Loosid Sober Tip of the Day September 16

Hitting rock bottom.

Many people talk about having to reach rock bottom before coming into a spiritual program of recovery.

But how do we know we have reached rock bottom?

The answer is simply when we decide to stop digging.

It is not necessary that we lose everything. It is not necessary to lose our job, lose our families, or lose our home.

We do not even need to decide whether or not we have a problem.

All that is needed is a desire to stop drinking (or drugging).

We often come to the realization that we have a problem once we are able to identify with others and hear their problems.

It is at this point that we look further into a spiritual journey of recovery. Though our experiences are different, the feelings of isolation and the need to get out of the now 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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Amen :pray::two_hearts:

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For me I guess it was just that realization that I didn't want to suffer anymore. Most of my suffering was self caused. I didn't really get it until after my first year of real sobriety that I was always just trying to mask up the real me. I've come to terms with myself after now two years clean. It's not an easy journey and that is the truth but it is worth every second even the bad ones. Cause truth is life is gonna continue to happen its just alot more enjoyable to learn from the mistake than to keep repeating it. Rock bottom is different for everyone mine was realizing I was the problem and the booze/drugs were making Me worse. Now I work on ME and I like this guy not always but 99% of the time and generally most people do too.

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Thank you for this! So true!

Perfect. That’s where I am now. Digging out!