first off, well done on facing down the booze and eliminating it.
things that come to mind...fridge full of beer and a case of Jack.....house foreclosed - makes ya wonder about connections there? but then again, what self respecting alkie would leave all the booze behind?? makes me think of the Godfather - leave the guns, take the cannoli! LOL
your lovely ex sounds like the perfect "mirror" for the moment.....i'm sure her reaction was visceral. as well as her relief. i'm glad she was there for you.