Going through a bit of a rough patch emotionally. Struggling with depression and burn out. Addiction isn't helping.
It will only get worse if I drink though, so I will continue down the alcohol free path.
Day 50, IWNDWYT, Friends.
Today will be a small challenge as I normally go for drinks with colleagues on Tuesdays. But I'm meeting a friend who drinks very little after work instead so that will make it easier.
IWNDWYT 🌞
Checking in. Having a bit of a struggle winding down tonight, and that’s ok.
The plan for tomorrow evening is to order a delicious and refreshing NA drink at my event. I have already reviewed the menu and know what I will enjoy. I will Uber directly home so I don’t have to walk by one of the places I would be tempted to pop into on the way walking home from the bus.
I like having a plan! It’s helping to get through this complicated week day by day. IWNDWYT.
day 2 of being sober - the weekdays have never been a challenge its the weekend. Here's to hoping I make it through this time. Being a new member to this community and reading everyone elses experiences definitely makes me feel like I'm not alone - also is keeping me motivated to stick to the sober agenda.
IWNDWYT
End of a bank holiday weekend and have to cram 5 days work into 4 but am very grateful to have a clear head so I can knuckle down and get on with it.
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I feel exactly the same! The clearheadedness is making f am feeling stronger by the day and more capable of leaning in to the hard work that is coming my way. IWNDWYT.
I WENT TO THE DENTIST!
Maybe it’s not a big deal for some but I’ve really neglected my dental hygiene. I need lots of work but I’m so glad I’m addressing it, despite my embarrassment. 135 days sober today and every week I have appointments for things I’ve been putting off for years.
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I think about this too. About how far I’ve come. And even in my darkest times, there was and is a part of me that says, “Fuck that. I want to live, and we are doing this shit.” Another day 🐑🐑🐑
I’m sitting here sipping my black coffee after an early morning run. It was a weekend of (non alcoholic) indulgences, so it’s a bit tough to get back on track, but I just had a flashback to waking up after a weekend of alcoholic indulgences, with no runs in sight, choking down coffee that tasted like stomach acid as my head throbbed. I have a long day ahead of presenting at work and chairing a meeting tonight, and I’m very grateful that I know I have the strength to do it! IWNDWYT
This reminds me of another favorite quote:
>Always remember that you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think and loved more than you know.
>-Christopher Robin in *Winnie the Pooh* by A.A. Milne
IWNDWYT 😻
Today is my 44th birthday. I'm kind of burnt out on profound statements after this weekend's festivities. While the struggles persist, I'm still happier to be alive than I've ever been before in my life. I'm making it through this life sober. And I have y'all to be ever so thankful for.
IWNDWYT!
I have that quote on my wall from when my son was very sick and people kept commenting on how “strong” I was. I was like, yeah, what choice do I have?? One hour at a time while he was in the ICU and things looked dire. Then after discharge just one foot in front of the other — give him the next med, take him to the next specialist, try to keep my job in the midst of it all. I was the only one that was willing and able to do any of it, so I just did it and tried not to think too much about it.
I never thought to apply it here too, wow. But yes, one hour at a time and one foot in front of the other I’m rebuilding myself this time. Sober is the only choice I have if I want to keep my family and be the person I truly am.
And honestly? Sober is the only thing I’ve actually wanted to be for the past few years. I actually let myself be talked into the first drink and it was all downhill from there. (Not blaming anyone, I took the drink.)
Thank you so much for opening my eyes to this! IWNDWYT!
I am not ready to go back to work after two weeks and two days off. That’s all.
Coffees up, horns up, and hopefully this fresh hell isn’t the worst. I don’t think there is enough coffee. IWNDWYT ☕️☕️☕️☕️🤘🏻
Love that quote, FG!
IWNDWYT. I slept terribly last night and even though I’m tired and grumpy, I know that 6 months ago I would have been tired and grumpy with a killer headache and a slightly nauseous feeling that I would try to tame with a giant pile of unhealthy food. Feels good to just be tired and grumpy!
Meditation streak: 37 days
Day 51 🫶 I slept in today and I’m feeling pretty lethargic. I usually go for a run but - I’m flirting with the idea of letting myself off the hook.
