'Sup dudes. I've posted before, in a similar vein.

Quit drinking almost 2 months ago, doing voluntary outpatient rehab to keep it going. Smoking, too (cigarettes; never really smoked weed much, until right before I stopped everything). Started working out with my oldest son (17) because he 'wants to get big' hahahahaaaaa... HELLS yeah, son, I'll help you get big. I've turned into a flabby fuck myself, I can use the inspiration to be less of one.

Now that my head's clear, and I'm more resolute than EVER that this thing is coming to a legal end eventually, I'm wondering what youse suggest I do to prepare for 'the day'. I KNOW it's coming, but we have 2 younger aged kids to raise/see through school, yet (youngest is 10), and our finances are GARBAGE, and I do mean GARBAGE... we're barely hanging on in the house we rent, so splitting right now is CERTAIN to destroy everything.

In the immediate, I'm getting additional jobs to shore up my personal finances, as well as make sure the bills/necessities for my family are covered. I can't depend on the missus for much of anything- EXCEPT to be undependable- so, I'm doing what I can to stabilize the situation. No other choice, and I'm not really mad about it anymore... funny how getting sauced every single night perpetuates anger and robs ambition (and LOADS of dough)... I'm not happy, but staying angry keeps me stuck. Not doing that anymore. Time to fix shit.

THAT said, what do youse who have passed the crucible suggest I start doing? Looking back, if you had more time than not to prepare for it, what would your 'map to d-day' look like? Like, paperwork, bank accounts, lifestyle shit-- whatcha got? Thanks in advance!