Got sober 18 months ago

RonRegular

1d ago1 min read

Not gonna get deep here but basically I was a functioning alcoholic for like a decade. Thought I had it under control. My oldest asked me why I was sleeping on the couch so much and that wrecked me. Went to AA, did the work, got through the worst part. Now I'm the dad who actually remembers the kids' soccer games. I miss absolutely nothing about drinking but I do miss the version of myself that thought he could handle it. The difference is I'm not that guy anymore and my family knows who I actually am.

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FFrank T.Regular1d ago

That's huge, man. Real talk - being present and aware for your kids is what matters, and the fact that you made that change speaks volumes about who you are as a dad.

SSalvatoreNew Dad1d ago

I'm just starting this dad journey but I can already tell you that kind of commitment to your kids is what being a parent really means. You crushed it.

DDustin P.Regular1d ago

Major respect for that. Those moments with your kids are what it's all about, and you're giving them the real version of you now. That's everything.