Andy,

Congratulations, you are an exceptional person. It takes a strong person with the will and desire to move forward to make huge changes in their life and you have done just that. I’ve found that I’m a much funnier person when I don’t drink. I used to think I was quite the comedian when I drank. I may have gotten a lot of laughs but people weren’t laughing with me, they were laughing at me. There’s a big difference. Now I’m not a big joke of a person. You’re so right, it’s nice to have the time to do the things you want to do instead of wasting time looking for the next drink. I still have a drink once in a great while but I’m picky about what it is, and I drink to enjoy the flavor not to get drunk. So one is enough. I hope you have many happy sober years ahead. Welcome to the world of sobriety.

Raven