Deciding to stop doing whatever it is you have become addicted to is great. I decided to stop drinking pretty much right after I started. It only took me twenty-five years to get up the courage to actually do it. I lived in denial, created chaos and may have sabotaged a bright future by waiting. I wish that I understood that by giving up, I was actually giving to. What better gift to give yourself than the gift of sobriety.
AA Coin – Flames Design (1-20 Years)
Focus on who they are and what they like and you should be able to find something that they will be interested in. Many people are not fans of getting material gifts, a lot of people would prefer just to spend quality time with people that they care about. If this is the case, why not plan a day that is gift of sobriety full of special recovery activities for them. Creating an itinerary and surprising them with each activity can be a fun way to spend time with your loved one. Express the beauty of recovery with our Sterling Silver Recovery Jewelry Collection.
Make a booklet of inspirational sobriety quotes
It’s a keepsake they can carry with them as a reminder of their commitment to recovery. While the biggest gifts of sobriety are entirely up to the person, there is no dispute the gifts of sobriety are endless. Sobriety gives you a second chance to pursue your goals, change your life, and feel the best about yourself. Choosing the gift of sobriety brings forth a multitude of transformative experiences and opportunities.
Thoughtful One Year Sober Gifts to Celebrate a Milestone in Recovery
By offering self-care gifts, you can empower individuals in their sobriety, reminding them to prioritize their wellness and embrace the gift of recovery. My family, friends, loved ones, they didn’t matter to me anymore. I’d lost the joy in my life and replaced it with poison. My emotions were unpredictable and I was gripped by sudden mood swings I had seemingly no control over. Finally, in sobriety, I found the peace I’d been searching for.
I found people who had once shared my feelings, but had gone on to alcoholism treatment turn their lives around in recovery. Eventually I turned my own life around, and was able to use my own experience, strength, and hope to help other people in recovery turn their own lives around. Nothing feels better than helping someone else who is struggling with their addiction, and because of my own history, I am uniquely qualified to help. The desire to change the past is as old as time itself, and no one feels this desire more than people who have suffered from addiction. But in a program of recovery, we learn to accept the fact that we can’t change the past.
- It is made of high-quality materials and is skin-friendly.
- Another idea is to offer an experience or activity that promotes a healthy lifestyle, such as a spa day, fitness class, or a weekend getaway.
Giving gifts for sobriety is a common way to honor a friend or family member who has worked hard on their journey to recovery and substance abuse treatment. If you’ve supported a friend or family member through their journey to recovery from addiction, you are probably excited to celebrate their sobriety. While you know your loved one best, it’s better to have a list of sobriety gifts you may choose from.
- It’s a painful thought, but how much do you think you’ve spent on drugs or alcohol in your life?
- Especially when you build up a tolerance to drugs (increasing your dosage and continuously needing more of them), all those dollars add up.
- Then we can opt out of the material race and cherish our lives.
- Your gift of sobriety was your key out of the prison block.
- If you put in the work to be sober and happy, you will be sober and happy.
Spending years hiding behind alcohol or drugs, trying to please others is in the past. 12 Step Recovery sobriety tokens, chips, coins and medallions are at the top of our list of high-quality, specialty gifts. These pieces are so important to commemorate our special birthdays, anniversaries and milestones (including clean time chips) and to acknowledge each other’s accomplishments. We also feature collections of gift and anniversary cards for those special moments and a full selection of the essential 12-Step books, journals and meditation guides. This quality beaded sobriety bracelet is the perfect sobriety memento to keep the recovering addict on track.