My boyfriend is an alcoholic and has done some horrible things when he's got hammered. It had effected the whole family and been a very toxic abusive time for the last three years. And my cat is terrified of him because of it. My boyfriend has gone to rehab now and he's changed. He's been in AA has a sponsor gone back to school and has gotten his life together realizing what life is like without a bottle. I'm proud of him but scared for when he comes home. My cat has been comfortable and back to the old him and his element since he's been gone. My cat plays, lays with me, and acts like he did before my boyfriend even came into my life. I don't want him hiding under the bed or in the closet when he walks through the door. How can I get them to just like eachother and let the past be the past? Because this side of my cat I'm so happy is back, but I'm also so.proud to see this side of my boyfriend. I want the peace in my house and no arguing.

My boyfriend is an alcoholic and has done some horrible things when he's got hammered. It had affected the whole family and been a very toxic abusive time for the last three years. My cat is terrified of him because of it. 

My boyfriend has gone to rehab now and he's changed. He's been in AA has a sponsor gone back to school and has gotten his life together realizing what life is like without a bottle. I'm proud of him but scared for when he comes home. My cat has been comfortable and back to the old him and his element since he's been gone. My cat plays, lays with me, and acts like he did before my boyfriend even came into my life. I don't want him hiding under the bed or in the closet when he walks through the door. 

How can I get them to just like each other and let the past be the past? Because this side of my cat I'm so happy is back, but I'm also so proud to see this side of my boyfriend. I want the peace in my house and no arguing.