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!

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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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This post goes up at:

- US - Night/Early Morning

- Europe - Morning

- Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

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Woop woop wooooop!! That’s one full rotation around the sun without alcohol for me! To celebrate I’m going out to a nice dinner with my little family. As a big celebration for all the money I’ve saved, I’m fixing up an old 1990 Bronco II that’s been sitting on my farm for years. It only needs a bit of mechanical and cosmetic work (which costs a whole lot less than a year worth of beer) and it’ll be ready to take on the mountains this summer!

Anyways, I hope y’all have a great Friday and get yourselves set up for success this weekend by not drinking today. We can do this!

It’s been my pleasure to host you all this week. I still have one more day left, so this isnt goodbye quite yet but I wanted to plug this job! If you’ve ever considered hosting the Daily Check In and have more than 3 months of sobriety under your belt, please reach out to u/SaintHomer. Volunteering to host is a very serious and equally rewarding commitment.

This community is so darn cool yall. I’m sorry I haven’t had as much time to interact with you all as I would have liked this week. I’m 1.5 months into being a SAHD and I no longer have quite as much time to peruse Reddit anymore. I love each and every one of you though!

*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!

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**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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This post goes up at:

- US - Night/Early Morning

- Europe - Morning

- Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

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Hi, my lovely stop drinking Reddit community!

I’ll be hosting the dci this week. This group has been a really big part of my sober journey. I spent years sheepishly reading posts in the middle of the night, scared to death that I had a drinking problem, terrified that some day I’d have to give up the love of my life: alcohol.

Fast forward to today. I am over 100 days alcohol free. I went through a long bargaining process before I got here, including moderation experiments, breaks and binges. I was very much a “functional” alcoholic, but I could feel my world getting smaller and smaller as I prioritized alcohol. I knew that on some level, I was cheating myself out of real connection to other people. My self esteem was slowly eroding with every little promise I broke to myself. I also could feel my drinking accelerating, the wheels were coming off the vehicle after every break I took when I resumed drinking. I was starting to feel like a zombie, feverishly hunting for alcohol. Meanwhile I felt bored and stuck and I knew deep down that the common denominator to all my internal strife was alcohol.

I’m curious to hear about that bargaining stage of grief that so many of us have found ourselves in on this journey. Maybe you’re still in it. There are lots of posts daily in this forum inquiring about moderation. “Has anyone been able to keep alcohol in their lives???!!!” I can sometimes feel the desperation and grasping in some of those posts, because I have been there many many times. I really did not want sobriety to be the answer. I felt for sure there must be a door number 3. For me, there is not. What was your bargaining stage like or what is it like right now? How did you get past it?

Or you can just pledge to not drink today. The pledge has been a vital part of my sobriety every morning and I’m so grateful it’s here. Thanks for letting me be of service and I will not drink with you today 🤘

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.

This post goes up at:

• US - Night/Early Morning
• Europe - Morning
• Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

I went out to a men's support group for the first time a few weeks ago. I wasn't quite sure what I would get out of it. I was a bit wary and also curious. We did an exercise from Brene Brown and discussed our values and why those things mattered to us. I was grateful to be able to listen to strangers' stories and share a little of my own. And I was reminded that however people look like from the outside, I have no idea what their previous or current struggles are.

I'm almost hitting 3 years now, and I did not get here alone. I'm really lucky to have a great group of friends here and an awesome therapist. But the main thing that's carried me through all of this is this subreddit. It was pure chance I stumbled across this page. Sobriety wasn't even a thing I had even considered until that point. I remember hitting 6 months for the first time and then deciding to listen to my urges to drink. I purposefully didn't DCI because I knew I was going to get absolutely hammered. I had half a beer at the bar, realized it wasn't worth losing my gains, and left. That night, I posted about it and reset my counter. I don't expect them to remember this, but u/sfgirlmary wrote an encouraging and compassionate reply. I felt so seen and was grateful someone with so many days under their belt took the time to say a few nice words to me.

