Duq - thanks for the laugh!
And seriously, if it were the norm for people to be 'strong enough' to live with alcoholics, this forum would be a lot smaller!
It sounds like you've managed to point yourself in a healthier direction - good for you! I'm disengaging from my boyfriend, and I lived with him for 4 years, with kids, up until 3 months ago. I wish I had the strength of character to know myself better a long time ago.
- Sylvie