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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.

Please post only when sober; you’re welcome to read in the meanwhile.

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Daily Check In - Friday June 23 (self.stopdrinking)

submitted 2 years ago by Zerlyna to c/stopdrinking

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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.

For the next 24 hours, let’s not drink alcohol!

Have a fantastic Friday everyone!! :) Sober on, my friends!

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Thanks for posting the daily check in. I'm working on a bot to do this automatically every day.

I had a party from work today and literally everyone was drinking. I left after a couple of hours when people started to get drunk. The smell of alcohol was terrible as well.

That being said, I missed being part of the crazy fun. I used to be one of them. Now I feel more like an outsider in such parties. I try to partake but it isn't easy.

Anyway I didn't drink. Time to go to bed.

[–] mcpheeandme 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Nice job. I know how hard that kind of situation can be.

I'm sorry you felt like an outsider. As someone whose family and friend groups is full of binge drinkers, I know that feeling well.

What works for me has always been leaving when I feel like it. I've also set boundaries with loved ones, which helped me prevent being in many -- but not all -- difficult situations. And my wife, kid, and I do a lot of fun, active stuff -- and more and more, people we know want in on that, which helps a ton.

Anyway, you're a champion. Way to go!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Thank you for your very friendly response! Much appreciated.

Yes, I was saying to my wife, if I had been drinking I probably would have fun. But I would have to spend a lot on an uber, get home drunk, and have a hangover all day. Now I am feeling great and I can do fun things with the family.

Take care.

[–] mcpheeandme 2 points 2 years ago

Sure thing. Sounds like you really thought it through. I'm gonna borrow a page from your book during a slippery situation tomorrow. Thanks!

[–] Zerlyna 3 points 2 years ago

I’m hosting the DCI on Reddit week of July 2nd so this is good practice lol.