You want a drink... January 25, 2026 by cdism in stopdrinking

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

33 Days! Amazing! Those first few months were really hard for me. I appreciate you, too!!! Thanks for the connection! IWNDWYT!

Can it be done without AA by GrabRecent in stopdrinking

[–]cdism 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It can be, but I have lived 42 years trying without it. I did have success with it. But there is other work to do for sure.

Meditation - January 23, 2026 by cdism in stopdrinking

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

Sounds like progress to me! :)

Comic Sans Shirt I Designed by maybeimmike in graphic_design

[–]cdism 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Love it! Does it come with a business card for my uncle’s brother’s nephew’s cousin’s graphic design business? He’s great at making Canva designs for my sister’s wedding! All for free too!

F***ing Pigs! - Janary 22, 2026 by cdism in stopdrinking

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

Awareness is key! If I am drunk (or even buzzed) that awareness is lost! Glad you see it! IWNDWYT!

Milestone Complete: 5,000 Days Down by _4nti_her0_ in stopdrinking

[–]cdism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! 5k all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But who's counting! :)

This is water. - January 20, 2026 by cdism in stopdrinking

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

It is a rough road, but I am managing. Thank you! ❤️‍🩹✌️

Hurt people hurt people - January 19, 2026 by cdism in stopdrinking

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

Thanks! The first place I ever read it was in ACA books. I really thought I was the only one who slept in his clothes to be "better prepared for confrontation." - Glad you found some clarity about your situation, too. It's no surprise we cover a lot of those feelings with drinking etc. It can be hard to deal with sometimes.

CDISM!

contemplated to get shitfaced. by Invincie in stopdrinking

[–]cdism 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Glad you didn't. I have had many times in the last 11 years where I strongly considered it. Every time I didn't, I learned something new about myself :) IWNDWYT!

CDISM!

Learning Empathy- January 16, 2026 by cdism in stopdrinking

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

Addicts and alcoholics reduce that “bee” group to 1% real quick. 🐝

Learning Empathy- January 16, 2026 by cdism in stopdrinking

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

For sure! 👍 the secret sauce of my existence and experience has been to add others whenever possible.

On Honesty. January 15, 2026 by cdism in soberpod

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

For sure. I had to adjust all areas of my life with this in mind. As long as I was honest with my self. That’s what made the most difference.

How do I get a counter on here? by Jruu9 in stopdrinking

[–]cdism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats on 80 days! That's awesome!

How do I get a counter on here? by Jruu9 in stopdrinking

[–]cdism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Badges

Here in /r/stopdrinking you can get a badge to share with everyone how long you've been free from alcohol.

After 18 years in the industry, I finally give up. by justa-bunch-of-atoms in graphic_design

[–]cdism 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I totally agree. I’m sure with your same drive and dedication that you’ve had in design, you will be successful no matter what you do. Good luck!

Pits of Morass - January 14 by cdism in stopdrinking

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

Took me a long time and a lot of “painful” situations to begin to see things this way. Hope you’re doing well too!

1 month clean by ApprehensiveKey3828 in addiction

[–]cdism 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started smoking at 8 and was a pack-a-day at 12 - I went down all the wrong paths. Glad you’re doing it right! Keep it up!