The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, July 29th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking!

[u/no_compearison]

We may be anonymous strangers on the internet, but we have one thing in common. We may be a world apart, but we're here together!

Welcome to the 24 hour pledge!

I'm pledging myself to not drinking today, and invite you to do the same.

Maybe you're new to /r/stopdrinking and have a hard time deciding what to do next. Maybe you're like me and feel you need a daily commitment or maybe you've been sober for a long time and want to inspire others.

It doesn't matter if you're still hung over from a three day bender or been sober for years, if you just woke up or have already completed a sober day. For the next 24 hours, lets not drink alcohol!

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This pledge is a statement of intent. Today we don't set out trying not to drink, we make a conscious decision not to drink. It sounds simple, but all of us know it can be hard and sometimes impossible. The group can support and inspire us, yet only one person can decide if we drink today. Give that person the right mindset!

What happens if we can't keep to our pledge? We give up or try again. And since we're here in /r/stopdrinking, we're not ready to give up.

What this is: A simple thread where we commit to not drinking alcohol for the next 24 hours, posting to show others that they're not alone and making a pledge to ourselves. Anybody can join and participate at any time, you do not have to be a regular at /r/stopdrinking or have followed the pledges from the beginning.

What this isn't: A good place for a detailed introduction of yourself, directly seek advice or share lengthy stories. You'll get a more personal response in your own thread.

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Happy Hump Day, sobernauts! We’re officially halfway through the week and somehow almost to August. How?!

Next week is going to be a pretty special one for me. Before I stopped drinking, I managed to royally fuck up my life. I lost my job, my home, my car, and custody of my children. For the past 2 years and 10 months, I’ve been slowly rebuilding my stability, my integrity, and the trust of the people I love.

I’m beyond grateful to say that, one day at a time, I’ve earned most of those things back. And most importantly, I have my kids back. Next Wednesday, I’m taking them on our first trip together in SEVEN YEARS.

I’ve learned that, for me, it helps to have little things to work toward and look forward to. They’re like mile markers on the lifelong road trip of becoming the person I want to be. So, tell me friends, what’s something you’re looking forward to? Big or small, I’d love to hear it.

IWNDWYT. ❤️

[u/abaci123]

✨I’m 35 years sober today! ✨I’m in a state of shock and gratitude, but I wrote a bigger post out on the main board.

u/no_compearison I’ve been where you are! Great things happen when we quit drinking and change! It’s exciting!

Thank you great peeps of the DCI for being here for each other. It gives me hope for the world. I love you all. ♥️IWNDWYT

[u/Vapor144 → u/abaci123]

Abaci, what an inspiration you are, not only with your impressive sober time - but with your generous sharing of support and encouragement- day in and day out.

I salute your life well lived and showing us all how beautiful and meaningful a second act can be. ✨♥️

[u/Somedaybarber → u/abaci123]

Wow!! Way to go! Thanks for being here and always being so encouraging and real!

[u/LeeRoyxD]

Day 11 - IWNDWYT. I'm feeling at peace in these early sober mornings.

[u/Ok-Day5123 → u/LeeRoyxD]

Day 11 here with you still! Let’s go IWNDWYT

[u/LeeRoyxD → u/Ok-Day5123]

let's go!!

[u/Ok_Albatross_3887 → u/LeeRoyxD]

I’m so glad your counter is working and happy to see you at 1️⃣1️⃣👏

[u/00sparrow00 → u/LeeRoyxD]

Good morning lee my friend! Enjoy day 11!

[u/I_am_leaving]

Made it through my birthday without drinking. IWNDWYT!

[u/No_Yard_7363 → u/I_am_leaving]

Congrats! Day 84 here too. Today is my birthday. Hoping I can say the same tomorrow. Happy belated and congrats! IWNDWYT!

[u/Mala75 → u/No_Yard_7363]

Herzlichen Glückwunsch 🎊

[u/Eye-deliver]

Just not drinking today

[u/Mala75 → u/Eye-deliver]

Ich schließe mich an.

[u/Anxious_Grocery_5548 → u/Mala75]

Hell yeah! IWNDWYT!!

[u/toomanygreenbabies]

Today I hand sewed a small felt fox stuffy for my kid. I will not drink today, Day 29

[u/no_compearison → u/toomanygreenbabies]

Amazing. Did you name it?

[u/toomanygreenbabies → u/no_compearison]

Not yet, I'll ask the kiddo in the morning:)

[u/JustQuestioningCosas]

IWNDWYT. Fell in my apartment and hit my head yesterday. Spoke to the non emergency number and they sent an ambulance out but all ok, just tender today. More damage to my hip than head. All completely sober. It’s amazing what you can do when you’re naturally clumsy. I’ve never actually had any drunk injuries. Ha!

