Sober in the City: I Want To Drink To De-stress, But I Can’t. Now What?

A crowded subway platform in New York City.

I stood there, with my eyes closed, picturing myself taking a bath while drinking a big glass of wine. This delusional thought was so relaxing, I may have even smiled. When the train slammed on its brakes, and I had to get off at my stop, it brought me right back to my reality: I. Can’t. Drink.

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