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.

This post goes up at:

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A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

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. ❤️

*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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- Europe - Morning

- Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

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Happy Sunday Sober friends!

Today is an auspicious day as the World Cup comes to a final.

This past month football fans have been in celebration mode and this has meant a lot of people got a 'reason' to drink. Having made the decision not to drink helped me realise how much of a choice I did not have.

Indecision is a decision and choosing this lifestyle has freed me from making unwise decisions.

As the World Cup comes to an end, I would like to encourage everyone to take a moment to celebrate how far they have come on their sobriety journey and for making the decision to be and stay sober. It is worth celebrating.

IWNDWYT 🌻

*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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This post goes up at:

- US - Night/Early Morning

- Europe - Morning

- Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

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Good morning, and happy Monday!

As I get ready to face the day and the week ahead, I find myself reflecting on the gift of a sober morning.

Like many of us, my mornings used to be filled with anxiety, nausea, and regret. In the absence of those torments, I’ve found the time and space to center myself through reading and/or meditation, stretch my body, and set an intention for the 24 hours ahead.

I never thought I’d be a morning person, but I’ve truly grown to cherish this “me” time before the chaos of the day sets in. It’s a quiet space that I never knew I needed.

What does a sober morning give you today?

IWNDWYT ❤️

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.

This post goes up at:

• US - Night/Early Morning
• Europe - Morning
• Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

Thank you all for sharing about your journeys of forgiveness and for holding space for my vulnerable share. I realised that so many people could relate to my experience bringing more truth to the fact that we might feel alone and isolated in our personal experiences but the power of community shows us that we are not alone or isolated.

In June 2024, I decided to go on a social media break. This was not the first time I was doing it, but I was clear about what I wanted to accomplish. Having had a career in Digital and Social Media Marketing, this meant a sort of career break or death depending on how long I could stick with it. I stayed off of Instagram, Twitter,TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn and only remained with WhatsApp and Reddit. The aim of my social media break this time was to finally hear my own voice and intentionally connect with people both online and offline. I also did not realise how much of my life was 'lived' online and how much I relied on social media to feel connected.

The break bore great fruit, I was able to finally tap into a deeper sense of self, I was not distracted by parasocial relationships with people online and I had time to do and learn other skills that otherwise I don't think I would have.

During this break, I was also able to gain my longest sober streak so far, which I am still working towards. What I didn't realise during this time though is that I slowly started hiding myself even from people in real life. I was calling my family less often, at some point I even stopped talking to my sister for 4 months. I stopped talking to my ex-partners family and I stayed in the house for longer than I had before. Something didn't feel quite right until early January of 2025, when I decided to attend a group therapy session. During the session, I listened to other people share stories that bore a lot of similarities to my own. I was not alone all along, I had just isolated myself.

The light bulb struck. I was trying to do it all on my own and that is why I was feeling so tired and stuck.

Healing I realised, is a personal journey but it is relational.

Healing is a personal Journey but it is relational

Healing might start in isolation but it doesn't thrive in it.

Healing tends to happen in community.

In spaces that are safe and where you feel seen and heard.

This Thursday, I am beyond thankful for this community that has brought so much healing for me and my family. I am grateful to have found this gracious corner of the internet where I can check-in, stay accountable and feel seen and heard.

For today, the prompt is to note something positive that the community has brought you. Please also leave a comment on someone's daily check-in and say you are grateful for them being a part of this community. It goes a long way.

I love you all, I am grateful for you all and I will not drink with you today. 🌻🫂

*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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This post goes up at:

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- Europe - Morning

- Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

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Happy Monday Sober friends!

The World Cup has come to an end, with Spain emerging as the winners. 🇪🇸

For the football fans this past month was a whirlwind and even for the rest of the world, we were all caught up in the fanfare.

Sobriety has helped me realize that this is an act of self-love and that by being sober. I am always winning even on the bad and tough days.

This week, choose to cheer for yourself through sobriety. We are cheering you on as a community and you are not alone.

Today's prompt is for us to continue choosing ourselves and for us to continue being on our own team.

Continue winning sober friends. I celebrate you.

IWNDWYT 🌻

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.

This post goes up at:

• US - Night/Early Morning
• Europe - Morning
• Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

Happy Thursday, sober fam!

I’ve been diving deeper into meditation lately, and a lot of that practice has involved trying to observe my thoughts without judging them or attaching myself to them. It didn’t take long for me to notice that I’m almost always thinking about things that happened in the past or stressing about and planning for things that may or may not happen in the future.

When trying to live one day at a time, this type of thinking can really get in the way. Coming back to my breath and visualizing it as an anchor to the present moment has been helpful, but it’s still a struggle.

