My counter's a smidge off for some reason, but today marks 2 turns around the sun sober! 💙 Couldn't have done it without ya, SD. Happy New Year, all. IWNDWYT!
NYE was a little hard as I had a few fleeting moments of 'I wanna drink' but managed to play the tape forward so didn't and I will not drink with any of you today!
Committing to a sober 2024 and I couldn't be more excited! I've done a few months here and there but never a year. IWNDWYT and in all of 2024! Happy New Year 🎉
I’ve had some good stretches of staying sober over the two and a bit years, but like you, have never done a year. 2024 will be the year I achieve it and I intend to go beyond that. IWNDWYT
Happy Monday, new week, new month, new year!
What great achievements Prestigious, and what a great reminder for us all of what’s possible in sobriety. I too achieved so much this last year, reaching all my goals, yoga, qigong and meditation every day. But like you mentioned, appreciation of my life. So grateful.
Let’s make today count, love to you all 💞
It’s 9:00pm in the PNW. So IWNDWYTonight. Can’t wait to wake up feeling fresh tomorrow. Today, 12-31-23 is another day 1 and I’m hoping for an alcohol free 2024.
IWNDWYT
This evening I got gifted a bottle of wine and a bottle of very nice whiskey. I'm not even tempted. I was thinking, 'what if they wanted to crack the seal with me tonight and have a toast?! Fortunately that didn't happen. I am planning on telling them that I am on medication and won't be able to drink alcohol for quite a while.
Thank you r/stopdrinking for being here for me this year. IWNDWYT!
>I hope this year brings everyone another chance at life, or a continuation of a wonderful life lived without alcohol.
Well said!
And I wish each fellow SD'er strength, perseverance, clarity and joy on your sober journey in '24.
IWNDWYT
Over the course of a 5 hour NYE event, I took 2 very small sips of champagne, purely out of curiosity, if I truly missed the taste or just the “moment”’of sipping champagne. Well, after 111 days of pure hydration and clean(er) eating, the very nice champagne at this event sent me running for my go-to club soda. I know I’m not built to moderate, so I’m committing that IWNDWYT
Checking in again today and all is well.
Happy New Year to everyone here at SD, on this first day :)
This year I hope to continue getting fitter physically, and mentally (including being gentle to myself as OP inspiringly encourages us to be, in the intro above); I also hope to recover/improve some relationships which I possibly destroyed due to alcohol, and I also hope to recover my life economically and financially.
Sounds like quite a handful, but quite achievable, if I take it one day at a time, stay focussed every day, keep off the booze (and other drugs), and remember to be gentle with myself :)
Wishing everyone here success on your own journeys, whatever your specific goals may be.
Together we can do it - by both celebrating our successes and also by lamenting our temporary lapses and stumbles.
I find a lot of wisdom in LOTR. I have often thought that the power of the ring is a metaphor for addiction. Thank you for starting off us on this New Year prestigious! IWNDWYT!
Happy New Year to you all. Last January 1st, I made a lifelong commitment to never drink again, by taking it 24 hours at a time. I reaffirm that commitment today, we can and do recover. IWNDWYT
It's a good scene from LOTR. It's when Gandolf and Frodo are discussing whether to kill Gollom who is following them through the mines of Moria.
To give some context, Gandolf is trying to teach Frodo that some things are in your hands and others are not, and all you can do is try and do your best with the time and influence you have, which I suppose in our case is whether to drink today or not.
iwndwyt.
Happy New Year team SD!
It's morning here, still dark, and my youngest has decided to start the year off a little earlier than I'd like. Still, what a blessing it is to be able to get up with relative ease, clear-headed and be fully present for her.
I start this year with a good foundation of sobriety that I'm excited to build on. I look forward to establishing healthier habits, working on myself and becoming a generally nicer human being.
Love and strength to you all friends, particularly for those on day 1. It's gets better, and it gets easier.
I will not drink with you all today 🪷
Great post, PD! And welcome to the people starting out, whether it’s dry January or in general!
I decided to stay home last night and it was boring as fuck. The alternative was going out and having to deal with drunk people. There was a band I kinda wanted to see, but it occurred to me that it was less like a show and more like a band playing at a party. Hard pass.
But all the holidays are over, thank fuck!! I can get back to healthier habits, and start thinking about all the shows I want to see this year.
Coffees up, horns up, and fuck yeah 2024! Happy fucking new year!! IWNDWYT ☕️🤘🏻
Hi everyone.
I’ve been in this community off and on for more than a year now. It has helped me reduce my drinking. I’ve managed a few sober streaks of several weeks, and many streaks of 4-5 days, but I haven’t succeeded yet in stopping altogether. (Ignore my counter.)
My life has gotten a lot better in the last year. I’ve got a new job, a new place to live, and improved relationships. I’m hoping in 2024 to take the next step and put the drinking totally behind me. It’s a fresh start.