I don’t have much to report today. My meds are doing their job. My new job is going well. My partner who is my closest sober ally is going away for 2 weeks, but after a series of booze free wins over the weekend, I’m feeling confident.
I have the next final boss in this stage of getting my life together that I have to beat. Which is to declare personal bankruptcy.
Unfortunately my alcoholism ruined my finances. Time to face the music. I’m grateful for the DCI check in today, and I’m feeling the quote. I’m amazed by my own strength and to say that is really something because, for a long time alcohol stole that from me. I felt so powerless and weak when my drinking was out of control.
IWNDWYT!
I have a week off and am starting a new job next week after being at the same job for 14 years. Definitely nervous but drinking won’t make it any easier. IWNDWYT
Happy sober Tuesday sober friends!
Love this quote! And interestingly since I had to find my strength to get sober, it’s showing up in all areas of my life!
I love and admire you all 💞
I am feeling that strength, also, and it is expanding my attitude toward what I might be capable of all over the many aspects of my life. Sending admiration your way, as well!
Ciao from sunny Italy,
I've made it through the second night; insomnia hits hard and I've slept just three hours. This morning my brain is foggy, but it's all bearable and you can bet that I will stay sober today as well. Buona fortuna a tutti voi! 🙂
IWNDWYT!
Today I am completing a 30 day challenge I joined when I was at a little more than 10 days in... Woohoo!
I admit, it helped to keep me strong over this holiday weekend, in which I had many cravings for a chilled glass of wine.
Excelsior!
I'm exhausted in a bad way. I'm scared that I'm taking myself out of the driver's seat because of exhaustion, and of what happens when I feel like I'm losing control. At least I'm recognizing it, I guess. But the key is addressing it.
Checking in for another sober day out in the world.
This weekend was harder than I expected. But here I am! I guess because was normally participating, I hadn’t realized how much Memorial Day weekend revolved around alcohol. But I did the hard thing and abstained. I’m glad someone posted yesterday about overstimulation because that put a word on how I was feeling. Yesterday I had a quiet day. I did hot yoga. Did some laundry and food prep. Read a LOT. But it dialed down the volume from Sat and Sun. IWNDWYT.
Excellent Bob Marley quote. So true in many ways! Back to the grind today after a four day weekend, but it’s not so bad without a hangover. 😉
Have a good one, my people! IWNDWYT 🍀
Day 90 is today.
Can't believe it finally clicked. And now it seems sort of easy. I do still have fears of going back to where I was, but I know IWNDWYT
Back to day 1 after 13 sober days. Despite my slip up, I am noticing some improvements overall. I was able to not drink on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and got a lot accomplished. I am actually feeling positive. I am off today and will make it another positive day.
I made it past 6 months! But I’ve been tempted a lot lately, mostly by the idea that now that I made it 6 months it isn’t a big deal if I go crazy for a night. It is a tricky thing.
IWNDWYT
I will not be drinking today as I have been trying to improve my moral going in to this weekend. We are going camping for the first time this season and it will be a major test for me. I know I can do it though.
Thanks Ginger and happy teetotal Tuesday to you all! I had a great hike with a friend yesterday, beautiful weather, and an early bedtime. All of this enjoyed thanks to sobriety! Let's do it another day!
I won't be drinking any poison today.
My brothers are turning 33 years old today, and they are celebrating. I don't know how to put this all into words, but I am feeling a little bit sad. Oh well, I guess that happens. I won't drink about it, though. I do know that.
Today is a run day.
Going through a bit of a rough patch emotionally. Struggling with depression and burn out. Addiction isn't helping. It will only get worse if I drink though, so I will continue down the alcohol free path. Day 50, IWNDWYT, Friends.
Good call, drinking will only make it worse. Sending hugs and light your way, day 50 is pretty powerful, congrats! 🎉
Day 1073 checking in!
Always down for Marley! I will not drink with you today, I will not drink with you tonight. Let's do this! 🌼🐝
400 whoo hoo. Well done 👍🏼
Ooh, contracts on 400 days 🎉!
