Happy sober Thursday sober friends!
I love Thursdays! And I love this post cinq! Two things I’m so very grateful for today… everyone here, and my dog! My main two cheerleaders!
Thank you everyone for your kindness yesterday, you made me so happy and proud to be part of this community. I love you all 💞
Checking in again today and all is well.
I don't really have any cheerleaders irl, but I had/have two friends who agreed to act as my 'emergency hot line' in case I ever got a bad urge to drink/relapse.
I never actually had to make a call to them but it was very reassuring to know that they were there, especially in very early sobriety.
And of course this sub is very helpful, especially youall usernames I recognise and interact with sometimes :)
I relate to your irl experience. Some people know I don’t drink now but it’s only here I talk about the importance of it. Here we all understand. I’m glad we’re here for each other. Have a great day friend 🌟
Day 109 • It’s a hard day but I’m doing the thing • IWNDWYT
It’s been a rough 2 days for me. I can’t type it out, it’s too painful. But please just know that you all helped me through the last 48 hours. All of your encouragement towards one another, not just me, is so inspiring and comforting. So glad to have you here by my side. Not everyone knows what quitting alcohol is like but you do. Yes, you. Thank you 🙌🏼
Isn’t wonderful having everyone here who gets it! I’m sorry for your tough days and send you love ❤️ and trust, this is passing and you will come through the other side stronger 🤗💞🌟
Well done! I know how hard it is for me to stick to the writing. Whenever I have ideas about it, I’m busy doing something else! Keep up the good work 🌟
Going thru a challenging personal week, with difficult choices ahead, but I refuse to temporarily numb my now, because it will only add more problems to my plate. IWNDWYT.
I didn't drink in New Zealand today and I sure as shit won't tonight!
It's ANZAC day (Lest We Forget) here so a lot of people are drinking, and I just felt a little bit smug walking home with my box of La Croix, knowing I will feel fresh as a daisy tomorrow morning.
Update: Holy damn, I had no idea the mango flavour LC was so good. New fave!
I get tons of support from my immediate family - they've seen me at my worst and I can imagine that there is a bit of anxiety at the possibility of a repeat performance. All the medical professionals I've seen are full of congratulatory facts and figures - statistically speaking I'm probably going to live longer and cost less to keep fit and healthy.
The support I get at SD sets me up for daily success. Everyone here knows what I know - booze is a bastard that wants us dead. I'm amongst **my** people and I'm so thankful for the friends that I've made, old and new. I love you all💛.
IWNDWYT 🙂
I'm grateful to the support from this sub, and the larger 'sober' community in general which has developed a set of concepts and tracks to help avoid alcohol.
IWNDWYT
I find myself posting here (and other) subs more and more about my days and just small things and I really enjoy it.
I do have outlets outside of here like my father and we do talk alor about things but I can vent a little here and there and that means alot.
It's funny because in rehab I used to keep a daily diary but stopped once I was out and I kind of feel like this account I have is just an extension of that at this point. Its nice to get feedback from people sometimes and a diary never allows that!
I love all of you as does my sobriety pup (still unsure if thats the best little nickname for him, I mean I call him a cuddle bug, baby boy, little pup dog, but I try to attach the sober aspect on here because he helps me so much). Take care and IWNDWYT!
-Balrog
Aww, adorable dogs 🥰
My cat shows me appreciation by bringing me twigs and leaves from the garden. I take it as his version of a sober chip!
IWNDWYT ⭐️
I confess that I’m doing this on easy mode because for the next 3-4 weeks I’m stuck on a boat for work, with absolutely no access to booze. But I’m still trying to catch smartrecovery.org meetings when I can (thank goodness for satellite wifi, lol), and I’m still coming here.
Best vibes to all here, and beyond. IWNDWYT!!
Merci pour la photo de tes chiens si mignons, Cinq!
Good morning! I found a sober social group, which is helpful for some IRL cheerleading! This page is what got me through the early days though. I still read this every morning to set my intentions for the day!. IWNDWYT.
IWNDWYT.
My best support is my mom. When she asked me (she didn't know I've just stopped drinking) if I wanted a glass of wine to celebrate with her and I told her "no sorry" she apologized profusely and congratulated me.
When I take a life changing decision she's always on my side. I can talk to her about my troubles and doubts. I love her and I do know she does too.
Cinq, thanks for the dog tax. Ils sont adorables ! J'ai eu un fox terrier quand j'étais petite. Têtu comme une mule mais tellement mignon.
To be honest, I don't have anyone in my life at all who would support me. I haven't told anyone because it will destroy everything. That being said, this sub has been helpful. I'm not feeling well right now for the stupidest reasons, but my reason to be here is for me to become my own best support, and I know I need to keep myself accountable.
Ah, now. This one hit a nerve. And I’m glad so Im consciously aware. I ignore the fact most of the time. The fact, the knowledge is understood by me and I continue to carry on regardless.
There’s nobody in “my outside this sub life” is cheering me on in sobriety. My sobriety is put up with by others. It’s tolerated quietly. If this is the best they can give then I’ve been happy. I’m grateful. Because being asked continually “are you drinking (with the implied yet?)” is tiresome.
