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Kyle Shepard's avatar

Beautiful. Couldn’t be happier for you brother and what an amazing oath you’ve just created for your son, Danielle, and yourself.

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Adam PT's avatar

Thank you brother. Massive congratulations to you and your family, hope you’re all good 🙏

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Kyle Shepard's avatar

I’ve been holding my little sleeping princess for the past few hours while my wife catches up on some sleep. Heading back home this morning. Life is good 👊🏻

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Adam PT's avatar

🫶🫶🫶

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Julie Dee's avatar

Sometimes things align when you’re ready, hey?

You showed up and did the work!

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Adam PT's avatar

I deeply appreciate the coffee too! Thank you.

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Adam PT's avatar

I’m a big believer in that. Thank you for your kind words.

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Ryan Delaney's avatar

Wow, super excited for you, Adam. You're in for a wild and life-changing ride, my friend. Buckle up and take it all in.

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Adam PT's avatar

Thank you Ryan. I know there’s a wild ride ahead but I trust that all will be well.

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Ryan Delaney's avatar

Yes, no matter what occurs, all is well underneath it all. Your child is fortunate to have the new, wiser, sober you.

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Genevieve's avatar

Beautifully written and I loved the poem! So happy for you, you did the hard, hard work and your son now benefits from all the reflection and discipline and self-congruence.

I think working on your own shit is the best gift you can give anyone you love. 💛

Congratulations!

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Adam PT's avatar

True story. “Working on your own shit is the best gift you can give anyone you love.”

Let’s frame it and put it on the wall. It’s a fact of life.

Thank you, Genevieve.

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Tinashe D. Ndhlovu's avatar

I enjoyed reading your essay, Adam, another great piece. And congratulations to you both on the bundle of joy. Such wonderful news.

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Adam PT's avatar

I’m very grateful, Tinashe. Thank you.

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Deborah Healey 🇬🇧's avatar

The beautiful life which bestowes you through hard work and the words which you share through your life. A Family protected with compassion, and love built for oneself..🕊️❤️🕊️

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Adam PT's avatar

Beautiful, Debbie. Thank you.

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Colin Durrant's avatar

Congratulations to both of you. It’s going to be life changing 🤩👏🏼❤️

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Adam PT's avatar

Certainly is Colin, thank you

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Reinny Almonte's avatar

Congratulations to you both!

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Adam PT's avatar

Much appreciated, Reinny, thank you

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Darcy Dudeck's avatar

This is beautiful Adam….congratulations to you and Danielle!

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Adam PT's avatar

I’m very grateful, Darcy. Thank you.

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Damon Mitchell's avatar

Please let me join the chorus of congratulations, Adam. This is such great news.

Related: A couple of years into sobriety, I had my visectomy reversed. We were not successful, but we've come to accept that reality (in much the same way unintended parents do, but the other way around).

Carry on, sir.

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Adam PT's avatar

Thank you for the congratulations, good sir. And I appreciate you sharing your story. Puts things into greater perspective.

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Selda Koydemir's avatar

Congrats, Adam!

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Adam PT's avatar

Thank you Selda

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Holly's avatar

I love your outlook on not drinking. On life.

I am so proud of you for what you’ve overcome…and you’re paying it forward, teaching and being an inspiration to others now.

Your son is lucky to have a Dad like you. Can’t wait to see what miracles fatherhood will bring out of you, Adam.

So glad to know you.

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Adam PT's avatar

Utter pleasure it is to know you too 🫶

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Adam PT's avatar

Goodness, those are remarkably kind words, Holly. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

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Andres Ruiz's avatar

Very happy for you. You really deserve the best. My most sincere congratulations!!

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Adam PT's avatar

Thank you so much Andres

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Blue Morpho's avatar

You keep smashing those links of inter generational trauma until it’s pulverized. That’s what I do ever single day with my kids - no excuses ever for what I got grueling up, ie, no showed them and they didn’t know any better. Bs. No one showed me either and I figured it out because it was more important than any excuse.

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Adam PT's avatar

You’ve done yourself and your kids proud.

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Patrick Muindi's avatar

Beautiful writing for a beautiful occasion. Congratulations to both of you, and best wishes as you embark on this.

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Adam PT's avatar

I’m deeply grateful, Patrick.

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Tom Greeves's avatar

YES! Outstanding. You've got this. Definitely.

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Adam PT's avatar

Tom, thank you for your words brother

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