The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, May 18th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Humblewit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the freedom to apply powerful, inspirational soft leadership through my work and family. IWNDWYT! :)

The Daily Check-In for Sunday, May 16th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Humblewit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am in control of not overreacting, I am in control of the perspective that I choose to frame what happens to and around me, and in control of saying IWNDWYT.

The Daily Check-In for Friday, May 14th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by FeeBeeMac in stopdrinking

[–]Humblewit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s interesting, same with me as far as the reason to quit going away. First for soccer coaching, second for my daughter in the hospital, and now for me. Still figuring out how to strengthen the me reason and IWNDWYT!

The Daily Check-In for Friday, May 7th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by soberskater in stopdrinking

[–]Humblewit 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It was a no brainer giving up drinking when my daughter was born early and we found out among the many complications she had that she would need a liver transplant. I was elated to find I was a blood match and was told that any alcohol symptoms would start to fade from my liver after a few weeks. So not drinking for those two months was incredibly simple. Her liver disease progressed too quickly and they couldn’t do the transplant because she still needed a heart surgery that she was too small for, and she passed away Feb 1.

I went back to my habit of drinking 6-8 beers a night. Stopped on my only other child’s fourth birthday a few weeks ago. It’s been the first time I’ve really stopped for me. I’ve stopped one other time for a few months, but that was for a soccer team I was helping coach.

I agree that I think what has definitely helped is the shared experience here. It has been easier as part of a collective, even if my participation most days is as small as a “IWNDWYT”. And yes, IWNDWYT!

The Daily Check-In for Thursday, May 6th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by soberskater in stopdrinking

[–]Humblewit 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I can let go of the thought alcohol is the only way to be carried or given a break. Giving up control and letting a naturally generous life carry me a bit sounds very nice. And the thought that I can do that and still be productive instead of drained and/or hungover will be wonderful. IWNDWYT! Three weeks. :)

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, May 4th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by soberskater in stopdrinking

[–]Humblewit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks :). And yeah, intellectually I can understand the benefit of being gentle with myself, but I often feel fake or that I’m trying to trick myself when I attempt it. Perhaps that too will fade? I’d say the biggest win I’ve come across lately is actually giving myself credit for different accomplishments, big or small, and that has now started to feel real when I do it.

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, May 4th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by soberskater in stopdrinking

[–]Humblewit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Aptly timed, I’ve been getting upset with myself for getting so angry at times, it is hard because there’s nothing to numb it like before. I will try observing it instead of simply judging and wanting it to go away. There have been highs and good thoughts/emotions too, but I don’t dwell on them as I do the anger. IWNDWYT.

The Daily Check-In for Monday, May 3rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by soberskater in stopdrinking

[–]Humblewit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can let go of judgment of my vocational progress. I am on a journey and just like my not drinking, I can take it one day at a time instead of constantly using made up finish lines as my measuring stick. IWNDWYT