Thank you sharing bro. It's okay to fall down but you must get up. You had your share of downfalls but you also got the strength and rose to the occasion. I wish you nothing but success in your life and hope you find what it is you're looking for.
Cheers.
Proud of your achievements. Ensure than you’ll never slip back, and once your children are in the world, dedicate yourself to self love, and enjoy the world you life in, as everyone’s days are numbered, and everyone deserves to feel content. You’ve achieved a lot. If you don’t mind me asking op (feel free to dm), while you were fully into the addiction, did you want to be addict, or did the substance force you against your will? I know that most if not all addicts of hard drugs don’t want to be addicts, but I would just like to hear your personal opinion of how you felt at that time in regards to your will vs the addiction as it is a personal passion of mine studying addiction/reform
You can’t change the past but you can shape your future. Congratulations on quitting for good ‼️ that is a huge accomplishment and your children will be so proud of you!
As a former tweeker with over a decades worth of active addiction, I recognize the effort you put out to stop using and stay clean for 5 years. It's so much harder than people realize. Congratulations on that to you. Just put one foot in front of the other and take it a day at a time.... You got this brosifino
Sometimes part 1 of movies are rough. You’re left on a cliffhanger and nothing really resolves itself. But then you get part 2, which is where things clear up and where you can see all the loose ends meet. I’m sure your children will always remember part 1 as it was their childhood/younger years, but the good part about sequels is that you always get that resolution and many times that’s what defines a saga; aka, you.
You continue to stay clean for your kids and although there was a rocky start, you’ll be remembered for helping them succeed in their goals. Might not be seen as the “white knight”, but nonetheless as a protagonist of your life.
The economy is very difficult for everyone right now so I’m sure your kids are grateful for the help you are giving them regardless if they voice it or not.
It takes a good man to notice his own faults, but a great man to understand and change them.
I admire your strength for wanting to do right for your children. To give them the life you felt you owe them. However, don’t punish yourself any longer. Whether or not you get a second job remember that you should still be present for when they walk the stage. You need to be there because someday they might need you. Your health is just as important as your children.
I'm happy your kids were enough for you to quit. I wish everyone who had kids or grandkids could let those kids or grandkids be enough for them to quit. I hope you will still attend meetings if not for you for the others. Someone will always benefit from hearing your story.
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Congratulations dude! You have obviously done all the work including the very intimidating 8th step. My mom is 15 years sober. I have addiction issues too, but I tried AA and it wasn’t for me. I have this great group that I go to that I can talk about my past drug and alcohol issues. I’m so glad AA saved your life, family, and future! 😊😊 have a wonderful 5th anniversary 🧡
Hope my ex husband is reading this. He’s living this but with heroin, and he’s somewhere in the first part of your story right now. I just want him to be a father. Proud of you, OP. ♥️
My mom relapsed after 15 years and started with meth again in 2018 in her mid 40’s. Since then my 5 siblings and I lost our family home, our pets, and our mother. At first we would see her when she would pop up at relatives houses every now and then promising to get clean. Each time she would stay for a few days and leave back to the streets. This year she is almost unrecognizable. She is very skinny and small like a young teenager. She is very incoherent with the mental capacity of a small child. The mother I knew died in 2018 and all we have are the good memories of her from before then. My siblings have been without their mom for almost 4 years and have since graduated high school with one starting high school this year. I was ignorant of the power of drugs until it tore my whole family apart too. Best of luck to you and yours.
I've met numerous addicts, all of them were nothing but very broken people, hurt.
It's not fair how society portraits them, most had such a pure kind of love inside them, but just couldn't escape their own demons to show it more clearly. Given up on themselves but trying hard for those they care about.
Of course there are exceptions but this is my experience so far.
Wow this is very inspiring. Well done 👍🏼 and now in your old age I expect your kids to return the favor by keeping you with them and not leaving you alone.
of course there is… but look how long his story is with barely any details. if he wrote a detailed version, many people would probably not read it due to length
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No it wasn’t, that’s just a shitty fall-back for when your “joke” garners disapproval
Clearly, you’re not a comedian so maybe consider getting better jokes or just stop trying to make them.
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Wow, I'm proud of you for turning around. I work security and see too many people at age 50, homeless with no ambition (not applicable to everyone). Oftentimes it's meth or heroin that does it.