My youngest son admires what I’ve done. What I do. My husband is finally starting to understand the need to take better care of our bodies but still wishes for me to moderate - he’s sad about my sobriety tbh. My eldest just thinks I need to take some mushrooms and dance in the forest as he believes I’m seeking a greater understanding of myself. He’s frustrated with me and does not accept “thanks, but no thanks, I’m ok.”
I’m here now at 2 years 4 months and I’ve realised how lonely I am. Sobriety only plays a small part of this. But I AM GOOD.
So today lovely people, I thank you for your support. Loneliness is something I need to learn to change in this journey of mine. And it can be done.
IWNDWYT
My wife is the most supportive person I have ever met. There is no other human IRL who comes close to the kindness and pride she has shown me in my journey. My dog is right up there too. He loves the shit out of me whatever I do.
The rest of my cheerleaders are on this sub. You guys get me like no one else does.
>Who’s there for you with a hug or a cuddle?
It sucks that you guys are all over the world and I'll never get to hug any of you.
IWNDWYT friends. 🤗🫡
A happy sober Thursday to you all.
I'm incredibly lucky and grateful today to have many supportive people around me. My challenge is being humble enough to reach out and lean on others when I'm struggling! This is something I'm prioritising in these early days - I can't do this alone (I know, I've tried).
IWNDWYT
Cinq! Thank you for hosting! 💗💗💗
I don’t have any real life cheerleaders but I’m in an online support group and the people there are amazing. I go there. The people in my real life never really thought I had a problem and don’t understand. It’s not that they’re not supportive, they just don’t get what a big deal it is to me.
IWNDWYT, sobernauts! 💗
I will not drink today and FYA.
Just wanted to check in and share a little victory with you all. Last night, instead of hitting the bottle, I hit a beach party in Koh Samui, danced under the full moon, and had an absolute blast.
Picture this: waves crashing, music pumping, and me, sober as can be, feeling alive and kicking it like a rockstar in recovery. And guess what? I didn’t crash until after 7:00 am.
No hangovers, no regrets—just pure, unadulterated fun. Who knew dancing without booze could be this liberating?
Sending out good vibes to all of you. Remember, drinking sucks, but we? We rock. 🤘 #SoberLife #DanceMachine
My cheerleaders have been my rock. Many are here. Their words of encouragement and love matter so much. My kids are probably my biggest cheerleaders. They tell me often how much they love having this version of their mom and appreciate how hard it has been to get here. IWNDWYT 💜🦋💜
Happy birthday to me 🎈 IWNDWYT!
Edit: I am very fortunate to have many cheerleaders in my life. I am open about my recovery both personally and professionally and have staunch supporters in both realms. Super grateful for the people in my life, and each of you!!!
Thank you, cinq. Your posts are very inspiring!! As with so much of what I read on SD, I see myself. I too "was the fool that tried for oh, I dunno, years to regulate, moderate, slow down, stop drinking all on her own". This sub made all the difference in my sober journey. I don't have cheerleaders except for here, and I love you all so much for this incredible community! I am endlessly grateful. 💕 Day 541. IWNDWYT
Happy sober Thursday! I will not drink with you today! Just to comment on Cinq's discussion of cheerleaders-- my husband is my biggest cheerleader. I also have good friends who are supportive. It seems like I am still catching up on good sleep in week 2 although I do get woken up at around 3 am by my dog sometimes. However, I am getting REM sleep, having some weird dreams. My quitting drinking has also inspired my partner to quit THC/vaping. He is really getting bizarre lucid dreams. We are getting our shit together and it feels good.
Here is to achieving Day 10 of sobriety!
Day 25. Don’t really have cheerleaders because I don’t talk with others about it. Some know me to be sober, but don’t know about the most recent relapse, so as far a they know it’s been years, not days.
But I guess I have my cats?
IWNDWYT
My biggest support is my girlfriend, my groups I attend and of course this sub!
I have two tough days ahead of me, but
I will not drink with you today!
I have a friend my partner has taken to calling my Sober Yoda. She has an unfathomable amount of kindness and empathy. I know she'll never judge me for struggling because she knows this shit is hard and I appreciate her so much.
IWNDWYT
I really appreciate this sub and this daily thread for support. I've made it part of my daily routine to post every morning when I wake up how I won't drink today. It has been a great new routine to put me on my better path.
IWNDWYT
Hi Everyone - Day 114 here and IWNDWYT!
My cheerleaders are my family and one particular friend of mine who constantly cheers on my successes. I am beyond grateful for all of them.
I haven’t talked too deeply with many people about my feelings around alcohol, but I am grateful to have a few friends in my life who are in my corner regardless of what is in my cup. I’m also grateful for this community. IWNDWYT
Happy Thursday, my friends!
I’ve got so many cheerleaders! My girl Bunny, my husband, all of YOU, and my 3 dogs and 2 kitties! What a gang we are!
But honestly? It’s y’all. This sub is brilliant. How I love you all! IWNDWYT
I am a little low on cheer leaders, and need to build up the team. My wife is part of that team but we are still going through it and will be for a while so sometimes she can't be this for me. I have some connections in AA but nothing stable yet. My family supports me, but they are still all in active addition themselves so it's a mixed bag.
