Loosid Sober Tip of the Day November 5

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

I relapsed three times before finding Jesus . After I surrendered and accepted Jesus and let him guide me my life has changed completely. Sober now for a year.

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#4

Proud to be 2-years sober. Just stay laser focused on your recovery

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#5

I thought of this exact thing yesterday, I am on Day 4 from relapse once again but instead of looking at it like oh my gosh I have such a long way to go - I am looking at it different and being grateful for day 4. Keep moving forward. I finally had to surrender and get a sponsor and admit I am indeed a alcoholic

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#6

Proud Day 40!!!

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#7

4 months yesterday. It does get better but I remember all of my day ones just to keep me honest. Best of luck on your journey newcomers :hugs:

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#8

I really love this. I'm on day 4 again and have felt so ashamed for my past slips/relapses that I almost didn't try to come back

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#10

I’m just over 9 months. I was a heavy drinker my entire life. I’m 56 years old and my ‘alcohol career’ is over. I have no desire to drink again and struggle to understand why people relapse but I don’t judge. And maybe because I drank for so long it’s easier to let it go for good. My mantra is ‘you gotta be a beast about sobriety. Attack it with the same zeal you did your drinking.’ Y’all are in my prayers to stay clean. I have total faith that you can. Thx!

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#11

Amen