Stopped drinking and basically became a different person

J

Apr 131 min read

Three years sober now. Was one of those guys who drank every night after work, made excuses about it being no big deal. My kids barely knew me even though I was there. Now I actually remember conversations. I'm present for stuff. I miss the escape honestly, and some friends fell off which stung. But my relationship with my family is completely different. My oldest said something the other day that made me realize he actually likes me now instead of just tolerating me. Worth it.

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RRob H.RegularApr 15

Three years is huge. That's not just sobriety, that's literally becoming a different person. How much clearer do things look now compared to back then?

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AAlexRegularApr 15

This is the real before and after story right here. Not your body composition or your bank account but your actual presence in your family's life. That's what matters.

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PPedroRegularApr 14

The nightly drinking excuse excuse is so common and nobody wants to admit it's a problem until it's too late. Respect for getting out of that cycle. Your kids are better off for it.

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