The Days I Didn’t Think I’d Make It

Dear Son,

There were days early on in my sobriety — and even some years in — when I didn’t think I had what it took.

Not just to stay sober, but to stay with it. I didn’t know who I was without the chaos, the shame, or the numbing routine I’d leaned on for most of my life.

One of the hardest things no one warns you about is how much time you suddenly have…