# Purpose in our pain **URL:** \ **Category:** Recovery\ **Created:** [December 18, 2023, 4:19am UTC](https://forum04.loosid.cc/t/purpose-in-our-pain/83815 "2023-12-18T04:19:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![josh152379](https://forum04.loosid.cc/user_avatar/forum04.loosid.cc/josh152379/32/104769_2.png) [@josh152379](https://forum04.loosid.cc/u/josh152379)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2023, 4:19am UTC](https://forum04.loosid.cc/t/purpose-in-our-pain/83815/1 "2023-12-18T04:19:04Z")
Sobriety has been a gift so precious to me for a number of reasons. If you read my profile or know me on here we'll, you may have already heard my story. I won't share that tonight. What I do want to share are the two greatest gifts that sobriety has given me personally... My pain has been such a challenge. Every day for 20+ yrs. I lost the will to live. Attempted an overdose twice and very seriously attempted. It was jot my time. I was left for dead on another occasion. All that I ever asked my higher power for was a reason. If I knew why the pain. Why I have to endure this, I felt ot would make it easier. I got that answer I. rehab, in a meeting. A class was graduating and I was chosen to be a chair person by my peers. There was my purpose... 1st it gave me purpose again in life. I haven't worked for 3 years and as a man, that hurts. 2nd it gave purpose to my pain. An answer to prayers I had prayed for countless nights and seemingly endless years. My will to live has not been I question since. The pain hurts the same physically. Emotionally I am healed from it for the very most part. My pain is a testament to others. Sobriety through such torment is a testament. Sharing my story. Learning yours. Receiving advice from those who have what I desire. Giving advice to those who are tired of the crazy cycle or just need an ear. Thank you ALL. What are some of the greatest gifts Sobriety has given you? ---
**Author:** ![joshua141014](https://forum04.loosid.cc/user_avatar/forum04.loosid.cc/joshua141014/32/91461_2.png) [@joshua141014](https://forum04.loosid.cc/u/joshua141014)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2023, 11:20am UTC](https://forum04.loosid.cc/t/purpose-in-our-pain/83815/2 "2023-12-18T11:20:48Z")
Thank you for sharing this my man. For me, The ability to be an actual father for my son for one. I have also been able to join a choir that is a great support fore emotionally and spiritually. I can help others, get into a shape I like, and spend time with my family. There are more and more as time goes by. ---
**Author:** ![taylor134616](https://forum04.loosid.cc/user_avatar/forum04.loosid.cc/taylor134616/32/91790_2.png) [@taylor134616](https://forum04.loosid.cc/u/taylor134616)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2023, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum04.loosid.cc/t/purpose-in-our-pain/83815/3 "2023-12-18T12:25:54Z")
Hey man, thank you for sharing ---
**Author:** ![matt138539](https://forum04.loosid.cc/user_avatar/forum04.loosid.cc/matt138539/32/113284_2.png) [@matt138539](https://forum04.loosid.cc/u/matt138539)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2023, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum04.loosid.cc/t/purpose-in-our-pain/83815/4 "2023-12-18T14:19:46Z")
Thank you for posting. I’m glad to know you and glad you’re here sharing the message of sobriety. You are living proof that we can recover regardless of circumstances. ---
**Author:** ![josh152379](https://forum04.loosid.cc/user_avatar/forum04.loosid.cc/josh152379/32/104769_2.png) [@josh152379](https://forum04.loosid.cc/u/josh152379)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2023, 5:36am UTC](https://forum04.loosid.cc/t/purpose-in-our-pain/83815/5 "2023-12-19T05:36:48Z")
So true. As time goes on the list certainly grows. And yes, the absolute biggest blessing in it all is the renewed bond with my kids as well. They are the whole reason I decided to sober up and tough this life out. ---
**Author:** ![josh152379](https://forum04.loosid.cc/user_avatar/forum04.loosid.cc/josh152379/32/104769_2.png) [@josh152379](https://forum04.loosid.cc/u/josh152379)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2023, 5:37am UTC](https://forum04.loosid.cc/t/purpose-in-our-pain/83815/6 "2023-12-19T05:37:10Z")
Sure thing! ---
**Author:** ![josh152379](https://forum04.loosid.cc/user_avatar/forum04.loosid.cc/josh152379/32/104769_2.png) [@josh152379](https://forum04.loosid.cc/u/josh152379)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2023, 5:38am UTC](https://forum04.loosid.cc/t/purpose-in-our-pain/83815/7 "2023-12-19T05:38:21Z")
Agreed. If I don't share I feel my purpose is quieted. Never that. ---
**Author:** ![mandy164984](https://forum04.loosid.cc/user_avatar/forum04.loosid.cc/mandy164984/32/90670_2.png) [@mandy164984](https://forum04.loosid.cc/u/mandy164984)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2023, 5:49am UTC](https://forum04.loosid.cc/t/purpose-in-our-pain/83815/8 "2023-12-19T05:49:18Z")
Thank you for sharing. It has given me my health back and my social life as I often isolated myself.