7 Ways My Life is Better Since I Quit Drinking

I quit drinking over four and a half years ago. I knew one day that I was done, and so I asked for some help, and with that support, I've stayed done. For a while, I talked about it a lot. I went on TV, talked to newspapers, brought it up at the neighborhood BBQ. It was just so jarring a transition for me, such a seemingly sudden turnabout, that I almost had to remind myself all the time that my life was very different now. And I'll be honest: As much as I knew I couldn't drink, I did wonder if my life was gonna suck a bit without having my favorite way to wind down; my reliable source of fun; my go-to, take-the-edge-off juice. I wondered how I would deal with social situations (and everyday situations) where drinking had always played such an important role. Well guess what? The first year was a bit challenging - I can't lie - but four years later, my life is better since I quit drinking! -By Stefanie Wilder Taylor

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