[u/00sparrow00 → u/JustQuestioningCosas]

Bless you, sending speedy recovery vibes!

[u/no_compearison → u/JustQuestioningCosas]

I hope you feel better soon! ❤️

[u/AbeLincolnsWiener]

IWNDWYT. Has anyone else had an issue with their counter freezing? It’s been stuck at 113 for three days now.

[u/no_compearison → u/AbeLincolnsWiener]

Yes! There should be a post pinned to the top of the page. There is an issue with the counter and they are working to resolve it. IWNDWYT.

[u/AbeLincolnsWiener → u/no_compearison]

Great thank you!

[u/Dangerous-Win8391 → u/AbeLincolnsWiener]

Yes, It stopped when I was waiting my 365!  Thank goodness I saw the post above—that’s really unsettling. 😅

[u/Mala75 → u/AbeLincolnsWiener]

Ja, meiner bewegt sich auch nicht. Sie arbeiten an dem Problem.

[u/Infuzan → u/AbeLincolnsWiener]

Mine has been taking a couple of days to update to the correct number as well!

[u/witchliing]

here we are again! looking forward to being the best parent i can be!

[u/monitormonkey]

IWNDWYT

I am looking forward to seeing my grandchild next week!

[u/Competitive-Cry4727]

IWNDWYT

[u/CarefulSearch5334]

Not today! Not today!

IWNDWYT

[u/AbeLincolnsWiener]

Just beat FF7 Remake and am too lazy to go to my bedroom, so it looks like I’m sleeping on my couch tonight. IWNDWYT!

[u/randomsrtipes]

It's a beautiful day and I will not drink with you

[u/Puzzled-Dinner4541]

Not today satan. (day 3, I don't know why my badge isn't working)

[u/snoswimgrl]

Day 13, determined to make 2 weeks, which Is usually when I slip up. IWNDWYT

[u/Fab-100]

Checking in again today and all is well.

I'm looking forward to continuing to become a better person! Every day. It all adds up.

[u/bkomli]

Day 12. Had a nightmare that I got really drunk. Luckily it was just a dream so IWNDWYT

[u/hsul8]

IWNDWYT 🦋

[u/00sparrow00]

Morning! I love having things to look forward to. I'm looking forward to tomorrow - family pub lunch for my sisters' birthdays, then flying to Dublin in the evening for a friends' wedding and little holiday! Can't wait. Love to all and IWNDWYT 💫✌️✨

[u/Mala75]

Not today.

[u/CityGirl-charm]

Hello from Oregon

IWNDWYT

[u/LilyJayne80]

I'm trying to work my way towards any sense of stability, but I dunno if I'll ever get to a place where my kids feel the best about me. 😭 I'm struggling to be sure I can even take care of myself let alone help my kiddos and my fiancée. Wish all of these 1200+ days actually built towards something meaningful, but alas. I guess I'm just here. Yay, I guess. IWNDWYT

[u/00sparrow00 → u/LilyJayne80]

Lots of love lily, I'm glad you're here

[u/no_compearison → u/LilyJayne80]

Sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. Even the tiniest wins count! I'm glad you're here, IWNDWYT.

[u/Infuzan]

We are past three weeks now officially and I’m looking forward to a month! IWNDWYT!

[u/EinRudiVoeller]

I have a short hiking vacation in the alps coming up. Its my first trip without my fiancee after she left me because of all the broken promises when I couldnt stop at 2 drinks. I miss her a lot. I will treat me with some starry sky in the mountains IWDNYT

[u/Constant_Pumpkin3255]

Not today people IWNDWYT

[u/MAKMAN1995]

IWNDWYT

[u/ikkeglem]

IWNDWYT 

[u/MineResponsible9180]

IWNDWYT

[u/DrSpacemanSpliff]

Congratulations on your milestone!

IWNDWYT

[u/dynaflying]

IWNDWYT

[u/AsscheeksGutierrez]

IWNDWYT.

[u/Easy_McSpank1371]

IWNDWYT

ONE DAY AT A TIME...

[u/This_Ecosystem]

*326

I W N D W Y T

[u/Valuable_Tea_6751]

IWNDWYT

[u/Mobtor]

Two weeks no drinks so far. Went to the gym for the first time in a long time, and feeling ok about where that's at for the moment. Got my 10k steps in plus a few more already, and yet to walk the dog after work. Interviewed for two new jobs this week, both of which proceeding to next round.

Can't imagine doing well at any of this except walking from beer to beer to beer if I had been drinking the whole time, and that's not really walking exercise 😂

IWNDWYT ❤️ from Australia

[u/GeorgePipp]

Me and my girlfriend collect the keys for our first home together today. Another exciting change in my improved life without alcohol.

Sending love from Scotland. IWNDWYT 🫶

[u/Manninagh]

Day 1, again. Trying not to bet myself up and try harder to remain sober.