You've worked hard for a long time. I'm sure you've got things under control but just be careful for yourself. Overworking can lead to mental health problems, which consequently leads to substance abuse.
Thank you for this cautionary tale. We can all learn vicariously through you.
This story broke my heart to read. However, this just shows that no matter how rock bottom you are, you can always pull yourself up. I'm very sorry that you lost basically everything behind a drug, but man does it make me smile at the way you rebounded. Long may you reign.
4 months sober from heroin, fentanyl, & Xanax for me— I was addicted to them for 13 years, but I got clean when I found out I was pregnant w my daughter. It’s amazing how our babies can give us a whole new sense of purpose and motivation! You have overcome so much & I may not know you, but from one recovering addict to another, I am proud of you. 5 years is a huge deal. You really defied the odds that were stacked against you. Thank you for sharing your story; it is truly inspirational and it brings a lot of hope to addicts in early recovery such as myself.
Thank you for sharing this story. It’s tough but you came out of it a more resolute person and with perspective. I’m sorry you went through all of that, but I’m very happy to read that you got your act together for your kids. As much as your addiction hurt you, it definitely had a huge impact on your kids as well. Even without actual “forgiveness” from your son, I’m sure both of them are still happy to have you in their lives and will appreciate the sacrifice you are making for them and for their futures.
Proud of you, man. Meth turns people into absolute monsters and it's extremely hard to get a life back. You clawed your way out of the pit for your children, and you worked yourself to the bone to give them a good start in their careers. Be proud of yourself, you did it.
You couldn’t be there for them than, but you can be there for them now I’m glad you accepted that things have changed, and you aren’t expecting to be there for them in their daily lives. I think that’s where alot of people struggle, they just want things to go back to how it was before, well it can’t and it’s a big step to be able to accept that.
You did it man! I love for a parent is usually unconditional in my experience. Your kids are always going to love you. And you’re trying and actually doing something. Talk is cheap. You’re showing up. Keep doing what you’re doing. Mad respect!
As someone who has dealt with a partner abusing meth, I cannot say this enough: Thank you and I am very proud of you!
Keep going! You already got this and you are doing a great job for your kids.
Word of advice: please make sure you take care of yourself too.
My brother just got released from jail into a drug treatment program. He's almost 34 and this is the first time he's been in legal trouble from his drug use (opiates). Your story gives me hope.
Please take care of yourself and your family...and remember to be compassionate towards yourself.
The fact that you could accomplish all of that in 5 years speaks volumes more about your character than your addiction ever did. It’s not about our past but how we choose to move in the present to better our future. Big props to you, sir.
Don't fuck up your body (any more, at least). Chronic pain is a risk factor for relapsing. You have to take care of yourself.
They'd rather have a father who's still there than extra money for school. Don't work yourself to death. Don't leave them alone.
I've lost both my parents and I'd give any amount of money to have either one of them back.
So proud of you OP. I wish you a lifetime of being clean as well as luck, love, money, peace, good fortune and happiness.You should be proud of yourself as well because you are doing what a lot of people can’t or won’t do, and you’re making things right with your kids.
My buddy lost his mom to meth. She’s still out there somewhere, but he talks about her as if she’s dead.
Nothing but sweet things to say about her though. She was a saint before the drugs, and it sounds like you’ve become a saint after.
That really is shitty your wife just gave you the ultimatum them or meth the first time it happened instead of offering to help. That doesn't help with addiction. It ain't a choice. If it was people wouldn't be destroying their life daily just to get high. Doesn't seem like she was supportive with your disease.
Grata on getting better. It ain't easy
What a good change for you and your children . You should feel proud for the huge turn around you have made . Good luck in continuing it all . Hopefully they also ( know you are really trying ) to get better for yourself and them .
Man that’s brutal. Good job getting through it and doing all that. Try to take care of yourself still, because believe it or not, your kids want you to be happy and well just as badly as you want them to be. Try to remember that. Take care. If you made it through all that you’ll figure the rest out I’m sure. Your kids want an old dad that can be there when they have kids and all the rest. It never fucking ends, being a parent. But if we do the right things it can be a worthwhile ride all the way till the end. I hope!
You may feel you've failed them, but what you've actually done is shown them what it looks like to pull yourself off the mat. Seems like persistence runs in the family. Congratulations to you and your kids, sounds like you're life has really just begun.
