I’m always grateful for you Great Day! And I am so happy you’re feeling better! 🎶Gray skies are going to clear up… Great Day’s having a GGGrrreat Day!🎶 🤗🙏🥰
Struggling today/tonight, but here's some of my why's: fuck hangovers, I like having energy and an appetite, my mental health is more stable, my face is less puffy, no random bruises, no constant nausea, I'm more present with my family, I'm more focused. I hate that the drinking devil on my shoulder seems to be talking so loud today, but damn it IWNDWYT!
I think I found a good doctor today! I’m excited and relieved. They offered me a kit to check for colon cancer, how cool is that!?! And two referrals that show the specialists take my insurance. The last doctor I was supposedly seeing was actually a NP that couldn’t even bother to refer a specialist that took the same insurance. It was just an ongoing 💩 show for a few months there. So glad I smartened up, grew some cojones, and moved on!
I’m sober because I realised that alcohol was causing a majority of my problems. I was anxious and unstable because I was always hungover and I was having issues not passing out on the couch, so I never had time for my partner. Moderation isn’t possible for me either since both my parents were addicts, and my dad died of liver cancer after the cirrhosis got tumours.
Morning checking in. Thanks for your service this week probscaffeinated. I enjoyed your posts every morning. I stay sober because it helps my self-respect. And I get good sleep. And I can pick up my kids. I am very grateful. Have a good day SDers and IWNDWYT ❤️
I love that quote. I don’t think I ever thought of it as a choice that I was making. I feel it as a choice now I’m sober and that makes me feel more responsible, more grown up, more respect worthy (to myself), bigger. Thank you for sharing this 🙏🏻💞
Given all the effort it took to stop it would seem a big step back to take up drinking again. Why would I? I don't struggle day to day, cravings are only occasional and pass quickly. I'm healthier and richer without alcohol. If I started again at some point in the future I would have to stop again and that was a hellish nightmare I'm not prepared to inflict on my future self. I've gained more than I've lost by quitting so I'm not undoing that!
I want to stay sober so I can stay in control of myself. My husband still drinks, he’s a normie. A one drink and done guy. It fascinates me. Last night it was tequila. One tumbler with 2 shots (measured!) with lots of ice.
Self control! That's not a virtue that is generally praised in our society but having experienced a lack of control and a slavishness to alcohol I agree 100%! Sobriety is awesome!
It has been a horrendous past 6 days of quitting where anxiety, night sweats, high heart rate, etc were plaguing me so I had to taper down. But today is day 2 of being 100% alcohol free. I am definitely not drinking with you today because, in addition to other major reasons, I cannot go through those withdrawal effects ever again. IWNDWYT.
So proud of you for getting though these first difficult and horrendous first days. I hope for you it will only go better from now on! You can do this! Thinking of you and see you tomorrow!! 💕💪
I’m sober because I want to be present in my life, for all the good times, for all the bad times, for my family - for life. I will not drink with you today!
Today is going to be difficult; going out with my sisters and our boyfriends tonight for dinner. I’m planning on drinking some fancy NA drinks and treat myself with whatever food there is on the menu. I’m also being desi. Wish me luck! IWNDWYT 🧡
From going to bed around 4 am bc it was a drug/boozed night out to waking up at 4 am on Saturday bc you went to bed at 8 pm Friday night. WOW, I LOVE THIS FEELING SO MUCH.
Those are a lot of good whys, probs. Yeah I think time is a big one. I can’t remember if my therapist asked this or if I read/heard it somewhere but the question ‘are you happy with how you spent your time?’ hit me pretty hard a while ago. Really got me thinking about life in general.
Every single thing in my life is better sober and it was so hard to get here. It took many attempts and I’m in my 60’s so I don’t have any more time to waste. Now I’m off to run 8k (couldn’t do that when I was drinking!) and then go pick up our new doggo from the shelter where he’s been for over a month ☹️ (we had to wait so he could be neutered yesterday). Our last dog died two months before the pandemic started and then there were literally no dogs to be had so this has been a long wait. I am SO excited. No way will I drink with you today, I want to be present for every moment!! 🏃♀️🐶🐕🐩🦮🐕🦺🐾❤️
Why stay sober? The reasons are legion, but let me say to those that are lurking or thinking about stopping alcohol: YOUR LIFE WILL VASTLY IMPROVE WHEN YOU QUIT!
