One year ago today

Today last year was like any other day for me. I went to work and after we had a company party. Drinks were served party ended but I wasn’t done. I went to the bar with a few friends. Closed down the place. Felt perfectly fine to drive. Or so I thought. Next thing I know I’m in an ambulance. To this day I still barely remember that night. I do know it was the night that changed my life.

I got charged with a DWI with a BAC >=.15 my car was totaled and I would spend the next 10 months out on bond. I was put on an at home breathalyzer that I had to blow into 3 times a day. Once between 5am and 8am, then 5pm and 8pm, and finally 10pm and midnight. If I didnt blow zero or blow at all it was a violation and I could be sent back to jail. As an alcoholic I found ways around it so I could drink. I calculated how much beer I could have and still get sober in time to blow again. Or I would flat out ask people to blow for me so I could drink more. Then I slipped up and blew in my box while still drunk. Back to jail I went with my bond doubled. Out on bond yet again. Finally went to court and had to sit out a few days in jail. While there I thought a lot and knew getting sober was my only option. Next time I might not be lucky enough to just go to jail again.

It has been such a rocky road in recovery. I have relapsed more times then I want to admit. But I can proudly say I’m 24 days sober. Its a lot harder then I thought it would be but I think that’s a good thing. Cause if it was easy to stop then I wouldn’t have a problem right? Ha anyways sorry for the long post but just wanted to share.

I hope everyone has a great day and rest of the week.

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Great share pal! I’m glad you’re here:)

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Thank you for sharing :slight_smile:

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It definitely sounded like you were very lucky to be alive and/or lucky to have not killed someone while driving. Count your blessings and savor sobriety! You can be happier without drinking! Keep up the good work!

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Glad you are here. Happy you are 24 days!
If it was easy, everyone would do it. :grimacing:

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I appreciate your post. Thank you for sharing. I have similar situation with the court ordered breathalyzer (mine on my car) it was just getting in the way of my drinking. I went to all lengths to avoid a bad blow but kept at the drinking. Does any know that you can blow a 1 easily at 8 in the morning after just a “regular “ night of drinking?! When I was finally able to remove it— after five years- I hit my bottom - wrecked my car - lost a job - started have drinks in the car again- within 7 months. Been sober now since then —250 days! :grin::muscle:

No one told me how amazing life can be sober. It’s truly a gift of freedom, clarity, joy and me everyday reaching my highest potential.

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Thanks for sharing!

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Thanks for sharing, stay strong, you’ve got this :blush: 50 days sober seems like a very achievable goal for you now, good luck

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Great post. Thanks for sharing your story with us. You’re on the way to a month sober now. You’ll make it. Stay strong and have great sober day.

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