Originally Posted by
soberlicious 
Even slight fuzziness or buzzing would obscure the crispness of how I see life now. This sounds wierd, but even in the hardest times, I take comfort in being able to fully experience the rawness of life. The joy, the pain....I don't want any of it blurred even a little. I realize that is just me, and by sharing this in no way expect it to be a goal for others.
No, it doesn't sound weird at all. I think that, so far, it's the most convincing reason for continuing to abstain. I feel the same way.