I stopped drinking on vacation in Nicaragua with my family. It took time to get used to being social again.

The author quit drinking two and a half years ago while on vacation with his family in Nicaragua. Although adjusting to social situations without alcohol was awkward, the changes included improved sleep, increased energy, fading cravings for unhealthy foods, and an overall improvement in mood. The decision to quit came spontaneously after realizing alcohol was softening the edges of his days.