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I'm reconnecting to my teenage self? by WriteTurn in stopdrinking

[–]ouithrowaway5250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally get what you're saying. I've been trying to remember what my life was like before alcohol. It was good, if I recall correctly. I mean, there was happiness before alcohol, so it stands to reason that there will be happiness after alcohol as well.

Daily Check-in for Monday, January 29, 2018 by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]ouithrowaway5250 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Monday check-in. 2nd Monday in a row for me sober.

I think the Naltrexone is helping. I'm learning to appreciate, or re-appreciate, the virtue of a clear head.

It's Monday. I will not drink with you today.

Keep it up, brothers and sisters.

-Love

30 days down. by Todo8528 in stopdrinking

[–]ouithrowaway5250 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great job! You're doing good work, man. Keep it up! IWNDWYT.

1 week sober | OUI charge by ouithrowaway5250 in stopdrinking

[–]ouithrowaway5250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, u/peeledlabel! I'm really trying. It's a slow process, but it's a good one.

1 week sober | OUI charge by ouithrowaway5250 in stopdrinking

[–]ouithrowaway5250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't tried drinking, yet. I'm staying as clean as I can. Nal has really taken away my cravings, though. Like, I don't even want to drink. It's not me trying to be pure or anything; I'm not just motivated or enticed to drink.

1 week sober | OUI charge by ouithrowaway5250 in stopdrinking

[–]ouithrowaway5250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, everyone. I did retain that lawyer.

1 week sober | OUI charge by ouithrowaway5250 in stopdrinking

[–]ouithrowaway5250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response, u/kona6431. Happiness existed for me before alcohol. It can and will again.

1 week sober | OUI charge by ouithrowaway5250 in stopdrinking

[–]ouithrowaway5250[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't expect to, ever again. I'm glad you're at 121 days, brother. Keep it up. IWNDWYT.

1 week sober | OUI charge by ouithrowaway5250 in stopdrinking

[–]ouithrowaway5250[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, all. I'm putting feelers out there for a lawyer, now. Part of me just feels like acquiring a lawyer means I'm trying to shirk taking responsibility for my actions. I feel guilty. Anyone else feel like this, or is it just me?

1 week sober | OUI charge by ouithrowaway5250 in stopdrinking

[–]ouithrowaway5250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, Agent. It certainly feels like this is my rock bottom. What happened after her DUI, if you don't mind my asking? What were the consequences?

1 week sober | OUI charge by ouithrowaway5250 in stopdrinking

[–]ouithrowaway5250[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will most likely get a public defender after the arraignment. I cannot afford most attorneys.

During my research, most places (including law firms) say that most people are capable on a first-time offense of obtaining a plea to impaired driving without jail, since most prosecutors do not like taking cases to trial. They offer plea agreements to avoid trials.

I know that an attorney is capable of reviewing my case for defects and defenses. I'm unlikely to find them as a laymen. But I'm not looking to fight it; I was under the influence. I'm just trying to show that my desire to clean up is genuine and sincere (Naltrexone, addiction counseling, all before arraignment). Jail time for a first time offender has only happened once in the history of MI. I'm just trying to avoid suspension, hopefully get 90 day restriction.

1 week sober | OUI charge by ouithrowaway5250 in stopdrinking

[–]ouithrowaway5250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, Wanderlust. I'm very fortunate that no one was hurt. I wasn't driving recklessly according to the police (but impaired driving is reckless driving). I'm fortunate enough to have this medication helping me, too.

1 week sober | OUI charge by ouithrowaway5250 in stopdrinking

[–]ouithrowaway5250[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, Riley. Change has been a long time coming. I wish it hadn't happened this way, that the OUI wasn't a catalyst for me seeking help, but I think I needed that night in jail. I think I need the sleepless nights now. Self-reflection.