Originally Posted by
Florence 
There are more silver linings here than finally having permission from yourself to step away from the alcoholic, and I'm going to find them.
Yes, there are. You may not see them immediately, but trust they are there. Your life is so much more valuable than waiting around for the other shoe to drop. You will survive and thrive without this brick around your neck.
But, from my own experience, I can say that it takes time. You will grieve and you will doubt. It's all part of the process. But, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Just keep heading towards it.
L