And you got that beautiful 400! Sober hero 💪🏼🌟
Today will be a small challenge as I normally go for drinks with colleagues on Tuesdays. But I'm meeting a friend who drinks very little after work instead so that will make it easier. IWNDWYT 🌞
Great plan! IWNDWYT!
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Checking in. Having a bit of a struggle winding down tonight, and that’s ok. The plan for tomorrow evening is to order a delicious and refreshing NA drink at my event. I have already reviewed the menu and know what I will enjoy. I will Uber directly home so I don’t have to walk by one of the places I would be tempted to pop into on the way walking home from the bus. I like having a plan! It’s helping to get through this complicated week day by day. IWNDWYT.
Day by day but a plan can always help. And sometimes they turn into habits so you no longer have to even think about it :). You've got this. IWNDWYT!
Reached 5 months today. Can’t believe it that I made it this far. I will stay sober today with all of you.
day 2 of being sober - the weekdays have never been a challenge its the weekend. Here's to hoping I make it through this time. Being a new member to this community and reading everyone elses experiences definitely makes me feel like I'm not alone - also is keeping me motivated to stick to the sober agenda. IWNDWYT
There’s no booze on the agenda! IWNDWYT!
I’m healing,getting batter by the day. IWNDWYT
Healing with you. IWNDWYT.
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Got my mojo back - doing things. Up early 6am here . IWNWYT.
Heck yeah! Early rise with clear head. IWNDWYT.
Wishing everyone a good Tuesday and IWNDWYT!
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Checking in again today and all is well. Hope you all have a great Tuesday, and be strong and power on through any difficult moments today.
Thank you, wishing you strength through difficult moments, as well! IWNDWYT!
End of a bank holiday weekend and have to cram 5 days work into 4 but am very grateful to have a clear head so I can knuckle down and get on with it. IWNDWYT
I feel exactly the same! The clearheadedness is making f am feeling stronger by the day and more capable of leaning in to the hard work that is coming my way. IWNDWYT.
Checking in. Finishing this day means 6 weeks poison free. Lets go. IWND ☠️ WYT.
I WENT TO THE DENTIST! Maybe it’s not a big deal for some but I’ve really neglected my dental hygiene. I need lots of work but I’m so glad I’m addressing it, despite my embarrassment. 135 days sober today and every week I have appointments for things I’ve been putting off for years. IWNDWYT
I feel this so hard. I just went to the dermatologist last week, and am making my eye appointment tomorrow. It’s been YEARS.
IWNDWYT!
Day 389. IWNDWYT.
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Saw a great video version of a Stones classic tonight, timely reminder included: *"Yes, a storm is threatening* *My very life today ...* IWNDWYT
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All good here. I won’t drink alcohol with you today.
Starting day two today - baby steps. IWNDWYT
Day 42- hopefully I get my answers to life and the universe today!!! IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you today. Shout out to all yall in the early throws. You got this!! 👏🏼😇🫶🏻
Happy Tuesday and shine on you beautiful humans
Not drinking today! Doing some therapy actually.
Have a wonderful sober day my friends. IWNDWYT ♥️
IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻 May is a lot, and I'm glad that in a few days, it will be over.
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NOT TODAY, SATAN!!!!!
I will not drink with you today
Wishing us all strength and dignity. IWNDWYT.
I think about this too. About how far I’ve come. And even in my darkest times, there was and is a part of me that says, “Fuck that. I want to live, and we are doing this shit.” Another day 🐑🐑🐑
IWNDWYT.
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Day 25. IWNDWYT. ☕️
I will be sober today.
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Great quote! I'm keeping on keeping on today and IWNDWYT.
First day in! Let’s do it!
I’m sitting here sipping my black coffee after an early morning run. It was a weekend of (non alcoholic) indulgences, so it’s a bit tough to get back on track, but I just had a flashback to waking up after a weekend of alcoholic indulgences, with no runs in sight, choking down coffee that tasted like stomach acid as my head throbbed. I have a long day ahead of presenting at work and chairing a meeting tonight, and I’m very grateful that I know I have the strength to do it! IWNDWYT
Hi Everyone - Day 147 here and IWNDWYT!!! Hope you all have a great next 24 ahead! 😊
I will not drink with you in Germany today!
