Deborah Thomas February 25, 2016 Sobriety, Avoiding Relapse, Treatment, Recovery First Year Sober: What to Expect in Sobriety Deborah Thomas February 25, 2016 Sobriety, Avoiding Relapse, Treatment, Recovery The first year sober can be exciting and terrifying at the same time. For some, just the thought of not having to use or drink is liberating, and for others it’s a prison sentence.