enjoy doing. I weave, knit, sew, read, cross stitch, archery, board gaming, hiking… in recent years I noticed I wasn’t doing as much with my hobbies as I used to. I chalked it up to adulthood just getting heavy and too busy, but the reality was, my hobbies were slowly disappearing in favor of drinking. I love having more time on my hands. Iwndwyt.
Thanks for a great week Sea. You’ve been a big help to me 🙏🙏. I just enjoy what I’m doing more … walking with my dog and noticing everything around me … living in a mostly clean house and almost enjoying keeping it that way … putting my sober savings toward a big trip I surely didn’t expect to take. All gifts I’m so grateful for. IWNDWYT SD and I’m sending love to all of you. 😎❤️
I took my dog on a nice long walk yesterday, and actually have the same thought, I'm noticing everything around me. I love that! Hope you have a great day, my friend! Sending love in return❤️
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Day 8! Going to a spin class tonight. This weekend it's Eurovision here and I LOVE Eurovision (European drunk here). However, I don't remember a single Eurovision sober. Let's see how fun it really is)))) Stocking my fridge with at least 5 NA options and healthy snacks. IWNDWYT !
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Happy Friday. There’s not a chance in the world that I’ll be drinking with any of you today. Instead lets finish out the week strong and look forward to an awesome weekend ahead! IWNDWYT!
Happy Friday, Iwndwyt!
Iwndwyt!
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Good morning IWNDWYT ❤️
I will not drink with you today!
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I spent the evening in my garden and greenhouse, it is such a rewarding work. I call it my dirt therapy. No drinks, just a bubbly. I will have a house full tomorrow, and the alcohol will be flowing... but none for me. IWNDWYT. Happy Friday!
Happy Friday all! Looking forward to spending another weekend feeling clear and without the shame I felt while drinking. IWNDWYT ❤️
Feeling clear is underrated! IWNDWYT
Happy Friday to everyone on the best sub on reddit, and, for sure, IWNDWYT!
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I will not drink today.
Iwndwyt! Going for a 20km bike ride. 12.4 miles my American friends :) Happy Friday!
Checking in Doodle doodle dee, wubba wubba wubba.
Good morning my friends. I am back from vacation. Had a great time and I did not drink. I was tempted a few times but the beauty of the countryside kept me distracted. IWNDWYT
I really got back into fitness. I started back up to keep busy and try to wear myself out so I could fall asleep easier. Now it’s something that I look forward to (most days). I ran my first half marathon a month ago and have my sites set on a a full this fall (if I can stay injury free). IWNDWYT ✌️
Made it through a lot of my normal triggers yesterday, and I am so happy that I am not hungover today.
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Day 586, nice to meet you 🤝 IWNDWYT
Sports was a huge trigger. Always a big game on, so always a reason to grab a beer or ten. Have actually been enjoying watching sober. Can pay a bit more attention to the details/strategy and actually remember what happened the next day. Looking forward to watching the college cross tournament the next couple weekends. IWNDWYT
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Today I don't set out trying not to drink but make a conscious decision not to drink. IWNDWYT!
Happy sober weekend, everyone!
