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The Daily Check-In for Sunday, July 2nd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! (self.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!

(I am hosting the DCI on Reddit this week, so here goes both!)

Happy Sunday SD Family! If this is your first time, don’t worry, I’ll be gentle. 😉. And since is my first time hosting, I’m asking for gentleness in return. 😁 I’m counting down to my one year soberversary on Saturday and so thrilled to be celebrating here with you. I booked this week intentionally in December, partially to give myself a long term goal and commitment. I’m definitely terrified, have crippling stage fright, not sure what to say because so many people have written beautiful DCI’s. I’ve struggled for months thinking of what to bring to the table (it’s April as of this writing) and thought I would share some highlights and horrors from my journey so hopefully each day “speaks” with someone here on the same point… or reinvigorates others. 😁

Today is a bit early for 4 of July celebrations here in the US but some will still have gatherings (my neighborhood has a cookout today). Lots of alcohol will be flowing for sure. Last year I drank soda in front of the neighbors because I didn’t want to be seen as an alcoholic… and promptly started in on imbibing once I got home by myself. 😔 Please share tricks to help us all stay strong this holiday! (Happy belated Canada Day for my friends in the Great White North!)

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[–] Ubberwubber 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Thanks for hosting! I'm gonna have to keep the dog's thunder jacket handy the next couple of days, she does not appreciate fireworks!

IWNDWYT

[–] Zerlyna 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I’ve got a kitty that doesn’t like them either. Good reminder I shouldn’t let her out on the deck the next few days.

[–] Ubberwubber 1 points 2 years ago

Yup yup turn up the TV and get box fans!

[–] maple 4 points 2 years ago

Happy Sunday! It's day 22 of sobriety for me 🎉 IWNDWYT

[–] Spacebar 3 points 2 years ago

Happy Sunday people! I will not drink with you all today.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Thanks for hosting the check-in! The stopdrinkingbot is broken due to Lemmy upgrades, so that's perfect timing :)

IWNDWYT.

[–] bobaduk 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Well hello, friend. I'm going on six years sober thanks to /r/SD and it just occurred to me that maybe this place exists and needs some more friendly faces, so I'm going to crack open a bottle of rose lemonade and not drink with you all today

[–] Zerlyna 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

it does need more over here! But I'm not sure if I can promote it on the DCI while hosting this week. That's one of the few good spots on Reddit. I hope more migrate over.

[–] bobaduk 1 points 2 years ago

People will find it if they need to. I hope that r/SD continues to function tbh, it's a great community. If it doesn't, we'll be here waiting for the 5th of July regretters.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

I'm in!

[–] blenderwig 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Happy Sunday! I'm grateful that the fireworks in town were not too bad this weekend, my husband and I are combat vets (we're ok if we are expecting nioses, but random ones at 3pm get to me). We are heading to a cabin in the middle of nowhere tomorrow to wait out the worst of it. In years past, I definitely used alcohol to dull the reaction, but not this time. No poison for me today! Thanks for hosting!

[–] Spacebar 2 points 2 years ago

Thats really smart to get away from it. I hope you have a peaceful time away with each other.

[–] megatroid_skittles 1 points 2 years ago

You sons a bitches! I'm in!

For me, when I fee like drinking, either out of habit or out of FOMO, the Buddhist teachings help me to step back and observe that thought, feel that feeling, and recognize those are just waves on the ocean.

That allows me to focus on being the ocean. The wave will pass.

Giving in to the temptation or desire to drink will merely prolong the feeling of discomfort and dissatisfaction.

Letting the desire subside puts me in a better place to remain grounded and centered and clear-headed.

Then there are the many practical benefits of this as well: no hangover, no regrets for drunken escapades, money stays in my pocket, etc, etc.

The idea of having a judgement-free support community who can walk with you are on the sober path is an essential part of any recovery effort.

Find a group you like, with people you like and who like you.