Loosid Sober Tip of the Day November 9

Sober Tips
#1

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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#2
#3

Awesome

#4

Love it it speaks volumes to our community

#5

This is probably the most powerful tip I have read so far. How many of us came here because of shame ? We all feel it when we slip up, yet how many never even take the first step to change? The important thing is, we are here. Admitting that you are starting over is always going to inspire someone else.

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#7

Acceptance is a hard thing but realizing now it is necessary. Accept that I am a alcoholic and if drink will destroy me just as a diabetic who doesn’t control their sugar intake will destroy them. Day 7

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#8

Change is one of the hardest to do. The fear of the unknown. Fear of change. Selfishness is another reason why I didn’t want to change. For me that was probably my biggest mistake. My pride and ego wouldn’t let me change. It was like they had a grip on my life so tight that I became more of a jerk with each situation I faced. The only change I did was turn to drugs from Alcohol. Then my life was forced to change! Removed from my house. The fear was heavy. My depression and anxiety were so extreme I felt dangerous to my own well being. But then something clicked, something changed in me that sparked, what I call, a beautiful journey of spirituality. The growth and rate of change I’ve encountered in almost 2 years, is unbelievable. I owe my thanks to AA, my Sponsors, my doctors, my new sober friends, the books I’ve read(am reading) and my family, for the support and wisdom and courage that has inspired me to make that change. I’m here today to let the Sober community and the rest of the world that you can change. We can all change together never alone.

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#9

Needed this.

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#10

Thank you so much

#11

Love this! Yes we identify as an alcoholic or a drug addict. But that not all we are. We are mothers, fathers, daughters, bothers and friends. Life happens and where we have failed in some places we can succeed today. We are all just humans trying to figure this thing called life. Sobriety isn’t easy but it is simple.

#12

I called one of my Sister friends yesterday and I apologized to her. Because in the past I would call her and tell her what I was going through. This last time I cut all ties from her. We are now back to communicating again. She’s my best friend from teenagers.