Dear Asearcher. You have written the above post so eloquently and aesthetically from the heart, that it was like a beautiful, tragic poem full of deep feeling, to me.
I agree that many alcoholics are good people who unfortunately are conditioned to take alcohol to sort out past issues which may be troubling them, instead of taking professional help.
I am glad that the article has been helpful to you in understanding better your ex-partner's issue.
I think your detailed post would do better work than the op in convincing people of the perils of alcoholism. Thank you very much.