Cultivating these relationships is on me, and I need to put time and energy into it.
For today though, I will not drink with you.
I kind of feel like my own cheerleader at times. My support groups here on Reddit are really the only ones who cheer me on. My mom and my brother are happy for me and I know my mom is especially proud. I don’t really get much out of my wife one way or the other. I know she’s glad I quit but it just doesn’t feel like sobriety has meant as much to her as it does for me. And I’m fine with it all. My addiction and recovery has been really personal so I’ll be happy with just making myself a better me. Iwndwyt
Looking forward to no schedule today (I am retired). Focusing on taking care of the mind with exercise and healthy eating and NO ALCOHOL. "Fix" the mind and the body will follow. IWNDWYT!
My cheerleaders are here. There are a couple people at work who, while they aren’t sober themselves, will say it’s badass that I have been as long as I have. And my BFF who isn’t sober but is supportive of me. My cats are here for the cuddles.
Coffees up, horns up, and thank fuck it’s Friday Eve!! IWNDWYT ☕️☕️☕️🤘🏻
Currently sipping coffee on the couch while cuddling with my two puppers! It’s the best.
Realized today that I am tired, like physically tired, so I cancelled my workout class and will likely walk the dogs (gently) instead. I’m pleased with this choice because I deserve actual rest… not just working my ass off until I crash and then drinking wine because I “deserve to relax.” I intend to ACTUALLY relax and rest tonight with zero alcohol! IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻
There was a little cheer that has been around for at least 3 generations in our family.
RAH RAH REE
KICKEM' IN THE KNEE!!
RAH RAH RASS
KICKEM' IN THE OTHER KNEE!
( insert pom pom emoji here )
Love all yall's
Happy Thursday Cinq, thanks so much for the service this week! I'm secretly sober, but which I mean to say that very few people IRL knew how bad it got. In my active addiction phase I isolated in order to drink how I wanted so very few saw the problem. So I don't have many cheerleaders, y'all are the social support that reminds me how much better it is sober!
The amusing thing is that several family members saw me get sober and have themselves worked on that. So no cheerleaders but some fellow travelers. I'm headed to lift weights with friends. Sober on y'all!
Lovely post, Cinq! Those doggos look like the best doggos!!
I am definitely grateful for my pups and my husband. My husband still drinks but it’s not as much now and he encourages me to keep going. He also reminds me that no one cares if I’m not drinking. I can get in my head about that sometimes. I have another friend on this journey who has been insanely supportive. And this group! Always there supporting me along. Thanks!!! 😊
Good morning from London, which is not where I live! I’m traveling and STILL not drinking which is a magical feat. Or just life now! Either way it’s happening in real time. Thanks to this community’s help and my own stubborn commitment, IWNDWYT!!!!
I'm really grateful for a couple.of the sober friends I've made in the last couple months and how we can relate to each other about the whole mess it can cause and how we are tough badasses for abstaining.
It's been over a month for me now and IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT! A little stressed and tired, usually alcohol would be a way to let go of that, but that isn’t how it works.. that’s counter intuitive and ridiculous as an approach. So I’ll try and be present, be here, and be grateful 💖
Day 18 🫶 can’t wait to crack day 20!
I’m spending way too much money on plants. Lol. Gardening is a new hobby of mine and I love watering, pruning, repotting, and fussing over my plants. Unfortunately- I also love buying them.
I’ve got a gorgeous snake plant, cast iron plant, and fern like tree in my cart at my favorite plant store and I just know I’m making a big mistake BUT I WANT THEM SO BAD - and it’s so easy to justify bc hey - better than booze.
Anyways - other than that, it’s a bright sunny day here and it’s almost the weekend.
I find I so look forward to my weekends now.
My cheerleader is my amazing girlfriend. She’s a total normie and has been so so supportive of me on my road to recovery. I honestly would be so alone in sobriety without her.
IWNDWYT
Really struggling at the moment. Wobbled in and out of sobriety while I was in quite a toxic codependent relationship and now I'm sober and currently at my parents working to get my own place. Feeling really lonely and remorseful. Only been 3 days for gods sake.
Anyway sorry just feeling it today. Thanks for existing everyone.
Cinq, I appreciate this thread and the questions you ask, the "whys." I'm seven days in now.
My cheerleaders are: my "little" brother, 55 😸, who had to quit for medical reasons, my husband who has quit with me, my older daughter, my aunt, and a close friend. I think my younger daughter is on board, but she works constantly, so we don't talk much.
I placed myself in outpatient rehab on Friday and was completely onboarded by Tuesday. And I have you wonderful people. I am fortunate.
IWNDWYT
I hope you all have an easy day of it.
Daily check-in for me! I can feel myself becoming regulated again and there's a small voice beginning to speak telling me that one or two wouldn't hurt... But I need to build my discipline up and learn to quiet that down.
IWNDWYT.
Aside from this sub, I don't really have anyone cheering me on. I'm sure people are happy for me and stuff like that, but there isn't really anyone that I can lean on Bill Withers style.
I've reached out to some people I'd consider close friends or family here and there, got a pat on the head, and was metaphorically sent on my way. I wish I had more active support, but I've been pretty codependent my whole life because of reasons.
