That's exactly what this board can be! This particular forum is for Substance and Alcohol Abuse, not *just* AA, but there are members of AA who post here, like myself. So feel free to post for support! You can also PM me anytime if you're not comfortable. I started putting a disclaimer on my posts when I talk of AA, just so there's no constirnation.

As far as your conversation with your boyfriend, GOOD for YOU!!!!! You set a boundary to protect yourself. You told him up front what you need to stay in the relationship. Now the ball is in his court. Now its time to think about what you'll do if he reverts back to the heavy drinking, what will you put up with? If he starts getting irritable not drinking so much, he may need some help. But hopefully you put a stopper on it before it began.

There's nothing wrong with telling the one we love that we're having a problem. I use the serenity prayer to help me with situations like this. Can I accept the things I cannot change? Do I have the courage to change the things I can? Do I know the difference? Those questions often help me when I'm unsure of something.

Definetly post here as often as you like, and like I said, PM me anytime!!!!!