Second Shot at Life
AFF Newsletter on Substack #29
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Second chance at living your best life
I need to remind myself more often that I've been given another shot at life. Do you feel the same?
I spent so many years trapped in an addiction that promised so much but ultimately ended up causing me pain and distress.
Yes, I had lots of (drunken) fun. I travelled. I went to events. I met lots of different people.
But I also made myself suffer. I hated myself a lot of the time. I could hardly look at myself in the mirror towards the end of my drinking.
So, I owe it to myself, through getting sober and being a father, to embrace this second chance at living a better life.
How many people would do anything for a chance to start again?
How many people are still struggling with addiction?
When I ask myself those questions, I realise how lucky I am.
This is why I share my message. This is why you’re reading this right now.
Maybe you’ve overcome addiction too. Maybe you’re a fellow sober father. Maybe you’re still struggling with addiction and want some inspiration from someone who has been there in order to quit. Maybe you’re soon to become a dad and want to hear from someone who is sober parenting.
Whatever the reason, I know I owe it to those reading this or following me on social media, as well as myself and my loved ones, to fully grasp my "new life" with both hands and make the most of it.
I know I owe it to those who are struggling to pass on my message of recovery in the hopes that they too are able to get a second chance at life.
I know I owe it to fellow sober dads to share the ups and downs of parenting in recovery.
This is why I know I need to start living each day with purpose, joy and peace. I need to embrace this second shot at life on Earth.
And I hope you will join me in doing the same.
My question to you is, do you feel you’re living your best life?
Take care and have a great day,