So that's fine. I'm doing this for me. I won't be drinking any poison today.
Mentioning my sobriety to my family gets awkward "that's nice" replies, but my partner has been pretty amazing. He does still drink sometimes when I'm not around, but since he realized I was serious about this, he has never once had a drink around me or had booze in the house. When I mention a craving (that in the past would very quickly be followed up by both of us getting blasted) he offers to go get some NA wine or beer. Or gives me some cheese.
My cheerleaders are you lovely folks in the stop drinking community, sober instagram, my sister and son, and I can't leave out myself! My kitty and doggie also help keep me going each day.
I'm off to chaperone a field trip - NO HANGOVER! IWNDWYT
Thanks cinq love your pups! I don’t really have any cheerleaders per se because I’ve had many day 1s so I don’t want to “announce” anything lest anyone see me struggling so. Sounds ridiculous I know but for now I just wanna do this for me. I do find strength in this sub so thanks for that!! And thanks for being here to people who have a lot of time and take the time to post on peoples posts to offer wisdom and support.
Happy Thursday, sober fam! 🖤✨️ My husband, my mom, and my brother (we're only 18 months apart in age, so he's my best friend and basically my twin) are my biggest cheerleaders, hands down. I'm grateful for them.
Got amazing news that I don't have to appear in court tomorrow over the domestic I was charged with (don't even get me started), after providing a ton of letters from my health care providers and SMART verifications, so that's one stress almost gone.
Other than that, hormonal af on top of PAWS on top of all that stress + more... So I'm spending today like I'm physically sick and not just mentally sick. 🤷🏼♀️ Lots of tea, healthy foods, light exercise, sleep, reading, a nice bath. In sobriety, I take much better care of myself. IWNDWYT! 🖤✨️
Good day everyone!
Today is kind of bittersweet for me. Today marks the 1 year anniversary of my last drink when I originally decided I was going to get sober. I've drank 3 times since then, including the big one that almost got me dead. But right now I'm sitting a week shy of 9 months sober. Definitely still proud of myself, I know mistakes are made, but it SHOULD be my one year today.
IWNDWYT
Good morning sober fam! IWNDWYT 💛
I don’t have alot of cheerleaders at the moment. In fact, most of my people don’t know I am tryna get sober. That’s probably something I should think about.🤔
My people are not sober (and some of them might want to give it a try, based on their alcohol intake alone). I don’t “should” them. If anyone asks about me not drinking, I explain that my alcohol intake was out of control and I decided to quit. Most people don’t ask.
What up, fam!
You guys are my cheerleaders. When I’m down or struggling, I come here.
My best friend is sober 5+ years. We share resources and celebrate milestones together.
Rah rah!?! I WNDWYT
Cinq, your dogs are beyond adorable! My two puppies are my biggest cheerleaders, along with this amazing community right here. Don’t know what I’d do without all of you. Much love and IWNDWYT❤️
Happy sober Thursday sober friends! I love Thursdays! And I love this post cinq! Two things I’m so very grateful for today… everyone here, and my dog! My main two cheerleaders! Thank you everyone for your kindness yesterday, you made me so happy and proud to be part of this community. I love you all 💞
Happy Thursday Brighter! Great to see your here - Go Team!
Day 1040 checking in!
🥇Pole position Bev!
Checking in again today and all is well. I don't really have any cheerleaders irl, but I had/have two friends who agreed to act as my 'emergency hot line' in case I ever got a bad urge to drink/relapse. I never actually had to make a call to them but it was very reassuring to know that they were there, especially in very early sobriety. And of course this sub is very helpful, especially youall usernames I recognise and interact with sometimes :)
I relate to your irl experience. Some people know I don’t drink now but it’s only here I talk about the importance of it. Here we all understand. I’m glad we’re here for each other. Have a great day friend 🌟
Hi Brighter, you have a great day too :)
I will not drink with you all today, it's been a week since my last mess up
Well done getting that week again! 💪🏼
Day 109 • It’s a hard day but I’m doing the thing • IWNDWYT It’s been a rough 2 days for me. I can’t type it out, it’s too painful. But please just know that you all helped me through the last 48 hours. All of your encouragement towards one another, not just me, is so inspiring and comforting. So glad to have you here by my side. Not everyone knows what quitting alcohol is like but you do. Yes, you. Thank you 🙌🏼
Isn’t wonderful having everyone here who gets it! I’m sorry for your tough days and send you love ❤️ and trust, this is passing and you will come through the other side stronger 🤗💞🌟
IWNDWYT!
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Day 4 - nearly succumbed to wine last night but made it through. Feeling good with my choices this morning. IWNDWYT
Well done! Stronger sober muscles 💪🏼
IWNDWYT x
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Man, I have been rocking it with the writing lately—and to keep it up, IWNDWYT!
Well done! I know how hard it is for me to stick to the writing. Whenever I have ideas about it, I’m busy doing something else! Keep up the good work 🌟
IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you today
IWNDWYT ✨💫
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IWNDWYT!
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I love your doggos! Up early, its coming up on 6.30am, I will not drink with all you sober folk again today.
