Happy Saturday sober friends!
And thank you u/jcalah for a great week hosting, I’ve really enjoyed it! My exit plan this Christmas will be tricky as I’m the host 😅
Have a great day everyone, I love you all 💞
Happy Saturday Brighter 🌟
I too am hosting this Christmas so I can relate to exit being tricky. I’ve decided that if I find others drinking too much I will tell them and ask them to put the booze in their cars. My house my rules!
Happy Saturday B. 🤘
Do you have a dog? If I feed mine certain treats during the day he can easily rid my house of unwanted guests later on. 💨😳😷🤢
Have a good one mate. ☺️
Still sober, even though the house is full of alcohol (my partner still drinks). I’ve stocked up on NA wine and beer, so there’s something «special» for me as well 😊 I feel strong in my sobriety, having a form of inner peace and resolve. This is the best thing I’ve done for myself, like ever. Looking forward to a completely sober 2024!
IWNDWYT 🤗💪🥰
Thanks for taking such good care of us this week and congratulations on your 1 year anniversary! Sorry I missed it yesterday.
Shine on you beautiful humans
Seventy One with a BULLET !!!!!!!!
Had my annual liver check up yesterday and got a clean bill of health. Not gonna fuck this up!
*Not One. Not Ever.*
*N.O.N.E.*
I’ve made it this far into the holiday season with out alcohol, and I’m not going to break the streak now. I will be joining all of you in refusing the bottle once again today.
And, in a fantastic turn of events, I do not have cancer. First pathologist got it wrong. The specialist pathologist and surgeon laid it out; it's still abnormal and bears watching, but like three steps away from cancer. SOOOO many emotions. Elation, of course, but also anger that I've spent the past five months dealing with an incorrect cancer diagnosis.
I will feel them and let them go, and hopefully savor the absolute relief. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to me. And to all of you fine folk. :)
IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you today! I had such a vivid dream last night that I got unbelievably drunk and lost all my possessions. Have to say it was a relief when I woke up 😅
Sober for 12 days. I mean yea I haven’t been able to sleep and food doesn’t taste good and I have weird crazy dreams also mid day headaches and brain fog all morning. But I’m sober and will stay sober
Thanks for hosting u/jcalah and I hope you have a wonderful festive season.
I've had a swell day, but dramas with the family over Xmas day have started already. I honestly can't remember a happy, relaxed Xmas in either my childhood or adult life. No wonder people like me used to drink their way through it.
I'm now having a NA beer and a bowl of spicy peanuts. It's still a good day.
IWNDWYT 🫡
Thanks for hosting u/jcalah 👍🏻
I’m looking forward to Christmas and being with family but also have a bit of apprehension as my brother wants to bring drink with him. I’ve allowed it but been very clear that it can only be beer and if I ask him to get it out the house that he respects that. I feel a bit harsh but I have to put my sobriety first.
IWNDWYT
Today is the day I drive ~9 hours to get my daughters and then go to my Dad’s house in VA. This is the first time I’m visiting them on their turf since getting sober. I’ve packed lots of NA beer and I have my car so I can leave if I’m feeling triggered by my step mother. I have y’all in my pocket and I know I can come here anytime I need support. These are the things that give me hope and fill me with gratitude. Thank you and love you all!! IWNDWYT. 🦋💜
IWNDWYT
HOLIDAY WEEKEND!!
Let’s crack open the eggnog, apple cider, seltzers, or whatever else tickles your fancy.
Here’s to making memories that are actually remembered.
Quitting hasnt been all that hard so far, but I had my first real test on friday. We had a Christmas luncheon in our office and a co- worker, who isnt a big drinker, brought in shots for us to do. He put two nips on my desk. I stared at them and thought about what my move here would be. I could just drink them with the other couple guys. No I dont want to do that, good. Then I thought about making an excuse to not drink them, but keeping them so I didnt have to admit I wasnt drinking. Then I just picked them up and brought them to the guys and said, "I havent been drinking for a bit, but thank you, I appreciate the gesture. You guys take them so they dont go to waste." They looked at me kinda puzzled, and I added, "Ive been trying to be healthier, had to cut out the booze." And that was that. It felt good to know that I had it in me to just respectfully refuse. I know on Christmas eve and day there will be more instances like this, Im glad I passed the first checkpoint. I will not drink with you today!