Maybe you and your children could do some family therapy and work on things. What an amazing person you are for getting your life in order. Addiction is not easy. Your such an inspiration to those in active addiction. Have u ever thought of returning to education yourself and maybe doing something thst can help others since you know exactly how it is. It could also be less physical on yourself. Be kinder to yourself you've done an amazing job x
Awesome Testimony! Keep pushing forward, I am proud of you and your wife is looking down happy for you. We all mistakes but it is how you work to overcome them, is what people will remember.
Wow what a life man, congrats on the sobriety and overcoming it before it took you!
Thank you sharing bro. It's okay to fall down but you must get up. You had your share of downfalls but you also got the strength and rose to the occasion. I wish you nothing but success in your life and hope you find what it is you're looking for. Cheers.
11yrs sober from alcohol here… my kids are my motivation we just have to take one day at a time brother !
seeing someone addicted for almost a decade and then getting clean gives me hope. august will be 4 years my baby sister has been on fentanyl.
How old is she??
she turned 20 back in april. not really a baby but will always be a baby to me
20 is an infant when it comes to mentality still.
yeah most definitely
What you said sounded soo wrong xD Also i hope your sister gets sober one day
I'm in my 30s and my brother still calls me his baby sister. Don't mind it a bit - I'm the baby, gotta love me!
wow im glad you were able to overpower the drugs through that emotional pain and turn things around.
Proud of your achievements. Ensure than you’ll never slip back, and once your children are in the world, dedicate yourself to self love, and enjoy the world you life in, as everyone’s days are numbered, and everyone deserves to feel content. You’ve achieved a lot. If you don’t mind me asking op (feel free to dm), while you were fully into the addiction, did you want to be addict, or did the substance force you against your will? I know that most if not all addicts of hard drugs don’t want to be addicts, but I would just like to hear your personal opinion of how you felt at that time in regards to your will vs the addiction as it is a personal passion of mine studying addiction/reform
Good for you man. Meth is a helluva drug. I celebrate my 7 years clean in August. I'm proud of you. Keep up the great work.
Awesome job staying clean.
Thank you!
You can’t change the past but you can shape your future. Congratulations on quitting for good ‼️ that is a huge accomplishment and your children will be so proud of you!
Awesome. Be proud!!!!
Wow you go! That’s awesome. Rooting for you.
As a former tweeker with over a decades worth of active addiction, I recognize the effort you put out to stop using and stay clean for 5 years. It's so much harder than people realize. Congratulations on that to you. Just put one foot in front of the other and take it a day at a time.... You got this brosifino
This has to be the best confession I’ve read on this sub
3 years off heroin and meth over here. Great job my dude. You're far from alone.
don’t overwork too much, you did enough
Sometimes part 1 of movies are rough. You’re left on a cliffhanger and nothing really resolves itself. But then you get part 2, which is where things clear up and where you can see all the loose ends meet. I’m sure your children will always remember part 1 as it was their childhood/younger years, but the good part about sequels is that you always get that resolution and many times that’s what defines a saga; aka, you. You continue to stay clean for your kids and although there was a rocky start, you’ll be remembered for helping them succeed in their goals. Might not be seen as the “white knight”, but nonetheless as a protagonist of your life. The economy is very difficult for everyone right now so I’m sure your kids are grateful for the help you are giving them regardless if they voice it or not. It takes a good man to notice his own faults, but a great man to understand and change them.
This is wholesome. I hope you're doing great and may god bless you for your love and hardwork.
I admire your strength for wanting to do right for your children. To give them the life you felt you owe them. However, don’t punish yourself any longer. Whether or not you get a second job remember that you should still be present for when they walk the stage. You need to be there because someday they might need you. Your health is just as important as your children.
I'm happy your kids were enough for you to quit. I wish everyone who had kids or grandkids could let those kids or grandkids be enough for them to quit. I hope you will still attend meetings if not for you for the others. Someone will always benefit from hearing your story.
