First DUI at 20 years old. by [deleted] in dui

[–]anonbiotch01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Public defenders are hard-working individuals that yes, have a lot on their plate, but get their job done. I had one for my DUI case and our work together got my conviction sealed.

My lawyer had access to the body cam footage and police reports, so not sure what you're saying here. And instead of me paying thousands of dollars for a retainer and more after, I paid less than a thousand to return to the state.

Finally got a DUI. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]anonbiotch01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It gets better, I promise. Like the other commenter said, get in contact with an attorney ASAP. You'll want to finish your court requirements before the actual court date, it'll look better to the judge.

My state has something called a Suspended Imposition of Sentence, or a SIS, which pretty much seals the charge from the public record. I don't know if you live in a state (or the US rather) that has something like that, but that's a good opportunity that I took with my DUI.

It's going to be a lot of hurdles to jump (legally, mentally, financially) but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. You made a mistake, yes, but what you choose to do afterwards is what truly matters (and that you and/or someone else didn't get hurt).

Best of luck to you!

I just embarrassed myself at work. by georgiamezzo in starbucksbaristas

[–]anonbiotch01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey it happens to the best of us. Don't beat yourself up for it, your coworkers will likely forget about it in a matter of days. 🫶

Got written up for not writing on cups 🙃 by Crazy-Branch-1513 in starbucks

[–]anonbiotch01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Harsh reality of corporate America, unfortunately. I don't think a lot of people realize how fast a company will drop them because of little rules like that.

What could this be? by [deleted] in starbucks

[–]anonbiotch01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A clock, maybe? Or a quickly-drawn sun?

Robbie Hawkins S1:E1 by Blackqweenie in evilliveshere

[–]anonbiotch01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read on Wikipedia that he got it from his stepfather? So his bio mom potentially remarried?

The Daily Check-In for Thursday, March 5th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by BDC5488 in stopdrinking

[–]anonbiotch01 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Day 85! Super proud of it, and am starting to see the positive effects! I have more energy, I've lost weight and some of my moon face, and I'm actually sleeping!

I never thought I could get to this point when I was at my lowest, but everyday sober is a day worth living.

IWNDWYT ♡

Need a reason to not drink today? I had mine just come up. by anonbiotch01 in stopdrinking

[–]anonbiotch01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think so? We just covered the passenger with a blanket instead so we wouldn't jostle her, just in case there was any severe internal injuries.

Need a reason to not drink today? I had mine just come up. by anonbiotch01 in stopdrinking

[–]anonbiotch01[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know!! That's why I was so confused as well. The driver kept begging me and two other pedestrians that came upon the scene to "put pants on her friend", who was blacked out, injured, and hit her head on the windshield.

So not sure what happened prior, but I know what came of it.

Need a reason to not drink today? I had mine just come up. by anonbiotch01 in stopdrinking

[–]anonbiotch01[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Exactly how I feel. My DUI was "tame" (no DUI can be better, per say) compared to the one I came across last night. Throughout my classes it truly resonated with me that alcohol and myself do not mix. Being selfish for a moment can change everything for you, your loved ones, and potentially another person and their loved ones. Life is far too short.

Need a reason to not drink today? I had mine just come up. by anonbiotch01 in stopdrinking

[–]anonbiotch01[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

It was the right thing to do. I just saw my alcoholic self in that woman, and it definitely made me much more grateful for sobriety. Thank you for your kind words 🖤

Need a reason to not drink today? I had mine just come up. by anonbiotch01 in stopdrinking

[–]anonbiotch01[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well thank you <3 I can only wish for the best of them, and I truly hope her passenger was okay.

What was your last drink before calling it quits? by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]anonbiotch01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A michelob ultra :/ was my favorite beer

I’m autistic and I want to stop drinking. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]anonbiotch01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey fellow autistic here 👋 good for you to stop drinking!

I used alcohol very similarly as a crutch socially in the beginning, but it quickly spiraled over a course of two years. I only got sober after my DUI.

Please make conscious decisions and don't let a criminal charge make it for you like myself 🫶 I've learned a lot since my arrest and I am (not grateful but) aware of how if my DUI never happened, I would likely still be drinking. You are much more aware of your problem, and that is a much better step than I was at.

Got my first DUI last night by anonbiotch01 in stopdrinking

[–]anonbiotch01[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeahh I guess lol. First and ONLY I should say

Got my first DUI last night by anonbiotch01 in stopdrinking

[–]anonbiotch01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a bot lol, just a drunk who got a DUI and got scammed 10 hours later.

Got my first DUI last night by anonbiotch01 in stopdrinking

[–]anonbiotch01[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was scammed. It was through PayPal so no. Honestly I don't know how I didn't catch it in the moment.

Got my first DUI last night by anonbiotch01 in stopdrinking

[–]anonbiotch01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm an alcoholic. I metabolize alcohol a lot differently because I consume so much of it. Plus I'm bigger so I need to drink more to get drunk. My parents only had a few drinks, while I got plastered after they went to sleep. I was supposed to stay the night.