Had a great sober day but by far the best part....our two young kittens were fixed recently so we have to give them pain meds as a post surgery thing. They are fuckin hilarious when they're all doped up! 😄 I hope everyone has an awesome weekend, IWNDWYT my friends 👍
I am not drinking because I want my child-like self back. The one that marveled at the evening stars while laying in my front yard and loved the smell of campfires. The self that noticed nature and practiced music and who was dramatic, funny, and silly. IWNDWYT ! ( it sure was nice not to wake up to empty beer cans in the house and rush to the fridge to see how many i actually drank! Only one can of sparkling water on the coffee table:)
Why stay sober ? I have spent 35 years or so pretty drunk a lot of the time and eventually ended up in a sub-optimal place. I perhaps have 30 years left to live to the full - I’d like to be at peace with myself and those I love - I’d like more real fulfillment and to make something beautiful on the small piece of land I own in the West Country in the UK. I don’t think I will be able to look back content if I piss up my 50s and 60s. So staying sober I can assess the two ways of being for now and take an audit of my outputs and moods and decide based on the data - but I have to give that a chance - a fair chance - and I owe myself that - so at 45 days I want to go on to 2 months at least and then have a think. IWNDWYT.
I’ve decided once again, to not go to the football in order to takeaway that 5% of me that will want a beer before kick off, then one at half time then a couple for the walk to the bus station then a bottle of vodka for the evening etc etc etc. I’ll watch it online with a fancy bunderburg ginger beer instead! IWNDWYT
Day 12. Hardly a craving yesterday. I went to the grocery store and had to walk through the alcohol section and noticed how extensive society's conditioning is. Even after the alcohol specific section there were wine and beer stands and promotions all through the store! Imagine that for heroin or coke or even cigarettes these days. It's really something. I don't expect others to change just because I'm on a different trajectory, I just find it very interesting how noticeable it is for the non drinker. I never gave it a thought beyond "let me grab a few bottles" when I was drinking.
I've been listening to the audiobook version of The Sober Diaries by Clare Pooley over the past couple of days. She talks about experiencing different stages of sobriety. The first 45 days or so are the "Honeymoon Period;" then you have to get over "The Wall," which is the slog from (about) day 46 to (about) day 100; after this, you achieve "Freedom." It's an oversimplification for sure, but useful, I think. Freedom sounds like a beautiful thing, I don't want to be trapped and kept small by alcohol anymore. That's why I will not drink with all you amazing sober warriors today. 😻
I love this prompt so much and relate very much to the "one little life" dilemma. You are right, it's so necessary to make the most out of what we are given, and all alcohol does is take take take. IWNDWYT. Thank you for hosting!
That's, Caffeinated, it has been a great week! I appreciate your help in putting a +7 on my day counter. Great question about the why, that's a question I haven't pondered in a while.
Yes to those upsides! But damn if you didn't nail the dark parts. It's that quest that sends me in a spiral towards death, like quicksand. I must remember that. Not out of fear, but just.. Nope. Nada. No fucking way. I'm walking in the light now and I like it. 🌟 I'm staying here! IWNDWYT
Thanks for another great post probs! My WHY is because I'm sick of being sick. I want to stick around this place and see what good I might be able to do. I want to learn to have real fun and enjoy life, and I'm starting to now! This reddit is great and you're all giving me hope. Have a super day! IWNDWYT
Thank you for hosting us this week, probscaffienated, you’ve given me so much to think about. And this post is so spot on! All I can add is that I want to be happy for this beautiful short life. My time is shorter than yours, so how much more urgent is my need for sobriety??
Morning Will. I think a wee 5k is in order today. And now that I’m back to shorter runs, I’m going after your times buddy! (Providing the ol’ knee holds up of course) 😅 IWNDWYT
Thanks for taking care of us this week, caffeine. It’s been great! And all of your WHYs are similar to mine. I want to LIVE, I don’t want to just exist. I want to see all that I can see, taste all that I can taste, feel all that I can feel, and experience every ounce of life. I don’t want anything muted by alcohol.
