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 
that’s some real $h!! First time in my life I’ve been able to get past a couple of years. For me it was reflecting on what it was I was lacking. I remember one time thinking that I had renewed my faith in my higher power so I was going to live the rest of my life sober. Although I wasn’t going to church or even meeting with a pastor. Nothing. During my treatment I gave self help meetings a try, they were the only thing I was missing in my previous attempts. WoW the things I learned instantly from attending self help meetings was that the only meeting your ever late for is the first one! How true that was. I found such strength from others who were also going through similar experiences. And the suggestions that they offered really started working in my life. I finally learned that faith without action is dead. Meaning I have to work on staying sober every single day of my life. If I do the work, it will come. Building those relationships with peers was exactly what I needed in my life!