Loosid Sober Tip of the Day December 27

Sober Tips
#1

Letting go of shame and guilt.

When many of us enter recovery for the first time, we feel shame and guilt for who we are and what we have done. This also happens when people relapse and are afraid to let people know they slipped.

What you need to know is how powerful you are for having the courage to make the necessary changes to build a better life.

The most powerful people in life are people who have the courage to change. You are not alcoholism. You are not addiction.

You may have alcoholism or have an addiction in the same way that someone else might have diabetes. It’s what you do to treat your disease that allows you to be in a recovered state… just for today.

You may have done things in your active addiction which were wrong, but you will have the opportunity to make amends to those who you have harmed and clean up your side of the street.

Congratulations on having the courage to change and taking the necessary steps to build a beautiful life. 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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#3

I relapsed for 9 months after 13 yrs sober..I now have 7 mos. My pattern is drive drunk, get arrested. This relapse and my bottom was entirely emotional. I ran to AA. The guilt and shame was unbearable..guilt and shame was my bottom. I got help before the inevitable DUI. I felt complete and utter worthlessness. None of my accomplishments or previous recoveries mattered. I was at my bottom. I felt destitute. I think that’s the word. Anyway I have a great group I’m getting to know. I still would drink in my first 5 mos in AA..then I put the pedal to the metal to get that 30 days. No one in the group reacted that I’d get 3 days, 1 day, 10 days, 1 day, 3 days. I used the group as power greater than myself because my faith got to week, practically non-existent..But I’m working on that connection to God.

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#4

It doesn't happen overnight but I have earned the respect back of my family and friends

#5

One day at a time! You can do this! :pray:t5:

#6

Having the courage to change and ridding of the shame and guilt is what was the most difficult part for me. I had never looked at myself as an alcoholic And was in major denial that my life was unmanageable.

I’ve since had the courage to start making a change and leave alcohol in my past. It’s been 8 months and This holiday season since I’ve been home is the first time I’ve had to be around alcohol. Internally it drives my anxiety up and I’m working on healthier coping methods to work through these challenges.

Ridding of shame and guilt is something I’m working on with my therapist and I also have had some relief as more time has passed.