10 years ago I was a complete mess, now I'm actually present

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RyanRegular

2w ago1 min read

Seeing some old photos from 2014 yesterday and wow. I was barely holding it together. Drinking too much, always angry, my kids barely knew me even though I lived with them. Got divorced, went to therapy, actually dealt with my stuff instead of just numbing it. Now my relationship with my kids is incredible. They actually want to hang out with me on weekends. Still miss some of the freedom from before but honestly the trade was worth it. If you're in that dark place, it gets better.

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RRaj P.Regular2w ago

That's huge man, seriously. Ten years is a long time to turn things around like that. Your kids are lucky to have a dad who's actually in the room with them now.

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RRobertNew Dad2w ago

Man, this is inspiring. The fact that you can look back and see the difference means you're doing something right. Keep showing up for them like you are.

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BBrianNew Dad2w ago

Dude this hits different. Co-parenting three kids and I know how easy it is to mess up the present moment. Props for putting in the work to be better, that takes real strength.

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