I learned that "functional" is merely a stage of alcoholism, not a type of alcoholic.-LaTeeDa
So true!
My father was what most called "Functional" as a Doctor as surgeon it actually lasted with him-as his disease did not progress, he died at age 65. However my brother who also was a "Functional" A lost his job of 25 years, his home, his wife, his kids......etc...he is fortunate to be alive today but still playing on the merry go round-his alcoholism was "functional" until his disease progressed!
I truly believe life is "functional" even with codies until we become so lost with others pain i.e. their lives that we forget our own-that is when we too become deeper into our co-dependency and are no longer "functional".
It appears you have a good head on your shoulders and a great start to a plan, just keep taking care of you and putting yourself first and the rest will work if you work it!
Hugs
