Originally Posted by
GreenEggsnHam 
Should I settle for the sober life I know I can maintain?
I feel frustrated and angry with what seems to be an unfair obstacle to my life - the not being able to drink thing.
I don't think you should settle for anything less than what you want. It's entirely possible to live a rich, fulfilling life sober, millions of people do it every single day.
Your frustration above is understandable, we all felt it early on. And unfortunately life isn't always fair. Not being able to drink alcohol is not an "obstacle" though. It might seem so to your addiction as an obstacle to drink, but there are endless possibilities in life without drinking.
Have you considered joining some kind of support group locally to get out and meet people in a similar situation? Being around other newly sober people and working on a program/plan to live your life sober ( vs. just "not drinking" ) can be of great benefit.