I had the day off and the wife didnt, which meant that I was alone all day long with the toddler.
This scenario is usually my heavy drinking day. Normally I set my kiddo in front of the tv and burn through a six pack in an hour or so. Then I’d start the next 6 pack because that’s when I’d start to actually feel the effects. Then I’d end up doing something morally terrible, like driving my daughter to KFC without a carseat, or to be brutally honest just leave her in front of the tv while I picked something up.
TODAY, we went to chic fil a, where she played in the kids space and we ate breakfast together. Then we went to a local park and she played in the swings and played on the slide and such. Then we stopped by an animal shelter where she played with puppies and kitties
So amazing that I didn’t have any perspective on how far I’d fallen.
Proud of you! Children watch and look to you to be their role model, I am so happy for you that you are stepping up to be the role model your child needs. Toddlers are easy to take for granted because they are so little and can’t communicate their feelings. What you are doing is the best gift you can give your child! I grew up without a father and it makes my heart happy to hear your story and hear that you are changing before it’s too late. This is the age when little girls need their daddy the most to build a strong, healthy, fulfilling relationship for both of you. Keep it up and stay strong!
Amazing how much better we feel at the end of the day just thinking what we did today! I couldn’t believe how much outside choirs I got done in the last 2 days that I’ve been putting off! Keep it up,shock the s…t out of everyone
Nice work! I am on day two myself and you are facing this demon head on. Admitting what you have done to yourself is the first step to releasing your anger and grip on this addiction! Keep up the good work!
Dude so awesome to hear that. The truth is easier to deal with sober, so let it all out!
If you ever need a boost when hitting a weak point, or off day, refer back to your post and the emotion you felt. I am on day 8, the sense of spontaneous happiness is starting to emerge…I probably look like a stoner the way I’ve been smiling at all the things I stopped noticing when I was inebriated, lmao.
Congrats on your second day! I like AA, but I find myself coming here often because most of the people in my AA meetings have years or decades even. I can’t always relate. This forum is a great place to come and connect with people earlier in their sobriety like myself.
It’s so nice to go to bed and be proud of the day. And to not wake up at 2 or 3 in the morning and be sick and ashamed.
It sounds like a wonderful day with your little. Here’s to many more!
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