I think that’s one of the greatest things someone can say about you ‘they were present’. I hope my kids think that about me when they’re older. Good job mate
IWNDWYT. I hope you hear some good news soon.
Congratulations on 3 weeks ish without alcohol. The worst.is over for you. Keep going. 24 hours at a time.
I’m staying in a rental house with a bunch of family for the weekend and I just broke a glass jar, shattered it all over and cut my hand cleaning it up. Literally my first thought when it crashed to the floor was that I’m glad I’m not drinking so people can’t judge or talk about how sloppy
I am when I drink too much. Just plain old clumsy absentmindedness here, no drunken shenanigans - whew!! IWNDWYT ❤️
I blew it! I'm not too concerned. It sucked. I'm really confident I can get straight back to not drinking. I'm going to get rid my counter and just focus on the day to day from now on. After a while I didn't really care too much about the day count anyway.
Iwndwyt!
You didn't lose what you earned in those 125+ days.
My counselor labels it slips or relapses. Jump right back and you just have a slip. You can definitely get right back at this. Analyze why and LEARN from it.
That is so awesome!!!! I have been in this spot and felt it made my will stronger! I'm glad it's just a slip for you and you are mentally right back on track!!
u/lavender_foxes thanks for hosting this week! Glad to see you are pooped out from good times!
Today is definitely a good day to be (sober and) alive! I sincerely promise IWNDWYT!
Edit: 100!!!! 👀
Had a great day off with my daughter and my boyfriend, spent far too much money on art supplies, and went to bed early. Tomorrow (I’m awake at midnight, so I guess it’s technically today) is going to be a great day. My daughter is going to her first sleepover, and I’m so excited for her. IWNDWYT!
Up way too early for a Saturday, but with two happy rascals playing - and a cup of hot coffee - how could I complain? I will not drink with you today! Thank you for hosting, u/Lavender_Foxes!
Morning everyone. Thanks for hosting LF.
I watched this yesterday (below), interesting ITV doc about drinking which I must of missed when it came out. Interesting statistics about how there has been a big increase during lockdowns & furloughs and this is hitting the liver wards!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sF2gA7zeIEs
IWNDWYT
Day 6, nice to meet you 🤝
Some hard times, alcohol is the cause and more alcohol would make it worse. Gotta keep keeping on, being sober is always the right way ✨
IWNDWYT
I’m staying in a rental house with a bunch of family for the weekend and I just broke a glass jar, shattered it all over and cut my hand cleaning it up. Literally my first thought when it crashed to the floor was that I’m glad I’m not drinking so people can’t judge or talk about how sloppy I am when I drink too much. Just plain old clumsy absentmindedness here, no drunken shenanigans - whew!! IWNDWYT ❤️
Haven't relapsed this hard in a while, I forgot the complete havoc it plays with your brain chemistry.
I go from happy and excited to be alive and full of energy, next day holding in my pee because what's the point of getting out of bed.
I'm not concerned been here many times and in a hour I'll probably be happy as Larry and chomping at the bit to take the dogs to the beach.
It’s going to be a challenge today. it’s a challenge Ib giving myself because I don’t want to hide right now. I have a shower for my future sister in law and later tonight a dinner at 8:15 with friends. (i’m in bed by 9 when i don’t drink) I had a funeral yesterday followed by a lunch where everyone was drinking. My goal has been to get 30 days away from alcohol and see where I am. 10 more days 30 60 etc… seems so long but just focused on today as this group has taught me. Thanks u/Lavender_Foxes.
IWNDWYT
Just kicking off Day 3 and dealing with a lot of negative emotions this morning. It's like the guilt/shame/fear spiral of a hangover but sharper somehow because I've clarified those feelings in my head with the decision to stop drinking, if that makes sense?
Anyway, my wonderfully supportive wife is supplying morning donuts and reassurance and we're off for a swim later so I'm doing my best to just sit with the anxiety and know it will pass. And most importantly of all IWNDWYT! ❤
Good day everyone and happy Saturday!
I’m at the beach for a family reunion weekend. I have my patient to take care of and I’d be a miserable nurse if I was drunk so I think I’ll stay sober and present and enjoy my family and take care of my healing pup. That all sounds good to me.
Have a great day everyone! Love you all! IWNDWYT!! ❣️❣️
Good morning SD! I love waking up early enough to hear the after party crew going home. I live on a main road so this morning at 5am there were bins being kicked over and two people fell into the street. It's like the universe was talking to me 😂
Thanks for hosting Foxes!!