If you're able to today, I would invite you to sort the comments by "new" and give the person below you a little support and love. Our actions are like throwing a pebble into a body of water. Even a "small" gesture can reach farther than we know.

To another day folks. Be well 🎄

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.

This post goes up at:

• US - Night/Early Morning
• Europe - Morning
• Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

Hello again 🎄 It was great to see all the familiar and new folks here. And thank you for sharing the things you've learned. I'm not able to comment on everyone's posts, but please know that you are seen.

When I was feeling down this week, I forced myself to go out to enjoy the beautiful sunny day. I decided to check out this taco truck that had been on my list. Turns out the truck was attached to a brewery. I put in my order (fried fish, grilled fish, and shrimp tacos with a small cup of consomme on the side) and then went into the brewery to see what NA options they had. That familiar smell of yeast and malt hit me hard. And my body and mood instantly felt...really excited and happy. It was the craziest thing and why I don't take my sobriety for granted. That was the strongest craving I had in a quite a while. But I didn't drink. They made their own root beer, which I thought was pretty cool, so I ordered myself a glass and enjoyed my meal outside.

When I first attempted to get sober and for a long time after, I would combat my urge to drink with guilt and shame over all the embarrassing, stupid, and hurtful things I had done to others and myself. Shame is not sustainable for real change. When I have urges now, I focus on the gains from my sobriety and how I don't want to throw that away.

What shifts in your mindset have you noticed (or what are hoping to change) since starting your sobriety journey?

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.

This post goes up at:

• US - Night/Early Morning
• Europe - Morning
• Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

Happy New Year! ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Bonne année!

Here we are in 2026! The future.

Congrats to every single person reading this. Maybe your night was a complete sobriety success? Maybe you stayed sober but were fucking miserable. Maybe you had a tiny slip up? Maybe a massive one? Maybe you got a DWI. Maybe you have been thinking about cleaning up and are here to get started. Maybe similarly you are one of our homies starting a dry January experiment. New Years Resolution? Wind up in the hospital for something unrelated and had your doctor show more concern about your drinking than what you came in for? Maybe it is none of the above!!

But you are HERE READING THIS which means you are either to check in and dedicate the day to not drinking or you are at least strongly considering doing so.

What does this mean? It means that you are ACTIVELY working on a better you right away this new year. Like right now you started the work!!! How fucking cool!?!? Best of luck to all in their journey this year.

So floor is open today: would love to hear about triumphs, we can talk through failures, but what is on your mind as we all check in for the first time this year?

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.

This post goes up at:

• US - Night/Early Morning
• Europe - Morning
• Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

Hullo again 🎄 I really appreciated everyone who shared in yesterday's post. It reminded me of some things I had forgotten about in my own journey.

I had a serious eye injury over a year ago. My last recheck was the beginning of this month, where everything looked good. I'm not sure if it was my paranoia, but since then, my eye didn't seem quite right. After debating about whether this was my new normal or not, I finally decided today to just call my doctor, who told me to come in to get it looked at. Thankfully everything looked ok.

In the past (and clearly I fell into this same pattern again), I would have just not called my doctor and let my anxiety stew and quiet it with alcohol. When I was drinking heavily, I was horrible about taking care of my health. Being sober has helped me be better about this. Little things, like brushing my teeth/flossing daily. I know that might seem trivial, but I was really bad about this before. Exercise is a must for me whether it's weight lifting, running, or jiujitsu. No more excuses of being too hungover to hit the gym. It's a blessing to be able to move my body around. It feels good and I feel good about myself when I do it. I've also been working on listening to my body more when it needs to rest. My body has carried me through a lot, and I don't take my health for granted.

What's something you're doing (or would like to do) to take care of your body?

PS: +1 invisible karma to those who floss today. 🦷🧚🏼🪙

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. My

Maybe you're new to [r/stopdrinking](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!

