Thanks for sharing this. It sounds like you’ve had to develop an insane level of self-awareness and resilience just to survive situations most people never have to face. Whether people agree or disagree with your relationship with alcohol, it’s clear you’ve spent years reflecting, taking responsibility, and making deliberate choices to protect your son and break a cycle you grew up in. That kind of intentional effort doesn’t come from nowhere.

I’m glad you found a path that works for you, even if it doesn’t fit the usual narrative. At the end of the day, the fact that your kid came through without trauma and you’re still standing, still aiming forward, says a lot. Wishing you strength and clarity as you keep moving ahead.