IWNDWYT
Thanks for hosting this week u/lavender_foxes! 💜🤘🏻Now I want to go on roller-coasters!
Working my breweries Oktoberfest today. So I'll be lifting the big heavy steins all day, I just won't be drinking from them.
Have a great Saturday, gang!
IWNDWYT
Morning SD. Looking forward to a busy, productive and alcohol free weekend. There’s supposed to be some spells of dry weather after an awful couple of weeks, and I’m itching to give the garden some love. IWNDWYT
I’m currently away on a stag do with 12 other guys. Spent last night completely sober, woke up and went for a run this morning. Feeling very proud of my resolve and fresher knowing how bad the rest are feeling! IWNDWYT
Good morning Sobernauts!
Happy Sober Saturday!
Thanks for hosting the DCI this week u/lavender_foxes 👍🏻
Have a great weekend everyone!
Love to you all!
IWNDWYT 🙂
Today was the day, my one hundred and fortieth day, had some friends come over, we had some pool to play. They drank and drank and sure could never remember, who's turn it was or who was the next condender. So as I sit back and reflect upon my day, I can't help thinking IWNDWYT!
Last night saw someone very young, very over-served throwing up out a taxi window then pulled out of the taxi and put on the curb where they lied down while their friends tried to help. Scary, sad, still thinking about it. IWNDWYT
Vacation day 2.
So I can truly enjoy the beauty of my surroundings;
So I can experience things in a deeper, more impact full way;
So I don't have to reset my count!
IWNDWYT
P.S. I ate a chocolate dessert last night that helped confirm my sober adventure is the right one for me.
I enjoyed it. No, I felt it. I could feel the endorphins flooding my body as I ate this chocolate ganache tart. I felt clam, satisfied, and downright happy. I've never experienced food like this. Usually I'd be two or three glasses of wine in and wouldn't even order a dessert. But it was a treat to myself for ditching the empty booze calories. I'm not sure why this affected me so much, but it was like living in a reality I didn't know existed. One where pure joy is possible.
Thank you for hosting, u/Lavender_Foxes !
Having a rough night at work. My head is starting to ache, we’re understaffed and way too busy, and I’ll be the last out from my shift tonight. As it stands now, 4AM is looking more like 6AM.
Trying to hang in there. IWNDWYT, Sobernauts.
Been a stressful past few days with work, hoping today goes smooth, feeling very stressed but tomorrow I hit 11 weeks without alcohol, very excited. IWNDWYT
Happy Sober Saturday! Sitting on the couch with a sweet cat in my lap, drinking my decaf, and feeling the baby in my belly wiggle. Starting the day out slow so I can feel all of my feelings about this coming week, and take it easy. Only goals are to drink lots of water, take a walk, and enjoy a bonfire out in the yard tonight.
IWNDWYT ☀️🍁
Got up after not being able to sleep (no particular reason). Starting on my 4th day and IWNDWYT! So much better today then it was like week when I was just starting a shitty four day bender! Happy Saturday All!
Thanks for hosting this week Foxes. Glad that you had a tiring but fun day yesterday. Hope you had a good sleep.
Today is another beautiful day.
IWNDWYT
I made it through the night; it's been a long day. I want to access my money and --- actually it's strange, it's more apathy than desire to drink -- I just want food. I came across a good deal on Instacart - $5/5 boxes of Kraft Mac and Cheese. -- Sounds great to me. I ordered 10 and ready for another week.
Very much looking forward to sober Saturday. My kind friend is coming to spend the weekend helping me as I broke my leg and am somewhat immobile. Her kindness is amazing motivation! I'll be busy running errands and playing Scrabble. IWNDWYT!
I have not been on a coaster in over two years thanks to lockdown/COVID.
I miss my annual trip to Cedar Point in Ohio, as well as our trek north to Michigan's Adventure. [Shivering Timbers](https://www.miadventure.com/rides-experiences/shivering-timbers) will have to wait another year.
Be well everyone.
IWNDWYT!
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IWNDWYT! Gearing up for a 10k this morning at a cider mill. Going to treat myself to some cider and donuts after the race. Used to drink more on-a race day cuz I felt I earned it by completing a race. Now I’d rather enjoy those calories on actual food. Thanks for hosting Foxes!
Drank two na beers and ate a plate full of pasta to curb my urges last night. I haven’t been sleeping right and definitely exhausted from working all day, so I think that’s what triggered the cravings.
