Five years sober today

Not sure how many people on here will relate but I needed to put this somewhere. I was a pretty heavy drinker for about 8 years. Started as social drinking, turned into drinking alone every night after the kids went to bed. My wife gave me an ultimatum 5 years ago today. Best thing that ever happened to me even though it was the hardest thing I ever did. I'm actually present with my kids now. I remember conversations. I'm not missing their lives. The amount of shame I had is mostly gone. Just wanted to say if anyone is struggling with this, it gets better.