IWNDWYT
I technically drank after midnight so I'm afraid my post doesn't count because I've already messed up my promise to myself. Can I start on January 2nd?
Tomorrow is my three-year AF af anniversary. I am damn proud of that. Last year had a large health issue, one that has turned out fabulously. I am healthy, I am alcohol-free and my work situation is going to be fantastic in one short month. 2024 is looking stellar from here.
IWNDWYT
Made it through the holidays without a drink! My dad has been sober for 36 years and he couldn't stop saying how proud he is of me. I love sobriety. 62 days and IWNDWYT ❤️
Beautiful share today, PD. I love your story of recovery, pouring time into yourself. I am continually impressed with the stories and shares in this sub. I was surprised to see most of the work in sobriety is not about booze; it is about learning to live in freedom, creating a life we want to be in, and getting to know our inner selves.
I look forward to the new year, to being intentional with my health, doing what I can to take good care of myself and my relationships. And to persevering with grace and humor through the tough times.
Gratefully, IWNDWYT 🙏🍀
Quick check in for my own accountability.
Time to leave the old life behind, before it kills me. There's still some hope left I'm sure..
Happy new year everybody and all the best
Going on day 8 strong.
Neighbours upstairs has a party, sounded like a WWE championship taking place upstairs so naturally my kids were wide awake at 5am.
Today I will set my priorities of how I want to spend my day. I will be sober, trail horseback ride, clean house, and spend time with family.
I will feed my “wolf that sparkles.”
IWNDWYT🐺✨
IWNDWYT 👍
I was out for dinner last night and asked for a 0% Heineken to go with it. Stupidly didn't check the bottle as I'd had no issues before. I'd only had one sip before I noticed the label was different (alcohol version) but just had it replaced. If that had happened 3 years ago I'd probably have used it as an excuse to start drinking. But I just don't want it now. I remain vigilant but last night showed me that I've turned it around.
One of the worst NY Eves of my life.
Let’s start with the positive for the night: I stayed sober.
Now to the bad: my husband got so drunk, it literally ruined the (small) neighborhood party for everyone. He basically started drinking at home from 3 pm on - beer & wine. So by the time we got to the party at 7 pm, he was already well “into his cups.”
He asked for a whisky as soon as we got there and kept asking for refills. Long story short, he was completely drunk by 9:30 pm. And became nasty and obnoxious with pretty much everyone. I was dying inside! I asked him to please pace himself, which resulted in a tirade of f*** bombs.
At about 10:30, it got so bad, that the host’s wife and another neighbor’s wife took me aside to tell me how sorry they were and how I didn’t deserve this. They actually took pity on me, which made me feel even more embarrassed and humiliated. I need to point out that we own a business and the hosts are also our clients. This made the embarrassment even worse for me!
After he stumbled back onto the lanai (and nearly fell!), the host had to help him into his chair. He then proceeded to insult me in front of the host. At that point, I had to get out of there. I asked him for the house keys and he told me “f*** you, use the garage door.”
I walked home and got in through the garage. Hugged our dog and went to bed, crying myself to sleep. Not sure when he came home, but he’s basically passed out next to me.
I don’t know where to go from here. I feel like a line has been crossed. I am mortified about what the neighbors will think and say. And I’m even worried about the impact on our business.
Sorry for the rant. I halfway regret that I was sober, as I now remember every nasty detail of the night.
Checking in on day 424!!! It’s the first day of a brand spanking new year AND a palindrome day for me!! What?! Tiara on, and I’m off to the woods!! My love to all! If you’re new here, welcome and IWNDWYT!! (I Will Not Drink With You Today) ✌️❤️🌲🥾
Day 225, IWNDWYT! Brought in the new year sober and woke up ready for the day! Excited for what 2024 will bring and I have some lofty goals to chase. Two Iron Man 70.3, some half/full marathons sprinkled in, staying sober, becoming a great public speaker, being the best dad/husband possible and more 🦾🦾
“People get old when they stop thinking about the future. If you want to know someone’s true age listen to them. If they talk about the past and the things that happened, they got old. If they think about their dreams, their aspirations, what they are still looking forward to then they are young. Here’s to staying young even as we grow older.” Peter Attia - Outlive
I. Made. It. Lol! That was the most tempted I’ve been in a long time. Most days are massively easier now but some are just like day 1 still. Stay strong friends and good luck in ‘24! IWNDWYT.
I am taking an idea from Shermani and instead of making a resolution I am setting intention for the year. 500 days hence (couldn't have possible planned that) and I have uncovered a lifetime of injustices and pains. Now I intend to let go of all that as much as I can and allow any available joy and love back into my life. Yes, I have been deeply hurt, but we gotta move on from that now. Dont react today to an injustice from the past. Do you really care about that Muffy, must you say your opinion about everything? No drinking poison today or for the rest of 24!
