Loosid Sober Tip of the Day June 17

The last two days we have looked at being sober and getting sober. Today, we look at what it takes to stay sober.

One big part of staying sober is to continue to be of service to others on a daily basis, both inside and outside of recovery. There is a saying that the only way to keep our sobriety is to give it away.

This has proved to be incredibly important if not mandatory. Working with others the spiritual program that has freed us reminds us exactly what we need to do so by helping others we help ourselves.

We also need to continue to work the spiritual program that freed us in the first place. In 12-Step groups this consists of working the last 3 steps every day (10,11 & 12).

The final thing is we need to keep connected to our sober network. This could be meetings, support groups, or people who hold you accountable on a daily basis.

Gift yourself today with these 3 important steps of sobriety. You will be surprised the amazing life you have in front of you.

How did these 3 days work for you? If you are newly sober, did they help give you more clarity and more importantly, the impetus to start your journey?

If you have been sober a while, did it help remind you of the journey that you have been through and the importance of taking these 3 steps?

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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For me staying sober means exactly what these three days have been teaching us.
I must help a newcomer- service
I must practice a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of my spiritual program- recovery
Attend at least one meeting a week- home group-Unity
The shape of my triangle is always in need of alignment but it’s being aware of this shape that allows me to realign my recovery.

Also- calling your recovery family daily or texting them is another way to include all three legs of our triangle…

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Giving it away :heartpulse:

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I stay sober by staying busy.. my sobriety date from alcohol is May 27,1996.. but I got on drugs but got off of them for 14 years til March 1,2019..when my momma died.. but my new sobriety date is 10-31-2019.. I had to go thru a lot to keep my mind.. jail..prison and halfway houses.. but I’m clean and sober.. I’m retired and live each day keeping busy.. I have my animals and I take care of my sister who has both legs amputated from shooting up drugs between her toes.. but she’s still an addict.. and there’s days it’s all I can do to get thru the day.. but watching her destroy herself helps me to stay clean.. I live next door to her and my brother who is also an alcoholic/addict.. I thank God that I went thru all that I did to want to stay clean and sober..!! God is my refuge.. He keeps me strong.. I’m not saying it’s not hard some days but I want my life to be filled with good not wasting away from drugs and alcohol..!!