Welcome back to SR. I never thought I could be happy without a drink in my hand. I'd trained myself to expect that. Once I stopped drinking, I've been working to train myself back to enjoying life without alcohol. I had fun as a kid. I didn't drink when I had fun riding my bike or playing tag. Or hanging out with friends. I can train myself to enjoy life again but only if I stop drinking.
Stopping is tough but to get to the good stuff I had to go through a bit of pain to get there. It's worth it. Hang out here. It's worth it.