Happy Saturday! I had my worst day of cravings in six weeks yesterday. Work and home stress. And also being surrounded by free wine (again). But I made it. I kept reminding myself that my tomorrow won’t be any better for drinking today, and in fact most likely worse. I was also at risk of a bender because of how I was feeling. I’d never consciously observed that before.
I wanna stay sober because I want to have money for the things in life that actually make me happy. I wanna be in control of myself at all times. I don't wanna die before I'm 35. I'd like to find love someday but that starts with loving myself.
86. Finally accepted my long term relationship really was over yesterday. Pretty heartbreaking but the last thing I wanted to do in response was drink so I’ll take that as a positive. IWNDWYT
I’m going to a Christmas craft fair with my family and out to eat. I’m not crafty but I love time with my family, especially since my kids are grown and making time for my wife and I. No booze for me today. Happy memories instead.
Between reading a sobernaut’s comment about alcoholism being suicide on an installment plan and realizing that I was going to spend every night drinking on the couch if I didn’t quit. That’s boring.
I want to be the best version of myself possible, experiencing life without the crutches of emotional and physical bluntness. I want to live as long as possible to experience my two small children grow up into teens and adults. I want to be an example to them for how people can take control of things in their life and change, overcome obstacles, and commit to healthy choices. I want the next relationship I am in not be clouded by the third party of addiction and shame. IWNDWYT!
Day 20!!!!!!!!!! I’m pumped!! I’m crying because I’m so damn happy to be at day 20!! Life is 100x better sober! I’m up early with my kids, and the best part is that I’m not nauseous, hungover, hiding the empty wine bottle in the bottom of the trash can, telling them to “let me sleep”. I’m present mentally, feeling good, ready to have a great day with my family ❤️ I just spent 20 minutes snuggling my daughter and her baby pics and her being AMAZED that she came out of my tummy 🥰 And moments like that just don’t happen when I’m drinking. IWNDWYT!!
I think the simplest reason I stay sober is that I felt miserable all of the time when I was drinking. Everything sucked. Now everything isn’t perfect, but at least I don’t have the guilt/fear/nausea/etc I had when drinking.
All those things you mentioned, PC, are some of the reasons I stay sober. But a big one is that I want to be present for my kids. When they need me or want to talk to me or anything. Knowing I can be there for them anytime, day or night, is what keeps me sober. IWNDWYT ❤️
I want to stay sober (and will stay sober) because I am finished with the drinking life and all that it entails. It bores me, the shows, the music, the parties, the constant peeing, the drunkness.....I have experienced it and I am done. It was fun for a while and man I had some amazing experiences and for that I am grateful.
I’m sober because I want to experience life for once. I drank for every reason under the Sun. Good times. Bad times. Boring times. I want all that for myself. To experience emotions is to be human. (Well dogs experience emotion as well🐕🤗). But I want to be present and see and feel and not be distracted all the time. U/probscaffeinated excellent hosting this week!
Day 510 checking in!
Hey Bevvy… mighty nice 510 ya got there 🤠
IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻
I’m in gr8day. Glad you’re feeling better 🤗
I'm in
I’m with you!
I’m with you dear friend. All. Day. Long. 💞🌟💞
I’m always grateful for you Great Day! And I am so happy you’re feeling better! 🎶Gray skies are going to clear up… Great Day’s having a GGGrrreat Day!🎶 🤗🙏🥰
Struggling today/tonight, but here's some of my why's: fuck hangovers, I like having energy and an appetite, my mental health is more stable, my face is less puffy, no random bruises, no constant nausea, I'm more present with my family, I'm more focused. I hate that the drinking devil on my shoulder seems to be talking so loud today, but damn it IWNDWYT!
Can relate to all your reasons why. I hope today will get better . Keep up! You can do this! 💕💪
Thank you for looking after us this week
Sooo gorgeous, thank you for sharing!
