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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 9 August 2025 - just for today, we are not drinking! (lemmy.world)

submitted 9 months ago by rosamundi@lemmy.world to c/stopdrinking@lemmy.world

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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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[–] rayquetzalcoatl@lemmy.world 7 points 9 months ago (1 children)

IWNDWYT! I'm travelling to see a friend for his bday today. Usually this would involve a multiple day bender, but I've limited myself to five hours and he's cleared an afternoon where nobody else is free to help limit temptation.

I'm lucky to have such a supportive friend, but it does feel a bit lame. Still, he's happy, I'll do my best to get through the afternoon without thinking too much, and then it'll be done and I'll be travelling back home.

I guess it's realistic to have to make sacrifices in the early days 🫡 have a good weekend everyone!

[–] rosamundi@lemmy.world 7 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Proud of you for coming up with a plan, and excellent support from your friend.

[–] rayquetzalcoatl@lemmy.world 6 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Thank you! And yeah, he's great like that. Most everyone has been really supportive honestly, I'm lucky with the people in my life! I've only had to limit or cut contact with a few that haven't been supportive or helpful. Bit painful but not so bad in the long run - at least it highlights who actually adds to your life! 🤘 How's your weekend looking? :)

[–] rosamundi@lemmy.world 7 points 9 months ago

How’s your weekend looking? :)

Great - I had a colour, style and wardrobe consultation yesterday because I've been feeling stuck and uninspired (we are not going to talk about the number of Breton-striped tops I own), and that was really helpful, so I'm doing some clothes shopping and sewing pattern planning.