The letter discusses a man with a troubled past struggling to reconnect with his estranged children after years of sobriety. Despite having been sober for over two decades and maintaining a respectable life, his ex-wife has spread negative stories about his past, which influenced his children’s perception of him. The advice suggests acknowledging past mistakes, clearly communicating his growth and change, and emphasizing the importance of rebuilding familial relationships while also seeking new connections to combat loneliness.
Your ex-wife has told these tales because she has an ax to grind. Her motives are not pure. Your oldest daughter probably witnessed some of the outrageous behavior you exhibited when you drank while she was quite young.
It may be time for you to remind all of your grown children that you are no longer the person you were when you were drinking, that you have had 21 years sober and are not toxic.
If they are unwilling, you will have to form other relationships so you aren't completely isolated. Loneliness can be a killer.
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