HGTV Star David Bromstad Talks ‘Sobriety’ as He Reflects on Turning 53: ‘Life I Was Always Meant to Live’

David Bromstad recently celebrated his birthday and credited his sobriety for giving him a great year.

On Saturday, August 22, the HGTV star — who turned 53 on Monday, August 17 — posted an Instagram carousel featuring photos and videos from his trip with friends to Provincetown, Massachusetts. The vacation consisted of outdoor fun, from the beach to bike riding and pickleball. Bromstad also shared a photo of a cake and a balloon celebrating his special day.

“Birthday perfection! What an incredible week in Ptown! Another trip around the sun and the gratitude is enormous,” he wrote in the caption. “It’s been an incredible year of building, reflection, authentic connections, celebration and pure magic.”

“The blessing and gifts I’ve received this year is beyond comprehension,” he continued. “Sobriety has brought the most yummy life I was always meant to live. Feels great being 53 and loving every part and version of myself. The friends I have cultivated because of that clarity has been authentically delicious.”

The My Lottery Dream Home host thanked his friends in the caption and gushed, “I’ve never felt more special. 🎂.”

As First For Women previously reported, Bromstad discussed his mental health in his one-hour special My Lottery Dream Home: David’s Happy Ending, in December, admitting he “was starting to spiral” after a storm destroyed his property, per People.

“I got into some unhealthy behaviors and it’s really easy to go there when you’re under distress,” he revealed to the outlet. “Using substances has been … it’s a real easy escape to take yourself out of a stressful situation. I knew I was in trouble.”

After realizing he needed help, Bromstad said he checked himself into “trauma-based rehab” for a few months, per People.