I dunno, that seems simplistic imo
I was diagnosed as celiac only a year ago. Many of my favorite meals and desserts contain gluten because I didn't know I was celiac. I can't have those things anymore. I do miss them, but I don't think I'm "not living" now that I have to avoid them
I'm just living differently and much more carefully about what I eat
You can spend your life avoiding grain, sugar, and alcohol... or you can actually live a real life /s