Loosid Sober Tip of the Day August 13

The gift of desperation.

This saying is used quite often throughout the spiritual program of recovery. Though the phrase seems to be contradictory in nature, it is not.

The simple truth is that many if not most who suffer from alcoholism or addiction need to get the gift of desperation in order to enter a spiritual program of recovery.

Why is this?

Yesterday, we discussed three reasons why we think we do not have a disease.

Because of this, we keep trying to control our drinking or substance abuse until we finally reach a point that the pain that our disease has caused too much pain. It simply becomes too much.

This is called the GIFT of desperation.

Unfortunately, millions of people each year never get to that point. This is precisely why we call it a gift.

If you are reading this, take solace in the fact that you most likely have received the gift of desperation.

Now it’s your job to throw everything you have into the spiritual program of recovery.

Why? Because you deserve it.

How did this tip resonate with you? Let us know your thoughts below. 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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This really hits home for me. Years, I told myself I just need to control my drinking and I can be like everyone else. 6 years later I ended up in jail again cause of my drinking, lost relationship, homeless, no job. God gave me miracle after miracle with temporary staying with my daughter, a job, probation instead of jail. Yes, bad things had to happen to me for me to realize I can't control my drinking and I am an alcoholic.

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This is sound advice. It’s prudent of us to consider it’s message.