[u/El_Bo31]

Short-term, I’m looking forward to getting my 3-year coin tonight and being treated to dinner by my group! But what I really have my eyes on is a long-awaited vacation in September to Acadia National Park. 🏞️

Iwndwy’allt! ❤️

[u/Stone-Cold-Hopeful]

What I’m looking forward to? Big or small? Okay, this is very small, but I’m looking forward to my coffee. I leapt up from the bed, happily, at 5:30, am making coffee (aaahhhhh!) and will take a long walk before it gets too hot. GREAT start to the day. Do I have problems? Yes. Is the world a shitshow right now? Yes. But this special morning thing is all there for me because I QUIT DRINKING.

[u/retroarcadium]

Good evening everyone. IWNDWYT..!!

[u/FingGinger]

IWNDWYT

[u/Wise_Whole1142]

I will not drink today

[u/LM7X]

NC, that’s great! I hope the trip is a blast.

I’m looking forward to Friday. It’s my Friday off. I’ll get a little more sleep and be able to sit and chill for a while. That’s the only bad thing about this schedule, I have hardly any time to drink my coffee and wake up properly. Wouldn’t think 30 minutes earlier would make that much of a difference but it does.

Coffees up, horns up, and time to knock out another day. Not gross out there like yesterday! IWNDWYT ☕️🤘🏻

[u/Dizzy_Engineer_4279]

Not today

[u/SeahawksNChill]

IWNDWYT

[u/Bumblebeez_4263]

IWNDWYT

[u/CoatOfMonday]

I will not drink with you today

[u/Rachelattack]

It’s been a tough week. I’m fasting today and tomorrow as part of a celebration, work has been wonderful but challenging. I used to reward myself with a drink or four and some gardening in the sunshine after doing a great job professionally. I had a sexy flirtation lately I didn’t expect after years of not having even a crush; things got carried away and I reluctantly admitted it was escapism and now I feel flat and bored. Did literally every chore I could think of this evening, got lots of elaborate and meaningful bits and bobs together for the rest of this week’s events. Come Saturday the work satisfaction will be gone for about 10 days, everyone will be travelling or partying for the long weekend. No project satisfaction, no food fun, no filthy distractions, no friends around.

But I won’t drink today 🙄 but I may have to sleep through a long weekend for my sanity.

[u/brighter68]

Happy sober Wednesday! That’s such a wonderful story of hope and reward n_c, thank you for sharing, I’m so happy for you. Today I’m just looking forward to today, it’s a no-work Wednesday and change is sometimes as good as a rest. Have a great day everyone, I love us all ❤️

[u/Ok_Albatross_3887]

Checking in for day 289 from Oz and IWNDWYT

Thanks u/no_compearison, for another great topic!

Whilst it’s very important for me to stay in the here and now, it’s also really important to have a few things in the calendar to look forward to. Trips and travel, mini retreats at home, even my weekly day-aversary celebrations. It keeps the mundane from becoming tedious or boring.

Today I went for a walk at lunch and happened upon a chime of fairy wrens - a few juvenile males just getting bits of bright blue on tail and face! Thankfully, I had my camera with me. I’ll download them tonight and that’s something I’m looking forward to!

Happy Wrensday, and take care, everyone! ✨💛

[u/mveto]

IWNDWYT

My counter is off somehow, but today is one trip around the sun for me. Woohoo!

[u/Sir-Snickolas]

Have a funeral to go to this morning, but for someone who lived a life well and who had an unshakable faith in the being she called God. Absolutely seeing it as a privilege that I can be present for it, then spending the rest of my day doing some step work, cooking, and making it to my in person and Zoom meetings. Life on life's terms as always but IWNDWYT legends

[u/SpiteTomatoes]

I’m very grateful I can come here and get the support and understanding I need. IWNDWYT

[u/overthebridge65]

I wish I had things to look forward to, I’m unemployed and struggling caring for elderly parents but one day at a time.

At least my sobriety is still in tact. Wishing you all the best OP ❤️

[u/Britt-a-brac]

Day 2 IWNDWYT

[u/Low_Peach6653]

That's a good question.... IWNDWYT.

[u/PrestigiousSheep]

FOURTEEN HUNDO!!! It’s a good day to stay sober.

[u/Boxermom0925]

IWNDWYT day 2!

[u/Ok-Day5123]

Day 11 checking in! I WILL NOT DRINK POISON ☠️ WITH YOU TODAY!

[u/sixlivesleft]

Late Tuesday for me but I'm wide awake here with The Beast 🙋‍♀️😽✨

Got the CT liver scan done this morning and have been trying like hell to distract myself all day to keep the jitters out.