This reminds me of another favorite quote: >Always remember that you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think and loved more than you know. >-Christopher Robin in *Winnie the Pooh* by A.A. Milne IWNDWYT 😻
I have this quote in my classrooms. 💜💜 IWNDWYT
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Great quote to start the day with. I will not drink with you today🦋
Good morning friends xx IWNDWYT xx 🤗
IWNDWYT. 21 days! That’s three whole weeks. I’m pretty excited about that. 😀
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Love the Marley quote! IWNDWYT!
I’m staying ☠️ free with you all again today
I will not drink today
Today is my 44th birthday. I'm kind of burnt out on profound statements after this weekend's festivities. While the struggles persist, I'm still happier to be alive than I've ever been before in my life. I'm making it through this life sober. And I have y'all to be ever so thankful for. IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT 🙂
Let's get it! Have a happy Tuesday- IWNDWYT 🤘
I have that quote on my wall from when my son was very sick and people kept commenting on how “strong” I was. I was like, yeah, what choice do I have?? One hour at a time while he was in the ICU and things looked dire. Then after discharge just one foot in front of the other — give him the next med, take him to the next specialist, try to keep my job in the midst of it all. I was the only one that was willing and able to do any of it, so I just did it and tried not to think too much about it. I never thought to apply it here too, wow. But yes, one hour at a time and one foot in front of the other I’m rebuilding myself this time. Sober is the only choice I have if I want to keep my family and be the person I truly am. And honestly? Sober is the only thing I’ve actually wanted to be for the past few years. I actually let myself be talked into the first drink and it was all downhill from there. (Not blaming anyone, I took the drink.) Thank you so much for opening my eyes to this! IWNDWYT!
I am not ready to go back to work after two weeks and two days off. That’s all. Coffees up, horns up, and hopefully this fresh hell isn’t the worst. I don’t think there is enough coffee. IWNDWYT ☕️☕️☕️☕️🤘🏻
I will NOT drink with you today.
Checking in, with a cup of tea and a slice of toast, IWNDWYT.
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Love that quote, FG! IWNDWYT. I slept terribly last night and even though I’m tired and grumpy, I know that 6 months ago I would have been tired and grumpy with a killer headache and a slightly nauseous feeling that I would try to tame with a giant pile of unhealthy food. Feels good to just be tired and grumpy! Meditation streak: 37 days
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Not drinking with you today!
I will not drink with you all today 🫶🏼🤍💫
IWNDWYT on this rainy Tuesday 😁
150! IWNDWYT!
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Checking from NZ, another booze free day!
Happy Tuesday friends, IWNDWYT, WE GOT THIS 🙂
50 days complete, you can be sure IWNDWYT!
Back to work after vacation... Lots to do! Grateful to be hangover free. I will not drink with you all today.
Not drinking today in KL.
IWNDWYT all you fine sobernauts 🤗
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Iwndwy’allt! ❤️
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IWNDWYT, friends!
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Morning friends! I will not drink with you today. Have a good one!
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Late check in from me, but as always I will not drink with you beautiful people today. Strength and love to every one of you. 💪❤️🫡
Checking in, IWNDWYT! 14 months alcohol free today!
Day 51 🫶 I slept in today and I’m feeling pretty lethargic. I usually go for a run but - I’m flirting with the idea of letting myself off the hook. I don’t have much to report today. My meds are doing their job. My new job is going well. My partner who is my closest sober ally is going away for 2 weeks, but after a series of booze free wins over the weekend, I’m feeling confident. I have the next final boss in this stage of getting my life together that I have to beat. Which is to declare personal bankruptcy. Unfortunately my alcoholism ruined my finances. Time to face the music. I’m grateful for the DCI check in today, and I’m feeling the quote. I’m amazed by my own strength and to say that is really something because, for a long time alcohol stole that from me. I felt so powerless and weak when my drinking was out of control. IWNDWYT!