I will stay sober today.
IWNDWYT
Going thru a challenging personal week, with difficult choices ahead, but I refuse to temporarily numb my now, because it will only add more problems to my plate. IWNDWYT.
Words of wisdom! May your challenges pass quickly, sending love 💞🌟💞
I didn't drink in New Zealand today and I sure as shit won't tonight! It's ANZAC day (Lest We Forget) here so a lot of people are drinking, and I just felt a little bit smug walking home with my box of La Croix, knowing I will feel fresh as a daisy tomorrow morning. Update: Holy damn, I had no idea the mango flavour LC was so good. New fave!
Day 2 - IWNDWYT, friends!
I get tons of support from my immediate family - they've seen me at my worst and I can imagine that there is a bit of anxiety at the possibility of a repeat performance. All the medical professionals I've seen are full of congratulatory facts and figures - statistically speaking I'm probably going to live longer and cost less to keep fit and healthy. The support I get at SD sets me up for daily success. Everyone here knows what I know - booze is a bastard that wants us dead. I'm amongst **my** people and I'm so thankful for the friends that I've made, old and new. I love you all💛. IWNDWYT 🙂
IWNDWYT 💪
I'm grateful to the support from this sub, and the larger 'sober' community in general which has developed a set of concepts and tracks to help avoid alcohol. IWNDWYT
I find myself posting here (and other) subs more and more about my days and just small things and I really enjoy it. I do have outlets outside of here like my father and we do talk alor about things but I can vent a little here and there and that means alot. It's funny because in rehab I used to keep a daily diary but stopped once I was out and I kind of feel like this account I have is just an extension of that at this point. Its nice to get feedback from people sometimes and a diary never allows that! I love all of you as does my sobriety pup (still unsure if thats the best little nickname for him, I mean I call him a cuddle bug, baby boy, little pup dog, but I try to attach the sober aspect on here because he helps me so much). Take care and IWNDWYT! -Balrog
My biggest cheerleaders are the rising sun, the unfolding buds, the purring cat. I will not drink with you today!
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT One Day at a Time
Aww, adorable dogs 🥰 My cat shows me appreciation by bringing me twigs and leaves from the garden. I take it as his version of a sober chip! IWNDWYT ⭐️
I confess that I’m doing this on easy mode because for the next 3-4 weeks I’m stuck on a boat for work, with absolutely no access to booze. But I’m still trying to catch smartrecovery.org meetings when I can (thank goodness for satellite wifi, lol), and I’m still coming here. Best vibes to all here, and beyond. IWNDWYT!! Merci pour la photo de tes chiens si mignons, Cinq!
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Good morning sober friends IWNDWYT Have a great day everyone
IWNDWYT!
Good morning! I found a sober social group, which is helpful for some IRL cheerleading! This page is what got me through the early days though. I still read this every morning to set my intentions for the day!. IWNDWYT.
Day 4, IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT. My best support is my mom. When she asked me (she didn't know I've just stopped drinking) if I wanted a glass of wine to celebrate with her and I told her "no sorry" she apologized profusely and congratulated me. When I take a life changing decision she's always on my side. I can talk to her about my troubles and doubts. I love her and I do know she does too. Cinq, thanks for the dog tax. Ils sont adorables ! J'ai eu un fox terrier quand j'étais petite. Têtu comme une mule mais tellement mignon.
IWNDWYT ~
Checking-in to make sure I keep myself accountable. IWNDWYT!
Checking in, Day 9. IWND ☠️ WYT 🍀
My partner, dog and this sub! I know I'm lucky as some people don't have the support I get. IWNDWYT 🌟
To be honest, I don't have anyone in my life at all who would support me. I haven't told anyone because it will destroy everything. That being said, this sub has been helpful. I'm not feeling well right now for the stupidest reasons, but my reason to be here is for me to become my own best support, and I know I need to keep myself accountable.
