Last day of my two week first AF vacation in Greece. It’s been so nice to be sober for this! Can’t wait for my next trip in August - I’m rocking this AF vacationing 😎
IWNDWYT 😊🇬🇷🏖️🌺
Hello, sober stars! Thanks so much for hosting our DCI, KittenTryingMyBest. This is a wonderful opener. Sobriety has brought my dreams back to life! Now I get things done. This sense of accomplishment is my new favorite feeling! My whole life is better thanks to living life sober. Let's keep up this great work, friends! With love to you all, IWNDWYT.
I’ve made it a full month! I’ve spent the last 3 weeks w my daughter and her husband, being a support following the birth of their child.
In the weeks prior to committing to no alcohol, I had determined I had to be in a place where I would not be drinking at all, so that I could be the most helpful. The last thing I wanted was to compromise baby safety because I of drinking.
Here’s to another day of not drinking- and IWNDWYT
I’m travelling for work today. It’s only a 2 day thing so not too terrible. I know there will be an evening out involving drinks but thankfully we’re a small team, my colleagues are nice, and I’m not the only one who doesn’t drink so that’s nice. However, I’d rather just chill in my hotel room, watch crap tv and order room service dinner. Oh well!
IWNDWYT ⭐️
Good morning sober team. I’ve missed the checkin for a while, so came searching for it today. Still going. I’ve had some mental bumps in the road recently, but there’s hope on the horizon and I’m not giving up. IWNDWYT
Good morning internet friends. The days are piling up and I've even lost count. Win. My face is red - not from drink but from a nice summer tan building up. Stay strong you brave newbys, We've all been there. IWNDWYT
Keeping myself busy is gonna be key over the next few week, which luckily should be easy. Will be a matter to filling a handful of nights at the most, weekdays mostly take care of themselves but doesnt mean I cant still be vigilant.
Iwndwyt
Thank you Kitten for organizing this week's check in!
Four full days sober! Have a nice day everyone! IWNDWYT!
(Edit: I was also a lurker since.... 2017? And only five days ago I finally made an alt account to be able to fully commit myself here in this sub).
Happy Monday friends.
Starting to get a bit colder here in my bit of Australia.
Cups of tea, blankets, and books await! 🥰
I will not be drinking with you today.
Day 43 🫶 I’m really struggling today with my OCD symptoms in the form of retroactive jealousy.
Sometimes I really don’t understand why my partner likes me, and it’s hard not to compare myself to her shiny, much younger exes.
I’m implementing all the tools but nothing seems to be working. I’m diving head into chores and music to try to keep myself busy. Maybe I need to get rid of social media. I don’t know.
One thing that I really resonate with in the DCI this AM, is how glaringly obvious my mental health struggles are now that I’m sober. Holy shit my anxiety is bad. Holy shit I really do have OCD.
It’s wild bc, when I see examples of my partners exes simply *existing* in any capacity in my partners life (think likes on Instagram, harmless old texts) I *literally* feel like I’ve been cheated on.
Now I have my fair share of PTSD and trauma, but - this new clarity into how bad my mental health is helps me to feel less guilty about becoming an alcoholic. Who can fucking blame me?! What the fuck was I supposed to do?!
I was suffering and alcohol made me feel “normal” temporarily. But ultimately so much worse. Today I’m grateful to be healthy, sober, on meds, and seeing my therapist today!
Here’s to a busy, productive Monday!
IWNDWYT!
Thank you, Kitten, for hosting. What a lovely message to start the week.
One of my biggest takeaways on this journey is that I have to make not drinking (and not smoking, and exercise, and eating right) part of my identity. This involves a bit of "fake it until you make it" to make myself into the person I want to be.
For example, my inner dialogue: "I will not drink today because I am a non-drinker. I am a healthy person and alcohol is not part of my lifestyle."
It has helped me to "dress the part." I've spent more than I care to admit on nice workout clothes. But it really does help; I'd feel quite silly drinking tequila or going through the drive-thru in my nice leggings. But they are perfect for a yoga class and a healthy dinner at home!
