And I had a good night. Went to dinner and a show with friends, most people drank, I didn’t and it was okay. I didn’t crave alcohol, or feel left out. A few of my heavy drinker friends went out to the bars after the show, and I headed home. I actually noticed how little most of my friends drank, one or two, and also went home after the show. It was nice to be present for conversations, to actually enjoy good food and desserts, to see the whole show without missing half getting drinks, and to wake up early and have a whole day ahead of me after a night out. Instead of a whole day hungover.

I was so fearful of life without alcohol, I’ve used it for so long to “enjoy” life, that I didn’t really think things could be enjoyable without it. To have these new experiences sober, where I’m having good times, is proving that fear so wrong.

Happy Birthday and great job!!