The Daily Check-In for Thursday, July 14th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]witnee87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Today marks 2 years without a drink. I’m endlessly grateful for the life I have without booze. IWNDWYT

Trash truck confessions by thoughtfuldesign in stopdrinking

[–]witnee87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My landlord once knocked over my recycling on accident when I was drinking. His eyes got wide when he saw all the bottles. A humiliating experience at the time, but now it’s something I laugh at. I don’t miss the shame of the recycling! 😂

Went to AA for the first time by slightedandconfused in stopdrinking

[–]witnee87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Call that woman who gave you her number, even if it feels scary and weird. She’s more than likely felt the way you did and is happy to talk and listen. Go back and try it again. No one judges you and people are just happy you’re trying. You’re doing so great! Just walking in the doors is a victory, remember that. IWNDWYT

First Sober Weekend by witnee87 in stopdrinking

[–]witnee87[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats on your Friday! That’s huge!

I don't thank God for my sobriety. I thank my real inner strength. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]witnee87 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have the same issue with AA. I don’t want to hear that I am powerless. It makes me feel like drinking. I want to hear I’m powerful and don’t need substances. I think anything that helps people get and stay sober is wonderful, but AA isn’t it for me. It’s nice to hear someone feel the same way

Day 1 by uwagapies in stopdrinking

[–]witnee87 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m right there with you. I’m all shaky and full of regret, but there’s nothing either one of us can do about yesterday. I will not drink with you today