Went From Party Guy to Responsible Father Overnight

Got my girlfriend pregnant at 24 when I was basically just a manchild. Spent my 20s doing stupid stuff, never thought about consequences. When my daughter was born I realized I couldn't keep being that person. Sobered up, stopped hanging with the wrong crowd, actually showed up. It's been 12 years and yeah I miss the freedom sometimes, not gonna lie. But I gained a daughter who actually respects me and a sense of purpose I never had before. Changed everything about who I am.