Originally Posted by
NYCDoglvr 
Alcoholics both active and early recovery have very poor relationship skills. You really don't know if he's drinking or not but you do know he wants to cut ties. So believe him and let him go.
He's not drinking, he is in rehab as his mum has filled me in on his progress. As I said earlier, he hasn't blocked me on Whatsapp messenger which he would do, but hasn't contacted me either, so can see he's online.