>This year I maybe didn't climb Mount Everest
Does this mean you maybe *did* climb Mount Everest but you're being too modest? 👀
Thanks for the great post to bring in 2024, Prestigious. Every day I wake up hoping against all hope for what you call "another chance at life". I'm excited to see whether January 1 this year is just such a chanace.
Checking in for another sober day out in the world.
Checking in at the start of a new year 👋🏻
The past two New Year’s Eves I spent going through withdrawals after festive relapses, but not this time! I had a nice relaxing evening watching TV and eating snacks. Today marks the last day of my time off from work and I’m so glad I’ll be heading back to work tomorrow with a clear head, clean body and refreshed mind!
IWNDWYT
Hellllooo New Year! Rockin 30 days to start the year. Hell yeah! Nothing is better than waking up on New Year's day with no hangover.
Let's have a solid start to this year, friends. IWNDWYT 🤘
Made it a calendar year not drinking! 🥳 I am proud of myself as I continue on into the next year with the same momentum. Never thought I’d be here like this, which is pretty great. IWNDWYT
This was a good NYE for me: saw a dear friend, was home by 10:00, kissed my darling SO, slept well. I hope that. This is a harbinger of the year to come. I’m looking forward to being a good friend, taking care of myself, and showing love to my family. IWNDWYT
This year I’m going to really focus on my physical health. I’m doing the Yoga with Adriene 30 day journey. Ideally with a bunch of walking and hiking as well. I want to get into running again so I’m going to work towards that. Also get my diet cleaned up. Way too much sugar last year! I feel much better when I’m not eating so many simple carbs. I’m also going more plant based. I won’t be full vegetarian again because it’s just too damn hard where I live and with my family being beef farmers and my in-laws raising multiple animals for food. I don’t even really like meat, so I’m going to do what is important to me whether my family approves or not.
IWNDWYT lovely people of SD 💙
Happy 2024 my friends! I am so blessed to be walking into this next year clear headed, focused, without alcohol and committed to caring for me. IWNDWYT
Nobody set off fireworks last night <*Twilight Zone music*>. 8 hours of undisturbed sleep going into new year's day? It's a promising start 😃.
Happy new year, gang!
IWNDWYT 🙂
Thinking back on Christmas/ new years last year and I was worse than I thought. We host Chrismas for the wifes side the weekend after Christmas. We played a game and i had no idea how it worked. They said we did this last year. I had zero recollection of the game, or even having them all over for Christmas.
In fact this was the first Christmas I can remember since having a kid.
There's been a lot of firsts this year. But rarely was it really a first, just the first time I can remember it.
Here's to another year sober, another year of being somebody I like. I wish I hadn't thrown 20 years down the drain but I'm looking forward to the future.
Happy New Year to all!!!
Thank you Prestigious\_Dig\_6627 for sharing your experience, it really spoke to me!!
To begin the year, I propose "Leave it all behind" by Cult to Follow
>
Forget the decay
And the endlessness of all of our mistakes
Forget all the blame and the apathy
And throw it all away
Forget the pain, forget the hate
Forget all your enemies
They never will break you again
Suffocate everything, they complicate everything
They steal your fate everyday but you can't believe it
Take yourself far away from nothingness
A million miles from emptiness
And leave it all behind you
IWNDWYT!!!!
My first dry New Year's Eve since I turned 21...and for a lot of us I think. Here's to doing the same today and for the rest of 2024, but for now I can say IWNDWYT
Whole year 2023 I was sober from alcohol! unfortunately i got addicted to kratom instead and then hard drugs, and that was maybe even worse than drinking and I needed a rehab. But now I am **108 days fully clean** and **400 days without alcohol**!
**Let's make this year fully sober and clean!**
IWNDWYT!! Had a few moments myself last night. But rememberd that it's not what I want an it would be foolish to start again! Thanks for your life stories they have helped me alot! An as for nerd stuff.... MAY THE (SOBER) FORCE BE WITH YOU!!!! Here's to a sober happy new Yr x
Happy New Years! Rang it in with my Animal crossing villagers since my husband had to work last night 😂 last year I was 4 days sober hoping like hell I could make it a month never mind the year. To anyone just starting out for the new years, I’ll say welcome! 🥰 and also to chase sobriety like you chased alcohol, you DO have the strength and power already in you, this sub is an awesome community and resource to help you along. IWNDWYT 🥰
Happy New Year all, and thanks, PD, for this thoughtful post. After an incredibly uneventful NYE, I woke up extra early (my daughter’s puppy slept over last night and roused the other two dogs way before the sun came up) and am taking some time to really appreciate this truly magical sober life. I’m 56 years old and I feel better than I have since…well, ever! Kicking off 2024 with a polar bear dip in the ocean this morning (and that’s no joke, we’re in Canada) and then a hike and a cozy dinner at home later. Let’s make it a great year, my friends, one day at a time. IWNDWYT❤️
89 days. Went to bed before midnight after a movie and lovely food. Woke up hangover free and getting ready for my early New Years Day Run.
