BingoFido.....I am so glad that you "hope to learn a lot"......because I have some good news for you--you have definitely come to the right place...lol....
I am giving you the following link to our "library" of information on alcoholism and the effects on the loved ones....There are dozens and dozens of excellent articles. You won't find a better collection of material, anywhere!
I hope you will read through them.....
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...c-reading.html (Classic Reading)
***In addition, I am giving you the following link to a specific article that might be of value to you, at this time....It is a pretty good yard stick......
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...-reposted.html (10 Ways to Tell When an Addict or Alcoholic is Full of ****, reposted)