Great pic there Clever 👍
I think I found a good doctor today! I’m excited and relieved. They offered me a kit to check for colon cancer, how cool is that!?! And two referrals that show the specialists take my insurance. The last doctor I was supposedly seeing was actually a NP that couldn’t even bother to refer a specialist that took the same insurance. It was just an ongoing 💩 show for a few months there. So glad I smartened up, grew some cojones, and moved on!
Good to hear you are getting your 💩 together!
Love when things start coming together :)
Yay, so good to hear!
I’m sober because I realised that alcohol was causing a majority of my problems. I was anxious and unstable because I was always hungover and I was having issues not passing out on the couch, so I never had time for my partner. Moderation isn’t possible for me either since both my parents were addicts, and my dad died of liver cancer after the cirrhosis got tumours.
Stay strong sober friend, you deserve to break the cycle 💪🏼
IWNDWYT friends 🤖 Thanks for this week’s DCI
Thanks for being here :)
Good to see you robo 😇🙏🏻
IWNDWYT!
Congrats on the 💯 🥳🎉
100!!!! Amazing
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Morning checking in. Thanks for your service this week probscaffeinated. I enjoyed your posts every morning. I stay sober because it helps my self-respect. And I get good sleep. And I can pick up my kids. I am very grateful. Have a good day SDers and IWNDWYT ❤️
I love that reason, it helps my self respect, I feel that and never understood why I couldn’t cultivate that before 🙄 have a great day SiouxsieSue 💞
Awh Sue, I love that you can pick up your kids now. I know they love it too ❤️
IWNDT
Good morning, fellow sobernauts, IWNDWYT! 😁
Good morning rosamundi 😊
Good morning, IWNDWYT!
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Good morning, friends! Have a great sober Saturday! 😊
I love that quote. I don’t think I ever thought of it as a choice that I was making. I feel it as a choice now I’m sober and that makes me feel more responsible, more grown up, more respect worthy (to myself), bigger. Thank you for sharing this 🙏🏻💞
Given all the effort it took to stop it would seem a big step back to take up drinking again. Why would I? I don't struggle day to day, cravings are only occasional and pass quickly. I'm healthier and richer without alcohol. If I started again at some point in the future I would have to stop again and that was a hellish nightmare I'm not prepared to inflict on my future self. I've gained more than I've lost by quitting so I'm not undoing that!
Well said! Yup fuck going through that again
I want to stay sober so I can stay in control of myself. My husband still drinks, he’s a normie. A one drink and done guy. It fascinates me. Last night it was tequila. One tumbler with 2 shots (measured!) with lots of ice.
Self control! That's not a virtue that is generally praised in our society but having experienced a lack of control and a slavishness to alcohol I agree 100%! Sobriety is awesome!
IWNDWYT!
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iwndwyt!
Daaaay 6, easy peasy sober saturday! IWNDWYT!🏆
Hell yeah, almost a full week!!!!!!!!!! Good good good work
Thank you for hosting this week DCI IWNDWYT.
Thanks for showing up for yourself and everyone!!!
It has been a horrendous past 6 days of quitting where anxiety, night sweats, high heart rate, etc were plaguing me so I had to taper down. But today is day 2 of being 100% alcohol free. I am definitely not drinking with you today because, in addition to other major reasons, I cannot go through those withdrawal effects ever again. IWNDWYT.
Well done for getting through this far, let’s keep going together 🤝
So proud of you for getting though these first difficult and horrendous first days. I hope for you it will only go better from now on! You can do this! Thinking of you and see you tomorrow!! 💕💪
IWNDWYT💪
🥋🦋 Butterflies are free 🦋 🥋
I’m sober because I want to be present in my life, for all the good times, for all the bad times, for my family - for life. I will not drink with you today!
Today is going to be difficult; going out with my sisters and our boyfriends tonight for dinner. I’m planning on drinking some fancy NA drinks and treat myself with whatever food there is on the menu. I’m also being desi. Wish me luck! IWNDWYT 🧡
From going to bed around 4 am bc it was a drug/boozed night out to waking up at 4 am on Saturday bc you went to bed at 8 pm Friday night. WOW, I LOVE THIS FEELING SO MUCH.
IWNDWYT!
