Sober dad now, worst and best decision I ever made

3w ago1 min read

2 years sober today. I was a functional alcoholic for probably 15 years without realizing how bad it was. Every night a beer or three, weekends worse. My son asked me to come to his soccer game and I remembered he mentioned it but I was fuzzy on the details because I'd had a few the night before. That was the wake up call. Went to AA, did the work, got help. I miss the nightly wind down ritual honestly, miss my drinking buddies, but I don't miss waking up ashamed or missing moments with my family. Being present for my kids is worth way more than anything I gave up.

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MMike R.Regular3w ago

Two years is a massive milestone. Seriously congrats. That functional alcoholic thing hits different because nobody else sees the problem, right? How are things different with your kids now?

BBrad T.New Dad3w ago

This took guts to post. 15 years is a long time to be living one way and then changing everything. What finally made you decide to get sober?

MManuelRegular3w ago

Best and worst decision is exactly how it feels. The worst part is usually the withdrawal and the social stuff, but the best part is getting your brain back. You're killing it.