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Podcast: The Truth About Alcohol (Why Quitting Feels So Hard)
Episode: Why I Needed Sobriety to Be the Dad I Wanted to Be
Description: The moment you bring your first child home, you think you know what’s coming — until reality hits you like a freight train. For me, it was 24 hours of relentless crying, no sleep, and a crushing feeling that I wasn’t ready. And I wasn’t sober.
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In this episode, I share the story of my first night as a father, the contrast between parenting while drinking and parenting while living AFAF, and the lessons I’ve learned about presence, patience, and connection. Whether you’re a dad now or preparing to become one, these insights will...