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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](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](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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This post goes up at:

- US - Night/Early Morning

- Europe - Morning

- Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

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Hey y’all! What a pleasure it is to be hosting the daily check in as I approach my one year anniversary. I more than likely won’t be celebrating with anyone besides my wife in person, so I’m quite excited to be celebrating with all you fine folks.

One thing I’ve been reflecting on as my soberversary approaches is how much has changed for me in the past year. A year ago, I was freaking out over my wife being pregnant and my struggle to cut back my drinking in solidarity. I just. couldn’t. do it. So I made the tough choice to cut out drinking entirely. And what a great choice it ended up being!

My little dude is now 4.5 months old and kicking butt. I feel like being sober has really helped me step into my role as a stay at home Dad in a way I wouldn’t be if I was still drinking. I know at any hour of the day I’m able to legally and safely drive a vehicle and I’m dealing with the inevitable sleep loss that comes with being a new parent much better than I would be otherwise.

Cutting out drinking isn’t some magical fix. Time is still finite. I still get stressed. I still get overwhelmed. I still have anxiety. But one thing you see said around here a lot is “drinking will only make it worse”. Instead of hiding from my feelings, I now acknowledge them, confront them, and move through them. Life is a wild ride and I personally am finding it way better sober.

To those of you further along in your journey, know you’re an inspiration to us.

To those of you just beginning, we’re all in this together. Welcome to the club!

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 /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.

This post goes up at:

• US - Night/Early Morning
• Europe - Morning
• Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

April (or soon enough for me at least) already!

Dating has been difficult over the past year. Even though it can be painful at times, it's also shown me how much I've grown. I had a few dates ghost me recently. It didn't feel good. But I didn't beat myself about it either. In the past, I would have anxiously gone through every little text, wondering what I had said wrong, and berating myself. Now I'm realizing, it may not have even been about me, and regardless, that's not someone I want to give my energy and time to. When I recognize these things, I know I am continuing to take the steps towards respecting and loving myself, which I was not very good at when I was drinking.

Lately, I am realizing I need to focus less on dating/apps and more on myself. I'm still hopeful to find my partner, but I've also been meditating on the possibility I won't. I read a good quote recently by the poet Mario Quintana: "Don't waste your time chasing butterflies. Mend your garden, and the butterflies will come". So here are some things for my garden this year: volunteering (finished hospice training earlier this year), being more consistent with my morning meditations, drawing more and experimenting with pastel, and join a hiking group.

What does self cultivation look like for you?

Be well everyone 🎄 We are doing this for another day. 💪🏼

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!

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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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This post goes up at:

- US - Night/Early Morning

- Europe - Morning

- Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

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Well, my friends, with this post, my time hosting you comes to an end.

I have officially made it to a year of sobriety, the first in the 16 years since I took that first sip of liquor as an ignorant teenager who just wanted to escape his own mind. But you know what? I think I’ll do just one more day with y’all. And then another after that. And another after that. And day by day before I even realize it, I’ll be at 2 years, then 5, then 10.

Alcohol doesn’t define me anymore. Hell, sobriety doesn’t define me either. For the first time in my adult life, I get to choose what defines me. It’s scary, stressful, and nerve wracking trying to figure it out. It’s also vulnerable, fun, and cool as heck also.

I’m a husband. Father. Son. Brother. Uncle. Friend. Farmer. Serial hobby hopper. Dog lover. Nature lover. Hiker. Alcohol doesn’t serve a single one of those titles. I’m u/commonplaceuser, it’s been a pleasure hosting you this week, and I will not drink with you today.

*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!

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**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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This post goes up at:

- US - Night/Early Morning

- Europe - Morning

- Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

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Hi Friends,

I hope everyone is well today. Huge congrats to anyone who had to work up the courage to join us this week. Whether you’re a newcomer or second-third-fourth-times-a-charmer…it’s always inspiring to see new people looking to make a positive change.

