Became a dad and finally grew up

R

Aug 111 min read

I was a mess before kids. Drinking too much, poor life decisions, no real direction. Becoming a dad flipped something in my brain. I wanted to be better for them so I got sober, cleaned up my finances, actually focused on something bigger than myself. Not gonna lie it's hard but I gained a sense of purpose I never had before. The old me was drifting and didn't even realize it. The dad me has actual meaning.

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GGarrett M.New DadAug 12

Same journey here. What's crazy is how it sneaks up on you - you don't realize you're becoming a better version of yourself until someone points it out. Congrats on turning it around.

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MMasonNew DadAug 12

Man, I feel this in my soul. Everything clicked into place when my first was born. Suddenly all those things I thought mattered just didn't anymore. The focus and purpose kids give you is wild.

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JJoshuaExperiencedAug 11

This is the real stuff right here. Becoming a dad literally reset my entire life. I went from staying out til 2am most nights to planning my weekends around Pancake Sundays. Best decision I never planned to make.

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