Loosid Sober Tip of the Day April 19

Sober Tips
#1

Day 1

Every year, millions of people come into recovery on Day 1.

This may mean we are entering recovery for the first time.

For others, it may be because we are coming off of a relapse.

There is a false stigma that coming in with 1 day is something to be ashamed of. Sadly, millions of people die because of this complete untruth.

The baffling question is, if 100% of us started with 1 day, why are we ashamed? The truth is, not only is sobriety not to be ashamed of, but shows tremendous courage.

Sobriety does not mean all of us get sober the first time and stay sober as, unfortunately, many of us take our will back and relapse over and over again until we finally surrender to the winning team.

We say unfortunately, not because relapse happens, but because many of us never make it back.

If you are on day 1, take solace in the fact that we have all been there. There is not one of us who hasn’t.

Relapse doesn’t have to be a part of our recovery journey, but if it is, our message to you is WELCOME, WE LOVE YOU, and are so glad you are here. STAY.

If you are coming into recovery for the first time, our message is, WELCOME, WE LOVE YOU, and are so glad you are here. STAY.

Whatever amount of time you have, you know what day 1 feels like. If you have some sober time, share with others below what it was like for you and any suggestions you have to help.

If you are new, share what you are feeling. In fact, share like your life depends upon it… because it does.

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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#3

I strongly believe that you can only have 24 hrs of continuous sobriety and each day is "day 1"...if you focus on the present moment the past doesn't exist anymore and the future has yet to come and the only thing we can do is focus on making it through the day with the least amount of suffering as possible clear minded...as we know, in life, pain is inevitable but suffering is optional

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#4

Have the courage to take the first step, day one, keep adding those days up, I thought life would be so boring sober, I have experienced and done more things in my 9 months sober then I ever did in my 20yrs of using. Don't get caught up in the future. Just focus on one day at a time And doing the next right thing

#5

I enjoy gathering my Soberity each day, I am the only one who can CHANGE that.

#6

I remember my first day. It took months to build up the courage to start the journey. Now, months later, I've changed in ways I never thought possible. You can do this

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#7

I love this message. I have had so many day 1s; in fact I slipped recently and day one for me will be tomorrow. I will stay on here, communicating with you fine humans, and surrender my will to God that he may confirm me to His Will.

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