Emma, hearty congrats to both your and ML's hubby. Six months was the turning point for me...when I felt that maybe I really could "live life on life's terms" without alcohol. Stopping is the easy part--staying stopped is the hard part. It took me about 7 mos. of relapsing before I finally waved the white flag of surrender--and committed myself to sobriety.
Tell your guys, from one alkie to two others: Way to go!!
Hugs,
Connie