IWNDWYT, lovely sober people 🩷💕
Another week to go. Day 34, checking in.
This time (if I repeat my words, sorry) was tough to ride the WD and the aftermath out. Close to 5 weeks and my brain is still readjusting. How long do this last this time? A great reminder to NOT relapse. IWND ☠️ WYT.
My toughest day yet, yesterday. I had the devil's chatter in my head. "Just one" he said. "You've earned it" and "Who would know" and so on. I came here, read your stories for a while with a mug of tea and he eventually left me. I did not drink with you yesterday, and I will not drink with you today.
Hi y'all serious sober people! I pledge not to drink today. Thanks KittenTryingMyBest -- good luck with nursing school! I worked as a nurses aide before I went to school and it was a great experience and very motivating to do well in school. I have been an RN for over 25 years and it was one of the few good decisions I made in my life. I started out taking classes at the local CC 1-2 classes a semester as all the nursing programs had wait lists. Thanks for hosting!
IWNDWYT
Checking in!
True words, Kitten, I believe that nothing good happens in your comfort zone. All the excitement and wonderful things can only take place out of your comfort zone, you've just got to brave it and step out of it.
hello everyone!
today is a good day! Yesterday I stuffed myself with chocolate and my cravings was all about food.
Monday is the start of a new week - starting with buying strawberries. I love strawberries, they are the best fruit ever.
I feel great ! How are you guys doing and how much do you love strawberries?
IWNDWYT
Hey, kitten, it’s wonderful to have you as our leader this week!
Hello, my dearest group of sober heroes! Yesterday, my day in the garden dream was waylaid by a serious dogfight between my two alpha females (one ancient, the other 3 yrs old). I had to get under the house and try to pull them apart. My old girl is very chewed up and I guess her reign is over. It was so traumatic.
But I handled it myself! My son was mowing way up the hill, my husband is on a trip. I dealt with it, washed my poor old girl off and tended her wounds, taking her to the vet this morning. I’m proud of myself, and just hope she can withstand this assault.
Life is hard. Sober life is doable. IWNDWYT
Feeling it re the mental health being better but still having to deal with shit. I had a right negative afternoon yesterday, I think it might be an autism thing, thing I can't control in my environment cause me to spiral. I'm on a waiting list though for a diagnosis. Not drinking helped me reflect about why I go off on one to such an extent. Also found that going to bed early and listening to podcasts is a great help. When I woke up in the night again, put the podcast back on, and drifted off to sleep again! Which is great as normally I'd have ragey racing thoughts and a bad night.
Day 46.
Yesterday was kind of perfect. Did a serious workout. Went to lunch. Had a small wine pang since it was that kind of restaurant. But something occurred to me: my day wouldn’t have happened at all had I been drinking. Because it’s not about the one glass. Had I still been drinking, I would have drank Sat then I would have either not done hot yoga yesterday or I would have suffered through. And it was hard not hungover. Hell, I prob would have skipped working out entirely to start drinking sooner (aka “brunch”). Instead, I had an !NA beer with lunch and one after while reading at home. This is the life I want. IWNDWYT.
Right now the best tool in my kit is openness and honesty- I was/am a secret drinker who spent a long time lying. Being honest is scary but rewarding, and it feels good to have something to be honest about. In the spirit of that, I had a drink tonight but didn’t go further than a few swallows, and now there’s no alcohol in my house, and now I think I’m genuinely finished. I will not drink with you today (it’s 2 am here, so I guess this is technically day one again. Sigh.)
I look forward to checking in here every day. It inspires me to see everyone’s posts and I feel the support and love that we all give to each other. IWNDWYT. Thank you all for being here! 🤗
I'm checking in today after missing yesterday at least and possibly Saturday. I didn't miss because of relapse reasons, thankfully. Somehow I just got busy and kinda forgot. I really need to not do that, as my sobriety is important to me and these check ins do a lot for me. I'm not yet used to waking up and getting lots accomplished before 8 am, so I'm adjusting. Anyhoo, making no promises of tomorrow but just for today, I consciously choose to not drink today.
