I Became My Father — Until I Got Sober || Dadsense by Subhasis Mishra

#dadsense #podcast #indiandads #alcohol #parentingpodcast #indianparents From Addiction to Presence: Juan’s Raw Journey to Becoming a Better Father | DadSenseWhat does it really mean to be a father? Is it providing… or being present?In this deeply moving episode of DadSense, Juan shares his powerful transformation from a fear-driven provider living a double life to a sober, emotionally present father committed to radical honesty.At 25, Juan became a dad carrying the wounds of his own childhood. Believing that money equals love, he spent 25 years in “auto-mode” — building a successful career at global giants like Warner Bros. and Disney, buying beautiful homes, and sending his daughters to international schools.But behind the success was a hidden struggle.What started as social drinking spiraled into addiction — ecstasy in Las Vegas, cocaine in Madrid, and years of secrecy, infidelity, and shame. From Monday to Thursday, he was the successful executive father. On weekends, he was battling addiction and self-destruction.Between 2006–2009, his world began to fall apart. Multiple separations. Relapses. Denial. And a painful realization: alcohol wasn’t harmless — it was the gateway.In 2016, Juan hit rock bottom and walked into his first AA meeting in Los Angeles. That decision changed everything.He describes sobriety as moving from chaos to what he calls a “succession of nows” — living fully present, one honest moment at a time.The most powerful part? His relationship with his daughters.When his younger daughter discovered a private journal detailing a relapse, Juan expected rejection. Instead, it became a breakthrough — transforming him from a “perfect dad on a pedestal” into a flawed, human father worthy of real connection.🔑 In This Episode, We Explore:Addiction and fatherhoodAlcohol as a gatewayThe psychology of provision vs presenceBreaking generational patternsRecovery, AA, and self-forgivenessRebuilding trust with childrenWhy kids don’t need a perfect dad — they need a present one💬 Key Quote:“In order to love who you are, you cannot hate the experiences that shaped you.”Juan’s dream today? To become a sober granddad — fully present for every future moment.If you're a father struggling with pressure, addiction, guilt, or emotional distance — this conversation is for you.LinksDadsense: https://instagram.com/dadsenseKathanika Media (Production House): https://instagram.com/kathanikamedia