Well this is the first time I’m reaching out for anything but enough is enough a family member of mine passed and I slipped up after a year clean I got a lot going on with myself nothing I can’t handle tho I’m a single dad raising 3 kiddos myself and a caretaker for my mother now she grieving and myself as well I keep beating myself up about it and try to say positive things but it’s been a long 3 months of slipping up and wise words would help me think other wise so pls friends what ya got for this super dad here 
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One year is an amazing accomplishment, first of all. What a boss. What an absolute, honest-to-God Super Dad.
I see one line in this post that concerns me—is it really nothing you can’t handle? You have to find something bigger than you to fall back on. You can’t carry everything yourself—no one can. Isn’t that why you slipped? You couldn’t handle it? Find the thing that’s strong when you aren’t. Find the thing that gives you strength when you’re absolutely spent. For me, that’s God. Maybe it’s your kids for you, or something else entirely. Just don’t try to go it alone.
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Yeah you def got a point i pretty much stay to mysef I was with the kids mother 20 years and we split up i wised up quick and been single 2 years wised and dropped everything and took care of business and my kids came first and loved myself life was good I have family support everyone tells me I’m unique superdad the kids mother makes promises to see them which is almost never. The separation and the kids gave me strength and I have always done it alone and I realize it’s not working for me!
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I think that’s why we’re all here. We all thought we could do it ourselves. Feel free to hit me up anytime, man. I believe in you.
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I'm in a very similar situation, grief-wise. Luckily, I have no one to care for besides myself and my dog.
I'm considering a return to rehab, but not sure I'll get more out of it other than a detox.
One year! It’s amazing!!! Today is a new day
Didn’t hear any mention of meetings in this post. Best support ever!
All we can do is the best we can do right now. With whatever God puts right in front of us. Do your very best with only those things which you can control! There is nothing, absolutely nothing in this world that a drink will make better!!!! Be the best dad you can be!! You can do this!!!