Loosid Sober Tip of the Day November 15

Sober Tips
#1

Why me vs. Why Me

Many times, people ask to themselves, ‘Why did this happen to me?’ … ‘Why did I have to be an alcoholic (or addict)’ …‘Why can’t I drink?’… Why can I not control my drinking when so many people can?’

It is incredibly important to remember, there are two ways you can approach ‘why me’

There is another side of why me.

‘Why am I so lucky to have the ability to get better when so many others don’t?’

‘Why am I so lucky that I have a disease that is 100% treatable so long as I work a program on a daily basis?’

‘Why was I able to get the gifts of the program while so many other people are sick and suffering.’

‘Why am I so lucky to change my life and live in service to others… and to the same people I used to hurt?’

Choose to pick the right ‘why me’ today. If you are reading this it means you have started your journey to build a beautiful life

How did this tip resonate with you? Let us know your thoughts below. What’s your why me? 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

So true. Stay focused.

#4

Oh my goodness I remember having this conversation with my counselor and group during therapy/early recovery. I was very confused as to what happened. Why did my life spin out of control so fast? Why did my ex wife not stick by my side? These were the questions I was asking.
At times I do have the why thought. Especially with all the copping tools I have learned and implement in my daily practice.
One thing that helps me get off of the why trip, is I believe that God has removed the urges to drink (steps 1, 2, and 3) and all of the negative people from my life. Yes there maybe a few people I meet on this journey that are negative but they don’t last long in my life. I believe those are lessons for me to learn from.
Like Jeff S said “stay focused.”
Keep you your eyes on the prize. The why isn’t as important as the how are you going to stay sober today? What can you do to be a better person? Or who can you help today?

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#5

So important! Daily reprieve based on r spiritual condition! Daily!! Thx!!!

#6

Not drinking is working out way better than drinking ever did for me. I’m lucky I can’t drink like other people. Things are looking up!

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#7

Great tip for the day! What a wonderful way to frame your mind to a better way of thinking! :grinning:

#8

First of all ToGod BeThe Glory.
Why Me??? I use play the victim card; but not anymore.
God has bless with the most amazing gift…. A life of recovery.