The drinking hasn't left yet!
Wow, talk about pointing out the obvious. That made me laugh, even though it is not funny at all. I guess I mean the way it used to be....getting drunk every night, not coming home so that he can get drunk, etc.
Yes, I am allowing him to live with me. He hasn't moved all his stuff back in yet. And he has changed, or seems to have. He seems happier, more responsible, he's been doing a lot to help around the house, turning down invites to the bar to do family things, etc. He hasn't been hanging around his drunk friends AT ALL. He seems to be making better choices. Seems to be putting the relationship first. He is more respectful.
Our household is more calm/peaceful. But as I said, yesterday and today, well that was the old Chris. And it's true, it's like he's bipolar. On cloud 9 one day, loving his life without alcohol, miserable and needing a drink the next. But he won't admit to that. He's still not willing to deal with the crap.
Just keep on keeping on...working on me.