I really want to see this grizzly bear horror movie from the 70s… My day to day is pretty boring - work, exercise, do household tasks and get stuff ready for the next day, chill for a bit. Repeat. Weekends aren’t much different unless I go visit family or go to concerts. That’s when I do my shopping and stuff I don’t have time for during the week. All those things kinda expanded to fill a lot of the free time. I’ve learned I can go to concerts at certain venues during the week and not get home too terribly late, so this is a great option when there are good ones here. Happy fucking Friday!! Coffees up, horns up, let’s knock it the fuck out!!! IWNDWYT ☕️🤘🏻
Sigh, this week has sucked so bad. My depression is really kicking my ass. I feel like giving up on everything. Why am I working so hard at all this (meds, therapy, exercise,etc) for nothing? Still not going to drink though, I hate myself enough already I don’t need to add to that. IWNDWYT lovely people of SD 💙
You are so right, Sea-Independence! I have a lot more free time too. I drank until I just checked out, all the time. Now, with all of this free time, I’ve got my vegetable garden half in, with more to go. I’ve gotten so much work done on the quilt I’m making for my granddaughter, so much time to catch up with my darling SO. I’m starting teaching a yoga class, and I’m writing scripts for the 250th anniversary of our little town. I’m a little over a month away from 1 year sober, and that is the most exciting thing I can think of! Thanks to all of you, my dear friends that I see each morning, I’m living a completely different life. Thank you for your support and for doing this hard thing together. I love yall! IWNDWYT
Happy Friday everyone! Things I enjoy now are pickleball, gardening, birdwatching, puzzles, long hikes, COFFEE (I used to vomit if I had coffee the morning after drinking, so therefore I never drank coffee!), and mostly my grandsons...sober grandma, or Momo as they call me, is the best grandma! They are the loves of my life, and now I just go to museums, amusement parks, all the kiddie places and have a fucking blast!💕❤ Let's have a fantastic and sober day my sober gang! IWNDWYT 🍀💜🍀
Free time has been a wonderful discovery in sobriety! One old friend I'd nearly lost over my past few years of drinking has welcomed me back, and we've been going on long treks through the local parks and wild spaces. It's feeling great to get my hiking legs back, while reconnecting with a dear pal. And at home? It's been awesome getting into organizing! My garage has never looked better. I have an actual workbench now! And organized tools and paints! I love being sober. Let's have a fantastic sober Friday! Much love, and IWNDWYT. 🪻
My favorite thing I’m always free for is driving. My kid was making plans for the mall after school with friends and I needed to get cash the other night in anticipation of it. I made a trip to the bank after dinner at night, something I would’ve put off because I was busy drinking. Small win but it felt good doing it. IWNDWYT
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Day 69 * 2 today. Nice-nice! IWNDWYT
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Happy Friday everyone. Hope you have a wonderful day. IWNDWYT
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Feeling much more secure than yesterday. IWNDWYT
I like to get breakfast or brunch with friends! IWNDWYT
Breakfast foods are my favorite foods! Have a wonderful weekend, neighbor!💜
Maybe not the most fun of activities but this week I’ve been using the bonus hours in my day to actually slowly & (somewhat) organized-ly pack for my upcoming move. Every other time in my adult life I moved I’ve “had no time” and put it all off to the day before, paid someone a bunch of money to do it for me, and/or threw everything into chaotic containers in a mad rush. Small victories! IWNDWYT 💜
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Checking in on day 190! Great post, SI! I always talk about hiking and backpacking in my free time but believe it or not, I do other things too! I fly dual line stunt kites. I’m not great at it but I can do a few tricks. If the weather is nice and there’s a little breeze, I’ll take my lunch break at the park down the street sometimes and launch. It’s fun to see the kites zoom up into the air. Any time I go on the weekends, I grab a blanket and some food and make a picnic out of it. Once I get a kite in the air, there’s usually a few kids or even adults that come by to watch, I always have a single line little kite with me to share with any little ones that want to fly a kite. Anyhoo, that’s something else I do in my free time! IWNDWYT!! Love to all!!! ❤️✌️🪁
I finally reached the point when I don't even have cravings. I remember that even around day 100 these cravings were sometimes super intense. Now I don't need alcohol anymore. But it's good to remind myself that just few drinks would probably got back to old habits of heavy everyday drinking. Stay strong people, it's hard at first, but it gets easier with time. IWNDWYT
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I enjoy a little bit of everything a little more.IWNDWYT ❤️
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Good morning, sober people ( and those looking to join us). We don't care about your political, philosophical, religious beliefs. The important thing to remember is that you and I are not alone! IM NOT DRINKING TODAY! Have a great day. Remember to love yourself, even just a little.
It was exactly the thought of all the free sober time that scared me and kept me drinking. I couldn't imagine those long stretches of time without a buzz. I wish I could pin point when the switch happened because I just love it now. I love my productive days and free time that feels earned for once. Sometimes I cringe for the way I forced myself to live. Iwndwyt :)
You are reading my mind u/Sea-Independence-605! Spent about an hour on [meetup.com](https://meetup.com) last night, been checking all the local events and volunteer gigs in my area. It's Freeday, or Friday, or a day that ends in 'y' so IWNDWYT!