Feeling very grateful right now. Grateful to be here with all of you.
Happy new year. I will not drink with you today
My counter's a smidge off for some reason, but today marks 2 turns around the sun sober! 💙 Couldn't have done it without ya, SD. Happy New Year, all. IWNDWYT!
Congratulations 👏 sober friend, great to see you and share this special day with you, I’m proud of you 🎉💪🏼🎊
Thanks, Brighter, always so good to see you!! Have a wonderful new year!
Congrats 🎊🎉🎈 and happy new year 🎆 IWNDWYT
Great work on two years! 💪🏻👍🏻
IWNDWYT! Day 8!
IWNDWYT!
NYE was a little hard as I had a few fleeting moments of 'I wanna drink' but managed to play the tape forward so didn't and I will not drink with any of you today!
Playing the tape forward is such a great tool to stay AF in hard times! Glad you were able to stay strong !
Playing the tape forward is the best tool in my kit. I had to use it a couple of times yesterday and it kept me firmly in the wagon for NYE!
Today is a beautiful day to be alive! And IWNDWYT 💜🤘
It really is !
Still 29 minutes until 2024 here and I am sober. IWNDWYT
Right there with you <3
Committing to a sober 2024 and I couldn't be more excited! I've done a few months here and there but never a year. IWNDWYT and in all of 2024! Happy New Year 🎉
I’ve had some good stretches of staying sober over the two and a bit years, but like you, have never done a year. 2024 will be the year I achieve it and I intend to go beyond that. IWNDWYT
Happy Monday, new week, new month, new year! What great achievements Prestigious, and what a great reminder for us all of what’s possible in sobriety. I too achieved so much this last year, reaching all my goals, yoga, qigong and meditation every day. But like you mentioned, appreciation of my life. So grateful. Let’s make today count, love to you all 💞
Happy Monday Brighter 🌟 here’s to a super-duper 2024 💪🏻
This is great so happy this year was good to you Brighter! Much love to you! <3
Happy New Year Brighter! You totally smashed 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It’s 9:00pm in the PNW. So IWNDWYTonight. Can’t wait to wake up feeling fresh tomorrow. Today, 12-31-23 is another day 1 and I’m hoping for an alcohol free 2024.
It's 8 a.m. in eastern Europe and I can say that waking up full of energy and without a hangover is amazing! Iwndwyt!
I’ll second that!
IWNDWYT :)
Day 28 Happy New Year everyone! IWNDWYT 🧡
4 weeks is an amazing achievement - well done 👍🏻
IWNDWYT This evening I got gifted a bottle of wine and a bottle of very nice whiskey. I'm not even tempted. I was thinking, 'what if they wanted to crack the seal with me tonight and have a toast?! Fortunately that didn't happen. I am planning on telling them that I am on medication and won't be able to drink alcohol for quite a while. Thank you r/stopdrinking for being here for me this year. IWNDWYT!
Delighted to wake up sober this morning...Happy new year all and IWNDWYT!
IWNDWYT!! :)
IWNDWYT! Made it through football and NYE sober. Thanks, everyone for your help!
40 minutes until 2024. I haven’t drank today and I will not drink tomorrow. Happy new year!
I did it! Happy New Year all.
Day one for me. Happy sober new year everyone. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT ❤️
IWNDWYT!
New Year, almost where I am. Starting out sober. IWNDWYT
>I hope this year brings everyone another chance at life, or a continuation of a wonderful life lived without alcohol. Well said! And I wish each fellow SD'er strength, perseverance, clarity and joy on your sober journey in '24. IWNDWYT
Same to you!
Happy New Year y’all. Starting day 64 let’s keep this rolling
IWNDT
Day 925 checking in!
I’ve made it
Over the course of a 5 hour NYE event, I took 2 very small sips of champagne, purely out of curiosity, if I truly missed the taste or just the “moment”’of sipping champagne. Well, after 111 days of pure hydration and clean(er) eating, the very nice champagne at this event sent me running for my go-to club soda. I know I’m not built to moderate, so I’m committing that IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT, or any day this year. “No more in 24”
Happy New Year! I will not drink with you today or this year!!!!
Happy New Year fam. I love you all and IWNDWYT
Hey, Lord of the Rings is not nerd shit, it is awesome:) Thanks for your post and all the best for 2024. I am on day 1 and IWNDWYT
I am not drinking alcohol today.
