Loosid Sober Tip of the Day June 17

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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This is is spot on. All of us who are on this journey should read this everyday. These words of encouragement will help us make thru the day. Thank Yoi

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Well stated. Ty for the realistic, kind words. Off to the races. Have a great day!

What really resonated with me was the statement that we deserve a beautiful life. I'm still struggling to believe that, and I just got a year clean on June 5th. Maybe it's a lifetime process...but still, it was nice to see it here. :sunflower:

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Shame kept me in active addiction for so long! I haven't been to a meeting in awhile like a year after going religiously for 2 1/2 years! I don't have any close to home anymore so I just quit! I have learned that we can be clean from drugs and alcohol but still be dirty! Recently I had a mental relapse all the stress of LIVING LIFES ON LIFES TERMS WAS TOO MUCH I COULDN'T ADULT PROPERLY! So there I was in a store a pocket full of money but stole something! Idk I guess I felt like I needed a rush of adrenaline! But I felt awful about it I tried to make it right without getting myself in trouble by giving the item to the homeless -But let's FACE IT MY DISEASE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE- SO I BETTER BE CAREFUL BEFORE IT GOES FROM ONE EXTREME TO THE NEXT! WE CAN'T JUST DO THINGS IN SMALL PIECES ITS GENERALLY ALL OR NOTHING FOR ME!!!! I need to quit making excuses let go of the shame from my choices and get myself back to the rooms or some adequate assistance! I am the only one who can take care of me! It's time I remember that I am worthy of a life in recovery - and despite EVERYTHING I DO NEED HELP ITS OUT THERE FOR ME ALWAYS TO GET IF I JUST GRAB IT AND SAY IM TRACY IM AN ADDICT! I DONT NEED TO TAKE A DRUG TO BE IN ACTIVE ADDICTION! TY FOR :headphones: LISTENING TO ME VENT LOL

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I needed this today. I just got out of jail yesterday so I feel so much shame and guilt right now.

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I understand, but take pride in the fact you did your time and now you have a do over! Head up, reach out and stay sober! You can do this!!! God Bless!

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I’m struggling to fit my footing after a recent relapse. This was nice to read today.