Well, if he's doing such a great job at re-entering his recovery, then he won't have any problem paying his own bills from now on, will he?
You're making some wise (albeit difficult) moves, mermaid. Keep up the good work. It's nice that he's trying, but you don't yet have a way to know whether this is a kneejerk reaction to the threat of losing you as an enabler. Only time will tell. Stay the course and you two may be stronger in the long run.