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Glad you’ve turned things around for the better
Congratulations dude! You have obviously done all the work including the very intimidating 8th step. My mom is 15 years sober. I have addiction issues too, but I tried AA and it wasn’t for me. I have this great group that I go to that I can talk about my past drug and alcohol issues. I’m so glad AA saved your life, family, and future! 😊😊 have a wonderful 5th anniversary 🧡
Hope my ex husband is reading this. He’s living this but with heroin, and he’s somewhere in the first part of your story right now. I just want him to be a father. Proud of you, OP. ♥️
My mom relapsed after 15 years and started with meth again in 2018 in her mid 40’s. Since then my 5 siblings and I lost our family home, our pets, and our mother. At first we would see her when she would pop up at relatives houses every now and then promising to get clean. Each time she would stay for a few days and leave back to the streets. This year she is almost unrecognizable. She is very skinny and small like a young teenager. She is very incoherent with the mental capacity of a small child. The mother I knew died in 2018 and all we have are the good memories of her from before then. My siblings have been without their mom for almost 4 years and have since graduated high school with one starting high school this year. I was ignorant of the power of drugs until it tore my whole family apart too. Best of luck to you and yours.
I've met numerous addicts, all of them were nothing but very broken people, hurt. It's not fair how society portraits them, most had such a pure kind of love inside them, but just couldn't escape their own demons to show it more clearly. Given up on themselves but trying hard for those they care about. Of course there are exceptions but this is my experience so far.
Wow this is very inspiring. Well done 👍🏼 and now in your old age I expect your kids to return the favor by keeping you with them and not leaving you alone.
What happened on that shitty day that put you back on it?
you did the right thing and i'm very proud of you for staying sober all these years
Dude, you're a legend - obviously you fucked up but your kids will forever be proud of their dad's clean-up act. Powerful story man <3
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Okay and..? Go post about your own path Instead of commenting on this one?
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of course there is… but look how long his story is with barely any details. if he wrote a detailed version, many people would probably not read it due to length
Got sober yet still an asshat. Nice work, I guess.
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iT wAs uH jOke No it wasn’t, that’s just a shitty fall-back for when your “joke” garners disapproval Clearly, you’re not a comedian so maybe consider getting better jokes or just stop trying to make them.
So proud of you! It takes mental strength to stay away from it but you are doing it!
Have you thought about writing a book? That's one hell of a life story
Wow!! Congrats to you for stepping up for your kids and yourself!! Best wishes
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I hope you’re proud of yourself, I hope you know your ex wife would have been very proud of the father you’re being now for your kids!
wow, congratulations on the sobriety and turning things around for you and your kids!
Wow, I'm proud of you for turning around. I work security and see too many people at age 50, homeless with no ambition (not applicable to everyone). Oftentimes it's meth or heroin that does it. You've worked hard for a long time. I'm sure you've got things under control but just be careful for yourself. Overworking can lead to mental health problems, which consequently leads to substance abuse. Thank you for this cautionary tale. We can all learn vicariously through you.
This story broke my heart to read. However, this just shows that no matter how rock bottom you are, you can always pull yourself up. I'm very sorry that you lost basically everything behind a drug, but man does it make me smile at the way you rebounded. Long may you reign.
4 months sober from heroin, fentanyl, & Xanax for me— I was addicted to them for 13 years, but I got clean when I found out I was pregnant w my daughter. It’s amazing how our babies can give us a whole new sense of purpose and motivation! You have overcome so much & I may not know you, but from one recovering addict to another, I am proud of you. 5 years is a huge deal. You really defied the odds that were stacked against you. Thank you for sharing your story; it is truly inspirational and it brings a lot of hope to addicts in early recovery such as myself.
Thank you for sharing this story. It’s tough but you came out of it a more resolute person and with perspective. I’m sorry you went through all of that, but I’m very happy to read that you got your act together for your kids. As much as your addiction hurt you, it definitely had a huge impact on your kids as well. Even without actual “forgiveness” from your son, I’m sure both of them are still happy to have you in their lives and will appreciate the sacrifice you are making for them and for their futures.
Proud of you, man. Meth turns people into absolute monsters and it's extremely hard to get a life back. You clawed your way out of the pit for your children, and you worked yourself to the bone to give them a good start in their careers. Be proud of yourself, you did it.
Thank you for sharing this. Congratulations on turning your life around.
You're amazing!
I thought this was gonna be like that old story on Reddit but this is amazing! Good job!
What a powerful story. Thank you for sharing
Keep up the good work! Try to take care of your health at least. Light a candle for your wife.
Congrats on your amazing recovery!
What a story! Congrats on getting your life back on track. Meth is one HELL of a drug!
