Yes, everything is much calmer now. I've learned throughout my battle with alcohol and anxiety.. to build an inner zen... it sure does help me.
I'm not going to drink, no no no. I will not.
He can stay, but he can't drink.. rules are rules. He may be older than me but this is my house.
sigh, what a day! I'm stronger than I thought! phew.
p.s. he's now babbling on the couch repeating "the chili was great" oh my... my heart breaks for him.