JimmyJ, congratulations on quitting! There are many ways to approach rebuilding a happy life now that you're sober. I encourage you to read around this site and look into the many tools out there. There are countless blogs, books, support groups, and approaches -- AA, SMART, AVRT, counseling, sober activity groups, etc. It can be bewildering, as you may hear contradictory theories and messages ... but any of these can help you build a new life, provided you stick to the one non-negotiable -- not drinking no matter what. I too wish you joy in finding your new path forward.