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This is a place to motivate each other to control or stop drinking. It is also a place for non drinkers to discuss and share.

We welcome anyone who wishes to join in by asking for advice, sharing our experiences and stories, or just encouraging someone who is trying to quit or cut down.

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The Daily Check-in for Saturday August 10th - Just for Today, We are NOT Drinking! (self.stopdrinking)
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Good morning, fellow sobernauts and happy Saturday! IWNDWYT!

We may be anonymous strangers on the internet, but we have one thing in common. We may be a world apart, but we’re here together!

Welcome to the 24 hour pledge! I’m pledging myself to not drinking today, and invite you to do the same.

Maybe you’re new to c/stop drinking and have a hard time deciding what to do next. Maybe you’re like me and feel you need a daily commitment or maybe you’ve been sober for a long time and want to inspire others.

It doesn’t matter if you’re still hung over from a three day bender or been sober for years, if you just woke up or have already completed a sober day. For the next 24 hours, let’s not drink alcohol!

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[–] Vinny_93 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Well day one report: I found the festival itself kind of disappointing as the Saturday is usually far too crowded. I started off with a low alcohol beer (0,5%) which tasted not too bad but definitely not good.

I had a couple of cokes after that, skipped a couple rounds of drinks here and there. Ate a vegetarian burger (I'm not really a vegetarian but the lines for the other places were just bonkers). Then I had two craft beers. Just got home (half an hour by bike on pitch dark cycling lanes) and finishing the night on the couch with a Crystal Clear.

Overall I found the thought of allowing myself two craft beers liberating. After the whole festival, I feel like I could have done without. I found not drinking today easier than I thought.

The only downside to me is that I lack the physical fitness to go wild while sober because I wouldn't make it two hours before I'd have to sit down for an hour.

[–] CheesyGordita 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Sounds like a success to me! You made a plan, stuck with it, and realized that you could have done without the beers. Well done!

[–] Vinny_93 2 points 3 months ago

Thanks! I'm just hoping tomorrow will be as easy.