Never showed up late for work, didn’t drive even after a beer, didn’t cause financially problems, never hid drinking from anyone, was a happy drinker.
Was able to drink in moderation most of the time but it was daily. Seemed like every few months I’d over do it and do something embarrassing/feel like complete **** the next day. It consumed my free time. I wouldn’t do things/go places because I wanted to include alcohol and wouldn’t be able to drive.
Basically quit to be a better parent/not do anything stupid to jeopardize my time with them.
My social life hasn’t recovered and I feel like there was a reversal of sorts. I now don’t really have a life when I don’t have the kids. Although looking back hanging out at a bar every weekend doesn’t seem like much of a life either.
