Thanks for being honest, Court -- it'll help us advise you. And what you said was actually very good (although I would have preferred to not communicate that stuff yet). So no harm/no foul, really.
Financially, can he afford a short-term rental, or even stay with a family member? That would be ideal. Like an abuser who SWEARS they're getting help, and aren't drinking, etc., it's best to let them DEMONSTRATE their "sobriety" for 6 months, while you date each other and are transparent with each other, before you let him back into your -- and more importantly, your daughter's -- heart and HOME again.
More on that in due time. For now, post here what he replies to you (if he does), and do NOT pursue him any further. You really shouldn't have sent the 2nd one.