Those are a lot of good whys, probs. Yeah I think time is a big one. I can’t remember if my therapist asked this or if I read/heard it somewhere but the question ‘are you happy with how you spent your time?’ hit me pretty hard a while ago. Really got me thinking about life in general.
Every single thing in my life is better sober and it was so hard to get here. It took many attempts and I’m in my 60’s so I don’t have any more time to waste. Now I’m off to run 8k (couldn’t do that when I was drinking!) and then go pick up our new doggo from the shelter where he’s been for over a month ☹️ (we had to wait so he could be neutered yesterday). Our last dog died two months before the pandemic started and then there were literally no dogs to be had so this has been a long wait. I am SO excited. No way will I drink with you today, I want to be present for every moment!! 🏃♀️🐶🐕🐩🦮🐕🦺🐾❤️
IWNDWYT! Have a good Saturday everyone
Hello sober friends and thank you for hosting this week
Why stay sober? The reasons are legion, but let me say to those that are lurking or thinking about stopping alcohol: YOUR LIFE WILL VASTLY IMPROVE WHEN YOU QUIT!
I will not drink with you today. 💜
Do you actually have 17 kittens? 🤗
IWNDWYT
Thanks for hosting this week I will not drink with you today in 🏴😊
Had a great sober day but by far the best part....our two young kittens were fixed recently so we have to give them pain meds as a post surgery thing. They are fuckin hilarious when they're all doped up! 😄 I hope everyone has an awesome weekend, IWNDWYT my friends 👍
College tour day. Life moves forward. IWNDWYT 💙
Good morning! Today is my 28th day. Almost four weeks sober and thus also one month sober again!
🎶 I am not drinking today! 🎶
I am not drinking because I want my child-like self back. The one that marveled at the evening stars while laying in my front yard and loved the smell of campfires. The self that noticed nature and practiced music and who was dramatic, funny, and silly. IWNDWYT ! ( it sure was nice not to wake up to empty beer cans in the house and rush to the fridge to see how many i actually drank! Only one can of sparkling water on the coffee table:)
Thank you for hosting this week
Life is short! Good reminder. Carpe diem folks. Don’t get bit in the bum by missing your own show. IWNDWYT 🌊
I’ve been drunk enough times to know there’s nothing new to learn there. Why bother?IWNDWYT!
I will not drink today!
IWNDWYT
Great week, thank you for hosting!
Feeling fine on day NINE! IWNDWYT! My why mirrors yours a lot, PC.
Why stay sober ? I have spent 35 years or so pretty drunk a lot of the time and eventually ended up in a sub-optimal place. I perhaps have 30 years left to live to the full - I’d like to be at peace with myself and those I love - I’d like more real fulfillment and to make something beautiful on the small piece of land I own in the West Country in the UK. I don’t think I will be able to look back content if I piss up my 50s and 60s. So staying sober I can assess the two ways of being for now and take an audit of my outputs and moods and decide based on the data - but I have to give that a chance - a fair chance - and I owe myself that - so at 45 days I want to go on to 2 months at least and then have a think. IWNDWYT.
I’ve decided once again, to not go to the football in order to takeaway that 5% of me that will want a beer before kick off, then one at half time then a couple for the walk to the bus station then a bottle of vodka for the evening etc etc etc. I’ll watch it online with a fancy bunderburg ginger beer instead! IWNDWYT
Have a great day everyone, IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT!
Checking in! IWNDWYT ❤️
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HEY, sweet people, IWNDWYT!
Thank you
Day 12. Hardly a craving yesterday. I went to the grocery store and had to walk through the alcohol section and noticed how extensive society's conditioning is. Even after the alcohol specific section there were wine and beer stands and promotions all through the store! Imagine that for heroin or coke or even cigarettes these days. It's really something. I don't expect others to change just because I'm on a different trajectory, I just find it very interesting how noticeable it is for the non drinker. I never gave it a thought beyond "let me grab a few bottles" when I was drinking.
I will not drink with y’all today!!
IWNDWYT
Hey SD!
Checking in! IWNDWYT- hope everyone has a lovely Saturday 😊
Good morning all!
