Loosid Sober Tip of the Day April 10

What does it mean to ‘work’ a program of recovery?

Many people get scared off by the word ‘work’ when we hear this phrase.

Working a program of recovery is very much like anything else in life.

If we are athletes, we know what it is like to go to physical therapy in order to recover from our injury.

When we want a certain career, we need to work to get a degree or a license that will allow us to enter that field, whatever it may be.

Whether it is a truck driver, a nurse, a doctor, an electrician, a lawyer… we need to work to be able to survive and flourish.

In recovery, the only difference is a big one because ‘the work’ is a matter of life and death.

So why are so many of us unwilling to save our own lives?

Since there are no ‘credentials’, ‘licenses’ or ‘degrees’ that are laid out, millions of us do not qualify ourselves as having a problem until it is too late.

Just for today, take solace in the fact that just by reading this, you are in the right place.

Once you know you are in the right place, give yourself the gift today to start your work.

In 12-step programs, the work is clearly defined and is typically gone through with your sponsor. There are many meetings you can go to at any given time.

If you wish to follow other spiritual programs of recovery, ask questions and begin your journey today.

If you have been in recovery a while and work a spiritual program of recovery, share below the work you do to remain (emotionally) sober one day at a time.

There are many people in the Loosid community who need to hear what you have to say.

With Love, Loosid :pray::heart:

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I actually STILL do outpatient services even with 3 1/2 years clean, but bc it keeps me accountable. I love the groups, and the ppl I’ve met in recovery. Reading the JFT every morning, journal, talking to my Higher Power and sponsor daily! Doing my step work again!!

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It all starts with,” Not drinking or doing drugs and going to meetings.” The only thing any of us do perfectly is not drink or do drugs. We can’t do anything else until we stop using alcohol and drugs. Honest it’s that simple, not easy but it’s that simple.

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People places and things it really is simple we just make it hard

Today I'm in YEAR 36 . I got it RECOVERY at the age of 23. Did 40 months of DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT. diagnosed as a middle stage wet Brain alcoholic with a Drug problem. Today I'm still in the process of RECOVERY. It is really exciting to realize we can RECOVER. Today I'm reinventing myself and developing my own businesses. Having a BIG DREAM and VISION to serve others in a capacity getting people engaged in the process of RECOVERY where they take OWNERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY. To do the WORK in front of them. . In the first few Years can be a Challenge but its doable.... TODAY ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE FOR THOSE WHO BELIEVE. It all starts by getting started. YOU CAN DO THIS. IM WILLING TO BELIEVE IN MYSELF AND START THE RECOVERY PROCESS AND GET TO KNOW YOURSELF AND WHY YOU DO WHAT YOU DO.

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I really resonate with this post because I have been attending meetings and abstaining from alcohol, but I never understood what people meant by “working the steps” and “finding a sponsor”. Like I feel like it comes so easily to others to find one but I’m struggling having everyone I can’t even start the step work until I find a sponsor. Not sure if anyone has been through a similar situation or has any advice!

Service work is HUGE for me to maintain my Recovery. I serve on H&I and go into treatment centers and host a weekly Zoom call on Tuesdays.
It’s very rewarding and I get so much from it… helping and serving other addicts, in turn, helps me to stay clean

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