Another huge fight lwith my parents left me wondering why I put sobriety first. Clearly it’s not to rebuild relationships, and despite no matter how how hard I try ended things on my terms hasn’t helped me thus far.
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Honestly I learned my parents at this point aren’t going to change because I have accepted the fact they aren’t.. you can’t let them interfere with your peace and sobriety
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With the help of my recovery program (AA meetings, sponsor, 12 steps, therapy, books, podcasts, Loosid, meditation etc), I’m learning to keep my side of the street clean and to be careful of my expectations. I can only control my actions and behaviors. Even that takes a lot of time and practice. I can’t control what others do. It’s frustrating, but if I want some peace and happiness in my life I have to accept this powerlessness over people, places, and things. Sobriety gives us the ability to make choices. Choose wisely. Choose yourself. It’s a process. Don’t give up now. You will figure out how to find the peace you are looking for. The secret is in letting go…
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Radical acceptance
It's way more of a bother if you don't. The outcome is always worse when substance is in the equation. If you have sobrietys back, it will have yours.
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It only works if we want it for ourselves and willing to accept everything that we can’t change
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Remember we can make positive changes and do what we are supposed to be doing. That doesn’t mean our people will believe or accept that change, especially early on! Keep what you are doing, and hopefully they eventually get on board. Your sobriety has to be for you, and not for others. YOUR worth this!
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Colin 
stay centered and strong
My parents didn’t accept me either and they definitely didn’t believe me as well but I can say this the more I stayed sober and kept doing what I gotta do in a positive way the more they came around so just keep going forward never backwards
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Sobriety first. That was what stood out to me. It is about your wellbeing! Putting yourself first among other things, self love. We are here for you!
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I went home for a couple of hours today and remembered why I can’t be there. Some people never change. You have to distance yourself from toxicity.
Your is for you, not them. They can’t make you drink and they can’t keep you sober. Only you can do that. One thing is certain, if you’re addicted, life won’t get better, not for any length of time. I heard once that it takes about 6 months after we change, for those people who knew us in our addictions to accept that we’ve changed, so maybe give it more time and don’t assume things can’t change with them in time. Either way though, your recovery is more important than anything including your parents. You can do it.
I’ve been learning a lot recently about not being supported by people who I thought would, and finding support from unexpected people. If you focus on repairing yourself, the right people will come into your life. I second that your sobriety is for you first and foremost! Whoever would like to join you for the ride will show you 
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Why bother? Cause you're fn worth it! God (as you understand him/her/it) grant ME(you) the serenity to accept the things I cannot change(them parents) the courage to change the things I can (you) and the wisdom to know the difference... Us alcoholics and addicts can't afford resentments. The will give us excuses to go back out. Get connected. AA NA meetings and 12 step work will help you as long as you keep going. Again you're worth it!!!
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I suggest reading your own bio. You have a great outlook so don’t let anyone get in your way. Not sure what the fight was about but remember what you have possibly put your parents through in your addiction. I’m 61 and both my parents are gone. However, I put my husband and daughter through the wringer. The only way to prove yourself worthy is to stay sober in spite of anyone else. It takes time to rebuild trust and an understanding of the disease. Stay strong. 
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You can’t fix others. Take care of yourself. It can be tough but you got this!
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When you continue to put your sobriety first and do the work, with time you will start to see shifts in your behavior, in your perception of situations, in how you react or don’t react. It will also with time start to shift your dynamics with those around you. I can’t explain it fully but all I know is that I have seen it in my own sobriety journey. I come from a home where there was a lot of reactionary, argumentative behavior and I have seen changes, they didn’t happen for me right away but progressively and in small ways over time. Hang in there. Call someone, get into a meeting. It will help
Agreed! Great bio!
Why Bother? Because you are worth it! Hopefully you got sober for yourself, hopefully you got out of that Dark place in your life and never want to go back? You can't change people, you can only change you? By the way I used to live in Jersey City,hit me up if you ever need to talk?
Also, I am not in control. Acceptance of what is helps significantly