Loosid Sober Tip of the Day January 9

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

Beautiful information well said.!!!

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#4

Thank you! This message fills me with gratitude that I made it back! :green_heart:

#5

What a great reminder! In my own journey, I had NUMEROUS day 1's. It was hard for me to string together more than a few days, much less weeks or months. Once I finally truly surrendered from the deepest place in my heart I began to "get it". I have 375 days sober today. That's the longest I've been sober in 36 years! Never give up! It's such a beautiful life! :blush:

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#6

I have quite a few day 1s, but this is the longest I’ve stayed sober- over 6 months now. This last time I went to treatment and started AA which has helped so much. Before I thought I could do it on my own, but it is so much better surrounding yourself with supportive people who get it :relaxed: If you’re at day 1, welcome and keep the faith! If I can do it, so can you!

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#7

Such true words! It dawned on me as I was reading them that there are only a few that judge us compared to the millions of us that have come through that first day, and every one of those millions admires your courage. It is no small feat, and you are loved by millions of us. You are where you are supposed to be. Welcome.

#8

Never be ashamed of making an attempt to recover from something that can take everything away from you including your life. I'm grateful for the day 1s that I have had because I have learned and grown from each one. Something I have learned and completely know with all my heart is that if I stay and keep working the AA program, the day 1 I had 3 years ago will be my last. Please stay...your life and mine depend on it.

#9

I have a little over 6 months clean. I have had multiple day 1's over the last few years. For me, the hardest was when I came back from a relapse after having over 10.5 years clean. Any stigma or shame I felt was entirely in my head, as I was welcomed into the rooms as a newcomer with open arms.

#10

Love this! Right on time for me!!!

#11

I want to say to all the people that have an hour, a day or a few days. Thank you for sharing. I'm getting emotional thinking about the amount of courage it takes to do what you are doing. We have ALL been there and we are so proud of you. Those first days were harder for me than year 10. You may feel alone. But you are anything but! Please reach out to ANYONE in AA. They will surely help. I am so excited for this life changing journey you are about to start!

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#12

I've had many Day 1's. Mainly because i didn't take it serious. I'm back now with my first 3 weeks truly sober from everything since i began using. Ever. I got a 3rd dui, and i guess i just decided enough was enough. Idk what happened really, i just keep my sobriety close to my heart. Right there with God and my family. I do my sober work even when i dont want to. I go to my meetings, even when i dont want to.

#13

I love it! Thank you. I always wondered what to say to people when they post “here again, day 1”. This is a great post for them! And for me. I’ve felt this way before. Thank you! :smiling_face_with_three_hearts: