Celebrating Sober Community

Plus January Support from Sober App x BetterHelp

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re filled with gratitude for the beautiful, diverse community that’s grown around Sober App. Thank you for your courage, honesty, and steadfast support for one another—every “next right step” of the way.

We want to take a moment to celebrate what makes this space special—and to remind you of the January challenge and support available through Sober App x BetterHelp.

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Looking Back

Since launching this newsletter as a companion to Sober App in February, we’ve featured incredible writers from diverse backgrounds and paths of recovery. Whether you’re sober curious, brand new to sobriety, have been sober for years, or are somewhere in between, we encourage you to explore our website for inspiration, encouragement, practical tips, and community.

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. (Expect more of these in the new year!)

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.

Stay tuned for more of everything above in the future! 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.

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January Challenge With Sober App x BetterHelp

As we reflect on the beautiful contributions and stories shared by our community, we’re also excited to look ahead to new opportunities for connection and support. With January just around the corner, we’ve got something special lined up to help you start the year strong:

We’re rolling out a special Sober App update that allows users to subscribe to our January challenge, track their progress, and invite friends and family.

Especially if you’re newly sober or sober curious, it’s a fantastic way to stay accountable, connect with people on a similar path, and celebrate your wins. If you’re already sober, it’s an excellent opportunity to reinforce and celebrate your sobriety while supporting and cheering on those who are just starting out.

How to participate in the January challenge using Sober App:

1. Download the app.

2. Create a profile.

3. Start tracking your sober days.

4. Subscribe to the challenge.

But that’s not all! We’re thrilled to announce a partnership with BetterHelp, the world’s largest online therapy platform. As part of the January challenge, participants will receive a free month of therapy from BetterHelp—no strings attached.* This exclusive collaboration provides additional support to help you on your journey.

*Only those who have not previously used BetterHelp for therapy are eligible for this offer.

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Want to Get Started Early? Become a Beta Tester!

The Beta version of the challenge—plus a new Teams feature!—is now live on the app. To get started:

• Download the app.

• Test its features.

• Create your own Team and invite friends and family to join by sharing your unique team code.

If you’re new to BetterHelp, you’ll also receive a free month of therapy as part of the January promotion.

But that’s not all! More exciting features are coming soon, including:

• Team Chat: Stay connected and share your progress with teammates.

• Motivator Bot: Receive daily motivational messages written as if they’re from your favorite celebrity or public figure.

Your feedback is crucial to making the app even better. We’d love to have you on board as an early tester!

To join, download Sober App for free here:

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Thank you!

As we wrap up this year and look forward to the next, we’re so grateful for the stories, insights, and support this community has shared. Together, we’ve built a space that reminds us all that sobriety is both a choice and a journey worth celebrating.

If you’re staying sober this January, let us know in the comments! We’re here to cheer you on every step of the way.

~The Sober App Team