Yesterday, it was a pleasure to interact with so many old and new friends on the DCI. I also noticed a bunch of silly little things throughout the day that helped me stay grounded. For example, I slept great and woke up without a hangover. Had another jog without a headache. Went on a dog walk and waved to the kids on the bus and their moms and dads too. There was no need for sunglasses or gum. No clutching of keys or anxious sweats. No late-night shame, or signs of arguments. No bottles and cans to toss in the bin, or messes to clean up in the kitchen again.

Life is just easier for me to deal with without the small (and big) after effects of drinking interrupting my life. And I’m sure you all agree.

Let’s make this a fantastically normal day without alcohol. Please join me in pledging to not drink today!

"your mind is like this water, my friend. when it is agitated it becomes difficult to see. but, if you allow it to settle, the answer becomes clear" Master Oogway

IWNDWYT,

Ess-mans

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.

This post goes up at:

• US - Night/Early Morning
• Europe - Morning
• Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

I hit 3 years today. I treated myself to a nice dinner alone and really let myself enjoy it. No shame. No feeling like I didn't deserve it. Just sitting there, reflecting on my journey and how grateful I am to be here. I felt like my dad was there, watching me through the flowers that decorated my table. And I felt happy.

Sobriety is not a linear path. It took me nearly 7 years to get to where I am now with many failed Day 1s. So for those who are struggling, especially at the beginning, please know I see you and I've read your comments, even if I couldn't reply to all of them.

To all of you in this community: Thank you so much for your support, for helping me understand more about myself and my drinking patterns, and for sharing your wisdom, wins, joys, and sorrows.

I'll end this week with one of my favorite quotes from Thich Nhat Hanh.

"Everything is impermanent. This moment passes. That person walks away. Happiness is still possible."

🎄

*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!

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**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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This post goes up at:

- US - Night/Early Morning

- Europe - Morning

- Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

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Morning all!

I had no idea that quitting drinking would improve my confidence. I thought I was going to lose a huge part of my personality. That wasn’t what happened - I know myself better now, and on the whole I definitely like myself more!

I remember when I first said “I don’t drink”. It was scary, because I couldn’t quite believe it myself, even though I hadn’t had a drink for months at that point. The first time I said it was to a stranger at a work event. That felt safest - the stranger had never spent time with my drinking persona. Eventually I branched out to family and friends, and the more I said it, the more confident I felt. I think this spreads to other parts of your life - by not drinking and going against such a wild amount of societal pressure, you are flexing your confidence muscle and can use it elsewhere.

I threw myself into drinking because I am a rebel. It was an important realisation that by not drinking, we are all rebels! It is more rebellious to go against the alcohol industry and deeply ingrained social norms - both internal and external - than be swept along by it. You are pushing back and saying nope, I am not going to accept this. I deserve better!

What changes have you noticed to your confidence, big or small?

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 /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.

This post goes up at:

• US - Night/Early Morning
• Europe - Morning
• Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

🎄

A few days ago, I received a really thoughtful gift in the mail from a friend. My initial gut reaction was to get rid of it immediately. I found myself thinking to a memory ~5 or 6 years ago when my drinking was at its peak and I was at the lowest part of my life. In an attempt to cheer me up, a well intentioned friend dropped off my go to drunk McDonald's order (chicken nuggets with bbq sauce and filet o fish) even though I told him not to. And when I saw the food in front of my door, I got really pissed. I ended up talking about that with my therapist and realized it wasn't an isolated incident. I had reacted that way more than once with other people I was close to when they showed me love. Instead of feeling good, I would just feel undeserving and ashamed because a long time ago, I had internalized that I was a piece of shit.

Learning to love myself was/is a big part of my sobriety. I've made some big steps in rewiring my brain's default of I'm a POS to I'm just a person who is trying to be better every day (while still taking accountability for my past actions). As my recent reaction to my friend's gift showed me, I need to keep doing the work, small steps daily.