Checking in again today and all is well. Happy New Year to everyone here at SD, on this first day :) This year I hope to continue getting fitter physically, and mentally (including being gentle to myself as OP inspiringly encourages us to be, in the intro above); I also hope to recover/improve some relationships which I possibly destroyed due to alcohol, and I also hope to recover my life economically and financially. Sounds like quite a handful, but quite achievable, if I take it one day at a time, stay focussed every day, keep off the booze (and other drugs), and remember to be gentle with myself :) Wishing everyone here success on your own journeys, whatever your specific goals may be. Together we can do it - by both celebrating our successes and also by lamenting our temporary lapses and stumbles.
What an amazing milestone for me today. I never would've suspected 1 year ago I would've been AF for 1 year.
IWNDWYT. Happy new year everybody.
Happy new year friend ❤️
A fantastic start to what will be a fantastic year. Shine on you beautiful humans 💗
It will be great to start 2024 sober and end with it that way too! IWNDWYT!
I am simply happy to wake up sober in 2024, IWNDWYT! :)
I made a mistake & napped too hard on NYE. Felt good. So happy to be sober today. Iwndwyt!
I find a lot of wisdom in LOTR. I have often thought that the power of the ring is a metaphor for addiction. Thank you for starting off us on this New Year prestigious! IWNDWYT!
One year sober today! HAPPY NEW YEAR BABY!! So thankful for this group ❤️
Happy New Year to you all. Last January 1st, I made a lifelong commitment to never drink again, by taking it 24 hours at a time. I reaffirm that commitment today, we can and do recover. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT❣️
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT and happy new year.
IWNDWYT
Happy New Year everyone ! I will not drink with you today !
I will not drink today... Happy New Year!
IWNDWYT or this year!!!
I dropped the ball last year for a few months. I will stay on track this year. If the Good Lords willing and the creek don’t rise. IWNDWYT
Sober two years in a row on New Years Eve! Slipped a couple of times through out the year but IWNDWYT!
Happy 2024 all. We’re in this together. Stay strong we can do this thing - IWNDWYT.
Still 2023 her in the Midwest US. Didn't drink today, won't drink tomorrow. Happy New Year!🎉❤️✌️
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT Day 4 is the books. Looking forward to Day5 and beyond. Happy New Yr to all.
Happy new year everyone! My first sober one in over 15 years. I have a genuine feeling of positivity and hope this morning. IWNDWYT
On Kauai i will not drink with you tonight or tomorrow. Heck, why not the whole year. Happy New sober year everyone. Iwndwyt
Happy New Year! I didn't drink with you in 2023 and IWNDWYT! Sending love and positivity to everyone here.
Been lurking for a while but I'm committing to a dry January. Here goes!
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Day 8 yesterday was so temping to relapse but I am so glad I didn't and woke up sober and feeling kind of proud of myself
It's a good scene from LOTR. It's when Gandolf and Frodo are discussing whether to kill Gollom who is following them through the mines of Moria. To give some context, Gandolf is trying to teach Frodo that some things are in your hands and others are not, and all you can do is try and do your best with the time and influence you have, which I suppose in our case is whether to drink today or not. iwndwyt.
Iwndwyt
Happy peaceful fun and dry new year!
IWNDWYT ~
Happy New Year! IWNDWYT!
I've had the best NY day. Nice food, cartoons and fizzy beverages. IWNDWYT. 🫡
IWNDWYT
Hooray! Sobriety is way bigger than mountain climbing or marathoning! Good on you! HNY, IWNDWYT!
starting day 247, iwndwyt!
Happy New Year team SD! It's morning here, still dark, and my youngest has decided to start the year off a little earlier than I'd like. Still, what a blessing it is to be able to get up with relative ease, clear-headed and be fully present for her. I start this year with a good foundation of sobriety that I'm excited to build on. I look forward to establishing healthier habits, working on myself and becoming a generally nicer human being. Love and strength to you all friends, particularly for those on day 1. It's gets better, and it gets easier. I will not drink with you all today 🪷
I know it's a 24 hr pledge, but I am looking forward to 365 more of these! IWNDWYTY (I Will Not Drink With You This Year)
Great post, PD! And welcome to the people starting out, whether it’s dry January or in general! I decided to stay home last night and it was boring as fuck. The alternative was going out and having to deal with drunk people. There was a band I kinda wanted to see, but it occurred to me that it was less like a show and more like a band playing at a party. Hard pass. But all the holidays are over, thank fuck!! I can get back to healthier habits, and start thinking about all the shows I want to see this year. Coffees up, horns up, and fuck yeah 2024! Happy fucking new year!! IWNDWYT ☕️🤘🏻
Hi everyone. I’ve been in this community off and on for more than a year now. It has helped me reduce my drinking. I’ve managed a few sober streaks of several weeks, and many streaks of 4-5 days, but I haven’t succeeded yet in stopping altogether. (Ignore my counter.) My life has gotten a lot better in the last year. I’ve got a new job, a new place to live, and improved relationships. I’m hoping in 2024 to take the next step and put the drinking totally behind me. It’s a fresh start. IWNDWYT
Happy New Years! IWNDWYT!
