We don’t get sober just to stop drinking — we get sober because something inside us wakes up. A deep desire to live usefully. A desire to stop hiding, stop destroying, and start showing up for life in a way that actually matters.
Living usefully isn’t about being perfect. It isn’t about saving the world. It’s about being honest, present, dependable, and willing. It’s about taking everything we’ve been through — even the darkest parts — and letting it serve someone else who’s still struggling.
In today’s Daily Trudge we talk about:
- What it really means to live usefully
- Why purpose becomes a powerful force in recovery
- How shame and fear get in the way
- How to stop thinking usefulness means overworking or overgiving
- Simple, real tools for showing up in your life
- How being useful heals the parts of us addiction tore apart
Recovery isn’t just about removing alcohol — it’s about adding meaning. And the truth is, most of us are a lot more useful than we think. Sometimes it’s a word, a presence, a story, or just showing up when you used to run.
Usefulness is not about perfection. It’s about willingness.
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