IWNDWYT ❤️
Back to day 1 again, IWNDWYT
Thank you for hosting this week,
Thanks
I've been listening to the audiobook version of The Sober Diaries by Clare Pooley over the past couple of days. She talks about experiencing different stages of sobriety. The first 45 days or so are the "Honeymoon Period;" then you have to get over "The Wall," which is the slog from (about) day 46 to (about) day 100; after this, you achieve "Freedom." It's an oversimplification for sure, but useful, I think. Freedom sounds like a beautiful thing, I don't want to be trapped and kept small by alcohol anymore. That's why I will not drink with all you amazing sober warriors today. 😻
Iwndwyt
IWNDWYT
I love this prompt so much and relate very much to the "one little life" dilemma. You are right, it's so necessary to make the most out of what we are given, and all alcohol does is take take take. IWNDWYT. Thank you for hosting!
Day 14 !!! The body is hydrated, the mind is clear . Energy levels are up and so is my future. Congratulations guys! IWNDWYT
It’s sibling wedding day. Drinking is the FARTHEST thing from my mind.
That's, Caffeinated, it has been a great week! I appreciate your help in putting a +7 on my day counter. Great question about the why, that's a question I haven't pondered in a while.
Yes to those upsides! But damn if you didn't nail the dark parts. It's that quest that sends me in a spiral towards death, like quicksand. I must remember that. Not out of fear, but just.. Nope. Nada. No fucking way. I'm walking in the light now and I like it. 🌟 I'm staying here! IWNDWYT
Thanks for another great post probs! My WHY is because I'm sick of being sick. I want to stick around this place and see what good I might be able to do. I want to learn to have real fun and enjoy life, and I'm starting to now! This reddit is great and you're all giving me hope. Have a super day! IWNDWYT
Thank you for hosting us this week, probscaffienated, you’ve given me so much to think about. And this post is so spot on! All I can add is that I want to be happy for this beautiful short life. My time is shorter than yours, so how much more urgent is my need for sobriety??
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Morning Will. I think a wee 5k is in order today. And now that I’m back to shorter runs, I’m going after your times buddy! (Providing the ol’ knee holds up of course) 😅 IWNDWYT
Cheers to that!!
Life is better without booze! IWNDWYT 🌷
Not today
IWNDWYT. 💖💖
IWNDWYT!
Woke up to thunderstorms, spent the afternoon in sunlight. Watching the last of the sun slip away on another sober day!
Woo! Saturday!! IWNDWYT 💜
IWNDWYT Happy Saturday everyone.
Thanks for taking care of us this week, caffeine. It’s been great! And all of your WHYs are similar to mine. I want to LIVE, I don’t want to just exist. I want to see all that I can see, taste all that I can taste, feel all that I can feel, and experience every ounce of life. I don’t want anything muted by alcohol.
Thanks for a great week
Checking in day 29. Have a nice weekend folks! IWNDWYT!
Morning all- Iwndwyt
I'm loving your WHY and I think I might steal it for myself today.
IWNDWYT!
Day 1 complete, I probably have more than 100 day ones but I have the courage to get another tomorrow!
No booze for me with you today
Iwndwyt!
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Happy Saturday! I had my worst day of cravings in six weeks yesterday. Work and home stress. And also being surrounded by free wine (again). But I made it. I kept reminding myself that my tomorrow won’t be any better for drinking today, and in fact most likely worse. I was also at risk of a bender because of how I was feeling. I’d never consciously observed that before.
IWNDWYT
Good morning friends. It still makes me so happy to wake up and enjoy my coffee without a hangover. Hope I always appreciate this feeling. IWNDWYT
I wanna stay sober because I want to have money for the things in life that actually make me happy. I wanna be in control of myself at all times. I don't wanna die before I'm 35. I'd like to find love someday but that starts with loving myself.
IWNDWYT!!
Thank you so much for hosting this week
Great message.
86. Finally accepted my long term relationship really was over yesterday. Pretty heartbreaking but the last thing I wanted to do in response was drink so I’ll take that as a positive. IWNDWYT
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One day at a time! Let’s go people!
IWNDWYT.
Checking in on another day
Being my best self when I’m not drinking is my motivation. Remembering that I’m not perfect helps me not start drinking again. IWNDWYT
I crossed the 6 month mark a few weeks ago and hardly noticed! Life is so much better now, and you'd better believe IWNDWYT!
