Definitely for my kids and my wife. No more wasted hours upon hours in a drunk state or hung over fog. No more dreading going on a walk or bike ride with my kids.
Not every day or hour is perfect, but it's so much better today than the past 21 years I spent in a constant fog.
Took the kids to the pool last night. They argued the whole time. Overall it wasn't a fun outing, but when i got home I thought to myself how lucky I was to have just spent time with them. To have the opportunity to be a part of their lives, right then, and to have taken advantage of the situation even through the arguing. During my drinking days I would have spent 95% of the time in the garage drinking my beer and wine. The kids are no longer an after-thought.
Now I stay sober because I don't want to miss out on my life.
Great post Troy by the way. Helps to remember why we are on this sober path, not just to avoid the negatives of drinking but to enjoy the positive benefits too!!