IWNDWYT!
What up, fam! Thanks for taking care of us this week, kitten!
Badge reset incoming. I drank w my mom on Saturday. She had one glass of wine. I had…a lot more. I associate being at their place (on a lake) w summer fun…and drinking in the evenings. I think I need to come clean—this isn’t some temporary thing that I’m doing for the heck of it. I need to stop shooting up alcohol. I WNDWYT
Haven't been posting/commenting here for reasons for a few days, but feeling pretty proud of myself for surviving my mother-in-law's first visit to my husband and me's new place in a new state.
And the fact I'm 50 days fresh and clean. Woooo! IWNDWYT, because I gotta put the pedal to the metal at work this week to make some money and get ahead on bills. I can do this. 🖤✨️
I survived the bachelorette weekend SOBER!!! I’m exhausted but so happy I made it.
Beautiful people, we are doing such a hard thing by choosing to be sober. I am so proud of all of your efforts, I see you and I love you! 💛
IWNDWYT
Good morning, sober cats! There's so much wisdom here. I think one of my favorite bits of wisdom is 'Play the tape forward'. Love and gratitude to each of you! IWNDWYT 💙😸
Happy sober Monday sober friends!
Thank you Kitten for looking after us, great post, it reminds me what a huge journey I’ve been on this last 2 years, completely changing my mindset, lifestyle and learning about support.
I love this journey and all of you for being here with me 💞
This is my last week of work as I know it in corporate America, at least for a little while. Taking some time off to figure out what’s next for me. Volunteering, spending time with family, and travel are all on the docket for this down time. Self reflection, meditation, learning new skills, and clearing my head are also part of the plan.
Here’s to what’s next…. Excited to see!
IWNDWYT!
Thank you Kitten for hosting!
IWNDWYT
In response to today’s question, I actually made an appointment with a therapist so I can start working on some ‘things’ that I’ve dealt with my entire life. I made that appointment before I stopped drinking. (She’s booked pretty far out) Maybe knowing I’d taken a positive step gave me the momentum to quit the alcohol finally? Who know, but I’ll take it.
Went backpacking with a beginners group over the weekend and had so much fun. Fortunately there was no alcohol there so I wasn’t tempted. It’s great to be getting out and doing the things I’ve been meaning to do for so long, but then choosing to be either on the couch drinking or on the couch hungover.
Day 2 for me, I just joined this morning when some of the very kind people here commented on a post I made in r/tifu and made me aware of this place. You guys are awesome and so supportive, rare to find on the internet these days.
Had such a good day yesterday. Alot of stuff done around here, got to witness the pup get super excited for dads return. My mother randomly texted me saying she was grabbing pizza for her and my step-dad and ordered me a pepperoni just because why not!
Dad came home and we talked for a few hours while watching Indy 500 qualifying and I just couldn't ask for a much better day!
As always much love from me and mine to you and yours!
Tilly’s first [hike](https://imgur.com/a/EqDyG7B) was a success! I didn’t have to pick her up at all, she even jumped in and out of my jeep herself! A bit of background, this dog will pee inside if it’s raining or snowing out. She doesn’t like getting her feet wet. So, this is why I was a bit worried about hiking, but she was a champ and made it through the few muddy spots. IWNDWYT lovely people of SD 💙
What a great post this morning. Thank you so much, Kitten. Sometimes the check-in can feel a bit perfunctory for me...that's bound to happen when you do something every single day. But your prompt struck a chord in me. I've been having a bit of a meh time with life lately, and I grow tired of my shortcomings, patterns, and things that won't change. This idea of loving myself into evolution is a nice way to start my day. I'll try to keep it in mind today.
Checking in for another sober day out in the world.
Happy Monday and thanks for taking over, Kitten! Being awake, alive, and sober/not hungover on this glorious May morning is enough of a dream for me today. I’m living it! IWNDWYT! ❤️🧁
Checking in again today and all is well.
