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I quit drinking three years ago. Am I a total bore?
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I quit drinking three years ago. Am I a total bore?

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amanda haas
Dec 12, 2024
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I love that 12/12 is the date I quit drinking. It feels very auspicious.

Three years later, I’m really happy with the decision I made. I also feel mildly courageous. Choosing to walk away from a habit that everyone around me enjoys wasn’t a popular decision, but it was a great one for me.

So 1095 days after making that decision, let’s have a little State …

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