Thanks, Barb, for sharing. And giving me the willies... when you described your ex-husband's drinking pattern... that was ME!!! Wow....not sure if I had a time stamp, but I was maniacally checking the fridge to be sure there were enough beers until pass out time -- I mean bed time.
I am so glad you got home in one piece, sober and not frozen!
I can also relate to those "Christmas" parties. My brother in law has one every Christmas Eve.... you used to be able to find me out by the keg until all hours, and of course had to have my reserves when I got home. Disgusting. Thank GOD life no longer needs to be that way... we no longer attend that party -- another blessing. I am like you, but just the opposite -- liquor doesn't bother me that much, but the beer... and the smell of it on people's breath... if I am not in a good place spiritually... trouble.
Merry sober Christmas, and Happy New Year!!!! Sober, of course.
Ken