Z & S,
When you finally get out from under their control, you will be shocked what you were living in. The Change in your life will be amazing. No fear, no arguments, no messes, no huge cost to alcohol. Peace, stability, quietness, calmness these are the things you have not experienced in a very long time.
regarding boxes, I went to the grocery store nearly every day and got eggs and apple boxes. The solid ones that are 2 pieces. Then you can pile the boxes on top of each other for storage and they are not to big and heavy to carry. They are very sturdy.
Hugs my friends you are so close to peace and quiet.