Got sober 18 months ago and became the dad I always wanted to be
Not gonna get too deep into it but I was drinking way too much. Beer most nights, whiskey on weekends, you know the type. My kid asked me one morning why I was sleeping in the car and something just clicked. I checked into a program and it's been the hardest and best thing I've ever done. My relationship with my wife is actually real now instead of me just being angry and distant all the time. I can actually remember bedtime stories now. The weekends aren't just hangovers anymore, they're actual family time. What I miss is honestly the escape, having that thing to come home to. But what I gained is my family back and a version of myself I thought was gone forever. If anyone reading this is thinking about getting help, just do it. Your kids need you more than you need whatever you're using.
Congrats on 18 months. That's not easy. How did you handle telling your kids about the changes or did you just focus on showing them the difference with your actions?
Your kids are lucky to have a dad who was willing to make that change. That's the kind of example that sticks with them forever.