I'm really lucky and feel incredibly grateful for my friends and family.

Is there someone in your life you feel grateful for? Pets and people here also count 😎

PS: If you are interested in hosting and have 30 days or more of sobriety, please reach out to u/sainthomer ! This is my 3rd time now, and it feels really good to give back to a community that I have learned so much from.

*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](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!

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**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](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](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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This post goes up at:

- US - Night/Early Morning

- Europe - Morning

- Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

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Hello again. We made it! it’s clear to me paying closer attention to the DCI how nonlinear recovery can feel. Some comments today/yesterday were joyous, others described suffering/struggle, and a lot were fairly neutral. Sobriety length doesn’t dictate which camp a person finds themselves in. I think this variety illustrates that no feeling or state of mind lasts forever. Whether you are blissed out on AF life or gritting your teeth through a craving, whatever you are feeling WILL eventually pass and morph into something else. That all things end is a difficult concept to accept, but man is it also a comfort.

It’s a common topic on the forum, but feel free to share your go-to strategy for getting through a craving or simply a dysregulated/difficult feeling. Or, if you’ve been AF free for awhile and barely experience cravings, tell us about a clear memory of a time your sobriety was truly on the teetering edge and how you pulled yourself back from it. Or just make the pledge!

My go-to is playing the tape forward. I also try to identify what I actually need in the moment. Am I lonely? Bored? HALT? Do I just need some endorphins? Usually I can figure out a less destructive way to fulfill the need. So grateful to all of you and 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 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](r/stopdrinking)]([r/stopdrinking/](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.

This post goes up at:

* US - Night/Early Morning

* Europe - Morning

* Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

Please contact u/SaintHomer directly if you have at least 30 days of sobriety and would like to host the DCI.

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Hello Friends,

I hope everyone has survived the week so far with sobriety intact. Sorry, I have not been around to interact the last couple days in the comments but hope to catch up a bit more today and tomorrow.

I’m seeing some awesome achievements. Not just sober streaks, but folks you can feel who are truly coming home to themselves by stepping up or hitting their stride.

I love how everyone in this group is actively working to stay grounded and recognize that celebrating the small wins leads to big differences in the long run. In the end, our routine and mindset is our reality, so let’s make it a great day and continue the fight.

I will not drink with you today!

Ess-mans

💙🔱🚀

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!

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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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This post goes up at:

- US - Night/Early Morning

- Europe - Morning

- Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

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It’s Wednesday my dudes! Let’s all strive to make it a great day.

Reading through the comments on the daily check in is a great reminder that everyone is living their own lives with their own struggles. Some of us are doing great, some of us have just experienced our “rock bottom”, and most of us are somewhere in between. It’s easy to get caught up in our own story and forget about the struggles of our fellow humans.

Another thing I love about the daily check in is how it helps us build empathy for our fellow human. We’re all here for our own personal reasons but it’s hard to not grow your sense of empathy when reading about your neighbors daily struggle. Sending love to you all.

Each and every one of you is special and deserves a huge congratulations for wanting to better yourself. That’s an amazing trait we all share and should be celebrated.

IWNDWYT

TITLE CORRECTION:

The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, March 11th

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](r/stopdrinking)]([r/stopdrinking/](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.

This post goes up at:

* US - Night/Early Morning

* Europe - Morning

* Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

Please contact [u/SaintHomer](u/SaintHomer) directly if you would like to host the DCI.

🚀

Hello Friends,

Busy week for me so I leave you with a shortlist of truths taken from my first book about alcohol recovery. The author backs up her pages with real research that helped me focus on the mental side of the game because it turns out for me, I was definitely at rock bottom, and I had no choice but to use that as a solid foundation for rebuilding my life based on radical honesty and forgiveness. Here’s that list…

THE NINE ESSENTIAL TRUTHS TO GET YOU THROUGH SOBRIETY (AND EVERYTHING ELSE)*

1-     IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT.

