Ah but LG, you may be giving yourself to little credit here........
quote LG: "I love hearing the storys from those in recovery , it gives me great hope and a little insight to the mind of the A . I know that for all I have been through , it doesnt compare to all he has been through and will go through to stay sober . I can walk away , if he walks he will be followed by his condition . I give you all the utmost respect for all that you have been through and how far you have come . One day at a time .... sounds so cliche but so true !" end quote LG
Maybe you can walk away, but you also remember every gut wrenching fear and hurt, that we as the alcoholics don't, due to the fact we were altered, (thats putting it mildly) so in reality, I think the family and friends go through more, most of the time, but thanks for your kindness LG, cause you know what? In the end, no matter what families decide they have to do for the betterment of the family, (stay or leave, or etc) kindness is the only thing that matters....
best to all in recovery, hope3