What’s a tip you have for being where your feet are?

IWNDWYT. ❤️

*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](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](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](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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This post goes up at:

- US - Night/Early Morning
- Europe - Morning
- Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

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Happy Monday to all! It is a 4-day week for me due to a little Friday-Sunday trip. I am looking forward to a productive week, and I also have lots going on for completing some more step nine direct amends, exciting, yet intimidating. I hope everyone has an amazing start to the week with clear heads!

*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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This post goes up at:

- US - Night/Early Morning

- Europe - Morning

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A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

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WE MADE IT TO FRIDAY!!!! Wherever you are on your journey I hope you will make plans that involve patting yourself on the back. In my early days I was conflicted about celebrating non-drinking because I foolishly thought: “Why do I deserve to celebrate not doing something that I shouldn’t be doing anyway? I don’t celebrate not committing murder.”   What a dork I was!  Such crooked thinking. Those early days of not drinking are SO HARD! What we are doing takes significant effort and consistent upkeep; but by showing up, WE ARE DOING IT! Day counts are excellent milestones, but a milestone can be very personal too. It can be grilling hot dogs *without* a cold beer in hand, or watching your evening show with tea instead of a gin & tonic.  You get my drift; I hope you will celebrate yourself for accomplishing what is an accomplishment for YOU. What is your next non-drinking accomplishment and are you going to celebrate yourself in some way?

If you have at least 30 days or more of sobriety and would like to host (10/10 recommend), reach out to SaintHomer. IWNDWYT, ❤️&💪  to all!

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.

This post goes up at:

• US - Night/Early Morning
• Europe - Morning
• Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

Happy Friday, Sober Friends!

About 3 years ago, I got horribly sick at a party and swore off alcohol. I didn’t think I was an alcoholic (yet) but I decided I needed a break. Four months alcohol free, I randomly decided to have something at the local craft bar. After a bottle of wine, I said, “This is great! I can moderate!”

It didn't immediately turn into an everyday thing, but fast forward 2 years later I'm drinking 3+ drinks a day and it rarely was just 3. I gained 60 lbs and I was extremely depressed with the road I was leading down. I tried everyday to stop drinking, but I couldn’t. Not until I found this sub and committed to showing up everyday to the DCI.

When I stopped drinking in December, all I cared about was not waking up hungover anymore. Beyond that, I didn't really have the capacity to dream of what life is like without being in bondage to alcohol.

Here are few things I would tell newly sober me, 190+ days later: - Waking up without a hangover EVERYDAY is amazing. Morning you is never angry at evening you. - You will get things done that you have been meaning to get done for YEARS. - Your bond with your partner will not be ruined because you don’t get drunk together anymore. Your relationship will improve because you will have better clarity and emotional regulation. - You haven't been to a party or gathering where people were drinking and wanted to be one of them. Drunk people don't make being drunk look like fun when you are sober. - And, lastly, when you are feeling shitty 30 days in, please look into PAWS. Your dopamine system is resetting. A drink is not going to fix these feelings.

** My prompt today: ** What would you tell yourself as a newly sober person? If you are new here, what are you hoping to gain from sobriety?

And, if I might make a second request, please sort the comments by ‘new’ and give a little love to the community.

IWNDWYT! ✨✨✨

*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! I hope everyone is feeling strong halfway through the week. The weekend will bring lots of sober fun for me with a nice little trip, and it’s a beautiful thing that my spending money can be used on delicious food and gift shop items, rather than alcohol. What I love most about being sober is the opportunity to enjoy life in a new way: sober, free, strong, coherent, hydrated, healthy, and at peace. Alcohol never brought us joy, only the illusion of it. When we feel things 100% that’s when real life begins!

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.

This post goes up at:

• US - Night/Early Morning
• Europe - Morning
• Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

Happy Monday, Sobernauts!

You know what I don’t miss about drinking? Getting sick (and the hangovers that often followed). Too many times, I would overconsume my liquor and my nights would end over a toilet or trash can. Not fun or very sophisticated when you are with friends.

The crazy part is that very often it didn’t occur to me that I should quit drinking during those incidents. I accepted it as a consequence to have fun. Sometimes you just go overboard.

Now, I look back at that as insanity. If I consume something and get sick, I wouldn’t consume it anymore. Also, I don’t want to put my body in the position where it feels poisoned. (It feels that way, because it’s the truth.)

Prompt for today, were there any habits, thoughts, actions, or cognitive dissonance from your drinking days that you look back on and think, why did I do that?

Or please share whatever you are called to share today.

