That's wonderful to read. The drinking really caused so much more stress than artificial relief. I too feel pretty calm, relaxed in most things I do now. That's funny what you said about the driving. Alcoholics are dangerous drivers when sober.
Liquor store closing in 8 minutes and it takes 10 to get there? I made that drive in six minutes flat more times than I care to remember!
Like those mothers who lift Toyota corollas off their families when they need to, it's amazing what we would/could accomplish to get booze.