Normalese? He is not normal, he is a codie. Normal people do not stick around an alcoholic GF or BF. First sign of trouble early in the relationship and it is bye bye birdie.
You should visit the Friends and Family forum when you feel better so you can read first hand what loving an alcoholic does to people.
Anyway, just give him some space right now and focus on your sobriety. Best way is to show him by becoming and staying sober. Do it for you. Right now you don t have to explain anything, just take action and take care of yourself.