5KRunner

My son needed money for a field trip yesterday. I went to my wallet to see if I had any cash. Normally, I don't have any, so I anticipated having to go to the ATM.

Instead, I discovered a cash stash that I put away weeks ago, *just in case* I wanted that 40 oz. bottle (or two) at the end of a long, stressful day, and didn't want my bank statement to record the purchase.

I hadn't checked my cash amount since late September, before I ended my alcohol consumption for good.

It saddened and shocked me to think that: 1) alcohol was that much of a priority to me, and 2) that booze was actually competing with commitments to my kids in terms of cash supply.

I'm so thankful to have changed my ways before it got much worse.

Just another reminder of what used to be, and also another bit of motivation to keep going on the sobriety journey.

trachemys

Rock on, Dad!

Soberwolf

Love this post as Trach's said Rock on Dad

tommyinphilly

We were all that way once, brother. Try not to dwell on it. Just be the best dad today.

Barnumb

score one for sobriety! way to go!

aidan1969

That was a great result, I'm looking forward to the day when lack of cash from binging is no longer an issue for me!!

Well done, sounds great!

Treerat66

Great post 5KRunner, well done!

bunnezjp

Keep putting cash aside like you had been, call it the "Fun Charity", use it for something very special for you and your family

Bunnez

resolute50

I used to do the same. Replace all my cash in the wallet with withdrawal slip from the bank.

PurpleKnight

Sobriety just keeps on giving!!

XIIIXXIXXVI

Awesome! It's crazy in hindsight how much alcohol affects us in even the smallest ways. Yet another to continue on the road to recovery!

B

least

Glad you could provide for your son now that you're sober.

pupkin

Sobriety's a solid investment, no? Great job 5k. Keep up the good work you're doing now and tomorrow.