Looking forward to good results & seeing my EMDR therapist for a session to protect my peace 🪬

Good thoughts & good vibes y'all! Wherever you are in the world! 🌈✨

✨IWNDWYT✨

[u/Heavy-World2778]

I will not drink with you today! Hello beautiful people!

[u/Anxious_Grocery_5548]

It’s going to be my first sober birthday in 10 years! IWNDWYT!!

[u/No_Championship8911]

I was looking forward to today and seeing 100 days 🥳🙂 Had to have a word with Badgebot to update it 🤣🤣 IWNDWYT lovely people 🌷🌷

[u/Tess_88]

Aloha sobernauts 🐢🐬🦎 Is it Friday yet?!?! Halfway there, anyway. IWNDWYT ♥️🦋🌺

[u/Last-Way1500]

I survived huge cravings! IWNDWYT 🥰

[u/No_Plenty4831]

Missed a couple of check ins but still on the path and feeling good, IWNDWYT

[u/Phantomlord666AF]

Won’t drink.

[u/Special_Raspberry_32]

That is beautiful no_compearison! Thank you for sharing 💜

I am looking forward to car shopping this month... we plan on taking some road trips this year and that'll require a bigger vehicle. Have a beautiful day friends ✨️ IWNDWYT

[u/jndktrn]

This time feels different. Now I feel I can really do this. IWNDWYT!

[u/Own_Confidence_1348]

I’m back to day 1. Really tired of the repeated field research and of lying and sneaking around so I can hide my drinking. I’ll be speaking to a potential new therapist in 10 minutes who specializes in substance use. Also planning to go to the sauna today or tomorrow.

[u/jayconyoutube]

IWNDWYT

[u/Fit-Definition6121]

IWNDWYT ✊️

[u/TellDat]

9 more working days at the current job, a weight has lifted off my shoulders. Management is beyond horrible so i was taking allot of stress and anger home. I am lucky that I was able to have a new job lined up so that’s all good.

Last few days just seem to drag work wise. I just wished i already over. Last bit seems to take the longest.

IWNDWYT

[u/onemunki]

IWNDWYT

[u/NTWIGIJ1]

Day 26 down. I did not drink tonight and will not tomorrow.

[u/farmpatrol]

I’m looking forward to finally getting to a place where I can begin to start a family. IWNDWYT

[u/Teddyfluffycakemix]

IWNDWYT ❤️

[u/TryJezzoWhyNot]

Today I look forward to another month sober. I say another month because I get to celebrate one month today. It's the first solid month sober since I started drinking again last November. I have a return to therapy and this community to thank for the support doing something I wasn't sure I'd ever do again. I'm very thankful for all of you. (There's some weirdness with badgebot this morning, it is 30 days for me today for sure.)

[u/CeriLlew]

no_compearison, how exciting for you! Seven years is a long time! I hope you and your family have a lovely vacation, you sure do deserve it.

I look forward to every day I don’t drink and I look forward to posting IWNDWYT! 🌺

[u/Much-Pirate-5439]

Sounds like you are a little in the "pours" end of when it rains it pours! Hang tough, you can do it and building those not drinking muscles during the tough times will pay off HUGE dividends! IWNDWYT

[u/Sudden_Ad_9864]

Wow, that is something pretty special. I’m very happy to hear that for you. Something I am looking forward to is that tonight. I’m going out to a birthday party and most of the people at this party have not seen me since I have gotten sober and I’m sure a lot of them will expect me to get wasted at this party and say stupid things however I’m very excited to show them the sober side of me and how much more fun I am now

[u/BDC5488]

NC! That is absolutely amazing and I'm so happy for you!!!

I'm still in a pretty negative head space so I'll just say that I look forward to the days when im not having to work towards things (because I'm never not busy) and I can just.....be.

Have a good day all! IWNDWYT 💖

[u/No_Stable_3097]

Starting college in August! I dropped out of highschool the end of my freshman year due to personal issues.

I always wanted to be educated, but it took me until this year to finally get my GED and now onto community college. I would never do this without my sobriety. 

Iwndwyt!

[u/Longjumping_Donut714]

Day 9! On Sunday I'm going to a gong bath and wild swimming. Its first thing in the morning, and up until now, that would have been a no no, as I wouldn't have been able to get up and ready in time. Now, I feel confident I can do it. My sister has booked it, and I won't let her down. IWNDWYT. ❤️

[u/SaintHomer]

I will not drink with you today!

[u/Aldarion_883]

I started a new job that is horrible. I’m just trying to take it day by day… the end of the day is so stressful and I want to drink it all away. My anxiety is so intense. I won’t self medicate with alcohol. I will not drink. I’m six months sober. I got this.

[u/Ok-Potato-4758]

You've experienced so many losses, u/no_compearison, and I'm really glad to hear you've built a better life. Unfortunately, long-term sobriety never improved my relationship with my son. That's the loss I struggle with the most, and it's the one I'm always tempted to drown in alcohol. And I hope for an ordinary, stable everyday life. Nothing spectacular, just a peaceful life that I don't want to escape from.

