Although I agree with Dee and Scott, I think their positions are from the perspective of long term sobriety.
Its a point that comes up pretty often with you and me less lol
I share my experience not to negate yours, but cos I want people to know it's not always a struggle, and in this case the sacrifices I made early on are either irrelevant now, or have given way to much better things.
Again I hope (without condescension) that you'll be here one day not too far off agreeing your experience has proved similar to mine
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