Boyfriend 2.0 + Me = ?

Sisters, I value your input & this is only open to a select few of you.....and my apologies for the scattered thoughts as they are all over the place at the moment.

While I really do love this man, I have to let him go...at least for a little while.   We've had a pretty decent relationship considering we're both pretty stubborn & outspoken.  We've had our ups & downs but nothing we couldn't get past.  Sometimes it was hard because I'm an admitted grudge-carrier and he's the exact opposite.  You piss me off and I'll ignore you for days.  Piss him off at noon and he'll be wanting to cuddle by 2pm.

We had an issue Superbowl Sunday & it got outta hand.  There was no violence, but if looks could kill...  Anyway, a chain of events was triggered (I may come & fill in the blanks later) and things haven't been right since. 

Earlier this week we got into a heated argument that ended with him destroying some things his money did not pay for and in turn I had to call the police.   I was in total shock by his behavior!  Even tho we argue, he's never got violent.  Since the damage he caused to my property was over $1,000, a felony warrant was issued for his arrest.

Keep in mind, this man is my cousin's bro-in-law and I've gotten to know his family pretty well over the last year.  They all were genuinely happy about our relationship.

So, after I called the cops, I called his mother, aunt & 2 brothers.  Like me, they were in disbelief, but never questioned my honesty about what he did.  They knew it was true.  His brother even drove almost 200 miles the next day to come & get him but they couldn't find him.

A few days went past and I didn't hear from him.  Then I start to receive "restricted" calls on my cell. (I have Privacy Manager on my landline.)    I answered a few times & he just held the phone.  I called my family & friends so they would know what was happening.....just in case.  His family would call everyday to be sure I was OK as he was not responding to their calls.

Late Saturday night, he calls and begs me not to hang up and to hear him out.  It was about 2:30 am and even tho I was/am still pissed, I was not in the mood cuss a negro out.   He apologized & admitted his rage was fueled by alcohol and I told him he needed to go home (his aunt works in the mental health field)  & get some professional help, as he was out of control.  Surprisingly, he knew I was right.   I later found out that his brother urged him to call me and apologize even if it got him cussed the hell out.

He goes on to tell me how he cannot believe he fucked the best thing that's ever happened to him (i.e. me) and how his family is livid with him about what he did to me.  He didn't want to face his family because he was/is ashamed & embarrassed about the damage he caused. 

I found out today that his aunt is sending him away to an alcohol treatment program (thank you Lord!).  Shortly after I got that news, I got another apology voicemail and a request that I be there when he leaves. 

Even tho I'm still pissed about the aggravation this whole event has caused, I still want him to get help & get better.  He's a good man, with a heart of gold, he just needs to sever the relationship with the liquor.

I'm still undecided about being there when he leaves, as I know people in his shoes need all the support they can get.  However, I am not dropping those charges until I get restitution, paid in full, plus some.