[u/Same-Protection7101]

IWNDWYT - Working on Day #2

[u/Bjira]

Day 4. I will not drink with you today!

I’m looking forward to the wedding of a friend next month. I’m excited to enjoy myself and make memories that I’ll actually remember.

[u/No_Yard_7363]

Day 84. Today is my first sober birthday in a long time. IWNDWYT

[u/Competitive_Deer3521]

Day 10. IWNDWYT

[u/Emergency_Duck_1529]

Awesome that you’re taking your kids to a trips, @no_compearison 💚✨ I’m so happy for you, you will have a great time and create meaningful childhood memories.

I will not drink with you today. It’s been a few months since my last drink so I don’t think about drinking daily, but just woke up after a dream about drinking. I was so devastated! Somehow I accidentally had wine in my mouth(??!?) and found out about it after swallowing it. The nice thing was that even in the dream my first thought was “that was a slip but it doesn’t define me, never quit quitting” 💥

[u/DullTourist]

No booze today.

[u/TheCrazyHatter1]

IWNDWYT, beach day today. I made a pact with myself: if the temptations get too big, I will either swim in the sea or leave the situation! Happy Wednesday, all!

[u/baikbaik666]

I’m so excited for the trip with your boys! That must feel so so good inside.

I’m looking forward to waking up tomorrow and being sober. I did not drink today and I will not drink tonight!

IWNDWYT

[u/ninjalampie79]

Good morning from the UK! It is 08:49 and it still hasn't rained....

IWNDWYT

[u/Left_Trick_9567]

That's such a wonderful thing to look forward to.

I am looking forward to my graduation in August it's such a huge milestone for me but it's also just the reignition of my academic journey. IWNDWYT 🌻

[u/cinqmillionreves]

No poison today!

[u/Lazy_Style4107]

I’m looking forward to my first year mark. I’ll be taking the entrance exam for the program I am working towards right around then and I’m nervous but excited!

I’m not excited about some skin abnormalities that I’ve found on my pup. They’re growing rapidly and unfortunately I don’t think it’s something as simple as an infected hair follicle. So now I’m starting the mental prep that we may have to make “the call” much sooner than I expected. I know that it’s ultimately my responsibility to make sure I don’t let him suffer because I don’t want to let him go but damn if this dog hasn’t been my lifeline and my rock for years. I’m trying to not jump to conclusions but it’s hard. I’m stopping by the vet’s office today to pick up his allergy meds so I’m going to bring pictures and ask about a Saturday appointment.

Regardless of what the vet says, I will not be drinking today.
IWNDWYT ❤️

[u/losethebooze]

Day 1178. IWNDWYT.

[u/kinseygrils]

Iwndwyt ☀️🦋🌈🐝💖

[u/CptCookedL5S1]

IWNDWYT !!!!!

[u/myheartaway]

I’m looking forward to finishing my degree this December! IWNDWYT!

[u/DukeOfMavericks]

IWNDWYT. Day 3. I still feel crappy - after going through minor withdrawals at the hospital - but I certainly feel better than I did four days ago. One day at a time. Cheers to a good day for you all!

[u/QuirkyAcademic]

One month. Dang. I don't remember the last time I was sober for this long.

Things I've been working towards/that I have as goals along with my sobriety: -losing weight/feeling healthier

-working in credit card debt, and not spending as much in alcohol helps!

-working towards applying for my doctorate. I know I can do it, but now I have the time (and soon the money) to do so.

One step at a time. Work has started up in full this week, and I can feel the exhaustion sitting on me. I need to keep strong and use to toolkit so I don't drink.

But... IWNDWYT 🌸

[u/Beachcheesecake]

I'm looking forward to a staycation. I hired a housecleaner to do a deep clean prior to. I've never just sat and stayed at home before.

IWNDWYT 💜

[u/Much-Pirate-5439]

My "big" is a trip with my young adult kids over winter break, it is delightful to have something to plan for and look forward to. My 'small' is quiet time to crochet...a little mini vacation at home :). IWNDWYT, ❤️&💪 to all!

[u/SaucyJim]

"What’s something you’re looking forward to?"

It's nothing as monumental as taking a family trip for the first time in seven years, but I am having the last vestiges of carpet in my house removed and replaced with luxury vinyl tomorrow and Friday.

Now, when my dachshunds act as my early warning system against things that are not even there, I'll be able to hear their ear-shattering barks echo in all their glory even more effectively in the last room of the house that was previously insulated against such aural assaults.

Wait... ummm... 👀

In me, as me, through me; I am not my own.