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I’m going to a Christmas craft fair with my family and out to eat. I’m not crafty but I love time with my family, especially since my kids are grown and making time for my wife and I. No booze for me today. Happy memories instead.
IWNDWYT
Between reading a sobernaut’s comment about alcoholism being suicide on an installment plan and realizing that I was going to spend every night drinking on the couch if I didn’t quit. That’s boring.
IWND☠️WYT.
I will not drink today.
I want to be the best version of myself possible, experiencing life without the crutches of emotional and physical bluntness. I want to live as long as possible to experience my two small children grow up into teens and adults. I want to be an example to them for how people can take control of things in their life and change, overcome obstacles, and commit to healthy choices. I want the next relationship I am in not be clouded by the third party of addiction and shame. IWNDWYT!
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Morning friends! Happy Saturday.
Day 20!!!!!!!!!! I’m pumped!! I’m crying because I’m so damn happy to be at day 20!! Life is 100x better sober! I’m up early with my kids, and the best part is that I’m not nauseous, hungover, hiding the empty wine bottle in the bottom of the trash can, telling them to “let me sleep”. I’m present mentally, feeling good, ready to have a great day with my family ❤️ I just spent 20 minutes snuggling my daughter and her baby pics and her being AMAZED that she came out of my tummy 🥰 And moments like that just don’t happen when I’m drinking. IWNDWYT!!
Hangover free Saturday morning, yay IWNDWYT
Sober Saturdays are the best Saturdays
I'm in!
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No booze today!
Thank you
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IWNDWYT! Have a peaceful and joyous day!
I will reset my days later today, i am not able to now. So disappointed.
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IWNDWTY have a lovely weekend everyone
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I think the simplest reason I stay sober is that I felt miserable all of the time when I was drinking. Everything sucked. Now everything isn’t perfect, but at least I don’t have the guilt/fear/nausea/etc I had when drinking.
One more day before sunrise. Let’s have fun everyone. Stay awesome. IWNDWYT!
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First Saturday of no drinking in probably 18 years IWNDWYT
290 days. I dreamt that I had to play as running back for the Detroit Lions last night. Despite that trauma I still won’t drink today.
Day 4. I can be free if I choose to be. I never have to drink again. IWNDWYT.
IWNDWYT. I’m not even worried about missing the big moments… losing the small is just as scary
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All those things you mentioned, PC, are some of the reasons I stay sober. But a big one is that I want to be present for my kids. When they need me or want to talk to me or anything. Knowing I can be there for them anytime, day or night, is what keeps me sober. IWNDWYT ❤️
Life is short. I feel like I have wasted a good chunk of mine. not any more.
7 WEEKS sober 😎 IWNDWYT
Rainy day here- gonna spend it playing video games and I’m so excited haha! IWNDWYT
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I want to stay sober (and will stay sober) because I am finished with the drinking life and all that it entails. It bores me, the shows, the music, the parties, the constant peeing, the drunkness.....I have experienced it and I am done. It was fun for a while and man I had some amazing experiences and for that I am grateful.
I’m sober because I want to experience life for once. I drank for every reason under the Sun. Good times. Bad times. Boring times. I want all that for myself. To experience emotions is to be human. (Well dogs experience emotion as well🐕🤗). But I want to be present and see and feel and not be distracted all the time. U/probscaffeinated excellent hosting this week!
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My why: I can drink or I can live the life I want for myself. They are mutually exclusive. IWNDWYT! 💪
Hit day 30 yesterday! IWNDWYT
Thanks for hosting the DCI this week,
Day 405, nice to meet you 🤝
Day 6 checking in! IWNDWYT!
Happy Saturday beautiful people.
I will not drink today
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I will not drink with you today!
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Good morning! Have a wonderful day everyone! IWNDWYT
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IWNDWYT because life can be hard enough, why make it even harder?
Love all the questions OP! IWNDWYT
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I stay sober for lots of reasons. At the top of the list are my family and my mental health 💞 Thanks for hosting this week, OP! IWNDWYT 💞🐿️🐿️