21/10/2025
To my family and friends,
I need your help. I just want to tell you all that I'm serious about getting sober and committing to my sobriety. Just so you know, I've tried this so many times but I always relapse.
I'm praying that this time will be different. I will do everything I can to make my sobriety stick. First and foremost, for my kids and also for myself. I need to focus on my recovery.
You all know that when I'm not sober, everyone around me is affected. My decisions are a mess and my health suffers too. I've realized I'm not getting any younger, and I know this will have a bad effect on me in the long run. I'm just asking for you to please understand and help me on this path. This doesn't mean I'm going to avoid you. We can still hang out, let's just find other, healthier ways. We can grab coffee, go to the gym, go to the firing range, or go on long rides!
I know, maybe I should just be doing this instead of talking about it. But I feel like that's part of the problem. Because before, I would just try to get sober suddenly and keep it to myself. No one really knew what I was going through. That's why I'm telling you all this now, so you know how to be with me and how to support my journey to sobriety.
I need your help. Your support would mean so much to me. Because I cannot do this alone.
Thank you.
Sincerely your pare,
Sir SouthSider