I'm a dad and in recovery. I'm trying every day to earn my son's trust.

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• Alcohol was part of my life.
• My wake-up call was after I crashed my car while driving under the influence.
• I realized I can't fail my son, and now I'm working to regain his trust.

For most of my adult life, alcohol was my crutch, my comfort, and eventually, my undoing. It seeped into every corner of my life — relationships, work, and my sense of self. But nothing exposed the cost...