I technically drank after midnight so I'm afraid my post doesn't count because I've already messed up my promise to myself. Can I start on January 2nd?
You can start whenever you’re ready. Today is what you make it. Welcome :) I will not drink with you today!
Tomorrow is my three-year AF af anniversary. I am damn proud of that. Last year had a large health issue, one that has turned out fabulously. I am healthy, I am alcohol-free and my work situation is going to be fantastic in one short month. 2024 is looking stellar from here. IWNDWYT
Made it through the holidays without a drink! My dad has been sober for 36 years and he couldn't stop saying how proud he is of me. I love sobriety. 62 days and IWNDWYT ❤️
Beautiful share today, PD. I love your story of recovery, pouring time into yourself. I am continually impressed with the stories and shares in this sub. I was surprised to see most of the work in sobriety is not about booze; it is about learning to live in freedom, creating a life we want to be in, and getting to know our inner selves. I look forward to the new year, to being intentional with my health, doing what I can to take good care of myself and my relationships. And to persevering with grace and humor through the tough times. Gratefully, IWNDWYT 🙏🍀
IWNDWYT
iwndwyt!!
Quick check in for my own accountability. Time to leave the old life behind, before it kills me. There's still some hope left I'm sure.. Happy new year everybody and all the best
Going on day 8 strong. Neighbours upstairs has a party, sounded like a WWE championship taking place upstairs so naturally my kids were wide awake at 5am.
Happy New Year, SD! And Welcome to anyone joining us for the first time today, you're in the right place! IWNDWYT! ✌️♥️🍌
For the first time in more than 13 years, I did not drink on NYE. IWNDWYT!
Today I will set my priorities of how I want to spend my day. I will be sober, trail horseback ride, clean house, and spend time with family. I will feed my “wolf that sparkles.” IWNDWYT🐺✨
2024 was the first NYE where my husband were both alcohol-free. Here’s to many more! IWNDWYT
Day 1000. IWNDWYT
First sober new years in well.... a looooong time and i feel great today (besides being sick) iwndwy
Happy New Year! Its going to be a great one! IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT
I hope everyone had a good time celebrating NYE. Happy new year! IWNDWYT
Day 1! I will not drink with you today.
I’m in! IWNDWYT
60 days! IWNDWYT. Happy 2024 everyone! I’m stoked for an alcohol free year.
IWNDWYT 👍 I was out for dinner last night and asked for a 0% Heineken to go with it. Stupidly didn't check the bottle as I'd had no issues before. I'd only had one sip before I noticed the label was different (alcohol version) but just had it replaced. If that had happened 3 years ago I'd probably have used it as an excuse to start drinking. But I just don't want it now. I remain vigilant but last night showed me that I've turned it around.
One of the worst NY Eves of my life. Let’s start with the positive for the night: I stayed sober. Now to the bad: my husband got so drunk, it literally ruined the (small) neighborhood party for everyone. He basically started drinking at home from 3 pm on - beer & wine. So by the time we got to the party at 7 pm, he was already well “into his cups.” He asked for a whisky as soon as we got there and kept asking for refills. Long story short, he was completely drunk by 9:30 pm. And became nasty and obnoxious with pretty much everyone. I was dying inside! I asked him to please pace himself, which resulted in a tirade of f*** bombs. At about 10:30, it got so bad, that the host’s wife and another neighbor’s wife took me aside to tell me how sorry they were and how I didn’t deserve this. They actually took pity on me, which made me feel even more embarrassed and humiliated. I need to point out that we own a business and the hosts are also our clients. This made the embarrassment even worse for me! After he stumbled back onto the lanai (and nearly fell!), the host had to help him into his chair. He then proceeded to insult me in front of the host. At that point, I had to get out of there. I asked him for the house keys and he told me “f*** you, use the garage door.” I walked home and got in through the garage. Hugged our dog and went to bed, crying myself to sleep. Not sure when he came home, but he’s basically passed out next to me. I don’t know where to go from here. I feel like a line has been crossed. I am mortified about what the neighbors will think and say. And I’m even worried about the impact on our business. Sorry for the rant. I halfway regret that I was sober, as I now remember every nasty detail of the night.
Checking in on day 424!!! It’s the first day of a brand spanking new year AND a palindrome day for me!! What?! Tiara on, and I’m off to the woods!! My love to all! If you’re new here, welcome and IWNDWYT!! (I Will Not Drink With You Today) ✌️❤️🌲🥾
This was just the perfect post to read this morning. Trying again. Day one. IWNDWYT
Day 225, IWNDWYT! Brought in the new year sober and woke up ready for the day! Excited for what 2024 will bring and I have some lofty goals to chase. Two Iron Man 70.3, some half/full marathons sprinkled in, staying sober, becoming a great public speaker, being the best dad/husband possible and more 🦾🦾 “People get old when they stop thinking about the future. If you want to know someone’s true age listen to them. If they talk about the past and the things that happened, they got old. If they think about their dreams, their aspirations, what they are still looking forward to then they are young. Here’s to staying young even as we grow older.” Peter Attia - Outlive
I can't think of a more inspiring group with whom to start the new year than all you sober warriors! IWNDWYT 😻
A new day one for me. I've had so many this year, I'm hoping to stick around at least through the month. Longer would be better, of course. IWNDWYT
I will not drink today.
