I don't think any issues in life are bump free. It is our problem solving ability that determines our progress and intelligence. It is not easy to apply problem solving mind sets when such destructive means preceide our own recovery.
This woman may not be the last alcoholic you run into.
We can all find ourselves regressing but you recognized it and acted in a way that was against your patterns and your nature.
Hard work, good judgement and your life has not been devasted by this. Kudos!