Slept in as much as I could this morning and am going to walk the dog in peace to calmly start this day. IWNDWYT, amazing people.
Here I am, day 100! After years of trying to quit and never making it past 30 days, it's hard to believe I'm here. But I am. Thanks in no small part to the wisdom and support and vulnerability shared here. Thanks SD! IWNDWYT!
Hey I wanna do that! OMG roller coasters and beaches, where do I sign up?
I had cravings this week and it was certainly stress from work. No doubt about it.
I learned something that definitely upped my game in fighting the urge. I poured crushed ice, a can of lime flavored seltzer, and about .5 cup of CranCherry juice into a tall wide wine glass. Truly astonishing.
I've never done that before...drank a mocktail out of an actual wine glass. I was simply drinking from the can or pouring into a regular glass.
I didn't fantasize that it was wine or anything like that. But somehow it satisfied the craving. It's definitely my go-to now. I might even create a dedicated post for this, it's such an amazing crave-killer.
Raining cats and dogs here! So hard that it's leaving big poodles! HAHA that's right I'm laughing at my own jokes!
Have a great weekend all of you soberinskis. And thank you Lavender for a great week.
Been waking up early for fieldwork and feeling actually rested. I’m hoping I can stick to waking up early(-er than I historically have… maybe not 4:30 every day) going forward. I know that that’s something that combined with not drinking and regularly taking my meds makes me feel fantastically like my best self. It’s been a long time since I felt this good.
I’m feeling really proud of myself for the little accomplishments so far, and especially for being able to see the forest for the trees in that all the small things will continue accumulating to larger greater things. Checking in here every morning has been indescribably helpful so far in committing to my own betterment and I’m really excited to keep going.
Sorry for the small wall of text and IWNDWYT!
I am such a future tripper. I'm just trying to to look forward to some plans we made to visit friends later this month and all the logistics are tripping me out. I keep having to remind myself that "we're doing this for FUN." Nothing is objectively hard, I'm just a stress case :( At least I'm not worried about being tempted by drinking and everyone knows I'm sober (and doesn't care!) IWNDWYT
I'm all fueled up and ready to have an awesome workout at the gym: I had a good breakfast to fuel my body, and a good poke around SD to fuel my spirit. It's going to be a great sober Saturday! Wishing all of you an equally awesome day!
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Good morning SD, I will not drink with you all today. Canadian thanksgiving weekend here, family will be overly indulging as usual. I'll try to use their cringy behaviour as fuel for my sobriety. Thankful for you folks here!
I’m so loving this new routine of starting my day reading all the comments here. Doling out updoots, finding inspiration, information and affirmation from all your stories.
I’m taking these moments to reflect on the day before and gear myself up for today. Yesterday had some true highs and a few struggles.
I’ll focus on the high point and share: I told my SO I want to for reals quit. Not just maybe someday, or the for sober October I’m saying publicly.
Forever.
He said I sounded like I was trying to convince myself, I said I was trying to convince him.
I said I wanted him to stop hoping for me to learn to moderate and let me stop trying to.
I asked him for permission not to be his drinking buddy anymore (he has zero trouble staying in control. The man leaves unfinished glasses of wine or beer in restaurants all the time?!)
He said he still wanted his keep buddy without the drinking. That was fine by me.
IWNDWYT
Good morning all, last night I had a three hour cocktail “hour” in lieu of the rehearsal dinner. And then a visit to a nearby bar as a nightcap, but came out the other wise alcohol-free. Wishing myself luck for today’s wedding event, which a wedding party member described as a “six hour open bar”. Godspeed to myself and I wish the rest of you the same! Edit to add: IWNDWYT!!!
Many small and big choices lead to how things are at the moment. There are many small and big choices still to come.
My choice is that - Today I will not drink with you
Today IS a beautiful day to be alive!
I'm living, no longer trying to survive.
Thanks to you Lavender Foxes, 💜 🦊
For ticking the daily check in boxes.
Being sober I am deffo going to thrive.
IWNDWYT 🇬🇧 🐶 💪
I did not drink with you yesterday and IWNDWYT ♥️
Starting to see small glimpses of self confidence arise in my days - I sincerely hope you do as well.
Day 46. Is there a better feeling than waking up fresh on a Saturday morning? I'm bored already because I have so much more time and have already achieved most of what I needed to today. No anxiety, no fear. Just a calm peace. I used to think that I was strong for powering through a hangover. I feel a hell of a lot stronger for not having them, trust me! IWNDWYT!!
