Love this, and found it so relatable. I am in my third month of sobriety after 20 years of serious drinking and agree with many of the shifts that you have noticed. It has became clear who is a positive impact in my life versus who is not, and true friends have been overwhelmingly supportive. There have been edgy and raw moments for sure, but overall I feel empowered and ready to continue on my plan for world domination. Just kidding, sort of.