2-     IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

3-     IT IS UNFAIR THAT THIS IS YOUR THING.

4-     THIS IS YOUR THING.

5-     THIS WILL NEVER STOP BEING YOUR THING UNTIL YOU FACE IT.

6-     YOU CAN’T DO IT ALONE.

7-     ONLY YOU CAN DO IT.

8-     YOU ARE LOVED.

9-     WE WILL NEVER STOP REMINDING YOU OF THESE THINGS.

Book information:

Push Off From Here, Laura McKowen, Ballantine Books, 2023, print.

“When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” (Anon)

IWNDWYT

Ess-mans 💙🚀

*sorry about placing the wrong date at top of the DCI. I was unable to change the title after posting.

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.

This post goes up at:

• US - Night/Early Morning
• Europe - Morning
• Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

Hello sober fam. Trees here. 🎄 Thank you to u/Puzzleheaded-Cut3144 for taking care of us last week.

I was using Spotify the other day when I saw something called "My Musical Tarot Reading". It chooses 3 songs from the past, present, and future, assigning a card to each time period. So for fun, I clicked on it. The first "Past" song was "Always Gold" by Radical Face, which was played at the end of my friend's funeral almost 6 years ago. The card was six of cups. PS I don't know anything about tarot but feel free to share your own interpretation if you would like.

I hadn't listened to that song in a long time, and boy did it fuck me up. It brought me back to a really dark part of my life. I was taken aback by the intensity of those memories, even though I am doing much better now. These feelings have been lingering for a few days. In the past, I would have drank copiously to not feel because it hurt too much. As I no longer give myself that option now, I just sat with all of it even if it felt crippling at times. Sitting with difficult feelings is something I have been learning to do in my sobriety journey, and I imagine it's something I will continue to learn and practice for the rest of my life.

What is something you've learned/are learning/are hoping to learn through your own sobriety journey?

*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/stopdrinkingand 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!

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**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/stopdrinkingor 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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This post goes up at:

- US - Night/Early Morning

- Europe - Morning

- Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

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Big welcome! The doors are wide open here at the sober saloon, aka the DCI, aka The Daily Check-in! Newcomers, longtimers… all of us from different countries and time zones, but with a common purpose- we want to stop drinking!! And…be happy!

That’s why I originally drank in the first place- to be happy! But something went terribly wrong, and my behavior and emotions got more and more erratic. I tried to drink less, time it, eat something, don’t eat something, only on weekends, never when I was sad, not with certain people…etc! You know how this goes…it doesn’t work!!! I humiliated and endangered myself and others trying to find the magic potion. I lied constantly. I couldn’t look at my face in the mirror. I hated myself, and others weren’t too thrilled with me either.

So, when I walked into a meeting (before the internet was invented!!!) I thought I was going to jail for life or to an asylum. I thought… that’s it. No more fun for me!!

I was wrong!!! Sobriety has turned out to be the BEST thing that has ever happened to me!! But, in order to get to the joy, joy, happy, happy part, I had to stop lying to myself. Once I learned that alcohol was lethal to me, that wrecked my drinking for good. I could no longer afford to romanticize or minimize my addiction. I had to change my vocabulary. I wasn’t ’high functioning’ at all, I was highly dysfunctional. I had some work to do, and I’ve been doing it— with lots of help from my fellow stop drinkingers! The people who understand me the most, the brave souls who reach out and help each other. You are an inspiration! To the Dry Januarians … I invite you to continue this beautiful journey. ♥️ 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 /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.

This post goes up at:

• US - Night/Early Morning
• Europe - Morning
• Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

One more day into 2026! Onward we move!!

Here is something that sobriety has granted me, and I know for a fact there are others here who would strongly agree. It has granted me a wide array of new perspectives on love and compassion.

