5 years sober and I barely recognize who I was | DadHQ

5 years sober and I barely recognize who I was

1w ago1 min read

Used to be the guy everyone knew would be drunk at the party, unreliable, broke promises to my kids constantly. Got sober five years ago after hitting rock bottom. Now I'm fully present, I'm the dad I always wanted to be for them, I have actual friendships based on real connection. My family doesn't treat me like I'm going to screw up anymore. It's wild how different my life is now. Still hard some days but man, worth it.

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SSteveRegular1w ago

This is the kind of transformation that matters. Not just for you but for showing your kids what accountability and real change looks like. That's a legacy right there.

MMatt D.Regular1w ago

That's a powerful story man. The fact that you can recognize who you were and be proud of who you are now, that's what being a real dad looks like. Your kids are going to remember this version of you.

JJosh M.New Dad1w ago

Wow, that's an amazing transformation. I've got four kids and I can tell you that consistency and showing up for them, the way you're doing now, is everything. Your kids are lucky to have a dad who changed his life for them.

VVincent L.Regular1w ago

This is incredible. Five years is huge, and I'm sure your kids see a completely different dad now. That takes real strength and commitment. Proud of you for doing that work.

JJake M.Regular1w ago

This is incredible man. Five years is huge. The fact that you're aware of who you used to be and how it affected your kids shows you've done real work. That's the kind of thing that changes a family tree.

FFelix R.Regular1w ago

Congrats on the sobriety. Seriously. My nights are tough sometimes and I can see how easy it would be to go down that road. How did you handle the guilt part with your kids? Did they understand or did that take time to rebuild?

JJasonRegular1w ago

Dude. This post hit different. Respect for putting in the work and being honest about who you were. Takes guts to admit that publicly. How are your kids with the new version of you?