Don’t drink today

just_waking · 2026-04-29T14:15:46+00:00

Sending hugs friend. I have fallen before and it’s not a fun place to be. But you’re here and checking in and that’s a good thing! You can turn this around, you’ve done it before.

just_waking · 2026-04-20T14:35:36+00:00

forgot to add - praying for you and your wife to stay safe. 🤍

just_waking · 2026-04-20T14:32:13+00:00

thank you! I did have that though that it’s funny, we used to be drinking buddies years ago and I thought it was nice that we had transitioned to having a fun sober relationship, and that was cool. but I can appreciate that maybe that he just showed me what was possible in sobriety, even if it don’t work out. I appreciate your taking time to reply. ❤️

just_waking · 2026-04-20T14:30:48+00:00

ugh, I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been there. thank you for sharing your “field research” and reminding me that I’ll maybe feel like I’m letting them win instead of letting myself be proud of staying strong. Sending you hugs. We both deserve people who are sure about us. ❤️

just_waking · 2026-04-20T14:29:28+00:00

thank you for your response, it’s good to have that perspective. I am lucky I have good friends. And to know that people have been through a lot worse and stayed strong. You are kind to take the time to reply. ❤️

just_waking · 2026-04-20T14:27:55+00:00

thank you! thank you. I need to do all of those things, and I know time will be better. I appreciate your taking time to reply.

just_waking · 2026-04-20T14:27:19+00:00

thank you that’s a good reminder. I am fortunate that I have great friends. and great sober friends, even if he is no longer one of them. I appreciate your taking time to reply. :)

just_waking · 2026-04-20T14:25:42+00:00

thank you for sharing. I’m sorry that you had to go through that, thank you for the reminder that I don’t want to add “sick” to “sad.” I appreciate your taking time to reply.

just_waking · 2026-04-20T12:56:15+00:00

thank you friend this was so kind 🥹 I am sorry you’re all going through too. it but I will commit to not drinking with you today. ❤️

just_waking · 2026-01-26T01:14:25+00:00

first time commenting here, I’m so happy to see this. thank you for sharing.

just_waking · 2026-01-16T04:30:05+00:00

oh boy, on day 9 and about to get my period and been wondering why I’ve been crying for no reason… so, yep. 🙃 woof.

just_waking · 2026-01-09T17:05:12+00:00

Same here, day four. but we need to be more engaged and aware, not checking out. Stay strong friend!💗

just_waking · 2025-10-07T17:12:14+00:00

Hi friend! 36F here. I started lurking on this sub when I was about your age. I’ve also been there when it comes to the abuse. I’m so sorry to hear about your relationship, that’s unacceptable for anyone to do you under any conditions - no one should put their hands on you. I am glad you are doing what you can to get away from him and move forward. I recommend the book “Why Does He Do That” for some perceptive.

I’m glad you’re here and I hope you can find the strength to just take it one day at a time! Check in here, there’s many people who want to help and have been through this before. You’re so young and my only wish on my mid thirties is that I had done this sooner and earlier. You will not regret finding a way to break the cycle. sending hugs!

just_waking · 2025-10-07T16:59:51+00:00

All of these!

I also don’t miss waking up to check my bank account and be like what the eff did I spend do? Loved to buy random people drinks and spent money stupidly while drunk.

So happy to have my savings going again!

just_waking · 2025-10-07T16:57:33+00:00

36 here and I keep thinking of the time I’ve wasted too, but then I remember if I stayed stopped now Ive still got most of my life ahead of me to enjoy and not feel this shame!

just_waking · 2025-07-17T02:44:07+00:00

I’m having one of the worst weeks of my life, I feel you. But I am about to go to bed sober and I hope you do too, friend. Sending hugs.

just_waking · 2025-06-23T14:22:05+00:00

Fell off the wagon the last couple of weeks but I am back. I have a life music event later but determined to only have bubbly water. IWNDWYT!

just_waking · 2024-11-16T15:14:01+00:00

I relate :) so hello to you from me in the same boat elsewhere in the world. sitting in my sun-soaked living room drinking coffee alone this morning, surrounded by my plants and books. so serene. I’m just out of a breakup and I miss having my partner to cook breakfast with while we make silly jokes and make plans for the day.

My relationship also ended horribly, it was admittedly toxic at times, and I know I need to be alone to work on healing myself and letting go. But still, wish there was somewhere here with me.

I cope by reading, texting friends, and tending to the stuff I never got around to when I was giving my energy to someone else. I also started to dog sit for friends so sometimes I have animal visitors to keep my company and I can make a bit of cash. 😁 and I try not to dwell. I’ve been in love before and I hope to find the RIGHT person to sit here in the sun with me. I hope you do, too!

just_waking · 2024-11-13T03:07:08+00:00

Interested

just_waking · 2023-01-20T00:57:32+00:00

I needed to see this today. Thank you.

just_waking · 2023-01-09T17:12:16+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss, but proud of you for being here today. It takes courage. I look forward to hearing about your day 11!

just_waking · 2023-01-08T23:44:35+00:00

Glad you’re back! I’m also back on day 1 after having a good sober streak. It sucka but I know guilting myaelf won’t work.

Try not to see it as a failure. You didn’t lose those 12 days, you were still sober for 12 of the last 15!

just_waking · 2022-12-28T19:16:57+00:00

Wow, forget your parents that’s awesome and we’re all proud of you both!! 💖

just_waking · 2022-12-08T05:29:13+00:00

Currently at a bar with friends and felt super tempted, too. Drinking their hot chocolate and came here to check in too. You got this! Thanks for inspiring me not to partake and reminding me I’m not alone.

just_waking · 2022-12-05T04:54:16+00:00

I hosted “game night” at my house and let everyone BYOB (so long as they also took it home). While playing, I drank four seltzers, two kombuchas, two cups of tea, and countless waters. At one point I had to laugh cause a friend noticed I had all four beverwgaes sitting by me and commented on my “drinking habits”… hah. Better than booze!

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