Loosid Sober Tip of the Day January 10

Hitting rock bottom.

Many people talk about having to reach rock bottom before coming into a spiritual program of recovery.

But how do we know we have reached rock bottom?

The answer is simply when we decide to stop digging.

It is not necessary that we lose everything. It is not necessary to lose our job, lose our families, or lose our home.

We do not even need to decide whether or not we have a problem.

All that is needed is a desire to stop drinking (or drugging).

We often come to the realization that we have a problem once we are able to identify with others and hear their problems.

It is at this point that we look further into a spiritual journey of recovery. Though our experiences are different, the feelings of isolation and the need to get out of the now are the same.

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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Only thing I have to say is that hit close to home

In early sobriety I thought...krap!! My story isn't anywhere as bad as theirs! They will never take me seriously. At 62 I should be as "bad' as them, right? Being the good alcoholic I am I began to spin stuff in my head that wasn't true. They are gonna laugh at me, think I stupid, or I'm lying. I stuck with it though because I wanted what they had. The more I listened I realized My "bad" behavior wasn't the real story they were talking about, it was how my behaviors caused shame, hurt, and dishonesty for my loved ones.
I learned..listen to the similarities not the differences.
Diane D

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Love it. Real talk

Great message!