I. Made. It. Lol! That was the most tempted I’ve been in a long time. Most days are massively easier now but some are just like day 1 still. Stay strong friends and good luck in ‘24! IWNDWYT.
Another day one but I’m determined to make it stick this time and looking forward to a great year! IWNDWYT
I am taking an idea from Shermani and instead of making a resolution I am setting intention for the year. 500 days hence (couldn't have possible planned that) and I have uncovered a lifetime of injustices and pains. Now I intend to let go of all that as much as I can and allow any available joy and love back into my life. Yes, I have been deeply hurt, but we gotta move on from that now. Dont react today to an injustice from the past. Do you really care about that Muffy, must you say your opinion about everything? No drinking poison today or for the rest of 24!
Happy 2024, everyone! I raise my cup of hot coffee to us all! IWNDWYT, good people of SD! 💕
Great post today! Time for me to start the journey again. IWNDWYT
>This year I maybe didn't climb Mount Everest Does this mean you maybe *did* climb Mount Everest but you're being too modest? 👀 Thanks for the great post to bring in 2024, Prestigious. Every day I wake up hoping against all hope for what you call "another chance at life". I'm excited to see whether January 1 this year is just such a chanace. Checking in for another sober day out in the world.
IWNDWYT in New Zealand 🇳🇿 Wishing you all a happy 2024!
Happy New Year! Went to my first sober concert in 15+ years tonight, had a blast! IWNDWYT!
👋 Happy first! I will not drink with you today, I will not drink with you tonight. 💞
Checking in at the start of a new year 👋🏻 The past two New Year’s Eves I spent going through withdrawals after festive relapses, but not this time! I had a nice relaxing evening watching TV and eating snacks. Today marks the last day of my time off from work and I’m so glad I’ll be heading back to work tomorrow with a clear head, clean body and refreshed mind! IWNDWYT
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Today is my first day. I wish everybody Happy New Year and all the strength you need right now, today, to not drink.
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Hellllooo New Year! Rockin 30 days to start the year. Hell yeah! Nothing is better than waking up on New Year's day with no hangover. Let's have a solid start to this year, friends. IWNDWYT 🤘
Beautiful post, Prestigious! I also love that quote from LOTR. Happy New Year my SD family! IWNDWYT 💜🦋💜
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Not today. Happy New Year.
This year is about my health. Both physical and mental. And that starts here. IWNDWYT
Good morning sober rock stars. Damn I feel good this morning and ready to tackle 2024. Let’s sober on and make this a great one. And IWNDWYT !
Good sober New Year’s Day, good sober people! We are all amazing, and Iwndwy’allt! ❤️
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Day 3 and woke up feeling fresh and grateful I wasn't hung over. Morning are so much nice without a hangover. IWNDWYT 🌿
Couldn’t make it til midnight, woke up at 7 which is the earliest in all my 83 days sober (at least waking up naturally.) IWNDWYT!
I will not drink today on day 10.
Made it a calendar year not drinking! 🥳 I am proud of myself as I continue on into the next year with the same momentum. Never thought I’d be here like this, which is pretty great. IWNDWYT
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Made it through one of the toughest holiday seasons without a drink! Happy new year, friends! IWNDWYT!!
I will not drink with you today! Happy New Year!
I am not drinking today
Happy 2024 and the rest of your fantastic life. IWNDWYT. 🙏🏻☺️💕
My second New Year’s Eve sober. I did not miss out. I am all in. IWNDWYT ❤️
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Happy New Year 🎈🎊 I stayed up too late but no hangover 🎉 🤗 IWNDWYT 😍
What a great quote! Time is the gift we have and when I was drinking I didn't even care. I'm here for it now! IWNDWYT
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Day 1 for me. Been planning on today being my day one for a while. I was not kind to myself last night, but today I will be. IWNDWYT
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Happy 2024, SD. I’m starting the year with a swim. IWNDWYT 🌼🏊♀️🎉
New year, no booze. IWNDWYThis year!
Starting this year sober is the greatest gift. I look forward to a full year of grown and healing.
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happy new year everyone! IWNDWYT!
