[conzar]

As someone who took a year-long break from alcohol, I found this article quite relatable. These days, I rarely consume more than one or two drinks at social events.

The most challenging aspect of this lifestyle change was dealing with acquaintances' assumptions. Many presumed I must have developed a serious problem to quit drinking entirely.

For context, my peer group and I began binge drinking in our early teens (around 14-15 years old) and gradually reduced our intake towards our late twenties.

I didn't have any great moments of enlightenment like the author but I believe it's a healthy challenge for one to do if alcohol has been a big part of your life growing up.