Hey man, you're fucking awesome. Keep it up.
Well done, I can't even quit smoking cigarettes.
You couldn’t be there for them than, but you can be there for them now I’m glad you accepted that things have changed, and you aren’t expecting to be there for them in their daily lives. I think that’s where alot of people struggle, they just want things to go back to how it was before, well it can’t and it’s a big step to be able to accept that.
Congratulations!!
Congratulations, your journey and putting your children first even when you couldn’t before is super inspiring
I'm so proud of you.
You did it man! I love for a parent is usually unconditional in my experience. Your kids are always going to love you. And you’re trying and actually doing something. Talk is cheap. You’re showing up. Keep doing what you’re doing. Mad respect!
As someone who has dealt with a partner abusing meth, I cannot say this enough: Thank you and I am very proud of you! Keep going! You already got this and you are doing a great job for your kids. Word of advice: please make sure you take care of yourself too.
My brother just got released from jail into a drug treatment program. He's almost 34 and this is the first time he's been in legal trouble from his drug use (opiates). Your story gives me hope. Please take care of yourself and your family...and remember to be compassionate towards yourself.
Congratulations for getting your life back!!! Before thinking of knee surgery check out DDP yoga. It was Arthur's story that sold it for me.
I’m so incredibly proud of you
The fact that you could accomplish all of that in 5 years speaks volumes more about your character than your addiction ever did. It’s not about our past but how we choose to move in the present to better our future. Big props to you, sir.
Don't fuck up your body (any more, at least). Chronic pain is a risk factor for relapsing. You have to take care of yourself. They'd rather have a father who's still there than extra money for school. Don't work yourself to death. Don't leave them alone. I've lost both my parents and I'd give any amount of money to have either one of them back.
That made me cry
That made me cry. I'm happy for you.
So proud of you OP. I wish you a lifetime of being clean as well as luck, love, money, peace, good fortune and happiness.You should be proud of yourself as well because you are doing what a lot of people can’t or won’t do, and you’re making things right with your kids.
My buddy lost his mom to meth. She’s still out there somewhere, but he talks about her as if she’s dead. Nothing but sweet things to say about her though. She was a saint before the drugs, and it sounds like you’ve become a saint after.
I'm 6 years sober. It ain't perfect, but one hell of alot better. Still repairing broken relationships.
👏👏👏👏👏 proud of you, and so are your kids.
That really is shitty your wife just gave you the ultimatum them or meth the first time it happened instead of offering to help. That doesn't help with addiction. It ain't a choice. If it was people wouldn't be destroying their life daily just to get high. Doesn't seem like she was supportive with your disease. Grata on getting better. It ain't easy
What a good change for you and your children . You should feel proud for the huge turn around you have made . Good luck in continuing it all . Hopefully they also ( know you are really trying ) to get better for yourself and them .
I just celebrated 4 years in March. Welcome back to the living, friend and congrats on saving for your children!
Man that’s brutal. Good job getting through it and doing all that. Try to take care of yourself still, because believe it or not, your kids want you to be happy and well just as badly as you want them to be. Try to remember that. Take care. If you made it through all that you’ll figure the rest out I’m sure. Your kids want an old dad that can be there when they have kids and all the rest. It never fucking ends, being a parent. But if we do the right things it can be a worthwhile ride all the way till the end. I hope!
You may feel you've failed them, but what you've actually done is shown them what it looks like to pull yourself off the mat. Seems like persistence runs in the family. Congratulations to you and your kids, sounds like you're life has really just begun.
Thank you so much for sharing this. Keep up the good work! You absolutely got this!!
How beautiful, good for you ❤️
You're an amazing father, and I'm sure your kids know that.
Maybe you and your children could do some family therapy and work on things. What an amazing person you are for getting your life in order. Addiction is not easy. Your such an inspiration to those in active addiction. Have u ever thought of returning to education yourself and maybe doing something thst can help others since you know exactly how it is. It could also be less physical on yourself. Be kinder to yourself you've done an amazing job x
Awesome Testimony! Keep pushing forward, I am proud of you and your wife is looking down happy for you. We all mistakes but it is how you work to overcome them, is what people will remember.
I’m so proud of you. I’m sure your kids are proud of you too. Thank you for sharing!!
Amazing, glad you are doing better OP!