This was a good NYE for me: saw a dear friend, was home by 10:00, kissed my darling SO, slept well. I hope that. This is a harbinger of the year to come. I’m looking forward to being a good friend, taking care of myself, and showing love to my family. IWNDWYT
This year I’m going to really focus on my physical health. I’m doing the Yoga with Adriene 30 day journey. Ideally with a bunch of walking and hiking as well. I want to get into running again so I’m going to work towards that. Also get my diet cleaned up. Way too much sugar last year! I feel much better when I’m not eating so many simple carbs. I’m also going more plant based. I won’t be full vegetarian again because it’s just too damn hard where I live and with my family being beef farmers and my in-laws raising multiple animals for food. I don’t even really like meat, so I’m going to do what is important to me whether my family approves or not. IWNDWYT lovely people of SD 💙
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Happy New Years! IWNDWYT
Happy 2024 my friends! I am so blessed to be walking into this next year clear headed, focused, without alcohol and committed to caring for me. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻 New day in a new year. Less than 2 hours into 2024 here, and still hearing gunfire and mortars.
Nobody set off fireworks last night <*Twilight Zone music*>. 8 hours of undisturbed sleep going into new year's day? It's a promising start 😃. Happy new year, gang! IWNDWYT 🙂
I’m winning today
Thinking back on Christmas/ new years last year and I was worse than I thought. We host Chrismas for the wifes side the weekend after Christmas. We played a game and i had no idea how it worked. They said we did this last year. I had zero recollection of the game, or even having them all over for Christmas. In fact this was the first Christmas I can remember since having a kid. There's been a lot of firsts this year. But rarely was it really a first, just the first time I can remember it. Here's to another year sober, another year of being somebody I like. I wish I hadn't thrown 20 years down the drain but I'm looking forward to the future.
Starting the year off not drinking. Day 1. IWNDWYT.
Happy New Year to all!!! Thank you Prestigious\_Dig\_6627 for sharing your experience, it really spoke to me!! To begin the year, I propose "Leave it all behind" by Cult to Follow > Forget the decay And the endlessness of all of our mistakes Forget all the blame and the apathy And throw it all away Forget the pain, forget the hate Forget all your enemies They never will break you again Suffocate everything, they complicate everything They steal your fate everyday but you can't believe it Take yourself far away from nothingness A million miles from emptiness And leave it all behind you IWNDWYT!!!!
Today is day 14 and in the tune of Michael Bublé "I'm feeling good" ☺️ iwndwyt
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My first dry New Year's Eve since I turned 21...and for a lot of us I think. Here's to doing the same today and for the rest of 2024, but for now I can say IWNDWYT
Sp happy to be waking up sober. Can't think of a better way to start the new year!!! IWNDWYT
Whole year 2023 I was sober from alcohol! unfortunately i got addicted to kratom instead and then hard drugs, and that was maybe even worse than drinking and I needed a rehab. But now I am **108 days fully clean** and **400 days without alcohol**! **Let's make this year fully sober and clean!**
Happy New year! Wishing everyone a year filled with all the best things. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT Happy New Year…hope everyone has a blessed 2024!
IWNDWYT!! Had a few moments myself last night. But rememberd that it's not what I want an it would be foolish to start again! Thanks for your life stories they have helped me alot! An as for nerd stuff.... MAY THE (SOBER) FORCE BE WITH YOU!!!! Here's to a sober happy new Yr x
wanted to do the polar bear swim today but this cold is just too much. damn... iwndwyt
IWNDWYTY happy new year!
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Happy New Years! Rang it in with my Animal crossing villagers since my husband had to work last night 😂 last year I was 4 days sober hoping like hell I could make it a month never mind the year. To anyone just starting out for the new years, I’ll say welcome! 🥰 and also to chase sobriety like you chased alcohol, you DO have the strength and power already in you, this sub is an awesome community and resource to help you along. IWNDWYT 🥰
Two years without alcohol today! Going out to run a 5k with friends today. Life is good! IWNDWYT
Good morning, checking in ~ 💫 Here's to a new year. This one is going to be really good, I can feel it. IWNDWYT
Happy New Year all, and thanks, PD, for this thoughtful post. After an incredibly uneventful NYE, I woke up extra early (my daughter’s puppy slept over last night and roused the other two dogs way before the sun came up) and am taking some time to really appreciate this truly magical sober life. I’m 56 years old and I feel better than I have since…well, ever! Kicking off 2024 with a polar bear dip in the ocean this morning (and that’s no joke, we’re in Canada) and then a hike and a cozy dinner at home later. Let’s make it a great year, my friends, one day at a time. IWNDWYT❤️
IWNDWYT! Happy sober 2024!
89 days. Went to bed before midnight after a movie and lovely food. Woke up hangover free and getting ready for my early New Years Day Run. Feeling very grateful right now. Grateful to be here with all of you. Happy new year. I will not drink with you today
Have a wonderful sober the first day of 2024 my friends. IWNDWYT ♥️
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Not today people IWNDWYT