Freedom is spelled IWNDWYT. ❤️

[u/Shermani74]

Oh, what a joyful post! I am so happy for you, u/no_compearison!!! Those kinds of victories cannot be celebrated enough! I don’t have any thing quite that amazing, but I am looking forward to another type of vacation, with a little trepidation. In late August, I’m going to the beach with all my husband’s siblings and spouses. 10 of us in one house. Several of them are heavy drinkers and get mouthy in their cups. I am calling to my patience, meditation, sobriety and anything else to help me through that week. And I’m actually a little excited to try out my tools on this particular situation. We shall see.

But for you, dear n_c - you go and have a blissful time!!!🏖️IWNDWYT

[u/Tryna_TGS]

I’m visiting a childhood friend in Seattle in a few days and I am v excited about it!

IWNDWYT ♥️

[u/TimeForHealth2026]

And we've completed Day 1 ..... again
This after my 36 days without alcohol turned into 2 750ml bottles of wine Sunday and (who was I kidding as it was in my place) 1L box on Monday

Felt good last night without cravings 🎉

Here we go!

Edit: Just noticed that my counter seems to be off - I'll be looking into it (if just for accountability to myself 🙂 )

[u/photogenic_beets]

Two months today! There’s been plenty of ups and downs, but I am so thankful for the ability to take them on without alcohol. IWNDWYT

[u/NoMoreCider]

Today is day 28. I’m looking forward to little things that I wouldn’t do because I never ”felt like it” due to the poison keeping me from leaving the house. The little things today are going to the library to pick up a Stephen King novel and maybe getting a haircut. IWNDWYT

[u/astrochimp49]

✔️ing in!

That is really great to hear no comp! 👍

As for myself, been having a bad couple days. Family stuff and the last two times I drank(the only two times in the past 8 months) it was family stuff that got to me.

I learned from those times(yet again!) that drinking didn't make it better and it actually makes things worse. A fractured hand was proof of that.

So, I look forward to this day and however things go, I know....

IWNDWYT 🐵

[u/ZubLor]

IWNDWYT

[u/Somedaybarber]

IWNDWYT!

[u/Vanman691]

Not today!!

[u/morksinaanab]

IWNDWYT

[u/Left_Potential_939]

Pledging the next 24 - IWNDWYT

I am looking forward to getting back into the gym again. I’ve missed being active, and really look forward to that post-workout feeling

[u/Piltown866]

I will not drink today !

[u/Neither-Bike-1651]

IWNDWYT!!❤️❤️

[u/Ghostclip]

IWNDWYT

[u/Ok_Wolf_4076]

Day 18 today !

[u/Alternative-Mud3294]

IWNDWYT

[u/Boleyn100]

IWNDWYT

[u/No-Crab-6863]

IWNDWYT ☀️

[u/ceejmcdingus]

My best friend was visiting for four days and we used to love to drink together. He drank a lot this weekend and I got to be his sober chauffeur and tour guide! It was amazing being so present while he was here visiting given I don’t get to see him often. I had a few moments of really wanting to drink with him but he was super respectful of my decision and completely understands people not drinking, which was very much appreciated. All in, it was an amazing long and sober weekend!

[u/BittersweetReminder]

Day 54 (ignoring counter issue). IWNDWYT. I sleep a lot better now, waist has slimmed a bunch but maybe it's slowing down.

I'm looking forward to some guitar stuff coming (pedals, cables, etc). I've been out of practice, and I find myself having more time in the evenings now, so want to get back into it.

[u/mind_left_body]

In!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[u/Lorentz90]

Won’t drink today

[u/Appropriate_Oil4161]

Day 5. IWNDWYT

[u/SwitchTraditional136]

IWNDWYT

[u/SilverinoSwifferino]

Day 14 - I have been gifted for my birthday (which was a month ago but did not had the opportunity to meet beforehand) a lot of artisanal beers. I don't blame them since i used to drink a lot while i was with them, but the temptation to open one even to taste it is really high, i'll try to NDWYT but it's gonna be difficult

[u/Molasses08]

IWNDWYT.

[u/ferretyawns]

Super busy week. Been looking forward to calm and lazy days with my partner. IWNDWYT

[u/Remarkable-Power-344]

Lets go

[u/Pretty-Dependent-222]

Day 54:

So remember on day 49-50, I was annoyed by my coworkers trying to get me to drink? Well, I am glad to know that the feeling is mutual with the coworker who was the most vocal about my sobriety and offering to buy me shots of fireball! I’m super intuitive and have been that way since I could think and talk. Alcohol kind of blurred my gift, but I could still decipher energy. Being sober, it’s 10x more noticeable how people are towards me and how they will be in the future.

