Got sober 18 months ago and my family doesn't even recognize me

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3d ago1 min read

Used to be that guy at every party pounding beers, missing kids events because I was hungover, always had an excuse. Got tired of my wife's disappointed face and decided to actually quit drinking. I miss the social aspect I guess but honestly not really, that stuff was mostly me making bad decisions. What's crazy is my oldest asked me to coach his baseball team last month. He never even asked before. My kids actually want to hang around me now. Life's completely different.

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MMatt W.Regular3d ago

Missing those games because you were hungover hits different when you're a parent. Good on you for turning it around and being present now, that's what they'll remember.

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NNick G.Regular3d ago

That's huge, man. 18 months sober and actually present for the kids events - your family's noticing way more than you think they are. Keep showing up like this and the recognition will come naturally.

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OOmar S.Regular3d ago

Getting sober and being the dad your kids need, that's the real win here. The fact that your wife's seeing the difference means everything. You're putting in the work that actually matters.

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