What a journey! Thank you for sharing, and I'm so glad that you are living your best life now.

I remember I drank A LOT when I was in my 20ies and I can see the early me in some of the things you write. I have actually said sorry to some of my friends back then, because I made some bad decision while I was drunk. For example: care more about what I want, than what my friends wants.
The sober me isn't that person at all!

I'm happy that you have great parents, because it's so important to have their support during good and bad things in life. I'm lucky to have that too.
My mom once said to me: "Never drink alcohol when you are sad or struggle with something". And I therefore never do.

Today I looove wine, but it's more like a cozy thing I do in some weekends. And it's only one glass or two. I feel usually almost fine the day after a party. I'm only tired, I remember everything, and that is a good feeling! :D

Alcohol is also very expensive in Norway, and I hate to waste money. Haha!