Seven years alcohol free

I just passed the seven mile-marker on the alcohol-free path. Life is good, and also busy, hard, awesome... you know, it's all the things. I met a man about a year and a half ago,, who also doesn't drink, and he adores me, which is refreshing and flattering. We make wonderful music and art together. We just released an [album](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBQg01pxI4XlzB4IjKMipxnIaIrtlaiFX&si=kY8RxJWD7FMoOiEs) a few days ago, and also a couple of silly [music videos](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBQg01pxI4Xkg1vKjCEDU1NI9izfNMmPZ&si=z5jpQycVxR4I2XI0). We're working on a kids show together, too.

Putting down the bottle has allowed me to focus on removing the barriers I create for myself and to dream up new goals. Defining my own version of success and allowing some room (but not too much) for the 'ol insecurities, fears, and flaws to surface and then float away.

There was a time when I didn't think I could write music or make art without drinking alcohol. Now I hardly ever think about it. If you're worried about quitting and losing something, don't be. You only have everything to gain. And alcohol is not going anywhere, do there's no risk in giving sobriety a try.