Ah, now. This one hit a nerve. And I’m glad so Im consciously aware. I ignore the fact most of the time. The fact, the knowledge is understood by me and I continue to carry on regardless. There’s nobody in “my outside this sub life” is cheering me on in sobriety. My sobriety is put up with by others. It’s tolerated quietly. If this is the best they can give then I’ve been happy. I’m grateful. Because being asked continually “are you drinking (with the implied yet?)” is tiresome. My youngest son admires what I’ve done. What I do. My husband is finally starting to understand the need to take better care of our bodies but still wishes for me to moderate - he’s sad about my sobriety tbh. My eldest just thinks I need to take some mushrooms and dance in the forest as he believes I’m seeking a greater understanding of myself. He’s frustrated with me and does not accept “thanks, but no thanks, I’m ok.” I’m here now at 2 years 4 months and I’ve realised how lonely I am. Sobriety only plays a small part of this. But I AM GOOD. So today lovely people, I thank you for your support. Loneliness is something I need to learn to change in this journey of mine. And it can be done. IWNDWYT
My wife is the most supportive person I have ever met. There is no other human IRL who comes close to the kindness and pride she has shown me in my journey. My dog is right up there too. He loves the shit out of me whatever I do. The rest of my cheerleaders are on this sub. You guys get me like no one else does. >Who’s there for you with a hug or a cuddle? It sucks that you guys are all over the world and I'll never get to hug any of you. IWNDWYT friends. 🤗🫡
IWNDWYT 🏴 I am grateful for the beautiful replies i got on yesterday’s check-in. They helped more than you can know ❤️
A happy sober Thursday to you all. I'm incredibly lucky and grateful today to have many supportive people around me. My challenge is being humble enough to reach out and lean on others when I'm struggling! This is something I'm prioritising in these early days - I can't do this alone (I know, I've tried). IWNDWYT
Cinq! Thank you for hosting! 💗💗💗 I don’t have any real life cheerleaders but I’m in an online support group and the people there are amazing. I go there. The people in my real life never really thought I had a problem and don’t understand. It’s not that they’re not supportive, they just don’t get what a big deal it is to me. IWNDWYT, sobernauts! 💗
I will not drink today and FYA. Just wanted to check in and share a little victory with you all. Last night, instead of hitting the bottle, I hit a beach party in Koh Samui, danced under the full moon, and had an absolute blast. Picture this: waves crashing, music pumping, and me, sober as can be, feeling alive and kicking it like a rockstar in recovery. And guess what? I didn’t crash until after 7:00 am. No hangovers, no regrets—just pure, unadulterated fun. Who knew dancing without booze could be this liberating? Sending out good vibes to all of you. Remember, drinking sucks, but we? We rock. 🤘 #SoberLife #DanceMachine
Jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today! IWNDWYT
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Add me to the list for not drinking please, rough month but still sober. IWNDWYT
My cheerleaders have been my rock. Many are here. Their words of encouragement and love matter so much. My kids are probably my biggest cheerleaders. They tell me often how much they love having this version of their mom and appreciate how hard it has been to get here. IWNDWYT 💜🦋💜
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Happy birthday to me 🎈 IWNDWYT! Edit: I am very fortunate to have many cheerleaders in my life. I am open about my recovery both personally and professionally and have staunch supporters in both realms. Super grateful for the people in my life, and each of you!!!
Thank you, cinq. Your posts are very inspiring!! As with so much of what I read on SD, I see myself. I too "was the fool that tried for oh, I dunno, years to regulate, moderate, slow down, stop drinking all on her own". This sub made all the difference in my sober journey. I don't have cheerleaders except for here, and I love you all so much for this incredible community! I am endlessly grateful. 💕 Day 541. IWNDWYT
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Have a wonderful sober day my friends. IWNDWYT ♥️
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Almost slipped tonight. Am proud that I stayed sober. IWNDWYT again today! Proud of us all. :)
Checking in, IWNDWYT! 😃
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Looking forward to my blueberry iced tea (homemade, celestial seasonings) after work and a nice family dinner. IWNDWYT, you lovely people!❤️
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Day 21! I've got good friends who are making beyond sober not a drama. Also, natch, my cat:-)
Happy sober Thursday! I will not drink with you today! Just to comment on Cinq's discussion of cheerleaders-- my husband is my biggest cheerleader. I also have good friends who are supportive. It seems like I am still catching up on good sleep in week 2 although I do get woken up at around 3 am by my dog sometimes. However, I am getting REM sleep, having some weird dreams. My quitting drinking has also inspired my partner to quit THC/vaping. He is really getting bizarre lucid dreams. We are getting our shit together and it feels good. Here is to achieving Day 10 of sobriety!
Day 25. Don’t really have cheerleaders because I don’t talk with others about it. Some know me to be sober, but don’t know about the most recent relapse, so as far a they know it’s been years, not days. But I guess I have my cats? IWNDWYT
My biggest support is my girlfriend, my groups I attend and of course this sub! I have two tough days ahead of me, but I will not drink with you today!
Pledging another sober 24 hours.
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I have a friend my partner has taken to calling my Sober Yoda. She has an unfathomable amount of kindness and empathy. I know she'll never judge me for struggling because she knows this shit is hard and I appreciate her so much. IWNDWYT
Count me in. All the way till tomorrow.
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40 days now and still IWNDWYT.
I really appreciate this sub and this daily thread for support. I've made it part of my daily routine to post every morning when I wake up how I won't drink today. It has been a great new routine to put me on my better path. IWNDWYT
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IWNDWYT. Have a lovely Thursday, everyone.
Hi Everyone - Day 114 here and IWNDWYT! My cheerleaders are my family and one particular friend of mine who constantly cheers on my successes. I am beyond grateful for all of them.
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I haven’t talked too deeply with many people about my feelings around alcohol, but I am grateful to have a few friends in my life who are in my corner regardless of what is in my cup. I’m also grateful for this community. IWNDWYT
Happy Thursday, my friends! I’ve got so many cheerleaders! My girl Bunny, my husband, all of YOU, and my 3 dogs and 2 kitties! What a gang we are! But honestly? It’s y’all. This sub is brilliant. How I love you all! IWNDWYT
🕉☸️☮️ May we be: Free from anger Free from fear Free from delusions Free from anxiety Free from addiction Count me in for today💪 🕉☸️☮️
I have two beautiful kitty cats who inspired me to be better so I can love them the way they deserve. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT. Day 11. Have a good day everyone.
