Well, it sounds like you finally saw through the grand charade of addiction, and realized alcohol does nothing but get in the way of good times. If you never drink again, you'll look back at this as an important breakthrough. It doesn't matter where you've been; what matters is where you go.
And I have never—not even when I was just your typical drinker—thought less of someone because they didn't drink. I'm proud to be the guy ordering an ice tea at the bar. Badass!