Hi Polly, and welcome to SoberRecovery.
You ask many questions
You say your drinking has always been an issue with you.
Why? I was, for want of a better word, a functioning alcoholic for a long time. Never had problems in the morning, etc...
That all changed. Anyway, about the blood vessels. I've had the same thing happen to me. I continued drinking though. Luckily, No serious damage was done.
Have you had your liver looked at yet?
Get to the bottom of this. Complete honesty with your physician is the way to go.
Is it hard to quit?
Doesn't have to be, but it can be for some.
Whatever you decide to do, the decision should be yours, not your husband's.
Glad you're here.