Stella I am glad to see the update. I found through all the ups/downs with my drinking and early sobriety that things do pass and eventually it all does seem to come together. I too would be quick to grab a drink but i found as I went along in sobriety....that as I tackled some tough things in my life that everything was so much better when I was sober.
Huggs and all the best with this roommate. Thinking of you and keep sharing.