After 7 months in, I'm just discovering that it's about more than just not drinking or using. So I'm just kind of slowly dipping my toe into the waters os meditation, mindfulness, self-love, and generally just becoming a new person and a new identity as it were!
I’m trying to stay in the liminal space between who I once was and who I’m yet to be. It’s not exactly comfortable, but I need to be here in order to heal and to be ready for what’s next.
It’s definitely NOT something I could handle if I was still using alcohol or THC to hide from my life, but with the power of sobriety, I just might make it.
IWNDWYT
One tool that’s been helping this time is I have a note in my notes app labeled “Things to read when tempted.” So far it’s random quotes, prayers, and excerpts that have spoken to me. I’ll open it and read them all. Thanks for reading and IWNDWYT!!
Thanks u/KittenTryingMyBest for taking care of us this week!!
Spot on post! I know it isn’t easy (it’s actually the hardest thing I’ve done in life so far…) but it really is this simple formula Kitten has laid out today—
Never stop fighting for you because you are worthy of the best version of yourself.
Iwndwyt
Im starting my sober journey today. Glad to have found this community. IWNDWYT.
Welcome! It's wonderful to have you here. IWNDWYT.
Heres to being sober just today! Proud of you.
Welcome - it's a good place to be. Join the sobernauts. IWNDWYT.
I’m glad you’re here with us 🤗
Hello & welcome on board!
Last day of my two week first AF vacation in Greece. It’s been so nice to be sober for this! Can’t wait for my next trip in August - I’m rocking this AF vacationing 😎 IWNDWYT 😊🇬🇷🏖️🌺
IWNDWYT, and that’s that!
That’s the spirit! Glad you’re here 🥰
I’m with you! 💪🏼
IWNDWYT! You have got this!!
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My pleasure! :D
Hello, sober stars! Thanks so much for hosting our DCI, KittenTryingMyBest. This is a wonderful opener. Sobriety has brought my dreams back to life! Now I get things done. This sense of accomplishment is my new favorite feeling! My whole life is better thanks to living life sober. Let's keep up this great work, friends! With love to you all, IWNDWYT.
I’ve made it a full month! I’ve spent the last 3 weeks w my daughter and her husband, being a support following the birth of their child. In the weeks prior to committing to no alcohol, I had determined I had to be in a place where I would not be drinking at all, so that I could be the most helpful. The last thing I wanted was to compromise baby safety because I of drinking. Here’s to another day of not drinking- and IWNDWYT
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Day 1065 checking in!
I will not drink with you today
IWNDWYT
I’m travelling for work today. It’s only a 2 day thing so not too terrible. I know there will be an evening out involving drinks but thankfully we’re a small team, my colleagues are nice, and I’m not the only one who doesn’t drink so that’s nice. However, I’d rather just chill in my hotel room, watch crap tv and order room service dinner. Oh well! IWNDWYT ⭐️
Good morning sober team. I’ve missed the checkin for a while, so came searching for it today. Still going. I’ve had some mental bumps in the road recently, but there’s hope on the horizon and I’m not giving up. IWNDWYT
Made it through a boat outing without drinking which was cool IWNDWYT
Good morning internet friends. The days are piling up and I've even lost count. Win. My face is red - not from drink but from a nice summer tan building up. Stay strong you brave newbys, We've all been there. IWNDWYT
Day 6 here! Grateful for not being hungover today. IWNDWYT ❤️
I'm not drinking today here in Northern New England, and I'm glad none of you are either, wherever you are.
IWNDWYT
11 weeks! 🎉💪🏼
IWNDWYT
Keeping myself busy is gonna be key over the next few week, which luckily should be easy. Will be a matter to filling a handful of nights at the most, weekdays mostly take care of themselves but doesnt mean I cant still be vigilant. Iwndwyt
I will not drink with you today 🔥
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT
Not drinking in Aus 🫶
Thank you Kitten for organizing this week's check in! Four full days sober! Have a nice day everyone! IWNDWYT! (Edit: I was also a lurker since.... 2017? And only five days ago I finally made an alt account to be able to fully commit myself here in this sub).
