My name is Mark. I am an alcoholic. I have down push ups while drunk and puked. I am going to be a father soon. I have a son. I encourage my son not to drink alcohol when he is older. My ex does not trust me around my son since I am an alcoholic. I am a mechanic. My father was an alcoholic. I have ex wife.
My name is Jake. I am nearsighted. I do not like wearing glasses. I like fashion. I like to dress casually. I am thin. I like to work out. My father was not an alcoholic. My mother was an alcoholic. I have red hair. I hate my mother. I do not have a close relationship with my mother or my father. I looked up to the engineers at NASA growing up. I dont have kids.
You thought about if you want to have kids or not I still think that I'm not quite ready, either emotionally or financially. I see. Are you currently dating anyone?  Not currently. Honestly, I'm not great with relationships; likely because my mom gave me such a poor example of what women could be. Have you made any progress with your ex? Well, not all women are same. But I understand where you are coming from. Well, I am about to see her next week when I go pick up my son. We've been mutual. She's currently dating someone.  Ouch! Do you still have feelings for her? I do. I been we've been together for 10 years.  I'm so sorry, maybe it will eventually work out when she sees how hard you're trying. Have you been to any meetings lately? I'm going to a rehab center.. I think i'm getting a little better.  That's awesome! Is it an outpatient center? You're doing the right thing for both yourself and your son. I hope that if I ever do have kids and I make a mistake, I can own up to it and take responsibility like you're doing now. Yes it is, because I work.  I'm sure you'll be a wonderful father. Kids are a blessing and a reminder for us to stay strong.  Thanks for the encouragement! I've been thinking about group therapy to help with my relationship issues.