Today I had to break up a dog fight.
My dog got into it with my friend's little corgi and they're both fine, but there was a little blood and minor wound to deal with. I kept my cool and was able to help both dogs. I wouldn't have been able to do that if I'd been drinking. When I drank I was way less capable of being present and able to help through a stressful moment like that.
Secondly I'm grateful that I got to enjoy brunch without even a bit of craving for the brunch cocktail that was always a usual part of the Saturday morning brunch experience. I'm getting stronger.