Quit drinking 2 years ago and became a dad same year - totally different person

8h ago1 min read

Just wanted to say this to someone who might get it. I was a mess in my twenties and early thirties. Couldn't keep a job, went through two failed relationships, drank every night to deal with anxiety. Got sober at 33, and then met my wife a few months later. Now I have a 1 year old and another on the way. I miss the numb feeling sometimes when things get stressful but man that's not real. What I've gained is clarity, a real marriage, kids who actually know their dad instead of some ghost. The guilt of who I was before is still there but I'm using it as fuel to be better.

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Comments(6)

RRussell D.Regular8h ago

Man, that's huge. Two years sober AND being a dad sounds like you found your purpose. Respect to you for turning it around.

HHarvey L.Regular8h ago

This is the kind of post that makes me believe in people. Your kid is lucky to have a dad who decided to show up like that.

CCharlie A.New Dad8h ago

Four kids and a loud house here, and I can tell you that the dads who've been through the fire make the best ones. You're doing great.

PPatrick M.New Dadjust now

Dude, that's incredible. Seriously. Takes real strength to turn it around like that. Being a parent probably makes staying clean easier though because you've got something real to show up for now.

NNate B.New Dadjust now

I'm not on the sobriety journey but I respect the hell out of this. Your kid is so lucky to have a dad who decided to get his life together. That's the real dad move right there.

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SSam T.New Dadjust now

This is exactly why I needed to read this today. Two years sober and 18 months into being a dad and some days I still can't believe I'm the same person. Props for being real about the mess part. That takes guts.