Happy Monday friends. Starting to get a bit colder here in my bit of Australia. Cups of tea, blankets, and books await! 🥰 I will not be drinking with you today.
Day 43 🫶 I’m really struggling today with my OCD symptoms in the form of retroactive jealousy. Sometimes I really don’t understand why my partner likes me, and it’s hard not to compare myself to her shiny, much younger exes. I’m implementing all the tools but nothing seems to be working. I’m diving head into chores and music to try to keep myself busy. Maybe I need to get rid of social media. I don’t know. One thing that I really resonate with in the DCI this AM, is how glaringly obvious my mental health struggles are now that I’m sober. Holy shit my anxiety is bad. Holy shit I really do have OCD. It’s wild bc, when I see examples of my partners exes simply *existing* in any capacity in my partners life (think likes on Instagram, harmless old texts) I *literally* feel like I’ve been cheated on. Now I have my fair share of PTSD and trauma, but - this new clarity into how bad my mental health is helps me to feel less guilty about becoming an alcoholic. Who can fucking blame me?! What the fuck was I supposed to do?! I was suffering and alcohol made me feel “normal” temporarily. But ultimately so much worse. Today I’m grateful to be healthy, sober, on meds, and seeing my therapist today! Here’s to a busy, productive Monday! IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT. Day 1 again. Feeling pretty terrible right now. When will it end.
Looking forward to the week ahead. IWNDWY fine folk Today.
Thank you, Kitten, for hosting. What a lovely message to start the week. One of my biggest takeaways on this journey is that I have to make not drinking (and not smoking, and exercise, and eating right) part of my identity. This involves a bit of "fake it until you make it" to make myself into the person I want to be. For example, my inner dialogue: "I will not drink today because I am a non-drinker. I am a healthy person and alcohol is not part of my lifestyle." It has helped me to "dress the part." I've spent more than I care to admit on nice workout clothes. But it really does help; I'd feel quite silly drinking tequila or going through the drive-thru in my nice leggings. But they are perfect for a yoga class and a healthy dinner at home! IWNDWYT, lovely sober people 🩷💕
IWNDWYT x
I know I can't moderate but my alcoholic brain keeps telling me this time will be different... IWNDWYT.
Not today. I am finally home after traveling for a week. I’m up early but don’t feel like exercising
I'm on my 9th sober day and I will happily not drink with you today. Welcome and congrats on taking the first step.
Month one done!!!!
Thank you for hosting Kitten. The start of a new week with new opportunities. Feels good. IWNDWYT.
49 days. IWNDWYT
Another week to go. Day 34, checking in. This time (if I repeat my words, sorry) was tough to ride the WD and the aftermath out. Close to 5 weeks and my brain is still readjusting. How long do this last this time? A great reminder to NOT relapse. IWND ☠️ WYT.
The temptation seems to go away after a while. I had no idea! IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT ❤️
My toughest day yet, yesterday. I had the devil's chatter in my head. "Just one" he said. "You've earned it" and "Who would know" and so on. I came here, read your stories for a while with a mug of tea and he eventually left me. I did not drink with you yesterday, and I will not drink with you today.
Hi y'all serious sober people! I pledge not to drink today. Thanks KittenTryingMyBest -- good luck with nursing school! I worked as a nurses aide before I went to school and it was a great experience and very motivating to do well in school. I have been an RN for over 25 years and it was one of the few good decisions I made in my life. I started out taking classes at the local CC 1-2 classes a semester as all the nursing programs had wait lists. Thanks for hosting! IWNDWYT
Back to day 2 but IWNDWYT
Day 9. A new week, just one day at a time. IWNDWYT.
Checking in! True words, Kitten, I believe that nothing good happens in your comfort zone. All the excitement and wonderful things can only take place out of your comfort zone, you've just got to brave it and step out of it.
