Thanks for posting to me. You were right about our situations being different. i haven't read all of yours, but some.
i think it's great that he's not only acknowledging how he may have hurt you in the past, but he's remorseful. I think that's one of the great things about when people decide to be sober. They really take a good hard look at who they are and what they've done.
Be cautious, but also supportive. They advise people in recovery not to get into relationships within the first year... It's an unstable place. My FIL has 18 years next week, but he still goes to meetings a couple times a week. He has a sponsor. He works an honest program cause it's all one day at a time no matter how long you have.
I think you are doing great.
If i'm off base with anything, i'm sorry...
take care ann
If i can't fall in love... I'd like to fall in chocolate! ~ Author Unknown
ann