Fun Ways to Celebrate a Sobriety Anniversary

Unforgettable Ways to Celebrate a Sobriety Anniversary Milestone

Whether you see your sobriety anniversary as the last day you took drugs & alcohol, the day you entered rehab or the day you transitioned from treatment into sober living, it is a day that should be celebrated! Your sober birthday or sober anniversary symbolizes the day you started a new life, free of drugs and alcohol. Whether it is your own sober birthday or that of your loved one, year 1 or year 10, get the most out of this special day with some fun ideas to celebrate a sobriety anniversary!

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Spa Day: Pamper yourself or your loved one with a self care day at a local spa! Treatments can include massages, facials, sauna, mani/pedi and more. After working so hard to invest in your sobriety, reward yourself!

Reservation at Favorite Restaurant: Whether it’s a local eatery, a few hours outside town or on the more expensive side, celebrate your sobriety anniversary ordering your favorite foods, surrounded by loved ones, family & your sponsor. Spend dinner sharing your best memories from the past year sober and reflecting on all that you’re thankful for.

Weekend Getaway: Pack your bags and get away for the weekend to celebrate your sobriety & explore new destinations. Vacationing while sober may seem intimidating, but not when surrounded by loved ones. Our favorite sober vacation destinations include Salt Lake City, UT, Orlando, FL, Ojai, CA and Stowe, VT.

Share your Favorite Sober Activity: Did you discover a new hobby during the last year of sobriety? Share it with your friends & loved ones! From a painting class to yoga, hiking a trail or horseback riding, they will all loving sharing in this newfound sober hobby with you on your special day.

Buy Tickets to a Sporting Event: Haven’t had a chance to get out to a stadium in a few years? Celebrate your sobriety anniversary cheering on your favorite baseball, football, basketball or hockey team!

Become a Mentor or Sponsor: Now that you’ve hit another milestone year of sobriety you have a lot of insight and knowledge that can be used to help others still in the depths of their addiction.

Your sober anniversary can be spent however you’d like, but the most important thing is that you celebrate! It is not just another day on the calendar; it is the day you chose to regain control of your life. Whether spent reflecting on a nature hike or surrounded by tons of family & friends, you should be so proud of how far you’ve come & how much more life there is left to experience.