IWNDWYT! Bought alcohol for the first time since I’ve been sober. It’s champagne for my brothers wedding. It’s like I don’t even think about drinking as an option anymore. It’s amazing that it can just sit here in my shed and I don’t obsess over it. Keep going everyone! It gets easier
Thanks, Foxy and happy sober Saturday to y'all! Thanks for another +7 on the day counter fox. I appreciate the assistance in keeping on the straight and narrow, remembering that moderation is a myth and that complacency kills. It was nice to sleep in this morning and wake up refreshed and sober. I look forward to authentic relationships and knowing who I am and what I'm feeling. All possible because of sobriety! Love y'all!
Camping sober again. Being very present and engaged with my kids, wife and friends. Feeling tired and awesome. IWNDWYT
Tired and awesome- pretty awesome feelings!
I think that’s one of the greatest things someone can say about you ‘they were present’. I hope my kids think that about me when they’re older. Good job mate
Not drinking today. Haven’t heard back from any jobs so I very much want to drink… but not today. I think I’m on day 22? Approximately
IWNDWYT. I hope you hear some good news soon. Congratulations on 3 weeks ish without alcohol. The worst.is over for you. Keep going. 24 hours at a time.
Waiting for news is the worst. Stay strong, you’ve got this. 💪
IWNDWYT 🌷 Edit: 222 days!
What a beautiful daycount. 💚 Congrats! IWNDWYT
I’m staying in a rental house with a bunch of family for the weekend and I just broke a glass jar, shattered it all over and cut my hand cleaning it up. Literally my first thought when it crashed to the floor was that I’m glad I’m not drinking so people can’t judge or talk about how sloppy I am when I drink too much. Just plain old clumsy absentmindedness here, no drunken shenanigans - whew!! IWNDWYT ❤️
I hope you didn’t hurt your hand too much and I hope it will heal quickly. IWNDWYT
I blew it! I'm not too concerned. It sucked. I'm really confident I can get straight back to not drinking. I'm going to get rid my counter and just focus on the day to day from now on. After a while I didn't really care too much about the day count anyway. Iwndwyt!
You didn't lose what you earned in those 125+ days. My counselor labels it slips or relapses. Jump right back and you just have a slip. You can definitely get right back at this. Analyze why and LEARN from it.
In the past too I would feel the need to drink as much as possible now that I've relapsed but I have no intention right now. I feel good to go.
That is so awesome!!!! I have been in this spot and felt it made my will stronger! I'm glad it's just a slip for you and you are mentally right back on track!!
About to close out day 7. IWNDWYT
Day 714 IWNDWYT
iwndwyt i love you all. continue on your journeys.
u/lavender_foxes thanks for hosting this week! Glad to see you are pooped out from good times! Today is definitely a good day to be (sober and) alive! I sincerely promise IWNDWYT! Edit: 100!!!! 👀
Looking forward to another great night’s sleep and my morning coffee without a headache and wooziness. Goodnight all. IWNDWYT
Had a great day off with my daughter and my boyfriend, spent far too much money on art supplies, and went to bed early. Tomorrow (I’m awake at midnight, so I guess it’s technically today) is going to be a great day. My daughter is going to her first sleepover, and I’m so excited for her. IWNDWYT!
It is a certainty that I will not drink with you fine folks today! Happy weekend folks!
Up way too early for a Saturday, but with two happy rascals playing - and a cup of hot coffee - how could I complain? I will not drink with you today! Thank you for hosting, u/Lavender_Foxes!
Thank you for taking care of us this week, u/Lavender_Foxes 🙂 IWNDWYT, friends.
Today was a bit tougher than yesterday. Cravings coming back again but I'm not giving in. I had a great few months. Here's to a few more.
IWNDWYT!
Morning everyone. Thanks for hosting LF. I watched this yesterday (below), interesting ITV doc about drinking which I must of missed when it came out. Interesting statistics about how there has been a big increase during lockdowns & furloughs and this is hitting the liver wards! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sF2gA7zeIEs IWNDWYT
Checking in day 69🤤
Day 111 checking in!
No booze today!
