The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, March 5th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking!
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 /r/stopdrinking 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, lets not drink alcohol!
This pledge is a statement of intent. Today we don't set out trying not to drink, we make a conscious decision not to drink. It sounds simple, but all of us know it can be hard and sometimes impossible. The group can support and inspire us, yet only one person can decide if we drink today. Give that person the right mindset!
What happens if we can't keep to our pledge? We give up or try again. And since we're here in /r/stopdrinking, we're not ready to give up.
What this is: A simple thread where we commit to not drinking alcohol for the next 24 hours, posting to show others that they're not alone and making a pledge to ourselves. Anybody can join and participate at any time, you do not have to be a regular at /r/stopdrinking or have followed the pledges from the beginning.
What this isn't: A good place for a detailed introduction of yourself, directly seek advice or share lengthy stories. You'll get a more personal response in your own thread.
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A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.
Good morning sober fam. Today I had planned on talking about self improvement after we quit prioritizing alcohol in our lives. Unfortunately, I had an unexpected and potentially life-changing conversation with my partner that has devastated me. In light of that, I thought it might help to shift gears.
Terrible things are still going to happen to us when we're sober, and they may be some of the most stressful and tempting times to pick up the bottle again. What tools do you all have in your toolbox to keep that from happening? For those of you who have had to face down such devastating situations, what advice to you have for those of us going through it / those who will go through it one day?
I'm incredibly thankful for this subreddit. The love and compassion you show here is amazing.
I may not be able to reply as often as I have earlier in the week due to the circumstances, but I will do my best. Most of all, I will not drink with you today. Love you all. 🌻❤️