Five years ago I was that guy at the bar every night

Apr 21·1 min read

Just hit 5 years sober and became a dad two years ago. I'm looking at pictures from my twenties and I don't even recognize that guy. Back then I was the dude who'd disappear on weekends, missed my sister's wedding, spent rent money on stupid stuff. Now I'm the dad packing soccer snacks and teaching my son to tie his shoes. Wild how one decision can just completely flip your whole life around. For anyone struggling out there, it gets better man.

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Comments(6)

RRobertRegularApr 21

This is incredible man, seriously. Five years sober AND two years of being a great dad? That's the kind of transformation that actually matters. Your kids are lucky to have someone who knows what it takes to turn it around.

RReggie T.New DadApr 21

Not recognizing that version of yourself is a good sign. Means you're someone different now, someone better. That's what being a dad does to you when you're committed to it.

KKennethNew DadApr 21

Four kids here and I can tell you that the best part of fatherhood is showing up for them every single day. Sounds like you're doing exactly that. Keep going.

RRyanRegularApr 21

Congrats on the five years. That takes real work and real strength. Being present for your son from the start is something those old versions of you couldn't have done. You're winning.

BBrandonRegularApr 21

This is the kind of transformation that matters. Not just the sobriety part, but using it to be the dad your kid deserves. Keep crushing it.

BBrandonNew DadApr 21

That's huge, man. Seriously. Five years is massive and being there for your kid in a way you couldn't have been before - that's what it's all about. The fact that you're looking at those pictures and seeing how far you've come says everything.