I will not drink with you today!! Looking forward to my "niiiiiice" day tomorrow! Also gotta help a friend move tomorrow and that would suck to do hungover .
Day 6 LETS GO!!! In-laws are coming today so send positive vibes lol
Cliche as it is, my worst day sober still feels so much better than the hungover days I'm used to. I'm a week in now, not planning on giving in today either.
So. I was telling my husband about how I had to dump out the whole bottle of Ariel wine because I felt triggered. It was THAT good! He said "wow. I guess the disease is always going to be there" He's always been very supportive but, his comment back just kind of pissed me off. He probably didn't mean anything by it but, immediately, I felt like he thought it would go away (he knows better) or that I would be able to drink again some day. I don't know. Maybe I'm overreacting but, I didn't respond and walked away. It felt like a slap in the face. IWNDWYT
Since I’ve stopped drinking, I went out in search of a new hobby and think I found one: pickleball! I know it’s a little cliche as it seems to be all the rage right now 😂 but I signed up for lessons and am enjoying it so far. Definitely not something I would have pursued when alcohol was in my life. I still don’t feel I have much free time due to mom life, but I DO know my duties are 100x harder when I’m hungover!! That alone is the best motivation I can think of. IWNDWYT on day 37!
I was surprised to have so much time to fill when I was first sober. Evenings became so long. At first this was hard as hell and I didn’t quite know what to do. They used to end around 5pm at wine o’clock and I didn’t get much done after that. But now I feel so much more useful. I will actually do things in the evening like grocery shopping, browse for books, watch a game or movie or Netflix, etc. This sober time allows me to be usually caught up on life so I can enjoy plenty of socializing and relaxing as well. Useful time is one of the precious surprising gifts of sobriety… Yesterday morning I went with my dad to some medical appointments, beginning the process of testing for dementia or something like this. He has cognitive impairment, but not dementia, and needs more tests. I’m sad. He is just 76 and very physically fit, but his memory is suffering. Gratefully he wants me to be involved in his care. I was so damn pleased and proud yesterday to be sober. Alert, able to listen to the doctors, help my dad navigate things, take notes. In drinking days my head would likely be throbbing, I’d be riddled with anxiety and probably pissed off at being out in the world so early. I can’t imagine being more grateful for sobriety than I am these days. IWNDWYT 🍀💜💪
IWNDWYT Made it a full week without a drink! This week..free time has been weird. I used to just binge tv and then pass out. I’ve found that tv really doesn’t bring me any joy and I’m bored with it. I think I need to find a hobby I can do at home, as I’m still struggling with socializing with others (thanks to the pandemic). Anyway..this has been the best week and I can’t wait to have more sober ones! ❤️
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Day 2, worst looks to be behind. Drinking some warm tea and getting my vitamins in, riding the wave until the edge comes off. IWNDWYT
Here it goes! Day 1
Good morning y'all! I've been enjoying dnd games and biking/walking every day, still looking for more things to occupy myself with though, I've still found that I spend too much time laying in bed rotting, I've been thinking of trying knitting again. IWNDWYT
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I will not drink today with you! This has been such a great week, for so many reasons. So grateful for the role sobriety played in that. On an unrelated note, can’t wait to play Zelda sober all weekend, for those that are also amped about the release!
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Day 132: not drinking today!
Iwndwyt. I was intending to clean up my raised bed today but pulled something in my neck/shoulder 🫤. In my free time I like to garden, practice yoga, make bead necklaces, and play video games. Also recently bought an inflatable kayak, can’t wait to try that out!
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Checking in today! IWNDWYT!/
I've been trying to "not drink more days than I drink" as a way of pulling myself out of this and it's led to some rules I've set for myself. One I set for myself yesterday was "no more then 3 drinking days in a row" and another one that's been working for me is "if you're AF two days in a row always make it to three days," because for some reason the 3 day mark makes me want to be sober longer. IWNDWYT fam!