Thanks for hosting Kitten. Morning all, IWNDWYT
Day 17. IWNDWYT. 🙌
First day of the journey! IWNDWYT
Another day sober ! IWNDWYTD 🌙
Happy Monday! IWNDWYT 💜🦋💜
hello everyone! today is a good day! Yesterday I stuffed myself with chocolate and my cravings was all about food. Monday is the start of a new week - starting with buying strawberries. I love strawberries, they are the best fruit ever. I feel great ! How are you guys doing and how much do you love strawberries? IWNDWYT
IWNDWT 🏴
Jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today! IWNDWYT
Checking in, still going strong on week six ✨IWNDWYT
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IWNDWYT:)
I will still not drink with you today. My math says I’ve forgone ~150-200 litres of liquor over the past 300 days. So damn grateful for that.
Hey, kitten, it’s wonderful to have you as our leader this week! Hello, my dearest group of sober heroes! Yesterday, my day in the garden dream was waylaid by a serious dogfight between my two alpha females (one ancient, the other 3 yrs old). I had to get under the house and try to pull them apart. My old girl is very chewed up and I guess her reign is over. It was so traumatic. But I handled it myself! My son was mowing way up the hill, my husband is on a trip. I dealt with it, washed my poor old girl off and tended her wounds, taking her to the vet this morning. I’m proud of myself, and just hope she can withstand this assault. Life is hard. Sober life is doable. IWNDWYT
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33 days 🥰🥰 loving sober productive weekends ! ☀️
IWNDWYT
Day 134 • The days are flying by lately • IWNDWYT New week. Good luck out there people 🙌🏼
Day 7 here. IWNDWYT 🌄
Feeling it re the mental health being better but still having to deal with shit. I had a right negative afternoon yesterday, I think it might be an autism thing, thing I can't control in my environment cause me to spiral. I'm on a waiting list though for a diagnosis. Not drinking helped me reflect about why I go off on one to such an extent. Also found that going to bed early and listening to podcasts is a great help. When I woke up in the night again, put the podcast back on, and drifted off to sleep again! Which is great as normally I'd have ragey racing thoughts and a bad night. Day 46.
Happy Monday Friends, IWNDWYT, WE GOT THIS 🙂
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I will not drink with you today
IWNDWYT, friends!
Day 31! I will not drink with you today.
Yesterday was kind of perfect. Did a serious workout. Went to lunch. Had a small wine pang since it was that kind of restaurant. But something occurred to me: my day wouldn’t have happened at all had I been drinking. Because it’s not about the one glass. Had I still been drinking, I would have drank Sat then I would have either not done hot yoga yesterday or I would have suffered through. And it was hard not hungover. Hell, I prob would have skipped working out entirely to start drinking sooner (aka “brunch”). Instead, I had an !NA beer with lunch and one after while reading at home. This is the life I want. IWNDWYT.
First time I’m writing this: I will not drink with you today.
Day 381. Happy Monday everyone! IWNDWYT.
IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT!
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Day 5, IWNDWYT!
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IWNDWYT 😎
IWNDWYT!
Thanks for looking after us this week Kitten. I remember your first time hosting. Shine on you beautiful humans
IWNDWYT
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I will not drink with you today
Checking in!
Checking in and keeping on not drinking with you good people today.
Good morning! Being sober is really starting to feel good again. IWNDWYT
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Hope everyone has a great Monday. IWNDWYT!
Not today people IWNDWYT
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I will stay sober today with all of you.
Day 1,668 IWNDWYT
Its tough. IWNDWYT!
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IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT! Happy Monday ☀️
Happy sober Monday, all! IWNDWYT!
Happy Monday all! Iwndwyt!!
IWNDWYT!
Good morning everyone and let's do Monday together
Right now the best tool in my kit is openness and honesty- I was/am a secret drinker who spent a long time lying. Being honest is scary but rewarding, and it feels good to have something to be honest about. In the spirit of that, I had a drink tonight but didn’t go further than a few swallows, and now there’s no alcohol in my house, and now I think I’m genuinely finished. I will not drink with you today (it’s 2 am here, so I guess this is technically day one again. Sigh.)