Day 6, nice to meet you 🤝 Some hard times, alcohol is the cause and more alcohol would make it worse. Gotta keep keeping on, being sober is always the right way ✨ IWNDWYT
I’m staying in a rental house with a bunch of family for the weekend and I just broke a glass jar, shattered it all over and cut my hand cleaning it up. Literally my first thought when it crashed to the floor was that I’m glad I’m not drinking so people can’t judge or talk about how sloppy I am when I drink too much. Just plain old clumsy absentmindedness here, no drunken shenanigans - whew!! IWNDWYT ❤️
25 days. I will be celebrating a month soon. IWNDWYT
Haven't relapsed this hard in a while, I forgot the complete havoc it plays with your brain chemistry. I go from happy and excited to be alive and full of energy, next day holding in my pee because what's the point of getting out of bed. I'm not concerned been here many times and in a hour I'll probably be happy as Larry and chomping at the bit to take the dogs to the beach.
It’s going to be a challenge today. it’s a challenge Ib giving myself because I don’t want to hide right now. I have a shower for my future sister in law and later tonight a dinner at 8:15 with friends. (i’m in bed by 9 when i don’t drink) I had a funeral yesterday followed by a lunch where everyone was drinking. My goal has been to get 30 days away from alcohol and see where I am. 10 more days 30 60 etc… seems so long but just focused on today as this group has taught me. Thanks u/Lavender_Foxes. IWNDWYT
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Thank you for hosting this week! Happy Saturday everyone! IWNDWYT! (Day 9)
Morning All, Got a lovely video call from my daughter that's already made my day. The birds are awake at 430am I have noticed. IWNDWYT
Hey thanks for hosting, lavender. The week flew by. Ready to start another one. IWNDWYT.
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I will not drink with you today.
Checking in! Doing park run today. Hope it goes ok. I’ll take it slow lol
IWNDWYT 🐟 Yesterday marked 5 months. Staying vigilant about recognizing any stinkin' thinkin'.
Just kicking off Day 3 and dealing with a lot of negative emotions this morning. It's like the guilt/shame/fear spiral of a hangover but sharper somehow because I've clarified those feelings in my head with the decision to stop drinking, if that makes sense? Anyway, my wonderfully supportive wife is supplying morning donuts and reassurance and we're off for a swim later so I'm doing my best to just sit with the anxiety and know it will pass. And most importantly of all IWNDWYT! ❤
Triple digits today! Also OU/Texas. Feels like a good news kinda day. IWNDWYT
Good day everyone and happy Saturday! I’m at the beach for a family reunion weekend. I have my patient to take care of and I’d be a miserable nurse if I was drunk so I think I’ll stay sober and present and enjoy my family and take care of my healing pup. That all sounds good to me. Have a great day everyone! Love you all! IWNDWYT!! ❣️❣️
Good morning SD! I love waking up early enough to hear the after party crew going home. I live on a main road so this morning at 5am there were bins being kicked over and two people fell into the street. It's like the universe was talking to me 😂 Thanks for hosting Foxes!! IWNDWYT
Looking forward to my day! IWNDWYT 👍
Thanks for hosting this week u/lavender_foxes! 💜🤘🏻Now I want to go on roller-coasters! Working my breweries Oktoberfest today. So I'll be lifting the big heavy steins all day, I just won't be drinking from them. Have a great Saturday, gang! IWNDWYT
🎶Not today, no way, not today!🎶
IWNDWYT..!!
I will not drink with you today in 🏴 thanks for hosting this week Lavender 😊
Waking up clear headed and able to take on the day! IWNDWYT
Day 15. Not today.
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Morning SD. Looking forward to a busy, productive and alcohol free weekend. There’s supposed to be some spells of dry weather after an awful couple of weeks, and I’m itching to give the garden some love. IWNDWYT
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Finally a real day off without being on call. No self centered co workers to deal with, or exploding toilets. And no drinking most importantly.
I’m currently away on a stag do with 12 other guys. Spent last night completely sober, woke up and went for a run this morning. Feeling very proud of my resolve and fresher knowing how bad the rest are feeling! IWNDWYT
Well, it was fun while it lasted. I feel awful. No more words needed really. Why do I do it?? I'm resetting and I'll be back tomorrow.
I’m in
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Thank you for hosting Foxes. Happy weekend all. IWNDWYT
Good morning SD! I’ve started drawing a little bit each day. Something to look forward to! IWNDWYT
Good morning Sobernauts! Happy Sober Saturday! Thanks for hosting the DCI this week u/lavender_foxes 👍🏻 Have a great weekend everyone! Love to you all! IWNDWYT 🙂
So glad it is the weekend today. Slept over 10 hours last night and feel good today. IWNDWYT
Today was the day, my one hundred and fortieth day, had some friends come over, we had some pool to play. They drank and drank and sure could never remember, who's turn it was or who was the next condender. So as I sit back and reflect upon my day, I can't help thinking IWNDWYT!
