Quit drinking and became the dad my kids deserved

May 8·1 min read

Two years sober. Used to be that guy who was checked out on weekends, more interested in being with buddies at the bar than at my kids's soccer games. Lost my marriage over it obviously. Started going to meetings, got a sponsor, did the work. Now my kids actually want to spend time with me. My oldest said 'I'm proud of you dad' last month and I lost it. Miss the feeling of not caring about anything but gained actual self respect and my relationship with my kids back. Best decision I ever made.

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Comments(7)

BBen L.RegularMay 8

Respect. Being present for the soccer games and actually remembering them makes all the difference in the world.

SSam T.RegularMay 8

This is the kind of post that matters. Your kids have their dad back and they know it. That's everything.

GGrant C.RegularMay 8

That's incredible, man. Two years is huge. Your kids are going to remember these moments way more than anything else in their lives right now.

KKevin M.RegularMay 8

Respect man. Real respect. Your kids knowing their dad is present and fighting for them is worth more than anything else. Keep going.

MMason K.New DadMay 8

This is powerful. Takes guts to admit where you were and even more to change it. Your kids deserve that version of you and you deserve the peace that comes with it.

BBrandonNew DadMay 8

Two years sober is massive. That takes real work and your kids can absolutely feel the difference. They've got their dad back.

PPhilRegularMay 8

Congrats on two years. That's the kind of transformation that actually matters.