Just Stumped welcome to the recovery forum. In my experience and I have about thirty-five years to speak of. I would say that you are being played for a sucker. If you know the term. It would be to your advantage to not believe any of what you see and half of what you hear. In this case do not blieve any of what you hear. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but it is better you awake now than later.
Just for Today------I am Sober