Hello my friends! Ive been MIA for awhile but ive been doing a lot of reflecting and healing and most importantly taking accountability for my actions. So update on my life. I spent 22 days in jail in January and it actually wasn’t that bad. It went faster than I thought it would’ve. I was in a pod with 11 other women who actually thought i was a plant like the show 60 days in because nobody believed me that i was in there for no insurance…lol. I didnt mind them thinking that because they all behaved themselves 
I did gain their trust eventually and ended up becoming the “pod mom.” I actually am mentoring 2 of the young gals helping them get their GED’s. They both are studying so hard and i think they have a ton of potential and i tell them constantly, which i don’t think they have ever been told. Ive had two surgeries to fix my foot and knee injuries and am probably looking at 2 more to fix my hernia and spinal injuries from my seatbelt. My assailant went to jail for 150 days and got out 3 weeks ago but was sent back for 30 more days because last week he violated the restraining/protection order i have against him by showing up at my job. The police in my small town are very supportive and probably the the best police squad i have ever met!! On the subject of my job. As you all know my nursing license was suspended for 2 years because of my DUI, however I have found a new profession in sales. I am now the regional phone expert for Verizon, AT&T, and US Cellular. Ive climbed the corporate ladder quickly and have been told that i have single handedly increased sales faster than any other rep that has been in my region prior to me!! I also will be starting classes in the fall to receive my drug & alcohol counseling degree. Im no longer upset about losing my nursing license for two years because ive been wanting a career change since Covid but never had the motivation to do it. I believe that there is no such thing as a coincidence and everything happens for a reason so all that ive gone through is the push i needed in what i feel is the right direction. I called my daughter on her birthday in April in the hopes she would answer and she did! I came clean to her about everything and told her that there would be no more lies from me. I shared with her that i have stayed sober since my wreck and have no desire to ever drink again. I also told her that i will continue to give her the space and time she needs to regain her trust in me. We talked for 45 minutes!!! I also ran into my dad at Walmart and he actually hugged me back when i hugged him. We talked for 10 minutes or so and he seemed proud of my progress. I thought i would never have a relationship with any of them ever again! A friend of mine told me a few weeks after my wreck that life seemed horrible at that time, but eventually i will have a new “normal” which may be better than the old one. I can honestly say that he was right!! Well im rambling so I’ll end this update. But im so happy and happy to be back!!!
Great to hear from you and great that you are happy! I was fallowing your posts and was waiting for that “I’m back” one and it’s awesome that everything is so positive with you.
You deserve it.
Thank you so much!!!
Good to hear from you! You sound so much different now then 7 months ago. So much more possitive and balanced. Glad that jail wasn’t so bad and you are trying to restore your relationships with family.
A new life ahead! 
Glad hearing from you @Nursewrachett
Your post is so powerful and positive. And it’s great to hear that you can reconnect with your family again.
You have all the reasons to be proud of yourself and to be happy.
Congratulations 
Omg this is amazing!! What an amazing first post to read this morning…such a far cry from the last time you posted!! I couldnt be happier for you…wow lady you properly ROCK!!!Xx 
What an inspiring post! Ive never read your previous status but thats amazing. All youve been gone throught and where you are now. You are so right, everything happens for a reason, its sometimes so hard to realize it, when you are in the middle of a storm. Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much! I appreciate your support!
Bless your heart, thank you for your kindness and support!
Thank you so much!! I appreciate your support and kindness! For the first time in my life im actually proud of myself! I luv you all!
Omg! This update made my day. You’re such an inspiration. I remember how hopeless you were feeling late last year and it’s amazing to read how you took a horrid situation and turned into a new and amazing opportunity. And you’re taking the time to mentor the young women you met in prisob! That’s amazing. Seriously, I’m in this cafe right now grinning like an idiot reading your post.
Oh dear, what a comeback!!! I’m so happy to read your update. Absolutely amazing how you and your life changed 
I remember how horrified you were, I’m really glad your prison stay was not that bad. Not sure as it’s been a long time but didn’t you have dogs? May I ask how they are doing?
Your post was my first read this morning and definitely made my day
Sending hugs and love and good vibes, please keep us posted
Bless your heart you are so sweet! Yes i am a completely different person and I feel different in a wonderful way! I appreciate you and your support!!!
Thank you so much! I appreciate you and your kindness and support!! Yes i still have my 4 babies
I had a friend stay at my house with my babies when i was in jail. When i came home they were ecstatic! They tinkled everywhere…lol
I honestly believe that sobriety brings us everything we need but not in the way we expected.
If you want to make god laugh tell it your plans.
I am so happy to read your update, I have been wondering! It is so good to ‘hear’ the happiness in your voice versus where you were at. Life is so strange sometimes. Glad that you are feeling so much lighter and happier.
Welcome back! The change in you is noticeable to me and to others, as I hope it is to you.
The other half of “everything happens for a reason” is that we always have at least one choice that is completely under our control - the choice of how we react to what has happened to us. The faith that everything is gonna be alright allows us to choose action for change. And that circles back - the change in you is palatable.
Blessings on you and your house 
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That’s great! I can picture them jumping around you ecstatic in my imagination 
I havn’t checked the pet thread for a while, if you like, share them with us.
I’m really happy how good your life turned ODAAT
Thanks for sharing your amazing turnaround dear lady! So happy for you. Just keep going and growing. Hugs.