I have a week off and am starting a new job next week after being at the same job for 14 years. Definitely nervous but drinking won’t make it any easier. IWNDWYT
Happy sober Tuesday sober friends! Love this quote! And interestingly since I had to find my strength to get sober, it’s showing up in all areas of my life! I love and admire you all 💞
I am feeling that strength, also, and it is expanding my attitude toward what I might be capable of all over the many aspects of my life. Sending admiration your way, as well!
Jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today! IWNDWYT
Nice quote, FingGinger. IWNDWYT
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Ciao from sunny Italy, I've made it through the second night; insomnia hits hard and I've slept just three hours. This morning my brain is foggy, but it's all bearable and you can bet that I will stay sober today as well. Buona fortuna a tutti voi! 🙂
Day 4 with a baby. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT! Today I am completing a 30 day challenge I joined when I was at a little more than 10 days in... Woohoo! I admit, it helped to keep me strong over this holiday weekend, in which I had many cravings for a chilled glass of wine. Excelsior!
IWNDWYT! Attitude of Gratitude! 🌟
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I will not drink today.
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Day 17, feeling better I have in a long time. IWNDWYT
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I’ve reached 150! IWNDWYT
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I'm exhausted in a bad way. I'm scared that I'm taking myself out of the driver's seat because of exhaustion, and of what happens when I feel like I'm losing control. At least I'm recognizing it, I guess. But the key is addressing it. Checking in for another sober day out in the world.
Checking in!
This weekend was harder than I expected. But here I am! I guess because was normally participating, I hadn’t realized how much Memorial Day weekend revolved around alcohol. But I did the hard thing and abstained. I’m glad someone posted yesterday about overstimulation because that put a word on how I was feeling. Yesterday I had a quiet day. I did hot yoga. Did some laundry and food prep. Read a LOT. But it dialed down the volume from Sat and Sun. IWNDWYT.
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Checking in for another day 1. IWNDWYT
I love this quote and it applies to many things! I may have been weak in the past with drinking but I am being strong as fuck to stop. IWNDWYT!
11 day sober.. my best from last 5 Years is 15.. at this moment no cravings a bit bored IWNDWYT
Day 33, checking in. I commit that for today, IWNDWYT!
Have a great whateverdayitistoday, friends!!!☕️🤘🏻 IWNDWYT
Excellent Bob Marley quote. So true in many ways! Back to the grind today after a four day weekend, but it’s not so bad without a hangover. 😉 Have a good one, my people! IWNDWYT 🍀
Day 90 is today. Can't believe it finally clicked. And now it seems sort of easy. I do still have fears of going back to where I was, but I know IWNDWYT
Back to day 1 after 13 sober days. Despite my slip up, I am noticing some improvements overall. I was able to not drink on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and got a lot accomplished. I am actually feeling positive. I am off today and will make it another positive day.
I will not drink alcohol today.
Good morning. IWNDWYT
I made it past 6 months! But I’ve been tempted a lot lately, mostly by the idea that now that I made it 6 months it isn’t a big deal if I go crazy for a night. It is a tricky thing. IWNDWYT
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Good morning from Hell's Kitchen, NYC. IWNDWYT
Not drinking tonight in aus :)
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two months sober today! 🎉 IWNDWYT
Let’s fucking goooooo!!!! Still here! IWNDWYT
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Checking in! IWNDWYT friends ✌️
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Have a terrific Tuesday everyone! IWNDWYT!!!
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Sleeping terribly but sleeping sober. IWNDWYT
90 days! The last week wasn’t easy but I did it! IWNDWYT
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I will not be drinking today as I have been trying to improve my moral going in to this weekend. We are going camping for the first time this season and it will be a major test for me. I know I can do it though.
Thanks Ginger and happy teetotal Tuesday to you all! I had a great hike with a friend yesterday, beautiful weather, and an early bedtime. All of this enjoyed thanks to sobriety! Let's do it another day!
Iwndwyt!
Happy Tuesday folks. We got this. Let’s goooooo!!!!!! I will not drink with you today.
I won't be drinking any poison today. My brothers are turning 33 years old today, and they are celebrating. I don't know how to put this all into words, but I am feeling a little bit sad. Oh well, I guess that happens. I won't drink about it, though. I do know that. Today is a run day.
IWNDWYT!
No booze today.
IWNDWYT!