Since becoming sober I've realized that:
I don't have to drown my pain with alcohol. Feeling stuff is normal and okay!
I do much better at my job and want to keep it that way.
Some people do still like me for who I am without alcohol.
Reading and being able to remember what I read the next day is pretty cool.
Working out is a lot better when I'm not hungover. I no longer feel like vomiting through every session.
Life can be scary, but having my wits about me to deal with it is much preferred over drinking my fears away.