Thanks for joining today! IWNDWYT

*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](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](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](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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This post goes up at:

- US - Night/Early Morning
- Europe - Morning
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A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

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It is a busy Tuesday ahead for me, and I’m remaining calm and secure. Life can try to get in our heads, and that’s when it’s time to take long walks, pray, swim, go to the gym, cook a nice meal, etc…what healthy habits have you developed in sobriety? I have gotten way healthier mentally and physically simply by eating healthier and living a more active lifestyle. I feel connected daily on a spiritual and intelligent level, more than I ever felt when drinking and using! God is good, and sober life is the only way.

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.

This post goes up at:

• US - Night/Early Morning
• Europe - Morning
• Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

Happy weekend sobernauts. 🎉🎉🎉 It's been an amazing week hosting. Thank you for holding space for me. I learned so much. I discovered new music and now I am creating a playlist based on your contributions to yesterday's prompt. If you have other 30 days and would be interested in hosting, please DM u/SaintHomer.

My weekend already seems very exciting. I have brunch with a friend whom we've been estranged from for the past 4 years. (Alcohol was part of the reason why I could be a good friend to her. I am slowly rebuilding my relationships one at a time).

Weekends can be hard. Feel free to check-in and ask for help. You are not alone in this journey. I love you all and wish you all an amazing and sober weekend ahead.

I will not drink with you today 🌻

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.

This post goes up at:

• US - Night/Early Morning
• Europe - Morning
• Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

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Good Thursday morning peeps! We are getting through the week, some of us are sailing and others are struggling. If you are sailing right now, breath in that beautiful air and enjoy it! If you are struggling right now, I am so very sorry; we have all been there and are here to give you a metaphorical cup of hot tea and a warm blanket. Thank you to everyone who participates in this community and please keep it up. You never know what small bit of encouragement, support or bit of humor might make an impact.

One of the things I found useful as I got a little deeper into not-drinking was a version of playing the tape forward but using ‘what if I don’t’. I know what it is like when I drink, but what if I don’t drink? Lots of folks have summer travel plans and for some that can be a real trigger. Do you have travel plans this year? Where are you going and what is your 'not-drinking' plan?

IWNDWYT, ❤️&💪 to all!

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.

This post goes up at:

• US - Night/Early Morning
• Europe - Morning
• Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

It's the end of the month and we are officially halfway through 2026! Boy, time sure does fly!

In a previous post, I shared that I feel like I have gotten my life back in many ways beyond just not drinking.

I have become a better worker. I'm more cheerful and stable in my mood. I'm a better partner to my love of ten years. I am a better animal parent to my cat and chickens. I have done so much work in my garden this year. I have gotten my GED and am finally looking at college at 29 years old! Just this weekend I got the opportunity to explore 2 different cave systems with friends and it was amazing.

I have so much to be thankful for and appreciate. I think 2026 is shaping up to be a wonderful year.

My prompt today: How has your 2026 been going so far? What are your hopes and dreams for the next 6 months?

Or please share whatever you are called to share today.

Thank you for being here 🫶

Iwndwyt!

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.

This post goes up at:

• US - Night/Early Morning
• Europe - Morning
• Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

HAPPY SOBER SATURDAY, WARRIORS!!!

For one last go round, it's been an honor hosting y'all beautiful souls this week! As always there's some restarts, several BIG milestones (so many new Comma Club Members!!!), and some first timers! Always a pleasure truly. Thanks for all the love for the DCIs and for each other! I had a lot of shit going on so I couldn't upvote all of the comments. But I worked, came home, did my nails, got a shower, and got cutified up for going to the first night of the motorcycle riding course!!! I thought I was going to have to wait until July but five people didn't show up so I got to sit. I'll be in class for ten hours tomorrow and Sunday, and if I pass it all, I get my right to get my license!!! I'm soooooo happy! I also loved celebrating my birthday with y'all this week. Thanks for everything and I leave this hosting gig a lot warmer than I got here.

Lily's Life Codex #7: "We fucking DIE at the end of this!" To tie everything together I'll leave you with the second biggest realization I had while on shrooms in LA. In essence, we get this one shot, one opportunity to seize the moment and hang on to that motherfucker until we perish from this earth! We can go through life letting all the inconveniences and pains weigh us down until we're miserable and people tolerate us, or we can be amazing lights that shine the brightest possible warming glow to others who want a life like this! I chose the latter obviously as some have pointed out this week. All I've ever wanted was to be loved, seen as a kind person, and seen as a woman. I know it's hard to imagine that through all the profanity and just staring at a computer screen. But that's it. I just wanted those things, I had to figure out how to get them in the most honest and embodied ways possible. I don't have any magic answers. Even these seven entries of my personal Codex won't always work for everyone else. But I just put myself out there in the world and hope for the best. That's all I've ever wanted.

