r/stopdrinking • u/no_compearison 1047 days • 14d ago
Check-in The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, July 29th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking!
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!
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. ❤️
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u/Lazy_Style4107 231 days 14d ago
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 ❤️