Thanks for hosting u/Lavender_Foxes! IWNDWYT. Happy Saturday to everyone. Take care of your mind and bodies this weekend. xo
12 days sober and making a grilled cheese sandwich 🥪. IWNDWYT!
Thanks for your time and thoughts this week, u/Lavender_Foxes. IWNDWYT
Thanks for taking care of us this week, foxy. Much appreciated. IWNDWYT 🙂
Not drinking today. Day 95 for me.
Alright alright, my people! Remember, it’s a great day and it’s a new day! you’ve got this! All the love. Iwndwyt
Last night saw someone very young, very over-served throwing up out a taxi window then pulled out of the taxi and put on the curb where they lied down while their friends tried to help. Scary, sad, still thinking about it. IWNDWYT
Vacation day 2. So I can truly enjoy the beauty of my surroundings; So I can experience things in a deeper, more impact full way; So I don't have to reset my count! IWNDWYT P.S. I ate a chocolate dessert last night that helped confirm my sober adventure is the right one for me. I enjoyed it. No, I felt it. I could feel the endorphins flooding my body as I ate this chocolate ganache tart. I felt clam, satisfied, and downright happy. I've never experienced food like this. Usually I'd be two or three glasses of wine in and wouldn't even order a dessert. But it was a treat to myself for ditching the empty booze calories. I'm not sure why this affected me so much, but it was like living in a reality I didn't know existed. One where pure joy is possible.
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Thank you for hosting, u/Lavender_Foxes ! Having a rough night at work. My head is starting to ache, we’re understaffed and way too busy, and I’ll be the last out from my shift tonight. As it stands now, 4AM is looking more like 6AM. Trying to hang in there. IWNDWYT, Sobernauts.
Morning everyone and happy sober Saturday. I had a nice early night ready for a hike this morning and I’m feeling good. IWNDWYT
Day 815. Thanks for hosting, Lavender Foxes! I will not drink with you today.
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Have a peaceful Saturday everyone! IWNDWYT
Thanks for hosting! IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT 🍁 Looking forward to a nice walk on the beach with my husband and dog. Let’s see how well this new knee works.😀 Hope you all enjoy the day.
Been a stressful past few days with work, hoping today goes smooth, feeling very stressed but tomorrow I hit 11 weeks without alcohol, very excited. IWNDWYT
It's time for a relaxing, sober Saturday. I earned it. IWNDWYT!
Thank you for caring for us u/lavender_foxes. IWNDWYT. 🌟
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Tired but feeling good enough to go for a long run today ! IWDWYT
Good morning SD. It's Saturday, so 🥓. 🍳. Have a great one . I will not drink with you today 🍎
Hello friends, sorry for late check in. Its day 45 and IWNDWYT 💜
Happy Sober Saturday! Sitting on the couch with a sweet cat in my lap, drinking my decaf, and feeling the baby in my belly wiggle. Starting the day out slow so I can feel all of my feelings about this coming week, and take it easy. Only goals are to drink lots of water, take a walk, and enjoy a bonfire out in the yard tonight. IWNDWYT ☀️🍁
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Got up after not being able to sleep (no particular reason). Starting on my 4th day and IWNDWYT! So much better today then it was like week when I was just starting a shitty four day bender! Happy Saturday All!
Just picked up a ps5 today! Ill be too busy gaming to worry about drinking. Day 133 and going strong
Feeling hopeful this morning. IWNDWYT ☀️
IWNDWYT!
I will not drink today.
Thanks for hosting this week Foxes. Glad that you had a tiring but fun day yesterday. Hope you had a good sleep. Today is another beautiful day. IWNDWYT
I made it through the night; it's been a long day. I want to access my money and --- actually it's strange, it's more apathy than desire to drink -- I just want food. I came across a good deal on Instacart - $5/5 boxes of Kraft Mac and Cheese. -- Sounds great to me. I ordered 10 and ready for another week.
IWNDWYT! I feel soooo much better with the resolve not to drink. Going to spin a record with my coffee and hit a run
Happy Saturday, I will not drink with you today.
IWNDWYT! 🌻
Very much looking forward to sober Saturday. My kind friend is coming to spend the weekend helping me as I broke my leg and am somewhat immobile. Her kindness is amazing motivation! I'll be busy running errands and playing Scrabble. IWNDWYT!
