Being a sober parent isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence. Sobriety has given me clarity I didn’t know I was missing. I wake up clear-headed, emotionally available, and able to truly show up for my child. I’m more patient during the hard moments, more playful during the joyful ones, and more consistent every single day. As a sober parent, I model healthy coping instead of avoidance. I teach my child that feelings are meant to be felt, not numbed. That rest, honesty, and self-regulation matter. That it’s okay to ask for help and choose a different path. There’s also a quiet confidence that comes with sobriety, knowing I’m reliable. I remember bedtime conversations, school events, and the little moments that actually shape a childhood. I’m not counting down to a drink; I’m tuned in to the life unfolding right in front of me. Sobriety didn’t take anything away from my parenting, it gave me everything back. Presence. Stability. Trust. And the ability to be the parent my child deserves.