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Fathers And Sons — And Alcohol
I never wanted my sons to go through what I went through
The above photo is a special one for me — for a myriad of reasons. First, my ex-wife, my sons, and I were headed to see Paul McCartney at Oriole Park at Camden Yards (2022).
Something we were all excited about — clearly.
I’m a musician by trade, so Paul and the Beatles are gods to me, and that has trickled down to my sons, who grew up listening to the Beatles and became rabid fans.
Sir Paul certainly did not disappoint that night. It was an evening none of us will ever forget.
Second, the photo displays how my ex-wife and I have managed to co-parent, something we are both very proud of.
It’s made things much easier for our sons, and while there was no getting around the pain and sadness of divorce, we have all emerged on the other side much better off.
Last but certainly not least, it shows how a modern family, even with a unique configuration, can navigate through alcohol use and abuse — specifically my own.
