I'm in for another sober weekend!
I was one for whom quitting wasn't enough. I went to treatment, started AA, and began the long journey of learning to live without alcohol. That meant looking pretty hard at myself. That wasn't always fun or easy, but it has been so wonderful at the same time. I actually feel good about myself now - first time in my life.
To support my sobriety, I still go to weekly meetings, read about recovery, I have sober friends, and I have activities that do not include alcohol, like hiking, going to movies, reading, stuff like that. Nothing special, just things I enjoy. My life isn't exciting, but I'm content most of the time and at peace. Oh, sure - I have down days and sonetimes wonder if this is all there is, but then I remind myself that what I have is actually a lot, and that I'm one of the lucky ones who was able to quit and life an honest, authentic life without a substance taking my best self away.