Welcome to Sober App Substack!
We created Sober App Substack as an extension of Sober App—a free, downloadable app to help you discover freedom through sober living.
Both on the app and here on Substack, you’re invited to join a vibrant and supportive community, united by the shared goal of staying sober, one day at a time.
Who are we?
Sober App is recognized as the first addiction recovery app. It was developed by a licensed therapist with 24 years of professional experience and 36 years of sobriety.
Beyond simply tracking sober days, Sober App is a comprehensive toolkit designed to help you build new habits, stay motivated, and connect with a supportive community.
Sober App Substack provides a platform for app users and others to connect, learn, and feel seen and supported. Whether you’re on a sobriety journey or just considering starting one, this space is for you.
In today’s world, billions of dollars are poured into pulling people into addiction. We’re taking a stand for the opposite—offering resources, raising awareness, breaking stigmas, and helping people find freedom from addiction through a life of sobriety.
What you’ll find here
Each week, you’ll find new posts by sober writers sharing their stories, offering guidance, and cheering you on. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll find:
My Sobriety Story: In this Q&A series, sober folks share their journeys, including their decision to get sober, the surprises they encountered, their biggest challenges and rewards, and the advice they’d offer to those newly sober or considering sobriety.
Personal Essays: Dive into essays on a variety of topics related to sobriety, such as parenting while sober, creativity in recovery, bouncing back after relapse, spiritual awakenings, the intersection of alcohol addiction with food-related addictions, and so much more.
Sober Support: This section is packed with actionable self-help strategies and tips, offering guidance on getting and staying sober, coming out as sober, building sober friendships and community, and tackling common challenges in sobriety.
Meet the Experts: In this series, we feature Q&As with experts who share their insights on recovery and their personal sobriety stories. Past interviews include a psychotherapist, a shamanic practitioner, an astrologer, a Zen priest, and a sober author and entrepreneur.
Sober Community: Explore posts highlighting our amazing contributors. You’ll also find a wide range of advice, support, and personal shares from sober folks responding to our community prompts.
Across all of these sections, you’ll find diverse perspectives, including from:
People representing a wide range of backgrounds and generations.
People who are newly sober, sober for decades, and everywhere in between.
People who have embraced sobriety through various tools, means, and programs.
People following AA-based paths, as well as those following non-AA approaches.
No matter where you are on your journey, these voices remind us that there are many, many ways to recover and create a full, vibrant life in sobriety.
You’re invited!
If you’re sober and interested in contributing, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to our newsletter manager and editor here for submission guidelines.
If you’re already a writer on Substack, this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work to a wider audience. The Sober App community spans multiple platforms and is growing rapidly. In the coming months, it will even be translated into 10 different languages!
If your article is accepted for publication, we’ll include your name in the byline along with a short author bio that links to your Substack or other website. You’re also welcome to cross-post the article on your own platform.
And with that, welcome! We’re delighted to have you here and look forward to connecting with you in the community.
