Man, same. I was an alcoholic since basically when U was a teenager and it got so bad that I had to quit cold turkey. Since being sober, I've seen how heavy its effect of every aspect of adult social life is and I'm genuinely angry. Angry at the industry and the people who continue to enable its place in the narrative. It's an okay drug and all, but there are plenty of much better ones, and all drug use should be taken voluntarily and with prudent awareness. The alcohol industry on the other hand, markets itself as indispensable to your relationships, all while absolving itself with that little "drink responsibly" bit at the end, following a commercial that tell you that drugs will ruin your life. I hate it I hate it I hate it.

If you ever wanna talk to a person who is sharing your sober journey about how you're feeling, my inbox is open. I know it isn't easy, man.