I think this insight is an important one. Yes, the early days can make us very irritable, crabby, short-tempered, etc but I think this statement has merit to it.

For me, I cultivated some odd, toxic, and/or inappropriate relationships in my attempt to engage with others and people please.

Getting sober has taught me who I really am and I am learning what values and boundaries I have and how to enforce them. I am now starting to protect my boundaries and speak out to protect what I value. I think it is extremely important growth for me.