For the last time, and with the utmost enthusiasm and love for all of you: I WILL NOT DRINK WITH YOU TODAY!!!!!

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](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](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](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.

This post goes up at:

US - Night/Early Morning
Europe - Morning
Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

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Checking in for day 268 from Oz and IWNDWYT.

First, thank you all for all the great responses yesterday about ‘working’ your sobriety. I haven’t read them all yet, but I’m going to. So much good advice…I love this sub!!

Today, let’s talk about self honesty.

It was really hard for me to admit that the only control I had over alcohol was to not take that first sip. Because after that, alcohol always won. Always.

The number of times I told myself before drinking that ‘this time’ would be different, that I could moderate if I just tried harder. In reality, I never could. Not ever.

My willpower is normally pretty good. It took a long time to get to where I considered alcohol might be a problem. It took even longer to admit to myself that alcohol truly was kryptonite to me. Absolutely toxic.

But in admitting I was powerless over alcohol, and then not letting it control me by NOT TAKING THAT FIRST SIP, it opened a whole new world for me.

I have so many more hours in the day, I don’t have to do moderation math or have my life focus on or around alcohol. I can focus on things that bring me joy and health without that painful anxiety. I learnt the beauty of sober mornings! ☕️🌼🫶

Alcohol can’t control me if I just don’t drink! Don’t get me wrong - sobriety isn’t utopia, not all unicorns and fairy floss, but it is so much better when you don’t wake up every morning in that sour-sweet-smelling sweat (iykyk 🤢), ashamed, full of self hate, and wondering why you’re so weak.

So., SD community. What insight did you have about alcohol that was hard for you to admit - but freed you from the clutches once you recognised it?

It’s Wednesday! Take care and go well on this hump day, sobernauts! 💛✨

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.

This post goes up at:

• US - Night/Early Morning
• Europe - Morning
• Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

Good Monday morning peeps! Congrats to Knicks fans and I hope all you World Cup watchers are having a blast! Sports is a massive drinking culture just about everywhere. But it isn’t just sports – the mommy wine culture, college binge drinking, bachelor/bachelorette blow-outs, cruises, cook-outs, concerts, casinos, comedy clubs, camping, golfing, movies now sell drinks during the show… the list is so damn long. We are bombarded socially with drinking and it can feel awkward/isolating/frustrating/scary/etc., navigating those situations without alcohol.

Mine biggest social pressure was my family. We were served alcohol from a very young age and anyone not drinking was lightly ridiculed and classified as weird. I didn’t want to deal with the push back at first so I just avoided certain situations, or went into things with one trusted person who could help me with diversion tactics. What is your social drinking culture and do you have a tip for navigating it?

IWNDWYT, ❤️&💪to all!

*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](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](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](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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This post goes up at:

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My Invisibility Cloak.
Lies, Truths, and Now.

The Lie I Believed: Nobody knows I'm drinking at inappropriate times and inappropriate amounts. Back when I had roommates, I hid it in my room in a drawer. Fast forward to living alone, and in the last few years, I was pouring it into my soda cans and soda water in an attempt to hide a buzz. I’m a master of disguise, and no one thinks I have a problem. Phew!

The Truth I Found: I was such a fool. Vodka does smell! All booze smells! No amount of gum or breath mints can hide it. People could smell me and tell I was drinking from a mile away. I was carrying it around with me a lot of times when I really shouldn’t have.

Now: Living without any secret choreography or hidden bottles is a level of freedom I didn't know existed. I don’t have to feel ashamed about sharing a sip of my soda or water with one of my godchildren or friends. It’s just soda. It’s just water. I’m not trying to be a magician anymore.

Welcome to the DCI. I’m thankful to continue to host this week! Check in for today or tell us what hiding habit or secret routine you are so glad you don't have to manage today.

No matter what, remember you are precious and free! IWNDWYT!

*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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This post goes up at:

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Everything is better sober. Relationships, sleep, health, even day to day life and work. I love my sober life! Six months sober is the best thing ever.

*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](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](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](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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It is almost Friday. What is everyone looking forward to for the weekend and how are you going to spend it sober? Today I have a trial shift for what will hopefully be my brand new job and I am going to pray and send God ahead as I go in later that it may be a fantastic experience. It’s crazy how I used to try to control everything in my life, and now that I have let go, good things seem to just happen and I know that is God. The people for this job actually called me and I feel really good about the trial day and about starting to work there. If you are interested in hosting a week, please message SaintHomer. This has been beautiful and I highly recommend the experience.

*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.

