I got my DWI Jan 5th and started a new job January 12th. I also lost my 10 year career last Aug. I decided whatever the past was only I could create a new future and I am. Once I got sober and started working on me things have truly just fallen into place. I am still going through the court system and am not driving but it's not defining me. I just accepted it is what it is and decided to make the most out of a bad situation. You CAN do it. I am 46 and building a whole new life which can be whatever I make of it.