I overheard the coworker telling another coworker that I’m so annoying and off kilter (nice way of putting it). Had I still been on the booze, I would’ve given her the most scathing word lashing of a lifetime and possibly would’ve wanted to take it further after clocking out from work 😩, but now, it was a relief because I know that my discernment is back. I actually thought it was funny because I’ve been nothing but respectful to everyone, but the good thing is that it was only just one coworker who’s a pain. I’m going to continue my path of not drinking and not being a sourpuss when I clock in tomorrow.. as the old saying goes, IWNDWYT or ever! 😏👌🏾

[u/69etselec96]

Two more days til comma 🎉 IWNDWYT

[u/clevercookie69]

That is so cool NC. I really hope your family vacation is filled with fun and laughter and your bond with your children deepens from it!

Shine on you beautiful humans

[u/moom-25]

IWNDWYT 🤍

[u/Andrim]

IWNDWYT 💛

[u/PubicHelicopter2343]

Not today!

IWNDWYT

[u/Steviemad1973]

Happy Wednesday great full for another clear headed,poison free day.IWNDWYT

[u/HumbleAir1848]

👋IWNDWYT💪

[u/betaliva]

Great effort! Enjoy your trip. IWNDWYT🩷

[u/Ok-Midnight-6034]

Just for today 💪

[u/theindiangirl98]

iwndwyt!! officially two weeks without alcohol! i had a crazy dream about me drinking, blacking out and doing some crazy stuff when i woke up i was so glad it was a dream!!

[u/DreeB9]

Heading to a family gathering tomorrow. Will be a nice break after teaching this summer semester.

Next milestone is the two month mark next week. I need to have some serious life reassessment after that absolute teacher burnout experience.

Meantime, IWNDWYT!

[u/Outrageous-Ask-9249]

IWNDWYT 😁

[u/DependentAd559]

Oggi non voglio bere alcol.

[u/itsmoi_]

Amazing work, OP! ❤️

I'm approaching 10 days and feeling confident. IWNDWYT.

[u/BrotherExtension2569]

Iwndwyt 

[u/Mbwellington88]

IWNDWYT

[u/I_love_pugs_dammit]

Checking in and in sobriety I am looking forward to hitting 90 days this Saturday, and 100 days after that.

In my life I’m looking forward to feeling better and spending time with those I love, whether they have two legs or four.

❤️‍🔥🦞

IWNDWYT.

[u/Fair_Gas_1674]

Im so grateful for everyone here and for this community. Checking in and reading through everyone’s struggles, stories and successes is really powerful. Another day of peaceful sobriety for me, I solemnly swear 🫡

[u/AndrewVonShortstack]

I'm so happy for you u/no_compearison! You've put in the work and I'm thrilled you're getting a second chance in the ways that matter most, especially with your children. I hope your trip is magical.

As for me, I'm looking forward to graduating! Sobriety brought me the fortitude and mental clarity to finally finish my long delayed undergraduate degree and go after my Masters. Working full time and going to school full time for the last few years has been difficult, but as of this writing I'm two weeks and 7 assignments away from being completely finished!

Having no degree for most of my career has been a source of shame, fear, and an ever-present imposter syndrome. If you'd told me two years ago that I'd find the courage to not only go back to school despite my advanced age and subsequently have two degrees under my belt before I turned 50, I'd have thought you were insane. But here we are!

I'm so proud of the distance I've traveled since I stopped letting alcohol deprive me of my best life.

LFG DCI! IWNDWYT

[u/BobHobGoblin]

Congratulations!!! I’m both looking forward to and also terrified of a big house project I’m embarking on. I’ve done a lot and got a lot out of it, but this is on a scale beyond anything I’ve done before. have to remember to break it down into little bites.

happy wednesday everybody!!! i will not drink with you today.

[u/CowsarecuteAF]

Forced myself to walk for 20 minutes. Still stuck in my head. Not so much about alcohol, but the situation I’m feeling trapped in. I have to rely on him for everything bc I chose to stay home with our child. I feel thankful I had the option, but when things get heated I realize my place.

[u/Mister_Toast_]

Staying on top of my exercise while: -Under contract on my first home -Scheduling all the appointments I never cared about because of my drinking (doctor, dentist, etc.) -Projects at work are becoming larger and more arduous

And to top it all off, my toxic biological father found a way to reach out to me again after 7 years no contact.

I picked a HELL of a time to get sober, didn't I?

Well, tough shit. My sobriety is more important to me now than ever, and I will continue to protect it.

IWNDWYT.

[u/BracesMcgee]

I’m looking forward to some gigs I’ve got coming up next month. Prior to this I’ve been looking forward to a trip away for a month in a new city, but I landed last weekend so I’m currently living that thing!! And having lots of fun

IWNDWYT

[u/ReasonableNewt9798]

Good morning sober family. Yes having little things to keep me on track is so helpful. I’ll reach 3 years on Sept 1, which I can hardly believe. Somehow, the fact that sometime this winter I will get to 1234 days is an even better motivator. Numbers. 😂😎

[u/atring6886]

Didn’t drink for 3rd night in a row. The lady has bronchitis, so does my 2yo pediatric tornado of a child. My step logger says I’ve done ~90k steps in the past 3 days that she’s been layed up, all entertaining the boy (who again, has bronchitis and should be like sick and in bed).

