I remember being in the same place as you. Thankfully, my boys were old enough to talk to tell me exactly what was going on. My STBEXAH was not only drinking around them, but also driving with them in the car. As everyone else has said, this disease is progressive, it will get worse. Take precautions for your child. Keep reading and posting, it really does help. I have learned so much, and it has given me the strength to do what I need to do for myself and my children.