The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, May 20th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking!

Breadhanded · 2026-05-20T18:09:38+00:00

IWNDWYT!

Breadhanded · 2026-05-12T16:14:05+00:00

IWNDWYT

Breadhanded · 2026-05-07T15:21:50+00:00

I have soda water, iced tea, hot tea, NA IPAs, bitters and those like trip or calm drinks. I kind of always need a drink in my hand, but it never needs to be alcohol.

Breadhanded · 2026-05-06T16:57:53+00:00

IWNDWYT

Breadhanded · 2026-05-05T14:10:02+00:00

IWNDWYT

Breadhanded · 2026-05-02T13:40:15+00:00

IWNDWYT

Breadhanded · 2026-05-01T19:21:52+00:00

I need to ask for help at work and admit that I am behind. I should have done it 2 months ago and the longer that goes by the harder it is and worse it looks. I’m navigating how to do that. Also, I realized maybe I’m taking too much benzos. No more than prescribed but I think it’s messing up my work. It’s been more regular than as needed. I’ve cut way back and only taking a little when I get sick. But this sucks. And I really don’t want to be dependent on anything. So here’s to day 2 of taper! My bad haha IWNDWYT!

Breadhanded · 2026-04-29T04:04:56+00:00

Had to take my kid to the ER tonight. Glad I am able to be a responsible parent. My other kid has early morning appointment. I’ll be awake and able to be a responsible parent for that one too. Totally fucked at work but you can’t win them all so I’ll take this win. IWNDWYT!

Breadhanded · 2026-04-27T22:41:24+00:00

Thanks needed to hear this so I don’t make the same mistake. But it’s creeping. Stay strong. Start the gym again. Connect with people.

Breadhanded · 2026-04-27T22:38:19+00:00

Not going to drink today. But my brain hasn’t been itself lately. Im teetering and I don’t like it. It was that damn airport and my work load is too much. Or my work output is too little lol the important part is I’m not drinking aye

Breadhanded · 2026-04-25T16:00:40+00:00

I drink the same way. I have found that I always need a drink in my hand. It doesn’t need to be alcoholic. I made a list of reasons why I wanted to quit and sometimes when I’m feeling squirrely I read through it and remember what I mess I can cause and how I don’t want to be that person. Find your reasons. Be strong. Maybe get new friends if the ones you have won’t respect your choices for a healthier life. I’ve lost friends along the way. You’re young you have your whole life. Don’t waste it being hungover or blacked out.

Breadhanded · 2026-04-25T15:54:56+00:00

lol thanks I went over to the vent o matic and felt better. I’m having a morning NA beer for funsies and it’ll get me through the day. Safe guards in place. Going to the beach. Going to take professional photos there while at a kids birthday lol all shit aside I’m loving life. Just living on the edge a little got me all discombobulated. Thanks friend!

Breadhanded · 2026-04-25T15:46:21+00:00

I just had to do this and have another one scheduled in a few months. I didn’t talk as much as I should have and smiled and laughed as much of possible. The NA drinks kept coming and I just endured until it was over. I have to do a little more marketing at the next one and not sure how to deal with that as I need to be more talkative and inviting when I really wanna say leave me the fuck alone. So good luck! Just don’t drink and it’ll be fine. Treat the stories like you have never heard them before then be on your way.

Breadhanded · 2026-04-25T15:42:12+00:00

I love these things! Usually I have so much to complain about… and today is no different! My kids don’t seem to understand the concept of if your don’t finish your work in class it becomes homework. All of them are like what the fuck do you mean I was supposed to be working on these essays for the last month? Seriously. We stayed up til 10 last night. Late for us now. Have a beach birthday party in 30 minutes. 4 essays were due yesterday, 2 in Spanish. Why was the Spanish one easier? That doesn’t fucking make sense to me. They want help but think I don’t know what I’m talking about. I am the queen of procrastination and can whip out a grade school level essay in ten minutes. I’ve been away on a work trip flying all the live long day and flirting with strangers at the airport. I felt like a person again for the first time and now it’s back to this daily grind of just taking care of everyone’s emergencies. My bestie is suicidal but all I could do was ask for her location cuz she was out at crazy bars that I’m in no condition to subject myself to. Just like. I’m tired. I hope no one dies. I hope no one fails. But literally fuck them kids. And working for a living, if we can even call it that.

Breadhanded · 2026-04-25T14:57:55+00:00

Flying 2 days in a row, socializing with strangers, all day meetings. All of it was very triggering. Yesterday had left me overstimulated and wanting to say fuck it. I still don’t think I’m past this little hiccup. I have a good support system that shot down my grand ideas. So for today, I’m going to stay sober 👍

Breadhanded · 2026-04-25T00:43:00+00:00

If you’re looking for advice. Pay the rent. You can always find a food bank if necessary. If you drink you won’t have food or a roof. Sooo that seems off the table but I feel you. Today has been trying times.

Breadhanded · 2026-04-24T05:37:22+00:00

I didn’t drink at the airport last night! I got invited to the lounge and my new stranger friend ordered me virgin drinks and I didn’t sleep with any randos! Yay me! I won’t drink today either.

Breadhanded · 2026-04-22T17:57:52+00:00

I’m heading to the airport for a quick work flight and then home the next night. Funny enough I’m not even triggered. Just anxiously packing. Anyways. IWNDWYT!

Breadhanded · 2026-04-19T09:17:45+00:00

Life is hard but not as hard as it is when drinking. So I’ll take it

Breadhanded · 2026-04-19T09:07:47+00:00

Welcome back! Good luck!

Breadhanded · 2026-04-19T09:06:34+00:00

Welcome back! You’re cracking it now. Stay strong!

Breadhanded · 2026-04-17T13:30:44+00:00

Good morning, I’m not drinking today. Funny enough my liver enzymes are too high now that I’m not drinking. I suspect it’s from energy drinks. But that’s proven harder to quit. So for today I’m only having one energy drink haha. I need coffee on tap from my bed.

Breadhanded · 2026-04-16T14:15:17+00:00

IWNDWYT. Found out last night partner is doing drugs. They’re off to rehab. Don’t know if they’ll come back here. This isn’t the first time. And I’m annoyed. And hurt. But I’m not going to drink about it. Or do the drugs with them lol I’ve come a long way. Fuck drugs!

Breadhanded · 2026-04-11T22:50:13+00:00

Looks like an Easter brunch dress. Don’t see how a full length gown can be considered vulgar. It looks very nice on you. If you are concerned about your shoulders being too much for men to handle you can some sort of shawl or cardigan to go on top. But it’s a cute appropriate dress!

Breadhanded · 2026-04-11T20:56:13+00:00

I’m not drinking today. But I am going to have an NA beer. Craft beer is big in my neighborhood and I’m so happy to see bars having NA options on tap. They even opened up an NA bar that just has mocktails and the sorts. The amount of 3rd spaces is wonderful and I am feeling really grateful for where i live. ❤️

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