What if one small choice today could change your family’s story for decades? We open up about alcohol, presence, and faith—and the surprising power of a simple question: am I choosing life or choosing death? Drawing from Deuteronomy 30:19, we explore how that short prompt can interrupt autopilot in the hardest moments and point us toward a future marked by steadiness, honesty, and hope.
We share our family’s experience with the fallout of addiction, including the lingering weight of childhood trauma and PTSD. From there, we talk about declaring a new direction—“It ends with us”—and what that really looks like in daily life. Not a grand gesture, but a series of doable pivots: writing down your why, praying over the people you love, placing visible reminders to choose life, and building simple habit swaps that make presence easier than numbing out. Whether you’re a parent or not, your example becomes a lighthouse for the people around you—proof that healing is possible and that small sober choices compound into a legacy.
If you’ve wrestled with wine-o’clock, stress spirals, or the quiet shame of not being fully there, this conversation offers both compassion and a clear path forward. We talk practical strategies for urges, the role of community and church in mentoring the next generation, and how music and prayer can anchor us when the day hits hard. The takeaway is both brave and gentle: your decision to live differently matters. It honors God, blesses others, and sets a new tone that echoes beyond your lifetime.
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