On Monday at 9:00 a.m. I report to jail in Texas for my DUI for 20 days. My lawyer was on vacation for the last appearance and sent a colleague who didn't even seem to know about the history. My vacationing lawyer had a conversation with my husband and he told him I probably wouldn't have to do time due to age, no threat, no criminal history.
However, it is what it is. I was reluctant to post because when it happened I posted and received some negative replies from a couple of members who changed their names to post their opinions. However, I really need the support to get through this. It hasn't helped that I've had pneumonia this week but I'm trying to get to a place of peace within myself to get through this. Yoga and meditation are helping greatly.
I so want the shame and fear behind me. Don't wish me luck just remember that getting behind the wheel when drunk is a bad idea. I didn't hurt anyone thank goodness but I've had to attend a MADD class where one of the speakers had killed someone and the other speaker lost his daughter to a drunk driver. It could have all been prevented had any of us called a taxi but inebriation fools you into thinking you're okay. The two speakers were brave, courageous people who humbled me, it was such a powerful demonstration of forgiveness on both their parts.
The emotional and financial cost of this has been overwhelming to myself, family, etc. I have a lot of running around for classes, community service, probation appointments and I have no license to drive.
I don't expect any sympathy, but I would appreciate support from my friends at this time.
Thanks.
However, it is what it is. I was reluctant to post because when it happened I posted and received some negative replies from a couple of members who changed their names to post their opinions. However, I really need the support to get through this. It hasn't helped that I've had pneumonia this week but I'm trying to get to a place of peace within myself to get through this. Yoga and meditation are helping greatly.
I so want the shame and fear behind me. Don't wish me luck just remember that getting behind the wheel when drunk is a bad idea. I didn't hurt anyone thank goodness but I've had to attend a MADD class where one of the speakers had killed someone and the other speaker lost his daughter to a drunk driver. It could have all been prevented had any of us called a taxi but inebriation fools you into thinking you're okay. The two speakers were brave, courageous people who humbled me, it was such a powerful demonstration of forgiveness on both their parts.
The emotional and financial cost of this has been overwhelming to myself, family, etc. I have a lot of running around for classes, community service, probation appointments and I have no license to drive.
I don't expect any sympathy, but I would appreciate support from my friends at this time.
Thanks.
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