Your children should never see you drunk.
Mine have & I hate that more than anyone will ever know.

I was never mean; I was a "happy drunk", but it's still unacceptable and they are a large part of why I'm 224 days sober as of today.

If you have an issue, deal with it before you do something your children can't un-see.
How long before the DUI?
How long before there was a "bad night"?
How long before I did something they'd never forget?

It makes me sick to think of it to be honest, but I share here for others who may be struggling.

There is a way to break free, you don't have to hit that point
If absolutely nothing else and you're on the fence, read this piece on the books that helped me: https://thefamilyalpha.com/books-that-helped-me-get-sober/

I'm not saying, "lose the booze", I'm saying read some different perspectives.

It helps.

If you're ready to quit, DMs are open, let's start that discussion.
I had no intention of making this a thread.

I'm on vacation with my family & I was thinking of how I am so fucking glad I'm sober.

Removing alcohol is the greatest gift I've ever given myself & the second best decision I've made in my life with joining the Navy being the first.
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