Sober dad life
I was a heavy drinker before my second kid was born. After my wife gave me the real talk about how checked out I was and how it was affecting our family, something clicked. Three years sober now and it's completely different. I'm actually present for bedtime stories, I remember conversations with my kids, I'm a better husband. What I miss is the escape honestly, especially on rough days. But what I've gained is my family's respect and trust back, and clear memories of watching my kids grow up. That's worth any craving I get.
Man, this hits different when you've got multiple kids counting on you. Glad you're turning it around and being the dad they need.