Loosid Sober Tip of the Day November 30

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

Day 1. Just for today! Sober! Thx God!

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#4

In the now! All I have is doing the next right thing today

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#5

1 day at a time, you're sober today that's a great accomplishment! Tomorrow is a new day, at the end of the day be proud of making it another day!

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#6

When I came in Day 1 I was completely plastered like a .39 plastered. I had ruined my life at home. My 20 year marriage is in shambles I’m in the process of divorce now we’ve been together 22 years and believe me when I say I’m heartbroken and sick over this! My oldest son won’t talk to me! Luckily my best friend brought me to the airport to come to treatment and I’m 5 months sober now. I’ve made great friends in sobriety. I don’t remember the first 4 sober days of my treatment. This really bothers me there are many things I don’t remember. I do remember that the people that helped me to get into treatment I will be forever grateful for and the nurses that also kept me alive I can never repay them for their kindness. It is so worth being sober. I hope to never be drunk again.

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#7

Thanks for sharing your story. I'm glad that you are here. I'm a newbie here but glad I found this safe place full of people that understand with no judgments.