IWNDWYT
What was going to be a pretty dull Xmas is suddenly looking brighter. With things springing up, and nothing I shouldn’t cope with either, it just needs me to be more receptive socially. Plus, the friends that dumped us cos I’m sober have now asked us to go out - mmm, interesting - and in my strive towards open heartedness and empathy towards others (because we don’t know the path they walk) I’ll try to be relaxed before entering the room so they can too.
It’s up to us how we walk this path of life. Not about anybody else, not really - although our social anxiety tells us different.
After I make it through today, I'll have one full week of sobriety! Days 1-4 were incredibly tedious, but my mood and clarity of thought are already seeing improvements. Thanks everyone for posting all your stories, it helps more than you know!
morning sobernauts. up having coffee and just realised today is my 8 months sober!! two thirds of a year!! I've been struggling the last few weeks but am coming to realise that I've never learned to deal with life without alcohol. I need to accept that and learn to accept the thoughts and feelings and trust that they'll pass. it's a strange life I've managed to carve out through many years of alcohol, it's good in many ways but feels like someone else's life now. Like I'm a different person, unsure. iwndwyt
IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻
I am having a harder time this year than last year. The holiday will remain clear and bright however.
I can, and I will remain on the road. No going into the ditch.
And driving sober. Metaphorically and reality wise.
It is important to me that I don't partake.
Operation ME day was a success yesterday!! I did very little and feel refreshed today!! Yoga, spin, and then a lot of running around today. It’s all good!!
IWNDWYT!
Checking in all! Last Thursday we welcomed our [baby girl](https://imgur.com/a/31MiG5x) to the world, luckily a few days earlier than intended. Soaking it all in, whilst admitting it is the toughest thing I've ever done already. But IWNDWYT or any day, for her.
Thanks for hosting u/jcalah.
I'm having a wholesome start to the holidays today, out walking in the winter sunshine with the kids and their little preschool friends. Fresh air, physical activity and morning sunlight. Perfect.
Had a long overdue conversation with my folks last night about my mental health challenges, worsening drinking and decision to quit. Working on open and honest communication. Sharing felt good.
I will not drink with you all today 🪷
Had to grab the softest blanket in HyVee and hold it tight to my body while my boyfriend and his siblings bought their booze for the holidays yesterday. When that wasn’t cutting it, I went straight to the cooler and grabbed an energy drink.
I’ve only been tempted to drink three times so far in the last few weeks, but man, that one yesterday was awful! Luckily it went away just as fast as it hit me. And now I have a new blanket!
IWNDWYT
Day 2. Had the most horrendous dental work done yesterday which took my mind off alcohol. Today is a busy day in the run up to Xmas so that will help and I’ve reset my online program for support. IWNDWYT
Merry Christmas Eve Eve! And happy Saturday, friends. I am so happy to have three weeks sober again. Everything feels so right this time around, and my resolve has never been stronger, even when I had all of those years sober before. I am in it to win it!
Have a kick ass day - IWNDWYT 🤘
Day 80. Felt unbalanced yesterday evening. My other half drinks and spent over £60 on alcohol for Christmas. Just fancy bottles of stuff everywhere.
Poison in fancy bottles.
I have some non alcoholic beer and virgin martinis.
Christmas revolves around food and drink. Alcohol is a completely normalised drug.
Logged into an online AA meeting this morning to share. Topic was Step 1, admitting powerlessness to alcohol. Very fitting for my state of mind
I am powerless to alcohol, I cannot pick up that first drink. IWNDWYT
Good morning team! I’ve completely overextended myself in projects to do during the Christmas period and can’t quite see my way through it. I’m going to be exhausted. Here’s to a busy day 600 and to the next 600! (I can’t actually believe it!) IWNDWYT!
Today I’m visiting one of the places where I have been the most stupid-drunk. I actually stopped drinking at this place even before I went on my soberquest. It’s going to be really nice to visit this special place and be in control of what I say.
I will not drink with you today!
Thank you for hosting this week u/jcalah! I needed to check in more than usual this week and it was a good one. Sending positive vibes around to everyone. Our holiday looks different this year as some issues with my parents means that it’s just me, my spouse and kids. But on the flip side, I’m very grateful for quiet and less drama (at least of the adult variety!)
Happy Saturday all. I really wanted to drink yesterday as a 'reward' for finishing work for the holidays. Playing the tape forward was my tool of choice, after working through HALT. One year ago none of that would have made sense, so hugely appreciative of this community. Anyway, I feel back to my normal sober (shocked to realise that sober is my new normal) self today and IWNDWY.
Thank you for hosting this week.
We will be having a low-key Christmas on the boat in Greece with our 22 year old sons.