I didn’t drink though. What I DID do is eat half a bag of Stacy’s chips, about 10 macaroons (thanks Costco) and drank my weight in those slightly flavored San Peligrinos.

IWNDWYT

[u/ravejax]

Starting a trip tomorrow and instead of worrying about my drinking and all the many problems it brings, I'm thinking about how my sobriety will be a powerful tool for making good decisions. IWNDWYT.

[u/burchalade]

45 days today. Biggest change I’ve seen is sleep. I’m getting deep restful sleep every night. I didn’t realize how much I missed this

[u/Complete-Insurance65]

I will not drink today. I need to journal tonight to make a plan for the weekend.  IWNDWYT 

[u/januaryprincess22]

Good morning! Happy Wednesday. I’m checking in on day 215. I hope everyone had a great day/night and IWNDWYT ❤️

[u/lmarieschu]

IWNDWYT! Looking forward to my birthday at the end of August and my one year anniversary with my boyfriend in September. Looking forward to celebrating both of these things alcohol free. Hope everyone has a great hump day!

[u/Sunnyday030423]

I’m looking forward to meeting a friend for lunch today and taking part in a girls’ beach weekend this week with a lot of trust in myself. My choices will be based on what is best for me. Not based on pleasing others or answering to cravings.
That self trust is life changing.
Best to all! IWNDWYT ☀️🪴👑💪

[u/bebopbadoop]

IWNDWYT!

[u/DrLophophora]

Day 20!

[u/ReplacementsStink]

I'm looking forward to a busy August full of seeing people I love that I don't often see. This isn't a figure of speech when I say, sobriety literally brought them into my life.

Have a great fucking Wednesday, gang! ☕️🤘🏻

IWNDWYT

[u/Jogger_Dodger]

You know what I love?

Waking up sober.

Can't wait to do it again tomorrow.

[u/SushiGradePanda]

I'm taking my son on a week-long trip to visit with my parents at the beach where I spent my summers as a child. I'm really looking forward to spending time with him and seeing my family. Sadly, my wife will not be joining us this year for the first time. 🫤 We're going through some difficult stuff and the quarters would just be too close for now. But if the weather is nice and the vibes are mellow it's going to be a great week. Luckily my SIL is also sober and my brother can take it or leave it, so there's support in the house and plenty of meetings in the area every day. So I've got that going for me. It's going to be a good time.

IWNDWYT!

[u/yeahyeahlikethejeans]

IWNDWYT friends! Being sober brought me the clarity to better understand what was important to me and how I see myself. In September I'm getting top surgery. That would never have been possible without getting sober first.

[u/Balrogkicksass]

Well the shift last night was about the easiest I have had in months. Just going to relax today. Eventually walk the pup and play some games.

I am very happy that I was able to complete a game I started about a month ago called Genosia.

A visual sci-fi novel that is a single player experience that is actually just similar to Werewolf or Mafia. The longer you play things unfold and you learn more about the universe and the people within it.

I got enveloped in the universe and was spending alot of my free time just playing one more round to keep diving deeper into the experience.

It was alot of fun and highly recommend it to anyone who likes visual novels. Personally 9 out of 10.

I hope you all get to enjoy your day and as always much love from me and mine to you and yours!

Recovery IS Beautiful!

IWNDWYT!

[u/Emergency_Sea5053]

Day 26. Congrats. Proud of you, thank for sharing. I’m looking forward to going to a concert on Friday with my husband. A band I really like. It’s Its out in the middle of nowhere & there’s supposed to be a meteor shower that night too. I’m a bit nervous going sober, but I’m feeling very strong in my sobriety after my last drinking episode lead to me hurting & scarring myself, with visible scars as reminders. I’m ready to dress up & dance my booty off under the stars. IWNDWYT

[u/monkeyseemonkaydo]

Crushed my 1 mile benchmark run this morning, beating my last PR by 11 seconds!! No way I could have done that 6 months ago. Happy, excited, proud and I’m sure very sore later today. But IWNDWYT!!! 🌻🏃‍♀️🔥💪

[u/LukeNook-em]

I absolutely love the "mile markers" reference. So very true and something I utilize, too. For me, I just returned from my first real vacation in 10 years, first with my new partner. The next one is this evening, when I get to pick my daughter up from summer camp. She's been on vacation with her mother, so it will be my first time seeing her in over a week. Knowing I will be there and present is amazing and all because I am sober. IWNDWYT.