Originally Posted by
ScottFromWI 
I have not been in rehab msyelf, but I would say that it's best to probably best to just listen for a while. You are already being tremendously supportive by allowing him to come back home - not everyone gets that chance remember.
Thank you for your advice. Taken!
I can't speak to the experience of others, I see how destructive and corrosive alcoholism can be, but after years of sobriety, he had been exceptionally dependable, responsible, trustworthy, caring, a model employee, and citizen of this world. We all have our moments, we all stumble. He deserves nothing less than compassion and opportunity. He hurt himself in this relapse - more than anyone. I get that. I need evidence he is committed to taking advantage of that opportunity - but if it isn't given - it can't be utilized.