Hi Amelia. Welcome to the forum.
Realizing the positive aspects of quitting drinking has helped me a lot. In the last year I've had a lot of positive changes and Icontinue to experience benefits.
Improved Health
Weight loss
30 % salary increase with a promotion
Here's a link to a previous thread :
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-quitting.html
Good luck to you.
Ron