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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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The Daily Check-in for Saturday August 31st - Just for Today, We are NOT Drinking! (self.stopdrinking)

submitted 2 months ago by rosamundi to c/stopdrinking

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Good morning, fellow sobernauts, 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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[–] MidsizedSedan 7 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Went to a wedding. Gave a toast to the bride and groom with sparking apple juice. (1 week down. 33 to go)

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

Nice. Just curious what happens at 33 weeks?

I keep setting new goals for myself like 1 week, 1 month, 1 quarter, 1 half year, etc. But personally I think I'm finally reckoning with the feeling that I just don't drink anymore, so maybe I'll just stop counting...

Pardon the personal tangent.

[–] MidsizedSedan 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Computer upgrade. An average bottle of alcohol is $50, so if i save that money every week, i can treat myself then.

[–] Zerlyna 2 points 2 months ago

That’s a formidable goal!!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Ohhh I like your thinking. People should treat themselves more often

Reminds me of how I felt like I'd got a raise or something when I quit smoking, and again with the drinking.

[–] CheesyGordita 2 points 2 months ago

Hell yeah! Well done!

[–] ickplant 6 points 2 months ago

I will join you!

[–] CheesyGordita 5 points 2 months ago

Happy Saturday! I will not drink with you all

[–] avguser 5 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Two years ago today, I decided that alcohol wasn't serving me and making things in my life more difficult. I've experienced many ups and downs in the past two years. I've experienced them all fully present and I'm so grateful. Every day starts with a single commitment, and the days just add up. IWNDWYT.

[–] Zerlyna 2 points 2 months ago

Congratulations!!

[–] CheesyGordita 2 points 2 months ago

That’s awesome! I hope to one day be able to say the same

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

Sure I'm down. Lovely cool grey Saturday over here - perfect for not drinking.

[–] Zerlyna 2 points 2 months ago

Better late than never today!