@michaelrstout: Talk into a mirror.

tfitz1024 :

Mike, I have an alcoholic Dad..I am 50yo. One day your kids will know that they meant enough to you for you to get and stay sober. It is hard..and you are doing it. Please wear your embarrassment, but allow yourself to also feel proud.

Ellemac :

Mike you come on here anytime you want and we will all be here listening. I’m so proud of you and I promise your story and triumphs are going to help others [Red heart]

BrendaV :

Your daughter will be so glad you are doing what you are doing. 👏👏

Sheryl Lynne :

On April 29th of this year my mom was found dead in her home at the age of 60 after over a decade long choice of alcoholism. She has six kids and 14 grandkids, 8 of which she had never met. Second leading cause of death listed? Excessive alcohol use. Watching your journey heals a piece of me. My heart is happy that your loved ones, especially your kids and future grandkids, won’t have a lifetime of that heartache. Im so proud of you Mike. ❤️

docz170 :

I believe in you, Mike and I’m so proud of you! 😊

Lynne :

I’m sorry you can’t be with your kids everyday … but like others have said , in the end they will know what you did for them and yourself to get and stay sober. I hope their momma can also forgive you in time … stay strong !!!

Tyler :

Mike, I’ve never been an alcoholic, but the life lessons that you are sharing are so valuable for so many people. Keep going.

miracle5765 :

I don’t care how many times you come on here and talk. You are very inspiring to me because I have a family member that is an alcoholic!

Jackie Boone :

Mike I grew up with an alcoholic father when he chose to.stop drinking and go to AA he became a different person for the better ,your kids will be so.proud of there DAD when they hear your story[Red heart]

Michelle123 :

Owner. Ship. 🤗

berry63 :

You taking ownership of your actions is something to be admired. I think you’re impacting more people than you realize! ❤️

LisaPieHards :

123!!! 💜 That’s a long, awesome time!

Jessica :

Everyday you find new appreciation in what this new way of life means to you! Thank you for sharing!

bassettMOM :

AMAZING MAN!! KEEP IT UP!!!

@sharonkmaas :

Chrissy Cox :

123!!! Congrats

user8984594191291 :

You got this!!!💪🏼💪🏼 🙏🙏

cavaliermommy2020 :

Keep on keeping on!

nancythatsall :

Stay strong! You are an amazing human.

Keri :

I appreciate your thoughts when you share with us. It always gives me something to think about. Something somebody told me was just to make yourself one percent better every day. That way you’re always working in the right direction.

Kerri Elizabeth :

Every day counts! 🩵

Lindsey Abbasy :

Powerful life lesson. Thank you for sharing. Also remember it’s hard to even imagine now all the hope and good that your healing can and hopefully will bring in your life. Cheering you on.

MissouriGal63 :

That IS a long time.. Pat yourself on the back..keep going, I know its a fight every day

TBen925 :

Keep up the good work

JacYouUp :

I’m so proud of you Mike! I love watching your growth.