Hey Dman ...
Your not alone partner ... I'm kinda new here also ... but will offer my 2 cents. Only recently ... I mean in the past 5 months did my family begin to accept I have a drinking problem. Honestly they weren't even aware of it ... until a few years ago. My own father like your brother believed I could quit any time ... but in reality ... i couldn't ... and had to accept his lack of understanding. Your on the right road though man ... you've accepted you have a problem ... and HONESTLY coming here can help ALOT. At least it does for me ...
I also lost several jobs due to drinking ... put'em under your belt and just another step torwards sobriety ... you can always get another one. Your health and sanity is what is most important. Be sure to check in with us ...