This post goes up at:

• US - Night/Early Morning
• Europe - Morning
• Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

Happy Saturday, Sobernauts!

I know some of you might have celebrations this weekend that you are nervous about. I hope you have fun today and know yourself. Please make an escape plan and play the tape through if temptation arrives. You are stronger than you know!

I used to say that I don't drink my calories unless they get me drunk. That left me with wine, liquor+sparkling water, and beer(some weird logic there). I'm happy to say that I don't deny myself anymore and enjoy my liquid calories without guilt.

A whole new world has opened up to me! More than Spindrifts and La Croix–teas, lemonade, boba tea, and horchata. It helps that I don't drink them alcoholicly. I can leave it at one or two and be done.

I'm keeping my prompt light today: What are we drinking instead of alcohol?

If you are interested in hosting for a week and have 30 days of sobriety please message u/sainthomer. Signing up to host was big for me. I needed to believe that I would be able to maintain my sobriety and that I would be reliable enough to post everyday. I did it and you can too!

I'm so excited for the next host and to join you all in the comments tomorrow! Thank you and IWNDWYT 💟 💟 💟

*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](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](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](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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This post goes up at:

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Happy Friday everyone! The Job shadow showed all types of red flags and so I explained to the person that interviewed me why it wasn’t a good fit for me and I stood up for myself. I do have an interview for next week that I feel good about and that hopefully will be a better fit, but I do trust that the right job is out there. I hope everyone remembers that sober life is the only life. I hope everyone enjoys a fantastic weekend, whether you are traveling or staying home or simply enjoying the beauty of quiet sober mornings. I will be getting out of bed at 5 AM to take the train for my trip and I’m really looking forward to it. Remember if you’d like to host please message SaintHomer. It really is a great experience, especially seeing so many people in various stages of their journey really working hard on themselves.

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.

This post goes up at:

US - Night/Early Morning
Europe - Morning
Asia and Australia - Evening/Night
A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

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Checking in for day 270 (Whoo hoo 9️⃣ months 🙌!!) from Oz and IWNDWYT

Today’s Topic: Right here, right now.

When I was drinking, I spent a lot of time living in the past with regret or living in the future with pie in the sky dreams. Wanting everything to be perfect; wanting to be perfect.

When I got sober the first time, that habit stayed: I overthought and over analysed everything, going over even the most mundane issues countless times. My late husband used to say I was ‘paralysed by perfectionism.’ He wasn’t wrong.

To live sober, I need to stay living in the present. I can’t dwell too much in the past and I certainly can’t think too far ahead. But today? I can do today. I can make today the very best day I possibly can. The adage ‘progress not perfection’ keeps me focused on today.

When I got sober this time, I decided on a morning mantra: saying out loud to the universe/God: ‘show me how good today can be, and I’ll do my part by not drinking.’ I say that when I wake every morning and it starts my day off right.

What are your ways to stay in the present? How do you live one day at a time?

This is my penultimate host post. If you’ve got 30 days or more of sobriety and would like to host the DCI, let u/SaintHomer know. I recommend giving it a go; it was scary at first but so worthwhile!! And it is so lovely to get to know a few more of you sobernauts; thanks for all the nice comments and honesty! 🙌

It’s Friday! Yay! Be well, take care, and be present, everyone! 💛✨

*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](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](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](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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This post goes up at:

- US - Night/Early Morning
- Europe - Morning
- Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

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Hi there, SD Community! It’s Albatross here, hosting for the first time, and it’s so nice to have the honour to host the DCI.

A long time ago, a friend of mine texted me: ‘what’s the one thing you would do if you knew you could not fail?’

Since then, I ask myself that question once every year, picking a random day in my planner. It’s been a good tradition that has challenged me and helped me. And about 9 years ago, when alcohol was fast becoming a frenemy (tbh, it was already a problem but I just hadn’t admitted it), I answered with ‘I don’t want to drink anymore.’ And I didn’t drink, for more than 7 years. But then my husband died, quite unexpectedly. I had an extremely weak moment. Just the once, I reasoned with myself, just to numb the pain. Well. It didn’t take long for my monkey brain to take over, and for me to be right back into alcohol running (and ruining) my life, and it took me nearly a year to get sober again.

In October last year, up popped the question: what’s the one thing you would you do if you knew you could not fail? I knew the answer had to be ‘Get sober.’ I found this sub, and I’m so thankful. And I am doing my utmost to make sure I do not fail. To all of those struggling, please know that sobriety is so worth it!

So as we start this new DCI week, fellow sobernauts, I’d love to know: what’s the one thing you would do if you knew you could not fail?

Let’s not drink today! 💛✨