dontjudgeme920

Hello,
I am new to the board. I am 26 years old, and my soon to be ex boyfriend is an alcoholic. We have been together for 5 years and lived together for 2. Before we lived together, I ignored a lot of signs that he was an alcoholic, but once we lived together, I learned within a week that he was drinking a fifth of jack every day. I was stunned. At first, I let it go, but after a year and a half, I gave him an ultimatum, and now I am leaving him. I found a new apartment, and I am moving in 2 weeks. We have spent the summer living together with the knowledge that I am leaving. It is like ripping off the slowest bandaid ever!

I have been going to counseling and al anon, and I am feeling good about the future. I have no doubts I am making the right decision.

ANyone who has gone through this, I would love to hear what its like after the breakup, and how life has gotten better. I would also like to know what challenges you have faced on the other side.

Thanks!