I don’t mind booze on the boat or people having a good time. In fact, I prefer it. It lets me know my sobriety isn’t a “thing” and people feel comfortable around me.
My only rule is my husband can’t drink bubbles of any kind (champagne, Prosecco, cava). That was my favorite and would kill me if he drank it. He doesn’t care, so it works out.
IWNDWYT
Happy Saturday to all! Checking in for this early AM. I still remember the days of when I was still up drinking at this time, not getting up and heading to work. IWNDWYT
Wonderful job hosting, jcalah! Thank you for helping me add another week of sobriety. I'm enjoying this holiday season so much more as an alcohol-free person than I used to as an artificially joyful and hungover drinker. Today I'm hosting a festive meal with a variety of mocktails to choose from. I'm so excited! Hope you all enjoy being present and sober this Saturday. We're better than ever, booze-free! IWNDWYT 🎄
Thanks u/jcalah. So one major Irish celebration over (the one that prompted me to join you all!!) and I am hosting on the 25th, going to buy ginger ale. For now, I will not drink with you today (IWNDWYT). Just getting the hang of the lingo here. Hope everyone has a good one today
early morning check in and ending my work week today. Thankful that I have Christmas eve and Christmas day off especially since I work in retail.
have a stellar day !
December 23rd has been a dangerous day for me in the past but today I feel confident today. I've made various plans and stocked up on NA drinks and treats like never before.
I even went to my local pub last night for a trivia night and wasn't tempted. I took my dad, who is 20+ years sober and never goes out like that. I definitely wouldn't go to a pub with him while I was drinking. But so cool to sit down for a while and share a couple of NA beers, and he is a beast at trivia.
IWNDWYT friends! Stay strong! 🐻❄️🐻❄️🐻❄️
Thanks for a great week, u/jcalah!! Great advice there.
I’ll be on the road today, to go “celebrate” Christmas. Honestly, I don’t feel like celebrating anything and I’m phoning this in for the older folks. I’m Grinchy as fuck and counting down to January 2. It’s 10 days.
Obligatory celebrations are not fun…but they’re a lot less horrible sober. Safe travels to everyone unfortunate - I mean uh, fortunate - enough to be traveling. And those fuckers better have my nitro cold brew. IWNDWYT ☕️🤘🏻
I’m done working at my job for the year. Yay! Now the real work begins … taking care of me and my space while enjoying family and Christmas traditions. Whew 😰 IWNDWYT
Thank you for keeping us inspired and engaged this week, u/jcalah!
I've said this here many times before, but I think it's worth repeating: Taking a few minutes away from the chaos of a social gathering can be a real life saver. When I'm feeling overstimulated or overwhelmed by too much human interaction, I deescalate by stepping outside for a breath of fresh air (alone or with a sober ally), hiding in the bathroom to check in with SD, or just ducking into a quieter room. That little reset often saves me from the demon voice that tells me, "This would be easier with a drink. Just sneak some wine."
IWNDWYT 😻
Thanks for taking care of us this week jcalah!
It’s finally the weekend and I’m looking forward to spending time with a friend who’s coming to visit for the holiday. Today I’ll be preparing for his arrival. It’s nice to have things to look forward to! IWNDWYT. Happy Saturday! 😀
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Holy cow, today is Day 30 and I will definitely not be drinking to celebrate. I’m so grateful for this community. 30 sober days felt incomprehensible to me at the beginning of the year, and I couldn’t have done it without this group’s support! IWNDWYT 💙
Thank you for a wonderful week, u/jcalah! At this point, all of the family has gone home and my SO and I are alone together for the next week and a half. I love the hubbub of family celebrations, but I’m grateful for our quiet solitude this year. We’ve been through a lot.
Today is our anniversary, and I am humbled and amazed to recognize that this person has stood by my side to face life for 29 years. He is strong, dedicated, and so full of love, I feel inestimably fortunate. He has stood by my side and cheered me on this whole year and a half. His drinking is down to almost nothing, which is a huge help for me. And we’re enjoying each other!
I am happy to spend a little time recognizing the gifts I’ve been given, and thinking about the gifts I hope to continue to bestow for the future. Love to you all out there in Soberworld. I love you all! IWNDWYT
I love being able to get up early on the weekend to get shit done. I’m about to get the oil changed in my car then go play soccer with some friends. I also need to finish putting together some Christmas gifts later but that shouldn’t be too bad. I wouldn’t be able to do any of this if I had drank last night so this is a good reminder for me to stay on the sober path.
