Ryan Sheckler celebrates fatherhood while nearing sobriety milestone

Skateboard star Ryan Sheckler is getting ready to celebrate five years of sobriety on March 30. He has opened up about his life as a father, which he finds joyful. Sheckler, 35, and his wife Abigail Baloun, married since March 2022, have two young daughters: Olive, 2, and Lilah, 8 months. Sheckler calls fatherhood "the best" and enjoys sharing important milestones with his family. Olive was born on his and Abigail's first wedding anniversary. He reflects on the challenges of being a parent but is committed to doing his best. He believes teaching his daughters is a big responsibility. Sheckler has been sober since entering rehab in 2016 for alcohol addiction. He emphasizes the importance of surrounding himself with positive people and experiences to maintain his sobriety. He often thinks about how his actions affect those who rely on him, especially in his recovery group. Now, Ryan Sheckler is dedicated to helping others by guiding young people through the 12 Step program that helped him. He enjoys seeing quick changes in those who commit to sobriety, saying it's rewarding to witness their progress.