I always say I got clean for my daughter. I think my wife had checked out of the marriage a long time ago. Detaching was her way of surviving the mess. I don't think she thought I'd be able to get clean again. I can understand that.
It's taken months to rebuild trust, but I'm glad the love is still there.
Truth be told, I tell myself it's for my wife and daughter, because i just don't think i can do it for me. i don't know if i believe i deserve the redemption.
However it came about, and however it really is, i don't care. I'm just glad there's still a reason...or two.