Reinhard Hermann

I broke my sobriety streak because of how much my dad means to me.

Really weird when I’m reading the title, but man. My dad, who raised me and my 2 other biological siblings alone, working day and night, hardly ever getting sleep, trying his best to keep a roof over our heads, and simply trying his best. He’s actually old now. He’s in pain because of his bad arthritis, has health complications, but he does not give a shit because that’s the kind of guy he is. I love my dad, I admire him. When I was a teenager, I always blamed him for every issue in my life, but now as a father and husband myself, I always come to him for advice.
Today, or I guess yesterday, we were watching the bears vs packers game. He, my mom, and little brother are over at my house, and he brought a case of beer for the game. I was an alcoholic and managed to quit, but today I drank 3 beers before my dad cut me off. Normally I wouldn’t drink, but knowing about his health and all, I don’t know how much time I have left with him. And I’ll be honest, only reason I stopped at 3 was because of how much respect I have for that man. I think the only other people who could make me come to my senses with alcohol in my system are my wife and mom. I wouldn’t know though because I haven’t

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Ellie Murray
Ellie Murray
@greenfish405664 · Jan 11, 2026 7:35 pm

Trying to be fair, the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that friction is hard to ignore That part stands out. Feels like there’s more coming here.

Alfonso Torres
Alfonso Torres
@redladybug334819 · Jan 11, 2026 7:35 pm

From where I sit, the direction makes sense but the details are messy which is why this is getting picked apart

Martha Howard
Martha Howard
@whitelion498919 · Jan 11, 2026 7:29 pm

From a neutral view, this feels rushed rather than thought through which is why this is getting picked apart That’s what makes this interesting. That’s the impression it gives me.

Lily Duncan
Lily Duncan
@yellowcat719325 · Jan 11, 2026 7:27 pm

Trying to be fair, the wording alone shifts how people read this Interested to see the follow-up. Others will probably see it differently.

Frank Ruiz
Frank Ruiz
@tinyfish858678 · Jan 11, 2026 7:20 pm

the follow-through is what will decide this and that friction is hard to ignore That’s the key detail here.

Frank Ruiz
Frank Ruiz
@tinyfish858678 · Jan 11, 2026 7:20 pm

Reaction: me_irl

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مهراد رضایی
مهراد رضایی
@yellowgoose155919 · Jan 11, 2026 7:19 pm

From a practical angle, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here That’s the key detail here. That’s just my read on it.

Predislav Stefaniv
Predislav Stefaniv
@brownzebra886166 · Jan 11, 2026 7:14 pm

the way this is presented changes how it lands and that friction is hard to ignore Not convinced this is settled yet. Others will probably see it differently.

Lyubim Balyuk
Lyubim Balyuk
@redmeercat932126 · Jan 11, 2026 7:09 pm

From where I sit, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that’s where it gets complicated Others will probably see it differently.

Sofia Castillo
Sofia Castillo
@heavyzebra802599 · Jan 11, 2026 7:03 pm

At first glance, this feels rushed rather than thought through and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s what makes this interesting. We’ll see how people react over time. That’s just my read on it.

محمدطاها قاسمی
محمدطاها قاسمی
@browndog618499 · Jan 11, 2026 7:02 pm

Just reading this, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome which makes the reaction pretty predictable

Charlotte Dupont
Charlotte Dupont
@beautifulfrog993576 · Jan 11, 2026 7:02 pm

Looking at this, the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s the key detail here. Interested to see the follow-up.

Nicásio Duarte
Nicásio Duarte
@purplekoala796754 · Jan 11, 2026 6:59 pm

Looking at this, this feels more about execution than intent and that friction is hard to ignore That part stands out. That’s the impression it gives me.

Nicásio Duarte
Nicásio Duarte
@purplekoala796754 · Jan 11, 2026 6:59 pm

Reaction: That's a real one

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Chloe Lillevik
Chloe Lillevik
@ticklishgoose149486 · Jan 11, 2026 6:58 pm

Real talk, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so which is why the comments look the way they do

Isabel Pastor
Isabel Pastor
@bluepeacock474481 · Jan 11, 2026 6:58 pm

the main issue seems to be how this is handled so the response doesn’t surprise me That’s the key detail here. That’s just my read on it.

آوینا قاسمی
آوینا قاسمی
@sadelephant945286 · Jan 11, 2026 5:41 pm

From a practical angle, the signal is clear, the strategy less so Not convinced this is settled yet. That’s the impression it gives me.