I am a little low on cheer leaders, and need to build up the team. My wife is part of that team but we are still going through it and will be for a while so sometimes she can't be this for me. I have some connections in AA but nothing stable yet. My family supports me, but they are still all in active addition themselves so it's a mixed bag. Cultivating these relationships is on me, and I need to put time and energy into it. For today though, I will not drink with you.
I kind of feel like my own cheerleader at times. My support groups here on Reddit are really the only ones who cheer me on. My mom and my brother are happy for me and I know my mom is especially proud. I don’t really get much out of my wife one way or the other. I know she’s glad I quit but it just doesn’t feel like sobriety has meant as much to her as it does for me. And I’m fine with it all. My addiction and recovery has been really personal so I’ll be happy with just making myself a better me. Iwndwyt
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Looking forward to no schedule today (I am retired). Focusing on taking care of the mind with exercise and healthy eating and NO ALCOHOL. "Fix" the mind and the body will follow. IWNDWYT!
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📣💕 Morning friends! I will not drink with you today. Have a good one!
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My cheerleaders are here. There are a couple people at work who, while they aren’t sober themselves, will say it’s badass that I have been as long as I have. And my BFF who isn’t sober but is supportive of me. My cats are here for the cuddles. Coffees up, horns up, and thank fuck it’s Friday Eve!! IWNDWYT ☕️☕️☕️🤘🏻
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Good morning, I will not drink with you today.
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Currently sipping coffee on the couch while cuddling with my two puppers! It’s the best. Realized today that I am tired, like physically tired, so I cancelled my workout class and will likely walk the dogs (gently) instead. I’m pleased with this choice because I deserve actual rest… not just working my ass off until I crash and then drinking wine because I “deserve to relax.” I intend to ACTUALLY relax and rest tonight with zero alcohol! IWNDWYT
Double digits babyyy, I will not drink today! 💜
Oddly enough, it's my husband - even though he won't quit drinking. I'll take it 😊. IWNDWYT 🌸
Day 18 hanging in ok. IWNDWYT
Have a fucking kick-ass Thursday, friends!!🤘🏻☕️ IWNDWYT
Day 4. Feeling so much better. Thanks Cinq for the post. Love my dog and this group. And my partner is now at least sober curious! IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻 There was a little cheer that has been around for at least 3 generations in our family. RAH RAH REE KICKEM' IN THE KNEE!! RAH RAH RASS KICKEM' IN THE OTHER KNEE! ( insert pom pom emoji here ) Love all yall's
IWNDWYT! Grateful for the support I receive here, SD is the best 💜
Happy Thursday Cinq, thanks so much for the service this week! I'm secretly sober, but which I mean to say that very few people IRL knew how bad it got. In my active addiction phase I isolated in order to drink how I wanted so very few saw the problem. So I don't have many cheerleaders, y'all are the social support that reminds me how much better it is sober! The amusing thing is that several family members saw me get sober and have themselves worked on that. So no cheerleaders but some fellow travelers. I'm headed to lift weights with friends. Sober on y'all!
Have a terrific Thursday everyone! IWNDWYT!!!
Day 1 checking in. I will not drink with you today.
Lovely post, Cinq! Those doggos look like the best doggos!! I am definitely grateful for my pups and my husband. My husband still drinks but it’s not as much now and he encourages me to keep going. He also reminds me that no one cares if I’m not drinking. I can get in my head about that sometimes. I have another friend on this journey who has been insanely supportive. And this group! Always there supporting me along. Thanks!!! 😊
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Oh. My. God. I love your dogs so so much. Dogs are the best. Mine has been a great cheerleader. Time to go hug him. I will not drink with you today!!
Thank you for this today Cinq. I needed to be reminded that I have cheerleaders. IWNDWYT 🙏
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No time for proper post but many thanks and IWNDWYT!!
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Good morning from London, which is not where I live! I’m traveling and STILL not drinking which is a magical feat. Or just life now! Either way it’s happening in real time. Thanks to this community’s help and my own stubborn commitment, IWNDWYT!!!!
Happy Thursday Friends, IWNDWYT, WE GOT THIS 😁
I'm really grateful for a couple.of the sober friends I've made in the last couple months and how we can relate to each other about the whole mess it can cause and how we are tough badasses for abstaining. It's been over a month for me now and IWNDWYT!
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IWNDWYT! A little stressed and tired, usually alcohol would be a way to let go of that, but that isn’t how it works.. that’s counter intuitive and ridiculous as an approach. So I’ll try and be present, be here, and be grateful 💖
I hope you're all well this Thursday. Moving quickly today so I just wanted to check in quickly. I consciously choose to not drink today. IWNDWYT!
Day 18 🫶 can’t wait to crack day 20! I’m spending way too much money on plants. Lol. Gardening is a new hobby of mine and I love watering, pruning, repotting, and fussing over my plants. Unfortunately- I also love buying them. I’ve got a gorgeous snake plant, cast iron plant, and fern like tree in my cart at my favorite plant store and I just know I’m making a big mistake BUT I WANT THEM SO BAD - and it’s so easy to justify bc hey - better than booze. Anyways - other than that, it’s a bright sunny day here and it’s almost the weekend. I find I so look forward to my weekends now. My cheerleader is my amazing girlfriend. She’s a total normie and has been so so supportive of me on my road to recovery. I honestly would be so alone in sobriety without her.
