I relapsed after 4 months of sobriety, and it ended in the worst and best way possible: a DWI. I was immediately fired from my job. I will be on probation and have a breathalyzer installed in my car. I have let down my family. And I’m grateful that this relapse was IMMEDIATELY hit with huge consequences as reminders that no good comes from alcohol. Maybe grateful is a weird mindset (obviously I’m also devastated) but there is no more getting away with alcoholism for me.
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I landed in jail for 15 months for for my 4th DUI. Lost everything. But from rock bottom, the only place to go is up! Though it was one of the worst experiences I've ever had, I am glad it happened. I haven't drank since and it's been over 7 years! Consequences are blessings in disguised. 
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Thank you Eric! That’s how I’m trying to look at it. I never want to be here again, but I know I’ve said that before. I want it to be true this time.
You absolutely have to hit rock-bottom before you can actually get the program. Nowhere to go but up from here. Keep your chin up and keep doing the next right thing. Congratulations on your optimism in spite of your obvious pain. We are here for you. 
Oh my heart hurts for you. Alcohol is so powerful. But you can be stronger. I have no advice cuz I relapse every 6 months. (Hate myself for that) I’m hoping for the best for you!
Sorry to hear you’re having a rough time. I’m starting over too. For the Nth time. Maybe it doesn’t get easier we just become more level-headed the longer we go without the drug.
Thank you guys so much. I have probation today, lawyer tomorrow, and therapy on Wednesday. Hopefully I’ll have some answers so I can start looking for work. Gotta make this my last time.
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A lot of people could have really used those kind of wake up calls as a final straw. I know if aonwthjng like that happened to me, I would have gotten sober long b4 I did. Keep that mindset and remember that dark spot so you won't go back to it.
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Hey Courtlyn, I understand the consequences of alcohol can be devastating in our lives but I'm glad to hear you decided to change your path and follow the sobriety journey!
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