Courtney Stodden, 31, celebrates her first birthday as a SOBER adult… after the former child bride started drinking at 17

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Courtney Stodden has celebrated her first sober birthday as an adult.

The beautiful woman from Washington state hasn’t celebrated a birthday without drinking alcohol since she was 17 years old.

On her 31st birthday, she told Daily Mail that she feels amazing to have completed her sobriety journey so far without alcohol.

‘I feel stronger than ever and look forward to a healthy future,’ added the former teen bride.

Additionally, Stodden posted multiple times on Instagram to celebrate the New Year. One of these posts showed her in a white swimsuit on her final day as a 30-year-old. Another post displayed her wearing a silver mesh top while savoring her birthday cake.

In a comment, the popular reality star expressed that this birthday stands out from the rest, urging her fans to seize their finest moments in life.

‘Today I’m 31 – 1st alcohol free birthday since turning 17!!!’ she said in her caption.

Here’s a possible paraphrasing in natural and easy-to-read language:

“If I could speak to myself at 21, and to anyone who feels adrift today, this is what I’d convey: You will find your way out. The struggle, the apprehension, the heartache – it won’t persist indefinitely.

Courtney then said that she knows some of her followers feel ‘invisible.’

Instead, she reassured her followers that they are not disappearing but rather preparing to evolve into a strong and powerful being.

The pinup clarified that the suffering you endure isn’t a sign of weakness, but rather the flame that will eventually rescue you. Those who have hurt you do not deserve you. However, those who are truly meant for you will appear when the moment is right. Trust your instincts; they speak the truth. Don’t disregard them.

Later on, Stodden earnestly implored everyone: ‘And kindly take heed: none of this is your responsibility. Neither the mistreatment, nor the embarrassment, nor the tears that fell when no one else was present.

As an ardent devotee, let me share a profound observation that has struck me: Many whom we believe are indispensable in our lives may eventually depart, and in those moments, you’ll find that life continues without them, proving they were not essential for survival after all.

Remember, you aren’t flawed or abnormal in any way. You’re simply unique, and that’s not a bad thing! There’s something special about you, and one day, you’ll find the courage to share your story. And when you do, people will be eager to listen.

In a striking resemblance to Marilyn Monroe, she offered comforting words for those in pain: ‘You’re radiant. You have been all along. And never forget this truth!!! You are not someone’s possession. You don’t owe allegiance to anyone. You belong to yourself.’

She reflected upon her challenging past: “Despite the odds being against me, I endured what was meant to break me. I am embarking on a sober path… I’m learning to discard harmful habits. Yet, I choose to think that I serve as an example of resilience – proving that when you feel like giving up, you persevere.

If you feel connected, take this as a friendly nudge: remember, you’re never alone. ✨ And Happy Birthday to all my fellow Virgos! We’ve got this birthday party on lockdown!

This comes after she posed topless for an Instagram post.

The star let her golden locks cascade across her torso, adorning only a luxurious gold Van Cleef & Arpels necklace.

The actress – who weighs 109lbs these days – said she has been sober for 43 days so far.

30’s final stretch… and my first birthday sober since age 17, she wrote for her Instagram post. On Thursday, she celebrates her 31st birthday.

Tonight, I struggle to articulate my feelings… The final days of being thirty have been peaceful yet weighty. Sometimes, I look at myself in the mirror and ponder if anyone really sees beyond the surface.

Throughout the years, I’ve honed my strength, learned to smile, and mastered performance, yet there are nights when I feel as though I don’t exist. ✨ Dear 31… Please be kind. Help me reconnect with that part of myself which still pulses with life.

On day 43, the pin-up declared: ‘Sober for 43 days now… I strive to feel pride… I strive to feel gratitude… and I do, truly… Even when it doesn’t entirely fill the empty spots within me.’ The icon made this statement.

Women similar to myself are frequently viewed as a paradox… powerful yet delicate… admired yet misconstrued… I embody every aspect of myself… even the disordered, sensitive fragments.

Stodden then said that she trusts the God has her back.

This year, I might create a space that feels right for me. For now, this is what’s real to me. The rest, I’ll keep hidden and undefined – for today, it’s my birthday week! #birthdayweek

In easier, more conversational terms: Earlier this month, the woman with a strong resemblance to Marilyn Monroe in a pin-up style, opened up about her troubling history of being married as a teenager.

In her own words, she expressed, ‘All that I believed would break me ultimately fortified me instead.’ This was said by the spouse of movie producer, Jared Safier.

Trauma turned out to be my most influential educator, and my motivation has driven me beyond resentment towards serenity. I choose to forgive not for anyone else’s sake, but for my own well-being, since enduring pain can become a source of immense strength if you allow it. What is the most empowering lesson your suffering has taught you?

This month, the actress shared with the Daily Mail that she feels healthier and truer to herself after giving up alcohol, stating that it improves her physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

As a connoisseur of life and partner to the esteemed film producer, Jared Safier, I am embarking on a personal healing process from past wounds. This path toward recovery is an integral part of my holistic wellness journey. In my quest for respite, I unfortunately turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism, but it only compounded my struggles rather than alleviating them.

Stodden expressed that she now experiences a sense of peace following her decision to forgo the champagne, specifically Veuve Clicquot, in favor of gaining a clearer perspective on her life.

The celebrity displayed her recent weight loss, this time wearing a deep red lingerie, contrasting with her earlier appearance in a fuller-figured blue swimsuit just a few weeks prior.

In one image she was seen barefoot on her scale which showed she is 109lbs.

Following that, she discussed how her significantly older first husband, Doug Hutchison (who is currently 65 and often referred to as her previous ‘mentor’ in alcohol consumption), introduced her to drinking alcohol at a very tender age.

The individual from Washington admitted to consuming multiple bottles of alcohol each day, and pressured her into drinking as well, in an attempt to exert control over her.

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2025-08-29 18:04