Hey Hun! I am glad you posted this. I see that you know that alcohol is affecting you in horrible ways. When you said that alcohol turns you into a verbal and physical abusive person.......i can sooooo relate. The part where you are functioning alcoholic i can't because i can't function at all. I do know tons of ladies that are functioning alcoholics tho. I hope that you get yourself to a meeting...maybe find a womens meeting. Also, its key that your boyfriend support you if you do decide you want a life of sobriety. I do have to tell you I am 66 days sober today and wow how great it is to live sober instead as a drunk. I have to remember on a daily basis how miserable I am when I drink...the consequences guilt and horrible things i do. I hope you get some help and this is a great supportive site to come to.