Originally Posted by
AlwaysGrowing 
The dilemma of being a single parent became easier when (she acted, and I felt like) she was another child. The day-to-day drama ended or was very quiet plus the kids were safe.
Exactly. The drama every day and even when he's sober it's me searching for the bottle he's surely stashed for later or suspicious everytime I hear a hiccup or he drops something. It's totally like having another child around to watch. Today he broke a glass as he fell into the kitchen island. Attempted to sweep (because he's not drunk right) , but left huge shards on the floor. With a three year old, I had to clean up after him to protect her. It's too much!