1963comet

Would any of you care to support me on getting my license back? If so can you just reply. My 2 DUI's were 10 years ago, been sober since dec 2000. Been trying to get it back for 5 years.

I have told everyone I know about SR and how it helps people. And will print this out so the addictions therapist, lawyer and the appeals board can see what I am saying.

I have learned so much from this sight because people take the time and think about what they write. And SR helps people who cannot always get away from their house for support.

Thank's
Teresa

nandm

10 years is a long time ago when one takes into account that you have been sober nearly that long, 8 years. People make mistakes and unfortunatly alcoholism creates situations where poor judgment and mistakes are more apt to occur.

I did not know you when you drank and have only gotten to know you in the past year through your posts and a few private messages. But during that time I have seen someone with a solid foundation of recovery. You are quick to be helpful to others and are open to suggestions. Your posts always seem to have a kind and generous nature to them. Even when I have read posts where it appeared you may be struggling, I have never had any doubts about whether you would work through those things and still stay sober. You are someone I respect here at Sober Recovery and do hope that you continue to share your journey with us.

I do hope that when the people that are responsible for deciding if you should have your license back see and speak with you that they realize that you have accepted responsibility for your poor judgment and actions while drinking and have moved past that period in your life, becoming a productive, contributing citizen. Good luck to you.

Judith

lovingseren

Teresa,
I think eight years is a long time to be in recovery, and I think you have more than earned your right to be a fully fledged member of society.
You should be very proud of yourself and your sobriety, and all that you do here at SR.

Who amongst us has never made a mistake?
If you find that man/woman, bring them over, we are all very curious.

I am sober since 2003, I am not the same person, my life has taken on new meaning.
I approach life in an entirely different way, I see my responsibilities as an opportunity to grow in life, I see giving of myself and helping others as a reward to myself.

Maya Angelou said "I did then what I knew how to do, and when I knew better, I did better".

People change and people grow, they move forward in life and they contribute to the their part of the world and it's citizens.

We who once were apart from the world, through drinking, now know that we belong, and we have much to give life.

Seren

CarolD

Since you have been here with us Teresa
I have seen nothing from you but solid recovery.

Recovery is all about positive changes .
Driving privledges would be another.

Congratulations on your 8 years of success!

1963comet

Thank you Lovingseren

I am a different person today also. And I just love my life today. I wish this hearing person knew me like my family does. But they can only go by what is writen.

1963comet

Thank you CaroID and Nandm

You both are wonderful people that put so much of your time here at SR. And have explained sooo much to me. I am grateful.

I do try to help the New people as much as possible. This is the first time that I have felt connected with a recovery group and plan on sticking around here. I just LOVE you all.

Tazman53

Teresa you have been a wonderful addition to our recovery community here at SR, your 8 years of sobriety shows in many ways, your concern for others and the help you give helps many here.

I would hope that after 8 years of a clean record and solid sobriety the appeals board will be able to see that denying you a license is truly undue punishment for acts that happened 10 years ago.

Who you were 10 years ago is not who you are today, that is proven by you having stayed sober for 8 years and following the letter of the law and not driving with a revoked license.

There is just punishment for a wrong done, then there is undue punishment where the punishment being dealt out is serving no purpose except to punish someone who has proven them selfs worthy of the trust of the public again demonstrated by 8 years of sobriety.

Jfanagle

Teresa,

You have not only been without alcohol for lo these past 8 years, you have become a SOBER member of society! Your thoughts and actions are based on sober thinking and reason, how many folks with driving privileges can claim that?

I don't believe that you should be without a license one more day than Ted Kennedy was without his! That is just my observation.

Jon

Signal30

Teresa,

Good luck with you driving situation. I know of people that have had their sponsor testify in court. You may want to look into that and confide with your attorney.


Tom