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I've Been Sober for 8 Years. What Have I Missed Out On?

I've Been Sober for 8 Years. What Have I Missed Out On?

Post-birthday reflections.

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Benya Clark
Mar 04, 2025
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I quit drinking at the end of 2016, just a few months before my 30th birthday. This past weekend, I turned 38. My how time flies.

After eight years without alcohol, I’m still happily sober, which is as big a surprise for me as for anyone.

When I stopped drinking at 29, I was ambivalent about the decision, to say the least.

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