I was on a suicide mission- i was going to walk in front of oncoming traffic on the highway (one of my friends die that way). I was DONE feeling the way I felt. Somewhere in between I blacked out, drove. I don’t remember at all. I tried getting a hotel room, they would not let me in because I was drunk. I went back to my car. The police came and arrested me. Thank goodness they did! I went to AA the next day!! AA was the only place I did not feel like complete failure. They were speaking my language, they got it. Today, I have 365 days without drinking!! Been a tough year. Everything has changed in my life. Playmates and playgrounds. I’m not lost anymore, I have purpose, direction and hope! Friends that help me get through life. Most importantly a creative higher spirt that I listen to. I’m grateful I’m not dead and grateful for my sobriety. I hope the same for you! 
What a turn around 
way to go Leigh Ann 
Congratulations 
Amazing story with a miraculous recovery. It works if you work it. Keep living in the solution
That what it is all about and what needs to be shared, your experience, your strength and your hope! I pray you see many more years of your new life! Purpose was one of the greatest gifts I received from recovery ❤🩹, I too was lost and suicidal, thanks for sharing 
You helped me today, to remember how it was!
Lol same DUI timeline here. I progressed to a suicide plot and was interrupted by a wellness check. Bottom line, I took to long. I’m now 4+ months sober and still cleaning up all the mess I made. I’m exceedingly grateful my children have forgiven me and beg for time with me. I’m overwhelmed with have to items but I’m proud of each one I knock down
Congrats on your new life! That's awesome!
Me too!! Was on my final weeks of a six month sentence. Never looking back
Thank you so much for sharing this.
You are amazing! Great to hear your share. Hope tomorrow is even better than today.
I'm so happy for you.
And my God, I know how long that first your takes.
That first year we are learning a new way of life without picking up a drink. Glad you got through your first year.
Keep coming back and always remember that the circus is still in town.
Thanks Luis!
Awesome!
I sometimes wonder if I can still learn from my second DUI. I used to try to forget it. I am touched by your share.
I have been there. Such a terrible feeling waking up in a cell. So happy to wake up today sober without any regrets from the day before.
Sure you can. I wrote down what my dui cost me…. of the $$, time, worry, embarrassment . How many times I really drove drunk and should of gotten caught. Driving is a privilege not a given. Mostly… I could of hurt and killed people. I learned a lot. It changed my perspective.. everything is a lesson, blessings or both.
Ya, it’s horrible. Glad you are sober!
Congratulations now that an amazing story. You were saved for a reason. Keep going. Sobriety is so worth. 
Thanks Meadow
Thanks for sharing such a personal story. It not only helps you to share it, but it will also help another alcoholic who is struggling 