“Other Birthday”

“Other Birthday”

In my coaching and therapy experience, I’ve come to understand a bit about recovery from substance abuse. When a friend—or even an acquaintance—shares that they are in recovery, one of the next questions you might consider asking is, “What’s your date?”

They will likely light up, proud to share their sobriety date with you. Remember that date, because in many ways, some consider it even more important than their actual birthday.

To those who have reached those milestones and reclaimed your lives—celebrate that day. Why? Because we make such a big deal about birthdays, yet it takes no effort on our part to be born.

But choosing to free yourself from addiction of any kind—that’s different. That’s about tenacity, strength, love for others, and self-love.

Celebrate that.