Sober Firsts: Milestone Birthdays and Why Aging in Recovery is Just…Weird

Sober Firsts: Milestone Birthdays and Why Aging in Recovery is Just…Weird

May 8, 2026 · 23 min · Episode 323

About this episode

The episode discusses the unique experiences of celebrating milestone birthdays in sobriety and the challenges that come with aging in recovery.

You know the birthdays, the ones with a zero at the end? Hitting our first ones in sobriety added a new dimension to the milestones. Lisa couldn’t believe she made it her 40th birthday and wishes she’d kept contributing to her 401(K) before that. Anna turned 30 a month after going to rehab and 50 in the midst of the pandemic. Despite the challenges, in the end we realized there’s always a reason to celebrate.

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