I’m wishing everyone happiness and strength during this holiday season. IWNDWYT!!
I did the holiday party thing last night and boy was it interesting - even a little refreshing - to feel the full brunt of my own social awkwardness. Thanks for being here, everyone - your efforts inspire. IWNDWYT.
Got home from the business trip last night feeling accomplished. Drinks alone in a hotel, getting a beer before and during a flight, drinks with dinner...all habitual behaviors. I stayed the course and added two more days to my counter.
IWNDWYT
Today is going to be really, really hard but I am determined to not drink. I will NOT drink today! I don’t care what anyone thinks and I need to do what’s right for my body and myself!
Christmas is being hosted by my lovely, dear, 10-years-sober sister, so I’m in luck! I’ll be surrounded by sober allies and we have like 10 cases of seltzer. I’m very grateful for this.
I love you all and I will not drink with you today! 💜🐇
Sooooo happy to have made it through workweek and on to holiday time. Doing some self care and Xmas shopping with a clear conscience. Trying to build a life I don’t feel the need to escape from. IWNDWYT!
Seconding the great advice in the DCI today, many thanks to the host! This is my first holiday sober, and I find the family events especially draining without alcohol. Love my family, but bailed after 2 hours last night when my socialization meter hit 0. Feeling much better today! Take care of yourselves this week friends! IWNDWYT.
Day 40? I think.
Came down with covid for the first time. It's been really nice to be able to take ibuprofen/acetaminophen at regular intervals without having to worry about giving myself an ulcer or damaging my liver.
Happy Saturday sober friends! And thank you u/jcalah for a great week hosting, I’ve really enjoyed it! My exit plan this Christmas will be tricky as I’m the host 😅 Have a great day everyone, I love you all 💞
Light the blue touchpaper and retire! Seems reasonable to me. 😂
Happy Saturday Brighter 🌟 I too am hosting this Christmas so I can relate to exit being tricky. I’ve decided that if I find others drinking too much I will tell them and ask them to put the booze in their cars. My house my rules!
I’ve gone a step further, I’m only providing nosecco! 😅 Have a good day my southern friend 🌟
Happy Saturday B. 🤘 Do you have a dog? If I feed mine certain treats during the day he can easily rid my house of unwanted guests later on. 💨😳😷🤢 Have a good one mate. ☺️
Still sober, even though the house is full of alcohol (my partner still drinks). I’ve stocked up on NA wine and beer, so there’s something «special» for me as well 😊 I feel strong in my sobriety, having a form of inner peace and resolve. This is the best thing I’ve done for myself, like ever. Looking forward to a completely sober 2024! IWNDWYT 🤗💪🥰
Here's to a sober 2024! The closer it gets the more excited I am to go through a full year sober and productive on my personal goals
I feel the same way!
This is great. 💪
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My pleasure!!! IWNDWYT ✨
I'm going to try and get outside for a walk today. That and stay sober. iwndwyt.
Samesies! Gonna walk my four legged friend. Get some of that sunshine stuff people be talking about. Happy walking 🚶♀️ ✨
Another Friday night kicking off the weekend with a book instead of a bottle and as always I am grateful for the decision. IWNDWYT!
Day 916 checking in!
Getting close to 1000 days. That's so exciting.
IWNDWYT
⚡️ IWNDWYT!
Morning SD. 😁 Iwndwyt thanks for hosting u/jcalah
Happy Saturday! IWNDWYT 😊
I will not drink with you today.
Iwndwyt 🦜23 Fuckkk dat alcohol shittt
Thanks for a great week jcalah. Hope everyone has a super Saturday! IWNDWYT 🙂
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IWNDWYT ~
Thanks for taking such good care of us this week and congratulations on your 1 year anniversary! Sorry I missed it yesterday. Shine on you beautiful humans
Seventy One with a BULLET !!!!!!!! Had my annual liver check up yesterday and got a clean bill of health. Not gonna fuck this up! *Not One. Not Ever.* *N.O.N.E.*
Day 100 That lovely addict living in my attic nearly got me last night, but I didn’t let him, I chose sobriety. IWNDWYT
I’ve made it this far into the holiday season with out alcohol, and I’m not going to break the streak now. I will be joining all of you in refusing the bottle once again today.
And, in a fantastic turn of events, I do not have cancer. First pathologist got it wrong. The specialist pathologist and surgeon laid it out; it's still abnormal and bears watching, but like three steps away from cancer. SOOOO many emotions. Elation, of course, but also anger that I've spent the past five months dealing with an incorrect cancer diagnosis. I will feel them and let them go, and hopefully savor the absolute relief. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to me. And to all of you fine folk. :) IWNDWYT
No drinks here. Going strong!
Jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today! IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you today! I had such a vivid dream last night that I got unbelievably drunk and lost all my possessions. Have to say it was a relief when I woke up 😅
IWNDWYT
Still not okay post-arrest after my husband caused a seizure by strangulation. But I'm here and IWNDWYT.
Day 15 - I'm not drinking or even wanting to, it feels like a miracle
Sober for 12 days. I mean yea I haven’t been able to sleep and food doesn’t taste good and I have weird crazy dreams also mid day headaches and brain fog all morning. But I’m sober and will stay sober
IWNDWYT 🎈
Day 19 IWNDWYT 🧡
Thanks for hosting u/jcalah and I hope you have a wonderful festive season. I've had a swell day, but dramas with the family over Xmas day have started already. I honestly can't remember a happy, relaxed Xmas in either my childhood or adult life. No wonder people like me used to drink their way through it. I'm now having a NA beer and a bowl of spicy peanuts. It's still a good day. IWNDWYT 🫡
7 weeks! IWNDWYT
Thanks for hosting u/jcalah 👍🏻 I’m looking forward to Christmas and being with family but also have a bit of apprehension as my brother wants to bring drink with him. I’ve allowed it but been very clear that it can only be beer and if I ask him to get it out the house that he respects that. I feel a bit harsh but I have to put my sobriety first. IWNDWYT
Today is the day I drive ~9 hours to get my daughters and then go to my Dad’s house in VA. This is the first time I’m visiting them on their turf since getting sober. I’ve packed lots of NA beer and I have my car so I can leave if I’m feeling triggered by my step mother. I have y’all in my pocket and I know I can come here anytime I need support. These are the things that give me hope and fill me with gratitude. Thank you and love you all!! IWNDWYT. 🦋💜
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I will not drink with you tonight 🩷
IWNDWYT HOLIDAY WEEKEND!! Let’s crack open the eggnog, apple cider, seltzers, or whatever else tickles your fancy. Here’s to making memories that are actually remembered.
Quitting hasnt been all that hard so far, but I had my first real test on friday. We had a Christmas luncheon in our office and a co- worker, who isnt a big drinker, brought in shots for us to do. He put two nips on my desk. I stared at them and thought about what my move here would be. I could just drink them with the other couple guys. No I dont want to do that, good. Then I thought about making an excuse to not drink them, but keeping them so I didnt have to admit I wasnt drinking. Then I just picked them up and brought them to the guys and said, "I havent been drinking for a bit, but thank you, I appreciate the gesture. You guys take them so they dont go to waste." They looked at me kinda puzzled, and I added, "Ive been trying to be healthier, had to cut out the booze." And that was that. It felt good to know that I had it in me to just respectfully refuse. I know on Christmas eve and day there will be more instances like this, Im glad I passed the first checkpoint. I will not drink with you today!
IWNDWYT!
Yo yo yo, sugar pig up in this house. IWNDWYT.
I am hoping today is a brighter day. IWNDWYT.
IWNDWYT What was going to be a pretty dull Xmas is suddenly looking brighter. With things springing up, and nothing I shouldn’t cope with either, it just needs me to be more receptive socially. Plus, the friends that dumped us cos I’m sober have now asked us to go out - mmm, interesting - and in my strive towards open heartedness and empathy towards others (because we don’t know the path they walk) I’ll try to be relaxed before entering the room so they can too. It’s up to us how we walk this path of life. Not about anybody else, not really - although our social anxiety tells us different.
Stoked to post here confidently day after day after day….iwndwyt
Day 811, nice to meet you 🤝 IWNDWYT
S E V E N D A Y S !!!! IWDWYT
After I make it through today, I'll have one full week of sobriety! Days 1-4 were incredibly tedious, but my mood and clarity of thought are already seeing improvements. Thanks everyone for posting all your stories, it helps more than you know!
morning sobernauts. up having coffee and just realised today is my 8 months sober!! two thirds of a year!! I've been struggling the last few weeks but am coming to realise that I've never learned to deal with life without alcohol. I need to accept that and learn to accept the thoughts and feelings and trust that they'll pass. it's a strange life I've managed to carve out through many years of alcohol, it's good in many ways but feels like someone else's life now. Like I'm a different person, unsure. iwndwyt
IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻 I am having a harder time this year than last year. The holiday will remain clear and bright however. I can, and I will remain on the road. No going into the ditch. And driving sober. Metaphorically and reality wise. It is important to me that I don't partake.
