BR, he is in the process of coming home to you and to Alaska. If you were texting for so long, you are doing what it takes to make him feel safe and welcome. Where will you go for school if you rent your house out?
Can you imagine your runaway following you to Squarebanks? Can you invent a comfortable campground that will be good for you both? Do what you need to do. I am very in favor of fiscal independence. Be creative and keep on texting. Your lurkers are pleased that you are still keeping on. Lots of these bad boys are not able to forgive themselves. They are horrified {while sober} by the destruction they have caused. It is up to us to assess the damages and then decide what to forgive or save.
It seems that you are extremely practical. I am learning from you.