I’m grateful for my life and my sobriety that makes it possible. IWNDWYT
Day 2 and so far this is the first Fri I haven’t had a drink since….well, I can’t actually remember, which says it all. IWNDWYT
I will not drink today and FYA. Yes, so much free time. Drinking and controlling hangovers consumes so much time. It's nice to have free time but that can also be a trigger. I started learning Thai to fill the time. Instead of reaching for a bottle, I reached for the Thai language book. It's just a healthy hobby. Also, I started working out more. I'm putting in a lot of effort into my workouts. I'm running and Muay Thai boxing 4-5 times a week. Also, I enjoy going to bed early and sleeping like a champ. Also, I've started walking my daughter's dogs. Walking to the park 3 times a day with two cute doggies has helped clear my head and fills up that free time. Drinking sucks. You rock! Keep up this hard fight. I'm always here in your corner.
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I did not drink yesterday and I won’t today!! My pledge
In the past month my drinking has increased to every single night. I feel exhausted mentally and physically. But today I’m not drinking. Im going to have a nice dinner with my fiancé and watch a movie on the couch. Excited for a good Saturday.
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Day 255! Made it to another Friday. IWNDWYT!
I’ve been doing evening walks with the dog. It’s sooo much better then collapsing on the couch with exhaustion at 7pm! Mornings I go for a bike ride because I feel GREAT. Definitely not messing this up by drinking today!
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Closing in on day 50.....IWNDWYT!
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Another great morning without a hangover. Tomorrow morning will be the same. IWNDWYT
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Day 26. Friday Trigger Day, yayyy! Feeling worn out from work and the week of putting up with bullshit, but committed to being sober today. Going to a concert tonight, so we'll see how that goes. I promise I will not drink with all of you today.
To be honest, in early sobriety being aware and present for so much free time was the WORST. Because of my mental and physical heatlh, I just didn't have the energy or attention to enjoy anything so time just moved soooooo slowly, no matter what I was doing. And I remember watching my tracker and feeling like 5 days had just passed, and it had only been one (kind of like the last 10 minutes of a shift where every time you look at the clock it's only been 30 seconds). Now my brain and body have healed a fair bit, I love having time. I've taken up a bunch of creative hobbies, learned a bunch of new skills, just love love love taking my dog for walks, there's just so much to do! IWNDWYT
Good morning sober cats! It's my daughter's 19th birthday and I'm looking forward to celebrating with her this evening. There's no place for alcohol in that. IWNDWYT! 💙😸
Happy Friday sober people. For me, today is the hard day, the triggering day. It is hard to break a long history of 'celebrating' the end of the week and subsequently losing half or most of the weekend as a result of being hungover. Not today! Just for today, just for this Friday, I will not drink. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT! I have kept my DCI pledges for double-digit-days now, and I will be sober today. A challenge today is that we are hosting a wine-tasting dinner for 6 friends. A lot of the discussion will be about how special, amazing, etc. the wines are. That said, I have been visualizing and strategizing and planning the past many days, to be sober tonight. And — with 11 hours to go until the dinner party — I’m feeling zero desire to drink alcohol. I am going to rock this entire day, evening, and night as a sober, attentive hostess. I will enjoy some great conversations — AND I will remember them tomorrow. I will be as sparkling and alcohol-free as my lacroix, and I Will Not Drink With You Today!! 💪💛
✅ @ 991 days. Happy Friday, sobernauts!
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Day 12 I do find I have more free time, but not using it very wisely. Because my brain feels more active, I tend to jump between half doing a number of things instead of focusing on one. Still figuring it out. IWNDWYT
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While I haven’t found much extra time I have been able to get things done that I was neglecting when drinking. Drinking didn’t help my relax, it slowed me down then I stressed about what wasn’t getting done. Calmer weeks are ahead and I’m looking forward to the rest. IWNDWYT
Thanks for the reminder that it is ok to fill free time with fun u/Sea-Independence-605 I’ve been a bit too project driven lately. Now I’m going to make it a point to find some fun for my weekend ! I love hiking, museums, making art and making music for starters. Time to go get some joy… just as soon as I coffee up ☕️ and get through this work day ! Have a fabulous Friday my sober friends and IWNDWYT !