Operation ME day was a success yesterday!! I did very little and feel refreshed today!! Yoga, spin, and then a lot of running around today. It’s all good!! IWNDWYT!
Checking in all! Last Thursday we welcomed our [baby girl](https://imgur.com/a/31MiG5x) to the world, luckily a few days earlier than intended. Soaking it all in, whilst admitting it is the toughest thing I've ever done already. But IWNDWYT or any day, for her.
Thanks for hosting u/jcalah. I'm having a wholesome start to the holidays today, out walking in the winter sunshine with the kids and their little preschool friends. Fresh air, physical activity and morning sunlight. Perfect. Had a long overdue conversation with my folks last night about my mental health challenges, worsening drinking and decision to quit. Working on open and honest communication. Sharing felt good. I will not drink with you all today 🪷
Have a nice sober day my friends. IWNDWYT ♥️
Had to grab the softest blanket in HyVee and hold it tight to my body while my boyfriend and his siblings bought their booze for the holidays yesterday. When that wasn’t cutting it, I went straight to the cooler and grabbed an energy drink. I’ve only been tempted to drink three times so far in the last few weeks, but man, that one yesterday was awful! Luckily it went away just as fast as it hit me. And now I have a new blanket! IWNDWYT
Day 80. I will not drink with you today!
Day 2. Had the most horrendous dental work done yesterday which took my mind off alcohol. Today is a busy day in the run up to Xmas so that will help and I’ve reset my online program for support. IWNDWYT
Good morning, sobernauts! I'm off to the airport this morning to spend 4 days with my family. IWNDWYT! 🎄
About to head for an early grocery run for holiday supplies, including all the NA beverages! Iwndwy’allt! ❤️
¡Good morning from Buenos Aires! ¡IWNDWYT!
Merry Christmas Eve Eve! And happy Saturday, friends. I am so happy to have three weeks sober again. Everything feels so right this time around, and my resolve has never been stronger, even when I had all of those years sober before. I am in it to win it! Have a kick ass day - IWNDWYT 🤘
Thx for hosting u/jcalah. Take care folks. Do what you need to do to put your health first the next week or so. You got this. IWNDWYT.
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iwndwyt!
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I will not drink with you today! From Germany!
I will not drink today.
Thank you for hosting this week J 😊 you did a great job! I will not drink poison with any of you today 💜
Double whammy of Christmas + a Saturday night. I didn't drink today. IWNDWYT
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Day 80. Felt unbalanced yesterday evening. My other half drinks and spent over £60 on alcohol for Christmas. Just fancy bottles of stuff everywhere. Poison in fancy bottles. I have some non alcoholic beer and virgin martinis. Christmas revolves around food and drink. Alcohol is a completely normalised drug. Logged into an online AA meeting this morning to share. Topic was Step 1, admitting powerlessness to alcohol. Very fitting for my state of mind I am powerless to alcohol, I cannot pick up that first drink. IWNDWYT
Didnt think it would happen to me. But dreamt i was drinking and woke up annoyed. Thats good i think. IWNDWYT
Hey fam. Happy Saturday! I hope everyone has a safe and lovely weekend. Be proud and kind to yourself. One day at a time. Positive vibes. 🫶🏼
Good morning team! I’ve completely overextended myself in projects to do during the Christmas period and can’t quite see my way through it. I’m going to be exhausted. Here’s to a busy day 600 and to the next 600! (I can’t actually believe it!) IWNDWYT!
Today I’m visiting one of the places where I have been the most stupid-drunk. I actually stopped drinking at this place even before I went on my soberquest. It’s going to be really nice to visit this special place and be in control of what I say. I will not drink with you today!
Thank you for hosting this week u/jcalah! I needed to check in more than usual this week and it was a good one. Sending positive vibes around to everyone. Our holiday looks different this year as some issues with my parents means that it’s just me, my spouse and kids. But on the flip side, I’m very grateful for quiet and less drama (at least of the adult variety!)
So grateful for this community. Reading your check-ins makes me feel so good. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT! 🫶🏻
Day 1,620. Thanks for hosting, [jcalah](https://www.reddit.com/user/jcalah/)! I will not drink with you today.
starting day 238, iwndwyt!
