Loosid Sober Tip of the Day November 12

Sober Tips
#1

Home is not where you live but where they understand you.

So many of us are confused or even frustrated why our friends or loved ones don’t understand why we cannot stop on our self-will alone.

Even more of us buy into what our friends or loved ones tell us about our addiction.

They may say we don’t have enough willpower. They may tell us to just say no.

They may also try to explain to us if they can moderate their drinking, we should be able to do the same. This is 100% incorrect.

Don’t be upset with them. Not even for a minute. Remember, those amongst us no explanation is necessary. Those not amongst us, no explanation is possible.

This is why it is of critical importance to surround yourself with other people who share your common bond. It matters not where we come from.

We may come from a beautiful loving home, or we way come from a place where home was absolute chaos.

Each day, remember that home is not where you live but where they understand you.

Find your home today. Connect with others who understand. Though our experiences may be different, the feelings of isolation 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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#2
#3

As past resentments/anger can be passed down to children from parents. And so on and so forth.(and our parents are children too) It’s not entirely someone’s fault they have this discord. The coping mechanisms they use can change. it can be very difficult to understand this, or want to deal with what was passed down. If you have parents get to know them, and you may find yourself. This is not necessary, if we are feeling like not ourselves, or we just don't want this, whatever this is. Praying will help. If prayer is not helping then its a lesson we need to learn. And its difficult to read in between the lines. Do we need to express this to another preferably a trusted person one can hsve confidential talks with And the counter perspective will help i hope.

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#5

“Home is where they understand you” - so true. When I walk into a meeting of NA - doesn’t matter which one or where - I feel at home. Because although people look different than me - the girl with the purple hair, the guy with a tatted face - we are all the same on the inside, with our disease of addiction. I had tried AA, but it was not my tribe - not my home. NA doesn’t care if you’re an alcoholic, a drug addict, or both. Identifying as an addict is all inclusive. May the Lord bless all of you and may you find your home in recovery. Online chats and Zoom meetings fill in the gaps for me, but I am way to much of a sick fiend in my active addiction to not go to in-person meetings.

#6

And if meetings aren’t your thing - usually because of fear/resentment - and Loosid keeps you clean and sober,congrats. I’m happy that you’re not as sick as me.

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#7

I'm going through that discernment and compassion with my mom. It isn't easy but I'm trying. Thank you!