I don't like the purity around sobriety so I've made a point of drinking a toast once in a while. otherwise, modern de-alcoholized beer is quite enjoyable.

there is also a moral dimension to it where I just can't afford certain risks. while I probably take myself too seriously but to a great extent, I got sober because I developed a sense of low trust for my environment as the result of broader social changes and I'm of a demographic that can no longer afford moments of carelessness.