I guess you should have wallowed in self-pity long enough. For whatever stupid reasons they do, they aren't gonna give any shit. Not then, not now. Does it take long for you to realise that?
Taking you as a substitute? Taking you for granted? Are you really ok with that? Are you fine with that? That's the reason why you abstain from alcohol, yes? That was your downfall too, yes?
Wake up already. Start doing things you like. For no one but yourself. Those things that, for some reasons, you stopped. Be it people's views on it or your own obstinacy. Forget about it. Do what you like.
If you like it, sing it. If you like it, dance it. If you like it, laugh at it. If you like it, dress in it.
After all, although you have the reflection of the man I hated the most, you have the face of the women i love the most.
Live your life the way you will it. Daryl, be happy, ok?