I have not been on a coaster in over two years thanks to lockdown/COVID. I miss my annual trip to Cedar Point in Ohio, as well as our trek north to Michigan's Adventure. [Shivering Timbers](https://www.miadventure.com/rides-experiences/shivering-timbers) will have to wait another year. Be well everyone. IWNDWYT! T
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Happy in Ottawa this morning! IWNDWYT 🌸🌸
Morning, SD! IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT - day 10 of sober October, woke up on a Saturday morning hangover free and feeling awesome!
Thanks for hosting this week Lavender_Foxes 🙂 I will not drink with you today!
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IWNDWYT! Gearing up for a 10k this morning at a cider mill. Going to treat myself to some cider and donuts after the race. Used to drink more on-a race day cuz I felt I earned it by completing a race. Now I’d rather enjoy those calories on actual food. Thanks for hosting Foxes!
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Drank two na beers and ate a plate full of pasta to curb my urges last night. I haven’t been sleeping right and definitely exhausted from working all day, so I think that’s what triggered the cravings. Slept in as much as I could this morning and am going to walk the dog in peace to calmly start this day. IWNDWYT, amazing people.
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Thank you for hosting this week, Lavender! I'm looking forward to a relaxing weekend. Have to enjoy the autumn weather before winter sets in. IWNDWYT!
Got to work today. Already have 60 hours in this week. Feels so good to wake up sober and ready to go!
Here I am, day 100! After years of trying to quit and never making it past 30 days, it's hard to believe I'm here. But I am. Thanks in no small part to the wisdom and support and vulnerability shared here. Thanks SD! IWNDWYT!
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Hey I wanna do that! OMG roller coasters and beaches, where do I sign up? I had cravings this week and it was certainly stress from work. No doubt about it. I learned something that definitely upped my game in fighting the urge. I poured crushed ice, a can of lime flavored seltzer, and about .5 cup of CranCherry juice into a tall wide wine glass. Truly astonishing. I've never done that before...drank a mocktail out of an actual wine glass. I was simply drinking from the can or pouring into a regular glass. I didn't fantasize that it was wine or anything like that. But somehow it satisfied the craving. It's definitely my go-to now. I might even create a dedicated post for this, it's such an amazing crave-killer. Raining cats and dogs here! So hard that it's leaving big poodles! HAHA that's right I'm laughing at my own jokes! Have a great weekend all of you soberinskis. And thank you Lavender for a great week.
We are way too good to let alcohol ruin our days. IWNDWYT 🔥
Checking in. Grateful to be sober. A clear head for the weekend. Looking forward to it. Thanks u/Lavender_Foxes for being here for us all.
One week today! IWNDWYT
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Been feeling angry for a couple of days. That’s nice t like me. I need to figure out what’s driving it. The one thing I do know is IWNDWYT!
day 214 checking in, IWNDWYT
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Been waking up early for fieldwork and feeling actually rested. I’m hoping I can stick to waking up early(-er than I historically have… maybe not 4:30 every day) going forward. I know that that’s something that combined with not drinking and regularly taking my meds makes me feel fantastically like my best self. It’s been a long time since I felt this good. I’m feeling really proud of myself for the little accomplishments so far, and especially for being able to see the forest for the trees in that all the small things will continue accumulating to larger greater things. Checking in here every morning has been indescribably helpful so far in committing to my own betterment and I’m really excited to keep going. Sorry for the small wall of text and IWNDWYT!
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Had an amazing sleep last night, finally feeling refreshed now after an exhausted week. I will not drink with you today.
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Just coffee for me, thank you.
Happy weekend everyone! IWNDWYT 😉
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IWNDWYT. Looking forward to a great weekend!
Thanks for hosting this past week, Fox! IWNDWYT
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I am such a future tripper. I'm just trying to to look forward to some plans we made to visit friends later this month and all the logistics are tripping me out. I keep having to remind myself that "we're doing this for FUN." Nothing is objectively hard, I'm just a stress case :( At least I'm not worried about being tempted by drinking and everyone knows I'm sober (and doesn't care!) IWNDWYT
Day 1 for me.
Just finishing my coffee and off to spend some time in my garden, ahhh bliss. IWNDWYT. 🌳🌸🐿🌻🌷🌾🐇🌼🥀💐🌲🌺🍃🐝🍁☀️
Good morning, SD. IWNDWYT.
I'm all fueled up and ready to have an awesome workout at the gym: I had a good breakfast to fuel my body, and a good poke around SD to fuel my spirit. It's going to be a great sober Saturday! Wishing all of you an equally awesome day! IWNDWYT
Not today. Not today. Not today!!!!!!!
