Loosid Sober Tip of the Day September 6

Sober Tips
#1

Alcoholism and addiction are diseases of isolation.

Yesterday we discussed the importance of building a sober network of 5 people you can connect with each day to provide you with the support you need throughout your recovery journey.

Getting help from others who are working a spiritual program of recovery and building this support system around you is a non-negotiable.

Sadly, far too many of us never ask for help and for that reason, never build a sober network.

We expect to GET but do not dare ASK… and if we don’t ask, we will never receive.

This is because of EGO… a three-letter word that kills alcoholics and addicts by the million.

We have discussed the horrors of the EGO before, but most of us have a built-in forgetter.

Just for today, remind yourself that EVERY person who is now (emotionally) sober had to lower their ego and ask for help.

How did this tip resonate with you? Do you need help?

If you practice a spiritual program of recovery, are you willing to give help?

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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#3

I don't have really any friends. Isolation is what I'm going thru. I go to work and go to my daughter's where I'm staying till I can afford my own place. I know I should be going to A.A. meetings but, I'm so tired after work. It's hard when the only times you socialize is when you were drinking.

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#4

sometimes it's Ego sometimes it's who to trust . Finding someone who won't look down or make a mockery of your weakeness

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#5

That is me exactly. Yes, I don't like AA groups and not a religious person, so Celebrater Recovery doesn't fit well either. I need help with finding a group that does not push religion or the AA style. Anyone with ideas? Thank you

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#6

Try smart recovery. Its not religious based.

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#7

I don’t have very many friends and am fairly new to the area. It’s hard starting over in a new place where you don’t know anybody. I isolate a lot and need to work on breaking that habit. I need to meet a group of sober friends. Does anyone have suggestions?

#8

Thanks, I will look into it. Central ILLINOIS

#9

Thanks again. I found a smart recovery 39 miles away from my house. I never herd of them. They meet every Monday at 6 pm. I am going to give it a try this Monday. Thanks again, take care, Carl

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#10

You could start with taking a walk down the street or around the block