I go to jail Friday for a DUI. I am absolutely terrified. My ex husband is going to want to take my kids, my kids are going to be devastated and I am terrified. My entire life is on fire. I guess this is what I needed to finally sober up. Losing everything.
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How long are you going to jail for? Hopefully not for long. Have you made arrangements for the kids? At least in Wa State it's just not that simple for an ex to just take the kids if you have custody. I'm sure it is scary and terrifying for you. Stay sober, do the right thing. Get your jail time out of the way and go from there. Praying to give you strength to get through this and a positive outcome.
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Also, sometimes it does take a little sit down and some time to think about things. You certainly have the ability to change the outcome by staying sober, ya know? Everything will work out ok if you do that.
I personally have done a lot of jail time and prison as well, all from my drug addiction. This last time, I did 6 months in county jail and then 24 months in prison. I got clean right before it and haven't used since then. Over 4 years. So, I'm hoping for you that this will help you stay sober Melissa!
Again, really am praying for you 
You can do this!
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Thank you for the prayers. I am fortunate it is only 7 days. I am going to evaluate everything about myself these 7 days where I am alone and have time to think. I am dead serious about being sober. I can’t be in and out of jail. It’s time for me to heal my soul and get my life right for me and my kids.
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You're very welcome!! 7 days will go quickly. All about the books! 
You can probably get an AA book in there. Read and read more.
You are fortunate. I was in prison with guys doing 5 years from DUI's.
The time is N:OW. So happy to hear you put a positive spin on this! I believe in YOU!
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Thank you for believing in me.
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Of course! You're so welcome
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God bless Melissa. Take this as a learning opportunity. As Dave mentioned, a week while go by quickly. Take this time to focus on living a sober life. I'll be praying for you. Keep us posted.
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You're alive, stay hopeful, nothings lost..yet, stay sober
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Seven days I do that reading praying and stay to your self. You need time to think much much prayer and blessings
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I’ve done 17 years in prison. But I work in one….. 7 days in a county jail will be a walk in the park. Also it’s the ultimate wake up call for potential things to come if you continue on this path. Thankfully you can right the ship and alter your future!! Your destiny is in your hands!!
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Oh it’s been a wake up call already and I haven’t even gone yet. I’ll never touch the stuff again.
I will keep y’all posted.
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That’s definitely not good. However, I can assure you from experience that you have not lost everything. If you decide to pic up again it can get worse than it is now.
Take it one day at a time, work the steps and trust the process. This too shall pass.
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Stay strong!! You definitely got this!
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Melissa, you haven’t lost everything, your alive and you have children than from here on in will have a sober mother who has nothing to do but improved her lot in life. Not many people are given a second chance. I thank god I was. Before you go away or while your away submerge yourself in AA and recovery as much as possible. If you do and take their suggestions while trying to live the life they will design for you, I promise you things will only better better. It’s hard but stuck with it.
Melissa
I have spent time in jail before becoming sober.
I agree with the other it's time to make choices. I believe in my heart you can make the right choice.
If you break down jail, it's like this.
Journey
About
Inner
Learning
Get the books and learn your inner self.
You are in my prayers
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You can do this. Alcoholism is a terrible disease but you can beat it!
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Jeez I only had to do 1 day for mine. And 9 months probation and 500 bucks. But still it’s no fun
I have 7 days, 6 months probation and 1000 fine. Plus an interlock in my car