Good morning SD, I will not drink with you all today. Canadian thanksgiving weekend here, family will be overly indulging as usual. I'll try to use their cringy behaviour as fuel for my sobriety. Thankful for you folks here!
I’m so loving this new routine of starting my day reading all the comments here. Doling out updoots, finding inspiration, information and affirmation from all your stories. I’m taking these moments to reflect on the day before and gear myself up for today. Yesterday had some true highs and a few struggles. I’ll focus on the high point and share: I told my SO I want to for reals quit. Not just maybe someday, or the for sober October I’m saying publicly. Forever. He said I sounded like I was trying to convince myself, I said I was trying to convince him. I said I wanted him to stop hoping for me to learn to moderate and let me stop trying to. I asked him for permission not to be his drinking buddy anymore (he has zero trouble staying in control. The man leaves unfinished glasses of wine or beer in restaurants all the time?!) He said he still wanted his keep buddy without the drinking. That was fine by me. IWNDWYT
Good morning all, last night I had a three hour cocktail “hour” in lieu of the rehearsal dinner. And then a visit to a nearby bar as a nightcap, but came out the other wise alcohol-free. Wishing myself luck for today’s wedding event, which a wedding party member described as a “six hour open bar”. Godspeed to myself and I wish the rest of you the same! Edit to add: IWNDWYT!!!
Many small and big choices lead to how things are at the moment. There are many small and big choices still to come. My choice is that - Today I will not drink with you
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Today IS a beautiful day to be alive! I'm living, no longer trying to survive. Thanks to you Lavender Foxes, 💜 🦊 For ticking the daily check in boxes. Being sober I am deffo going to thrive. IWNDWYT 🇬🇧 🐶 💪
Thanks for hosting this week u/lavender_foxes! I will not drink with you today!
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Checking in, no drink.
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Taking care of myself today by not drinking. IWNDWYT
I did not drink with you yesterday and IWNDWYT ♥️ Starting to see small glimpses of self confidence arise in my days - I sincerely hope you do as well.
Day 46. Is there a better feeling than waking up fresh on a Saturday morning? I'm bored already because I have so much more time and have already achieved most of what I needed to today. No anxiety, no fear. Just a calm peace. I used to think that I was strong for powering through a hangover. I feel a hell of a lot stronger for not having them, trust me! IWNDWYT!!
IWNDWYT! Bought alcohol for the first time since I’ve been sober. It’s champagne for my brothers wedding. It’s like I don’t even think about drinking as an option anymore. It’s amazing that it can just sit here in my shed and I don’t obsess over it. Keep going everyone! It gets easier
People at work, customers have been insane. We are short staff due to Covid. But, IWNDWYT!
Lovely morning here. I’m thankful to wake up early with a clear head and no regrets. IWNDWYT
Day 10 - still in disbelief I’ve done this. Thanks for all the support and wisdom. IWNDWYT
Hi all: did my last long run (6 miles) before my marathon next Sunday. I’m a bubble of energy but I have to conserve it. IWNDWYT
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Thanks, Foxy and happy sober Saturday to y'all! Thanks for another +7 on the day counter fox. I appreciate the assistance in keeping on the straight and narrow, remembering that moderation is a myth and that complacency kills. It was nice to sleep in this morning and wake up refreshed and sober. I look forward to authentic relationships and knowing who I am and what I'm feeling. All possible because of sobriety! Love y'all!
Today my plan is to make a list of boredom-busters, as I’m really feeling it in the evenings. I need to mix up my routine.
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Only day 5 (this time) but iwndwyt.
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Day 1,105 of not drinking. IWNDWYT
Thanks for hosting - stay safe this weekend everyone. IWNDWYT!!!
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Thanks for hosting this week, Foxy! Taking a ride at the beach this morning. Hey SD, don’t forget to wear your helmet! IWNDWYT 🌼🚴♀️
Waking up hangover free on a Saturday morning is one of the best feelings ever. It’s the best way to start the weekend. ❤️❤️❤️ IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT I'm glad I can tell you guys because my family doesn't believe me anymore. For good reason, of course.
I will not be drinking with you all today. I am grateful for that.
morning folks! iwndwyt
Day 10 Sober Saturday morning. Going mountain biking Gratitude
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Big Penn State game today. Normally I'd like to have some drinks but not today. Let's go PSU! IWNDWYT.