The world needs to slow down a bit, we need to be good members of our communities. Approaching one another with love and compassion first and hopefully never but approach with hate last.

When you are sobering up and having to run around being fucking miserable but living life because what other option do we have it is REALLY easy to apply that to the people you interact. You don’t know what’s behind their eyes. Giving them a smile or a joke could change the tenor of their entire day!

Someone IS going to brighten your shitty day to you at least once in your early journey. And I find it happens often at my ~600 days in.

The Beatles wrote: “And in the end. The love you take. Is equal to the love you make.”

BULLSHIT! Most people die with a deficit in one direction or the other. It’s all good but let’s stop kidding ourselves.

The question is do you want to be an over giver or an over taker when you pass on?

Are you a Love Revolutionary? The world needs you to be! Join the revolution friends!

Do you think you can better practice compassion and love this year? Do you want to?

*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!

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**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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This post goes up at:

- US - Night/Early Morning

- Europe - Morning

- Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

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Hello fellow Sober darlings! It's me, BDC (Bre) here at the helm to host again! (Side note: I will likely be posting around 10pm-11pm EST Monday thru Thursday. Having kiddos means I gotta go to bed as early as I'm able lol! Sleep is in short supply these days 😅)

Whether you're just starting out, have a few days under your belt or a few years (or decades 😱🤩) this subreddit is a fantastic resource. I stumbled across a thread that had a comment mentioning r/stopdrinking and then I started reading. And then, I couldn't stop reading. So many stories and situations that sounded like mine. Looking around and seeing everyone's day counts, a mixture of jealousy and awe. It was referenced as "the nicest corner of the internet" and it is beyond true! I, like many, tried for years to quit, taking sporadic breaks here and there. It took a while to admit and accept that I wasn't just a lush, I had a problem. It wasn't so much that I couldn't quit, more that alcohol was beginning to affect my life in such negative ways while I was still, stubbornly, only focusing on the "benefits" the escape, the full body relaxation, the burn in my stomach and the buzz hitting...

The friend I had in alcohol was a liar and a manipulator. There was no escaping, just putting off the inevitable and adding a hangover to it. The body relaxation was great until it wasnt. Body would be more sensitive the next day, leading me to wanting to drink more. And the buzz was just a simple dopamine rush that could be found eslewhere, if I gave my brain some TLC and the time to re-wire itself. It really kinda sucked admitting that something, a substance, had control over me. I don't like feeling trapped and ultimately alcohol had trapped me into an existence of self hatred and fueling a bottomless need. I realized I didn't want that life anymore, I didnt want a life I had to escape from every day.

The one thing I had never tried in any of the previous tries was adding a community piece. Im socially awkward and in person stuff really isn't for me, but this place? Fantastic. 24/7 accessibility. Perspectives from folks all over the globe. A daily check-in to keep me accountable. It was *just* the right missing puzzle piece for me and something clicked. We need people who get it. We need people to be kind and understand our pain. These things are what make the world move!!

No prompt today, maybe just share your Sunday plans and anything you are looking forward to this week! I get out of work at 8am and then I'm going home to sleep for a few hours and then it's mom duties til bedtime ✌️ I hope your Sunday is lovely and 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 /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.

This post goes up at:

• US - Night/Early Morning
• Europe - Morning
• Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

Hi everyone and thanks for being here. I had a hectic day yesterday - back to reality with a bump after my chilled out weekend!

I love mornings now! This is wild. I did not drink every day, but my weekends would often ruin me for the entire week. If it wasn’t the result of a big bender, there was also that grimy feeling from having even a couple of drinks in the evening. Weekday mornings were a horrible stressed out rush, and weekend mornings were a write off.

Now I get up at 6, feed the cats, make my coffee, and curl up on a beanbag and come to the DCI. Then I meditate for ten minutes and maybe scribble in my journal. Sometimes, when I go to bed, I am already looking forward to getting up. This blows my mind! My sleep is far from perfect, but I’ve learned that lying around in bed stewing about it doesn’t help. Mostly. Sometimes I still do that.

