I gave some thought to your question.

Bottom line, I like the person I become when I’m intoxicated. Though I have no trouble stating my truths when I’m sober, there is something magical about how alcohol lowers my inhibitions and loosens my lips as the night wears on. When the friends around me are similarly high, we have memorable HTHT (heart-to-heart talks). It’s like people share unreservedly a side of themselves they won’t divulge normally.

Of course, now that my social life is severely compromised, my weekly can of beer is elevated to the status of indulgence. It’s a reward to myself for hanging in there haha.