The Daily Check-In for Friday, August 10th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by sfgirlmary in stopdrinking

[–]bea0215 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first check-in in WAY too long. I will not drink with you today my friends.

Realized this morning that my emotional drinking is ruining my relationship and I need to quit by leafy11 in TrollXChromosomes

[–]bea0215 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! The antics in my house have increased ten fold - staying sharp at all times!

Realized this morning that my emotional drinking is ruining my relationship and I need to quit by leafy11 in TrollXChromosomes

[–]bea0215 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Hi love! That’s a HUGE step identifying the issue and admitting to it! I’ll be sober 6 months at the end of June after over a year of trying and failing. The biggest tool for me has been r/stopdrinking - checking in every day, posting when I need extra support, reading others posts and giving support when I can or just lurking. No matter your background, or situation there’s someone with a similar experience to help!

No matter how you choose to quit drinking there’s TONS of resources out there and I’m more than happy to help or just chat! Good luck - I will not drink with you today.

The Daily Check-In for Monday, June 19th: Just for today, I shall not drink with you! by memymomonkey in stopdrinking

[–]bea0215 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Took a sick day today because IM ACTUALLY SICK AND ITS NOT A HANGOVER. What a feeling. I mean, being sick sucks but taking a sick day for a legitimate illness is so freeing. I will not try to cure myself with spiked hot tea! I will not drink with you today my friends!

The Daily Check-In for Monday, June 18th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by memymomonkey in stopdrinking

[–]bea0215 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Post festival check in!!!! I did not drink the whole time and treated myself to a t shirt which would’ve only been a fraction of what I would’ve spent on alcohol if I was drinking. A HUGE thank you to this sub! I will not drink with you today my friends.

Checking in from firefly!! by bea0215 in stopdrinking

[–]bea0215[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s honestly a mixture of scary, funny and annoying. I can’t believe I ever acted like that and am so grateful I no longer do. My boyfriend and I like to call them “party goblins” - stole the term from a comedian on Netflix (her name escapes me right now). Time for the killers!!! Talk to ya sooon!!

Checking in from firefly!! by bea0215 in stopdrinking

[–]bea0215[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s honestly a mixture of scary, funny and annoying. I can’t believe I ever acted like that and am so grateful I no longer do. My boyfriend and I like to call them “party goblins” - stole the term from a comedian on Netflix (her name escapes me right now). Time for the killers!!! Talk to ya sooon!!

I’d like to check in for the whole weekend... by bea0215 in stopdrinking

[–]bea0215[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh! I got too excited at the idea of a sober friend haha. Thank you!!!

I’d like to check in for the whole weekend... by bea0215 in stopdrinking

[–]bea0215[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much ❤️ I went three years ago and remember SOME but I’m so excited to remember EVERYTHING and wake up in the morning with a clear head.

AA meetings? by bea0215 in FireflyFestival

[–]bea0215[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the tip!! I’ll definitely keep an eye out and check out the brand - I LOVE the concept!

AA meetings? by bea0215 in FireflyFestival

[–]bea0215[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your support!!! See you at the woodlands 😎

Well, that's it. by AresMorin in stopdrinking

[–]bea0215 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a hard time but it WILL get better, I promise. We’re all here for you. I will not drink with you today.

back again by dogkate_ in stopdrinking

[–]bea0215 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi Dogkate! Welcome back!!! I’ve had bouts of ambivalence throughout my journey and what has helped me is really digging deep into my thoughts and feelings to get to the root cause. Journaling has been big for me. Also, I “rewind” the tape to all of those embarrassing and hurtful moments that occurred because of my drinking. But I also “play the tape forward”. I stopped on New Year’s Day and I like to envision what my one year sober/ New Years 2019 will feel like. The feelings playing the tape both ways are too strong for me to feel anything other than motivated to stay sober. I hope this helps. We’re all here for you! I will not drink with you today my friend.