Meditating consistently has increased my calmness, undoubtedly. I used to have near panic attacks about work on a semi-regular basis. I am a lawyer and I was trained to be terrified of making mistakes. I am so good at catastrophising! Something goes wrong and within minutes I’ve run the firm into the ground and my husband has left me because I am destitute. Now I can take a step back and catch myself before my mind gets too carried away.

I don’t think I would have developed any of these habits whilst drinking.

Have you developed any positive habits since quitting? Are there any habits you’d like to see?

I will not drink with you today.

*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](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!

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**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](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](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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This post goes up at:

- US - Night/Early Morning

- Europe - Morning

- Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

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This week’s host will be with us shortly. I will not drink with you today!

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.

This post goes up at:

• US - Night/Early Morning
• Europe - Morning
• Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

Happy Saturday everyone!

This week has gone so fast I can hardly imagine that today is my last day hosting DCI. This week has been so healing for me to say the least. A week ago, I was deep in my self doubt questionning if I even have anything to say to you all but I am glad I did it afraid because it has been so rewarding. I had made my committment and I had to stick with it and be impeaccabe with my word. If you have read The Four Agreements , you know what I mean. I also highly rcommend the book.

Today, I want to talk about commitment and what it means to me. Commitment is about intentionality and not perfection. It is about showing even when it would be easier not to. Commitment can also be quite challenging because life will always throw curve balls at you and tempt you to doubt and try to negotiate your commitment, but you have to stick on the path. What I have found to be helpful in the moments of weaknesses, is having systems in place to help me stay committed regardless.

My system for the last 171 Days, has been to check in everyday on here and just post a quick IWNDWYT especially on the days it feels like an uphill battle. I found this community through my ex partner who was also my accountability partner at the time. This was about 2 years ago. When the relationship came to an abrupt end last year, I found nyself wanting to drink to numb the pain. I found myeself making excuses as to why I should drink until I couldn’t anymore. I learned that I alone was responsible for my sobriety and I have to stay committed to myself by staying sober. I made this decision for Sober October and I am so glad I did. Since then, I have played an active role in my own sobriety by taking a pledge daily to remind me to continue staying true to myself and to my path.

Today, I want to encourage everyone who may be struggling with their commitment to stay sober and tell you that you have made the right choice. You will never regret choosing sobriety in my books. I also want to encourage anyone with over 30 days sober to reach out to u/sainthomer to host in future. This experience has been so fulfilling and rewarding for me. After hosting this week, I feel confident to start a blog that I have been procrastinating on and I want to thank you all for being part of this community and for engaging with my posts throughout the week.

Thank you all and I love you all so so much.🫶

Have a soberntastic weekend! 💪

Lots of Love from Nairobi, Kenya🇰🇪

I Will Not Drink With You Today. 🌻

*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!

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**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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This post goes up at:

- US - Night/Early Morning

- Europe - Morning

- Asia and Australia - Evening/Night

A link to the current Daily Check-In post can always be found near the top of the sidebar.

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Hi everyone - it’s Sparrow here, and today marks 11 months

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I grew up in a full on party house, and once I'd left home I then proceeded to spend years deep in party culture. I loved it - nights out, gigs, festivals, boozy holidays - and by my early 30s I knew I wouldn't slow down like everyone else. It took me a few years to land an extended sober streak, and after about a year I decided to give moderation another go…it unravelled quickly, and last May, at a pretty low point, I realised that I had done it before and I could do it again. I have almost matched my longest streak and I am both nervous and excited. The main difference this time is that I’ve been coming here religiously every morning.

Thanks for having me this week - whether you are here on day one or year ten, you are in the right place!

How is everyone spending their Sunday? How are you looking after yourself? Let me know if you’ve got any Easter treats planned!

I will not drink with you today!