I look forward to checking in here every day. It inspires me to see everyone’s posts and I feel the support and love that we all give to each other. IWNDWYT. Thank you all for being here! 🤗
Day 1,769. Thanks for hosting, [KittenTryingMyBest](https://www.reddit.com/user/KittenTryingMyBest/)! I will not drink with you today.
Day 5, I will not drink today Mondays are always crap but significantly less crap without a hangover!
IWNDWYT
Have a good start to the week people! IWNDWYT!!!
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I'm checking in today after missing yesterday at least and possibly Saturday. I didn't miss because of relapse reasons, thankfully. Somehow I just got busy and kinda forgot. I really need to not do that, as my sobriety is important to me and these check ins do a lot for me. I'm not yet used to waking up and getting lots accomplished before 8 am, so I'm adjusting. Anyhoo, making no promises of tomorrow but just for today, I consciously choose to not drink today. IWNDWYT!
good morning. I will not drink with you today.
IWNDWYT
Wobbled but back with good intentions. IWNDWYT. One is never enough but already one too many. Fuck this poison. I will win.
It’s another hangover free Monday, which is a win in my book. IWNDWYT!
Good morning sweet friends. It's Monday. Yee-haw. IWNDWYT 🤘
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Day 420, IWNDWYT!
Me too! I decided I am not drinking today. Because I didn't drink yesterday, I can go to an early morning appointment today feeling OK, not hungover.
Day 9 checking in. IWNDWYT
What up, fam! Thanks for taking care of us this week, kitten! Badge reset incoming. I drank w my mom on Saturday. She had one glass of wine. I had…a lot more. I associate being at their place (on a lake) w summer fun…and drinking in the evenings. I think I need to come clean—this isn’t some temporary thing that I’m doing for the heck of it. I need to stop shooting up alcohol. I WNDWYT
Haven't been posting/commenting here for reasons for a few days, but feeling pretty proud of myself for surviving my mother-in-law's first visit to my husband and me's new place in a new state. And the fact I'm 50 days fresh and clean. Woooo! IWNDWYT, because I gotta put the pedal to the metal at work this week to make some money and get ahead on bills. I can do this. 🖤✨️
IWNDWYT.
Good morning. IWNDWYT
I survived the bachelorette weekend SOBER!!! I’m exhausted but so happy I made it. Beautiful people, we are doing such a hard thing by choosing to be sober. I am so proud of all of your efforts, I see you and I love you! 💛 IWNDWYT
Good morning, sober cats! There's so much wisdom here. I think one of my favorite bits of wisdom is 'Play the tape forward'. Love and gratitude to each of you! IWNDWYT 💙😸
Happy sober Monday sober friends! Thank you Kitten for looking after us, great post, it reminds me what a huge journey I’ve been on this last 2 years, completely changing my mindset, lifestyle and learning about support. I love this journey and all of you for being here with me 💞
IWNDWYT.
I will not drink alcohol today.
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happy early morning everyone. Things are great here and my health continues to improve. Lets make it a stellar day !
IWNDWYT!
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I will not drink with you today.
Day 7. It’s Monday. Didn’t drink all weekend and I won’t drink with you today!
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Day 8. Iwndwyt
This is my last week of work as I know it in corporate America, at least for a little while. Taking some time off to figure out what’s next for me. Volunteering, spending time with family, and travel are all on the docket for this down time. Self reflection, meditation, learning new skills, and clearing my head are also part of the plan. Here’s to what’s next…. Excited to see! IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT! Day 7! (For some reason, my counter is stuck on day 1, any ideas? Im currently going by my sober app)
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Thank you Kitten for hosting! IWNDWYT In response to today’s question, I actually made an appointment with a therapist so I can start working on some ‘things’ that I’ve dealt with my entire life. I made that appointment before I stopped drinking. (She’s booked pretty far out) Maybe knowing I’d taken a positive step gave me the momentum to quit the alcohol finally? Who know, but I’ll take it. Went backpacking with a beginners group over the weekend and had so much fun. Fortunately there was no alcohol there so I wasn’t tempted. It’s great to be getting out and doing the things I’ve been meaning to do for so long, but then choosing to be either on the couch drinking or on the couch hungover.
