Originally Posted by
Done4today 
All break ups are hard and heartbreaking. I would say don't reach out to him because he knows how to manipulate you. Us alcoholics are good at it. When he reaches out to you, set clearly defined boundaries.
good luck
I'd block him. That's a lot of booze and you're getting out of chaos at 8mo instead of 8yrs. I know it sucks, no matter the cause of the split. You'll be doing your future self a solid, if you never talk to him again. Think of his health and well being while watching the sunset, then get to the moving on part.