Under arrest for DUI

[Rahulthesweet]

Hello friends, I wanted to share a story about how many times I almost got caught by cops all around the world and once almost totalled my brand new Car and got arrested for DUI in my country.

2005: my first trip to Germany. Probably one of the most strict destination for drink and driving laws. Someone told me .. You must hire a car and drive on auto bahn ... So I did and one evening after binge drinking I was out of bars and decided to drive to cologne from dusseldorf ... Being Saturday cops were checking for drunk drivers ... It's Gods miracle he saw my passport and and decided not to check me under breath analyser.

2007: Las Vegas, was high... Took a wrong turn next thing you know cops were after me ... Pulled me over and asked me whether I was drunk ... I told them I am a foreigner and don't drink. They did that test of rolling y eyes, checked my responses, asked me to walk in line etc ... With gods blessing I passed and they let me go.

2009: Pontiac, IL. I was driving from St. Louis to Chicago. Stopping at few bars and decided to stay over at Pontiac a small village. Decided to look for a local bar and it turns out there was not one in whole village. Drive then drank few pints and just when I came out and drove to my motel about a mile away. I saw cops following me and pulled me over in front of my motel. They saw a 6pack in my car. Couple of emply bottle which I drank while driving. I begged the cop to let me go as I was a foreigner and had a flight back home the next day. He asked me to show my ticket, which I did. I still remember his word "I am doing you a HUGE favour. If intake you to station you will be arrested, will not be able to go back to your country, will be charged may never be able to come to USA." Once again GOD was there to save me ....

But did I learn ? No I am an alcoholic ... ((

2011: my home town. I got a brand new car ... If act it was a car which I got for my father as a gift for all the hard work he has done in our family business. And as a self made man he was always shy of buying expensive cars. Got him a Merc ... And one night I was invited to a conference and decided to take that .... Started drinking and Driving with beers , went to coupe of bars ... And drank a lot ... Success of having this car for my dad ... Went to the conference in evening all proud met few customers ... Drank lots of wine with them ... Poised drunk decided to drive back home ... All excited , fully drunk ... Went to a bar had more pints of beers .... And next thing I remember a huge crash ... With air bags all around me my nose hurt .... Apparently I didn't see a sharp turn and hut the road decider , a wall at full speed of maybe 90 miles an hour ... The car was badly damaged and so we "proud" movement ... The GOD had finally given up on my ... Gave me enough chances and warning ....called my family ... Gave them the wrong address of accident (I didn't remember at that time where I was) got arrested, cops took me to hospital did the blood work, spent the night in jail till my family came hunting for me in morning for a bail ... Next few months was torture with going to courts ... Since the car was evidence we could not repair it for a month and seeing it a total wreak was seeing my own self confidence shattered.

I am an alcoholic ...and biggest proof I was still drinking just few days after this accident ..... Lied to my family, lied to GOD. Drank every day till about 11 days back when I saw this website ....

Sober for 11 days I know how powerful AL is, how it can screwup my life. How it can even force GOD to abandon me ...

I am lucky no one was hurt in the accident ... I am lucky my wife didn't diverse me ... I am luck I am AFsince last 11 days and and being that way with all your support ...

I hope my story will help other to realise how AL blinds the judgement ... What is right and wrong ... How it makes you knowingly blind ...

[Tess-2]

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I am on fire with grief. I have been told to walk the neighborhood. I am walking with my tablet, taking breaks.

Rahul - You tell the story of all compulsive drinkers. We are lucky, yes. But are we? We who drink to excess are a hazard to our communities, be it our local neighborhood or the world at large. We ARE a hazard. There are countless babies in car seats, trusting us to use our better judgement.

Yes, we choose to be knowingly blind. Knowingly blind.

I think the best we can do is to get sober. It does not help to beat ourselves up. Still, we must accept that we are plagued with an illness that not only destroys our lives but the lives of others. How many terminal illnesses claim the lives of innocent other people? Not many.

Ours is an illness that is despised. And rightfully so. I know the shame. I understand the compulsion. And the pressures of society.

Still, I think our best response is to get sober.

Thank you, Rahul, for your heartfelt post. I appreciate your honesty.

Huge congrats on 11 days!! You make us very proud!!

[Tess-2]

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Rahul -I meant also to say that God has not abandoned you, as that is impossible. Were God to abandon us, we would no longer exist. You are loved beyond all measure. You, my friend, must choose the path that your life will take. No one can choose for you. Choose the path of sobriety. Leave all the rest behind. You have the answer inside of your heart. Listen to the wisdom within. God has not abandoned you. Not a chance.

[Miley]

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Rahul -

Thank you for sharing your stories and being so honest. It is a reminder of how crazy this addiction is. I agree with Tess.....God loves you and will never abandon you, even at your worst moment. Congrats on 11 days.....truly awesome!

[MossRose]

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Rahul - please listen to Tess. Her advice is golden. God didn't abandon you. It's just that for a while you gave up on yourself. AL will do that to a person. I would guess that everyone here, myself included, has done some incredibly harmful and downright stupid things while drinking. Things we deeply regret. But that's all in the past now. You sound determined to change your life. And it can be done. So stay strong. I'm glad to hear that you still have your wife's support. That is crucial. And you have us. Post again soon, and let us know how you are doing.

[broken halo]

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Rahul, thank you for sharing. Of course AL blinds our judgement, we do things under the influence that we would never dream of doing otherwise. But now we have a golden opportunity to change that. You have double digit sober time, almost two weeks now. The good news is, you never have to go back to drinking and doing those things. You sound so strong and determined and you know we are all here for you. :l

[little beagle]

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Rahul I hear you saying you have lied to your family many times and have issues with trust. Just posting this painfully honest story of your life is a huge step in the direction toward honesty. I am tremendously proud of you.
My hubby and I have trust issues. He lies to me. But I want to believe him. He wants to believe himself. He does not enjoy lying.
Alcohol is the ultimate lie. But without it in our lives the truth comes through like sunshine after rain. Bright and beautiful. An extremely welcome relief.
Thank you for the inspiration you have given us. You are going to get through this. We are here and wanting to help you.:l

[free at last]

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Dear Rahul,
Congratulations on your 11 days -- you will find your commitment growning stronger with each AF day you acquire.

I appreciate your honesty in posting you near DUIs but have to say the post troubled me greatly because of all the innocent people who get into their cars everyday believing that the other driver is sober, will obey traffic laws, and does not want to intentionally harm another person. Too many innocent lives are lost each year to drunk driving -- let us all work to avoid accidents and deaths that could have been prevented by not drinking and driving.

I wish you strength in your journey.

[Rahulthesweet]

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Dear All,

Thanks for your kind words of encouragement. My day 12 got over .... More challenge coming next week ... I got this book power of now which some recommended me on this forum ... Hope to read it and get more strength ....

[halfway content]

Under arrest for DUI

Twelve days is great! Keep it going.