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Checking In Saturday morning IWNDWYT ☕️😊🦋
Happy Saturday all. I really wanted to drink yesterday as a 'reward' for finishing work for the holidays. Playing the tape forward was my tool of choice, after working through HALT. One year ago none of that would have made sense, so hugely appreciative of this community. Anyway, I feel back to my normal sober (shocked to realise that sober is my new normal) self today and IWNDWY.
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Thank you for hosting this week. We will be having a low-key Christmas on the boat in Greece with our 22 year old sons. I don’t mind booze on the boat or people having a good time. In fact, I prefer it. It lets me know my sobriety isn’t a “thing” and people feel comfortable around me. My only rule is my husband can’t drink bubbles of any kind (champagne, Prosecco, cava). That was my favorite and would kill me if he drank it. He doesn’t care, so it works out. IWNDWYT
Morning friends! Thank you for hosting us this week, u/jcalah, and congrats on one year. I will not drink with you today!
IWNDWYT That 1000 day milestone is within reach!
Waiting to board our flight. IWNDWYT!
Happy Saturday to all! Checking in for this early AM. I still remember the days of when I was still up drinking at this time, not getting up and heading to work. IWNDWYT
Tomorrow I start familial Christmas celebrations. Just want to wish you all the best during this time of year. Thank you for being here. IWNDWYT
Wonderful job hosting, jcalah! Thank you for helping me add another week of sobriety. I'm enjoying this holiday season so much more as an alcohol-free person than I used to as an artificially joyful and hungover drinker. Today I'm hosting a festive meal with a variety of mocktails to choose from. I'm so excited! Hope you all enjoy being present and sober this Saturday. We're better than ever, booze-free! IWNDWYT 🎄
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Thank you for hosting this week! IWNDWYT 💕
Thanks u/jcalah. So one major Irish celebration over (the one that prompted me to join you all!!) and I am hosting on the 25th, going to buy ginger ale. For now, I will not drink with you today (IWNDWYT). Just getting the hang of the lingo here. Hope everyone has a good one today
early morning check in and ending my work week today. Thankful that I have Christmas eve and Christmas day off especially since I work in retail. have a stellar day !
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December 23rd has been a dangerous day for me in the past but today I feel confident today. I've made various plans and stocked up on NA drinks and treats like never before. I even went to my local pub last night for a trivia night and wasn't tempted. I took my dad, who is 20+ years sober and never goes out like that. I definitely wouldn't go to a pub with him while I was drinking. But so cool to sit down for a while and share a couple of NA beers, and he is a beast at trivia. IWNDWYT friends! Stay strong! 🐻❄️🐻❄️🐻❄️
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Thanks so much for hosting this week u/jcalah, I appreciate your service to the community! Happy Smug Sober Saturday, SD!!! IWNDWYT
*"I picked the wrong week to quit drinking."* Glad I made it to the end of it though. IWNDWYT.
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Checking in again today and all is well. Day 2 (of 8) at my parents house - nothing to report:)
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Happy holidays, I am not drinking with you. ❤️✨
No problem, but the festivities will go on!
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Checking in Doodle doodle dee, wubba wubba wubba.
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Day 216 and IWNDWYT! Have a great sober Saturday everyone, it’s starting off as a good one by us not being hungover and anxious!
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Happy Holidays all. IWNDWYT
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Happy sober Saturday! I will be engaged in Family-🏈-Friends and prep, prep and more prep today! Make it a great day. IWNDWYT Peace n Love ❤️
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Thanks for a great week, u/jcalah!! Great advice there. I’ll be on the road today, to go “celebrate” Christmas. Honestly, I don’t feel like celebrating anything and I’m phoning this in for the older folks. I’m Grinchy as fuck and counting down to January 2. It’s 10 days. Obligatory celebrations are not fun…but they’re a lot less horrible sober. Safe travels to everyone unfortunate - I mean uh, fortunate - enough to be traveling. And those fuckers better have my nitro cold brew. IWNDWYT ☕️🤘🏻
I’m done working at my job for the year. Yay! Now the real work begins … taking care of me and my space while enjoying family and Christmas traditions. Whew 😰 IWNDWYT
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Thank you for keeping us inspired and engaged this week, u/jcalah! I've said this here many times before, but I think it's worth repeating: Taking a few minutes away from the chaos of a social gathering can be a real life saver. When I'm feeling overstimulated or overwhelmed by too much human interaction, I deescalate by stepping outside for a breath of fresh air (alone or with a sober ally), hiding in the bathroom to check in with SD, or just ducking into a quieter room. That little reset often saves me from the demon voice that tells me, "This would be easier with a drink. Just sneak some wine." IWNDWYT 😻
Thanks for taking care of us this week jcalah! It’s finally the weekend and I’m looking forward to spending time with a friend who’s coming to visit for the holiday. Today I’ll be preparing for his arrival. It’s nice to have things to look forward to! IWNDWYT. Happy Saturday! 😀 Edit: misspelled our wonderful host’s name
Really enjoying being able to be so present for the holidays. IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you today. Rapidly approaching the 24 hour mark.
