Jail was MY turning point. I spent a month in the county jail, then 4-1/2 months in a diversion center, which is like a work-release..I was in custody but had a job and had to pay rent! I did relapse once, but it was the thought that if I got caught, my probation violation would send me to prison that got me back home and on the recovery path again.
((Chino)) - I understand the corruption thing, too. We have some of it here, though not nearly as bad as what it sounds like there. My niece's "dad" is sitting in jail for breaking INTO the jail evidence room and stealing drugs/guns/money but is trying to say he knows something about the corruption to get a "deal". He was working for the fire dept. and it's all over the news "---county hires felon firefighters". He is one of those who needs to stay in jail for a long, long time.
Hugs and prayers!
Amy