Ten years sober and I barely recognize myself
Used to spend every night at the bar. Lost two jobs, almost lost my marriage, almost lost my kids. My wife gave me one last ultimatum and something clicked. That was ten years ago. I'm a shop supervisor now, rebuilt my relationship with my teenage daughter, and I volunteer at the community center coaching youth baseball. The cravings still come sometimes but I remember who I was and who I never want to be again. To anyone starting out on this road, it gets better. Not easy but better.
This is the kind of post that reminds me why I come here. You didn't just save your life, you saved theirs too. Seriously proud of you.