>>16426820You obviously don't want to live in winterland anymore. I could see why that would be hard on you. There's a whole world out there and you can experience it whenever you want. Just gotta take the plunge or pull the trigger.
Right now it seems like you're alive but not living. It's time to start living.
Your drinking is more a symptom of you being discontent. An attempt to disconnect from all the bullshit.
It's a long road to happiness and it's a lot of work but if you don't like where you're at start looking in other states for a job. You can make it happen. It's scary for sure but it'll be worth it.
Where would you live ideally?