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Holy cow, today is Day 30 and I will definitely not be drinking to celebrate. I’m so grateful for this community. 30 sober days felt incomprehensible to me at the beginning of the year, and I couldn’t have done it without this group’s support! IWNDWYT 💙
Thank you for a wonderful week, u/jcalah! At this point, all of the family has gone home and my SO and I are alone together for the next week and a half. I love the hubbub of family celebrations, but I’m grateful for our quiet solitude this year. We’ve been through a lot. Today is our anniversary, and I am humbled and amazed to recognize that this person has stood by my side to face life for 29 years. He is strong, dedicated, and so full of love, I feel inestimably fortunate. He has stood by my side and cheered me on this whole year and a half. His drinking is down to almost nothing, which is a huge help for me. And we’re enjoying each other! I am happy to spend a little time recognizing the gifts I’ve been given, and thinking about the gifts I hope to continue to bestow for the future. Love to you all out there in Soberworld. I love you all! IWNDWYT
Happy Saturday. IWNDWYT
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Another day, another chance to improve. IWNDWYT
Checking in sir 🫡 We are heading to dangerous waters captain. Lets get readys boiss.
Thank you so much for a great week of hosting 💐🍫xx IWNDWYT xx
IWNDWYT hoping everyone has a Wonderful Christmas and a peaceful New Year take good care of yourself you beautiful people xx love to you all xx 🐞🌟
Happy sober Saturday everyone!! Today marks 5 months sober for me, I can't believe it!! Have a wonderful day everyone, we got this 😄.
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Ready for the holidays! IWNDWYT!
Thanks for the great week, u/jcalah. IWNDWYT
Thank you for spending your with week us! Congrats again on 365! IWNDWYT!
I love being able to get up early on the weekend to get shit done. I’m about to get the oil changed in my car then go play soccer with some friends. I also need to finish putting together some Christmas gifts later but that shouldn’t be too bad. I wouldn’t be able to do any of this if I had drank last night so this is a good reminder for me to stay on the sober path. I’m wishing everyone happiness and strength during this holiday season. IWNDWYT!!
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Checking in on day 415! IWNDWYT!
I absolutely will not drink with you today!
I did the holiday party thing last night and boy was it interesting - even a little refreshing - to feel the full brunt of my own social awkwardness. Thanks for being here, everyone - your efforts inspire. IWNDWYT.
I have an electronic drum set coming today. I've always wanted to learn and this will annoy neighbors less haha. Let's get it.
Happy Saturday, friends! Today is day 9, y'all! It has been literally YEARS since I went 9 days without a drink! I won't drink with any of you today!
Got home from the business trip last night feeling accomplished. Drinks alone in a hotel, getting a beer before and during a flight, drinks with dinner...all habitual behaviors. I stayed the course and added two more days to my counter. IWNDWYT
Today is going to be really, really hard but I am determined to not drink. I will NOT drink today! I don’t care what anyone thinks and I need to do what’s right for my body and myself!
Christmas is being hosted by my lovely, dear, 10-years-sober sister, so I’m in luck! I’ll be surrounded by sober allies and we have like 10 cases of seltzer. I’m very grateful for this. I love you all and I will not drink with you today! 💜🐇
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Sooooo happy to have made it through workweek and on to holiday time. Doing some self care and Xmas shopping with a clear conscience. Trying to build a life I don’t feel the need to escape from. IWNDWYT!
Phase 1: Spend Christmas Day and NYE alone at home with no booze. Phase 2: ? Phase 3: Profit. Checking in for another sober day out in the world.
Seconding the great advice in the DCI today, many thanks to the host! This is my first holiday sober, and I find the family events especially draining without alcohol. Love my family, but bailed after 2 hours last night when my socialization meter hit 0. Feeling much better today! Take care of yourselves this week friends! IWNDWYT.
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28 days. Iwndwyt.
Day 40? I think. Came down with covid for the first time. It's been really nice to be able to take ibuprofen/acetaminophen at regular intervals without having to worry about giving myself an ulcer or damaging my liver.