Tom Arnold

This is me & my kids celebrating my 1st yr of sobriety. Tuesday 7/14/26 we celebrated 9 yrs. I’ve been sober before, sometimes for years but I always got lazy or too smart or terminally unique but July 14/2017 I woke up to the same argument I’d had with my X for yrs. I was a failure & she deserved better. My feelings were hurt, my self esteem was low but I knew I deserved better. I packed a bag so I could leave & check into a hotel. This was my move since childhood. When things hurt I’d run to safety. I’d also start making calls because I deserved to be safe AND high. I got into my car & noticed my X’s car was gone. Maybe she took the kids with her? I ran back into the house & my 1 1/2 yr old angel Quinn & 4 yr old son Jax were standing there alone. They were so happy to see me. Both of their selfish parents had walked out & left them. In that moment everything changed. Call it a G-d shot or moment of clarity but in front of me was everything I’d ever dreamed of so I had to be 100% because there was a good chance I’d have to raise these babies by myself. I vowed to be healthy. & never let anyone hurt my feelings. My kids & I spent every day of the next 2 years together. They felt unconditionally loved & so did I. Because of sobriety we live a wonderful life. Many of you know my X has major issues & has put my kids & I in dangerous situations which makes my sobriety & protecting Jax & Quinn all the more satisfying. I’m grateful for every moment of my life.

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