The questions in the poll got me thinking about "wholeness" and I realized it is the "whole-ism" of sobriety that has worked so strongly to restore happiness and understanding in my life. Sobriety has erased the psychological fractures of alcoholism.
As an alcoholic, I was like a bird with a broken wing, flapping around on the ground, unable to fly. Although I have had some serious physical issues in life, the holistic healing of sobriety has made these secondary to the real deal: the ability to fly with serenity and strength.