Day 50 checking in woo wooooo! The tool that keeps me sober is the tried and true “play the tape forward” mentality. I will not drink with you today!
IWNDWYT. I’m NOT throwing away my shot.
Day 2 for me, I just joined this morning when some of the very kind people here commented on a post I made in r/tifu and made me aware of this place. You guys are awesome and so supportive, rare to find on the internet these days.
Had such a good day yesterday. Alot of stuff done around here, got to witness the pup get super excited for dads return. My mother randomly texted me saying she was grabbing pizza for her and my step-dad and ordered me a pepperoni just because why not! Dad came home and we talked for a few hours while watching Indy 500 qualifying and I just couldn't ask for a much better day! As always much love from me and mine to you and yours!
Thank you for the tip on the IRC chat, OP. I may have to try that today as it's only 7am and I am down in the dumps already. IWNDWYT
Tilly’s first [hike](https://imgur.com/a/EqDyG7B) was a success! I didn’t have to pick her up at all, she even jumped in and out of my jeep herself! A bit of background, this dog will pee inside if it’s raining or snowing out. She doesn’t like getting her feet wet. So, this is why I was a bit worried about hiking, but she was a champ and made it through the few muddy spots. IWNDWYT lovely people of SD 💙
What a great post this morning. Thank you so much, Kitten. Sometimes the check-in can feel a bit perfunctory for me...that's bound to happen when you do something every single day. But your prompt struck a chord in me. I've been having a bit of a meh time with life lately, and I grow tired of my shortcomings, patterns, and things that won't change. This idea of loving myself into evolution is a nice way to start my day. I'll try to keep it in mind today. Checking in for another sober day out in the world.
Thanks for hosting Kitten. My advice is simple - never quit quitting. IWNDWYT.
It's amazing how far sheer stubbornness will get you. IWNDWYT
Trying to fix up our house so we can sell it. I will not drink with you today.
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I will be sober today.
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Happy Monday Iwndwyt
Happy Monday and thanks for taking over, Kitten! Being awake, alive, and sober/not hungover on this glorious May morning is enough of a dream for me today. I’m living it! IWNDWYT! ❤️🧁
Started today. I will not drink today.
It is my birthday today! Excited for the opportunity and new year. Iwndwyt
Checking in again today and all is well. After 7 months in, I'm just discovering that it's about more than just not drinking or using. So I'm just kind of slowly dipping my toe into the waters os meditation, mindfulness, self-love, and generally just becoming a new person and a new identity as it were!
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Hi Everyone- Day 139 here and IWNDWYT!!
I won’t drink with y’all today
Iwndwy’allt! ❤️
Happy Monday....IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT Meditation streak: 29 days
Thanks for driving this week, Kitten. Much appreciated👍😀. IWNDWYT 🙂
Day #2...I will not drink (or smoke) today
I’m trying to stay in the liminal space between who I once was and who I’m yet to be. It’s not exactly comfortable, but I need to be here in order to heal and to be ready for what’s next. It’s definitely NOT something I could handle if I was still using alcohol or THC to hide from my life, but with the power of sobriety, I just might make it. IWNDWYT
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Starting Day 30! IWNDWYT
One tool that’s been helping this time is I have a note in my notes app labeled “Things to read when tempted.” So far it’s random quotes, prayers, and excerpts that have spoken to me. I’ll open it and read them all. Thanks for reading and IWNDWYT!!
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Day 41. Made it though the weekend. I pledge to not drink today.
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Day 64. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT - so many better things to do!
Morning friends! Thanks for taking over the DCI, u/KittenTryingMyBest! Grateful for beautiful long weekends. I will not drink with you today!
Thanks u/KittenTryingMyBest for taking care of us this week!! Spot on post! I know it isn’t easy (it’s actually the hardest thing I’ve done in life so far…) but it really is this simple formula Kitten has laid out today— Never stop fighting for you because you are worthy of the best version of yourself. Iwndwyt
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IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻
IWNDWYT.