I have learned in the last two years, not to be judgmental regarding alcoholics. My best friend is one and so were his father and grandfather. Alcohol is their escape, which then becomes their captor. It is a vicious cycle that is extremely hard to break. They always have a sadness, a secret, a heartache or something which drives them to drink, but if they are prone to addiction, their bodies literally crave it. Because of my friend (who is in his 3rd. rehab in 6 months, not counting a halfway house)
I pray daily for people in the bondage of substance addictions.

Norma, that is a sad story. The poor woman was heartbroken, but you didn't know that. I'm sure she has forgiven you.