I am a recovering alcoholic. As such I try to be open minded and fair to alcoholics.
But where does that line stop? In town today (there was a family friendly event on) DH crossed the road, I was a minute behind him and got stuck by a car passing. In that time a man I do not know, nor have I ever met before started talking to me. I wouldn't have said he sounded very drunk but had clearly been drinking. He was saying mind the car, 'ooooooo DH is looking'. He was also rubbing my back, I shrugged him off, he grabbed my arm I told him to let go. He ran his hand over my shoulder, tried to touch my hair and got a feel of my bum.
I told him to get off, and crossed the road. DH was fuming (at the man) this all took place in about 2 minutes while I waited to cross the road.
I try to be very understanding of alcoholics and try to be sympathetic. I also try not to be a hypocrite since I am an alcoholic myself. I wanted to be firmer with him but felt like that wouldn't be kind since well, I'm an alco who should not judge.
Not sure if I have any questions! I have been mostly sober the last 3 years and I am still learning things. My behaviour, what others behaviour is OK.