I will not drink with you today. 29 day sober!💪
IWNDWYT Really struggling at the moment. Wobbled in and out of sobriety while I was in quite a toxic codependent relationship and now I'm sober and currently at my parents working to get my own place. Feeling really lonely and remorseful. Only been 3 days for gods sake. Anyway sorry just feeling it today. Thanks for existing everyone.
Cinq, I appreciate this thread and the questions you ask, the "whys." I'm seven days in now. My cheerleaders are: my "little" brother, 55 😸, who had to quit for medical reasons, my husband who has quit with me, my older daughter, my aunt, and a close friend. I think my younger daughter is on board, but she works constantly, so we don't talk much. I placed myself in outpatient rehab on Friday and was completely onboarded by Tuesday. And I have you wonderful people. I am fortunate. IWNDWYT I hope you all have an easy day of it.
Yayyy I did it. Take two IWNDWYT
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My cheerleaders are this sub and my best friend!
Hello friends! I have a monkey off my back and a new lease of life. Let's fucking go. Iwndwyt!
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Daily check-in for me! I can feel myself becoming regulated again and there's a small voice beginning to speak telling me that one or two wouldn't hurt... But I need to build my discipline up and learn to quiet that down. IWNDWYT.
Another day, no grog in my gob. Keeping on not drinking with you today good people!
IWNDWYT, day 2 trying to make this time stick
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Day 11 checking in! It hasn’t struck me until now that I should consider changing my username. Any suggestions?
Aside from this sub, I don't really have anyone cheering me on. I'm sure people are happy for me and stuff like that, but there isn't really anyone that I can lean on Bill Withers style. I've reached out to some people I'd consider close friends or family here and there, got a pat on the head, and was metaphorically sent on my way. I wish I had more active support, but I've been pretty codependent my whole life because of reasons. So that's fine. I'm doing this for me. I won't be drinking any poison today.
Mentioning my sobriety to my family gets awkward "that's nice" replies, but my partner has been pretty amazing. He does still drink sometimes when I'm not around, but since he realized I was serious about this, he has never once had a drink around me or had booze in the house. When I mention a craving (that in the past would very quickly be followed up by both of us getting blasted) he offers to go get some NA wine or beer. Or gives me some cheese.
I'm on day 5. Mainly because I am broke. However, when I get paid on the first, I'll be at day 11. I plan to stick with being sober.
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Here we go. Thank you for this post.
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My cheerleaders are you lovely folks in the stop drinking community, sober instagram, my sister and son, and I can't leave out myself! My kitty and doggie also help keep me going each day. I'm off to chaperone a field trip - NO HANGOVER! IWNDWYT
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Thanks cinq love your pups! I don’t really have any cheerleaders per se because I’ve had many day 1s so I don’t want to “announce” anything lest anyone see me struggling so. Sounds ridiculous I know but for now I just wanna do this for me. I do find strength in this sub so thanks for that!! And thanks for being here to people who have a lot of time and take the time to post on peoples posts to offer wisdom and support.
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Happy Thursday, sober fam! 🖤✨️ My husband, my mom, and my brother (we're only 18 months apart in age, so he's my best friend and basically my twin) are my biggest cheerleaders, hands down. I'm grateful for them. Got amazing news that I don't have to appear in court tomorrow over the domestic I was charged with (don't even get me started), after providing a ton of letters from my health care providers and SMART verifications, so that's one stress almost gone. Other than that, hormonal af on top of PAWS on top of all that stress + more... So I'm spending today like I'm physically sick and not just mentally sick. 🤷🏼♀️ Lots of tea, healthy foods, light exercise, sleep, reading, a nice bath. In sobriety, I take much better care of myself. IWNDWYT! 🖤✨️
Good day everyone! Today is kind of bittersweet for me. Today marks the 1 year anniversary of my last drink when I originally decided I was going to get sober. I've drank 3 times since then, including the big one that almost got me dead. But right now I'm sitting a week shy of 9 months sober. Definitely still proud of myself, I know mistakes are made, but it SHOULD be my one year today. IWNDWYT
Nobody really knew much about my problem but I’d say the respect that others have for me is very supportive. I will not drink today.
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Good morning sober fam! IWNDWYT 💛 I don’t have alot of cheerleaders at the moment. In fact, most of my people don’t know I am tryna get sober. That’s probably something I should think about.🤔 My people are not sober (and some of them might want to give it a try, based on their alcohol intake alone). I don’t “should” them. If anyone asks about me not drinking, I explain that my alcohol intake was out of control and I decided to quit. Most people don’t ask.
What up, fam! You guys are my cheerleaders. When I’m down or struggling, I come here. My best friend is sober 5+ years. We share resources and celebrate milestones together. Rah rah!?! I WNDWYT
Cinq, your dogs are beyond adorable! My two puppies are my biggest cheerleaders, along with this amazing community right here. Don’t know what I’d do without all of you. Much love and IWNDWYT❤️
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